Operating Instructions 1122 922 VSXAV Receiver VSX- -K -K/-S
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. 05 Basic playback Playing a source................................................................................................................................................................37 Playing an iPod..........................................................................................................................................................
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu.......................................................................................71 Automatic MCACC (Expert)..............................................................................................................................................71 Manual MCACC setup......................................................................................................................................................
Flow of settings on the receiver 9 Basic playback (page 36) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ! Using the various listening modes (page 44) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 47) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 71) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 80) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 57) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 55) ! Setting the Audio options (page
Before you start Checking what’s in the box............................................................................................................. 7 Installing the receiver....................................................................................................................... 7 Loading the batteries....................................................................................................................... 7 Operating range of remote control unit...............................
01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box CAUTION Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m) ! Remote control unit ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! iPod cable ! Power cord ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! Quick start guide ! Safety Brochure ! Warranty card Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting.
01 Before you start About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) Using AVNavigator The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver’s connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings.
Controls and displays Remote control............................................................................................................................... 10 Display.............................................................................................................................................12 Front panel......................................................................................................................................
02 Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 38, 39, 40, 42 and 68.) Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
02 Controls and displays 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered 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.
02 Controls and displays 8 Display 1 AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG 2 L SL XL 3 C XC LFE 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUNED RDS DSD PCM R 2DIGITAL PLUS 2TrueHD MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO SR DTS HD ES 96/24 S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO XR MSTR CD TUNER AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT iPod DVD TV BD DVR VIDEO HDMI ! ! ! ! ! 14 15 dB 9 USB [2] [3] [4] 10 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 57). ADV.
02 Controls and displays 7 Front panel 1 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7). 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 61). 10 PHONES jack ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment.......................................................................................................... 15 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................... 15 Determining the speakers’ application......................................................................................... 16 Placing the speakers....................................................
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Note This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 34 to change the assignments if other connections are used.
03 Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW) This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither.
03 Connecting your equipment [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound. Front Bi-Amp L SW 2 C SL SR ! Speaker System setting: ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 W to 16 W. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary.
03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using. Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping.
03 Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.
03 Connecting your equipment About the video converter About HDMI The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices must be connected through composite connections. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 34), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
03 Connecting your equipment ! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 23). ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor Important DVD player, etc.
03 Connecting your equipment ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for video signal input. Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
03 Connecting your equipment ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 22). Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components Connecting AM/FM antennas 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 34). Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas MULTI-ZONE setup To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used.
03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) 1 Connecting to the network through LAN interface Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER Tip When the Bluetooth® ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.
03 Connecting your equipment 1 Connecting to a wireless LAN Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for connection. ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable. ! Certain settings are required to use a wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300).
Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............................................................... 32 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)..................................... 32 The Input Setup menu.................................................................................................................... 34 Operation Mode Setup..................................................................................................................
04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.
04 Basic Setup The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 1a.Full Auto MCACC L FHL C FHR R SR SBR SBL SL SW 10 2/9 A/V RECEIVER Speaker System EQ Type MCACC THX Speaker : Normal(SB/FH) : SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 : NO Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : START Exit Exit Return Select the parameters you want to set.
04 Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 34 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (k) indicate possible assignments.
04 Basic Setup Operation Mode Setup This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic. ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.
Basic playback Playing a source.............................................................................................................................. 37 Playing an iPod............................................................................................................................... 38 Playing a USB device...................................................................................................................... 39 Listening to the radio.........................................
05 Basic playback Turning off the sound Playing a source Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. % Press MUTE. RECEIVER Playing a source with HDMI connection % Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to the receiver’s HDMI input terminals.
05 Basic playback Playing an iPod Note ! You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist. This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. Here we describe the procedure for playback on an iPod. For playback on a USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 39.
05 Basic playback Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device Playing a USB device It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.
05 Basic playback About playable file formats Listening to the radio The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below.
05 Basic playback Searching for RDS programs Listening to station presets 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed above. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. 1 Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G. 3 Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset you want.
05 Basic playback ! If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below. ! When using the AS-BT200 only: This unit complies with Bluetooth Specifications Ver. 2.1.
05 Basic playback Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system 1 Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input. ! The ADAPTER PORT input can also be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the receiver. In this case, the optimum listening mode (SOUND RETRIEVER AIR) is selected automatically. 2 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device, perform the operation to connect to the Bluetooth ADAPTER.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes................................................. 45 Selecting MCACC presets............................................................................................................... 46 Choosing the input signal.............................................................................................................. 46 Better sound using Phase Control.................................................................
06 Listening to your system ! 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 audio is heard with your sound settings and you can still use the audio options.
06 Listening to your system ! F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. ! F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.
06 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 49 Playback with Network functions................................................................................................. 50 About network playback............................................................................................................... 51 About playable file formats.....................................
07 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction Note ! A network environment is required to use AirPlay. ! The receiver’s name that shows up in the AirPlay UI on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes can be changed by Friendly Name from Network Setup. ! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website.
07 Playback with NETWORK features Listening to Internet radio stations Playback with Network functions Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks.
07 Playback with NETWORK features 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process. About network playback http://www.radio-pioneer.com Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration, following the instructions on the screen.
07 Playback with NETWORK features Disclaimer for Third Party Content About playable file formats Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed internet connection and may also require account registration and a paid subscription. Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.
Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function........................................................................................ 54 Making Control with HDMI connections...................................................................................... 54 HDMI Setup..................................................................................................................................... 54 Before using synchronization........................................................
08 Control with HDMI function 4 About the Control with HDMI function Select the ‘Control’ 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.
08 Control with HDMI function % About synchronized operations 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 timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface. This is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS-compatible players. ! PQLS OFF – PQLS is disabled.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options............................................................................................................. 57 Setting the Video options.............................................................................................................. 59 Switching the speaker terminals................................................................................................... 61 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls..................................................
09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important Setting What it does Option(s) OFF S.RTRV (Auto Sound Retriever) With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving the sound’s sense of density and modulation.
09 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) OFF A.ATT (Analog input attenuate) The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound. The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. SACD GAIN Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing).
09 Using other functions Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Setting What it does V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is connected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal monitors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors.
09 Setting Using other functions What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. c BRIGHT (Brightness) 0 Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts the red/green balance. c HUE 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts saturation from dull to bright.
09 Using other functions Switching the speaker terminals Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW) or Speaker B at Speaker system setting on page 79, you can switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker terminals on or off. The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTIZONE remote controls on page 62.
09 Using other functions MULTI-ZONE remote controls Checking your system settings Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the ZONE 2. The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls: Button(s) What it does u Switches on/off power in the sub zone. INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub zone. Input function buttons Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub zone.
09 Using other functions Setting Default HDMI HDMI Audio AMP Control OFF Control Mode --- (OFF) ARC (Audio Return Channel) --- (OFF) PQLS --- (AUTO) Standby Through OFF DSP Power On Level LAST Volume Limit OFF Mute Level FULL Phase Control Auto Sound Retriever ON iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, ADAPTER PORT input function ON Other input functions OFF Sound Delay 0.
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu..................................................................................................... 65 Operating multiple receivers......................................................................................................... 65 Setting the remote to control other components....................................................................... 65 Selecting preset codes directly.......................................................
10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu Setting the remote to control other components The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing RCU SETUP. The different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the respective items. Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons (such as DVD or CD) using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.
10 4 Controlling the rest of your system ! The remote controls should be 3 cm apart. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control. To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing u SOURCE. If it doesn’t seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one). 5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode.
10 Controlling the rest of your system 2 Press and hold the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased for three seconds. Using All Zone Standby To erase the operations registered at all the TV CONTROL buttons, press the TV CONTROL INPUT button for 3 seconds. If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed. 1 Press ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON. The LED continues to flash. 2 Press u RECEIVER.
10 Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 65 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.
10 Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — 1 MOVIE CLEAR 2 STANDARD 3 DYNAMIC 4 USER1 5 USER2 6 USER3 7 COLOR+ 8 SHARP+ !/CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER — MSc TOP MENU — — LEGATO LINK
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu..................................................... 71 Automatic MCACC (Expert)........................................................................................................... 71 Manual MCACC setup.................................................................................................................... 73 Checking MCACC Data......................................................................................
11 The Advanced MCACC menu ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one setting (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-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone VIDEO iPad CONTROL USB 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically. ON / OFF The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or Manual SP Setup menu (starting on page 79).
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 3 Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 32. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). 4 Fine Speaker Distance CAUTION ! Default setting: 3.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negative effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower frequencies.
11 3 The Advanced MCACC menu If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this receiver (before calibration).
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Data Management Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 74 for more on this. 1 This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position).
11 4 The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. Clearing MCACC presets If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu............................................................. 79 Manual speaker setup.................................................................................................................... 79 Network Setup menu..................................................................................................................... 81 Checking the Network Information..............................................
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen. The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.). Speaker system setting 1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the front speakers). ! FH – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’ field. Also, enter the port number of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Port’ field. Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Parental Lock The Other Setup menu Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”. The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Important When the INTERNET RADIO or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before saving it on the USB memory device. If there are any old downloaded files or downloaded files for other models on the USB memory device, delete them.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ZONE Setup VSX-1122 only When making multi-zone connections using the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals and performing playback in Zone 2, you can set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the receiver or to fix it to a specific volume (–40 dB Fixed or 0 dB Fixed). This is set to Variable upon shipment from the factory, allowing the volume to be adjusted on the receiver. If you would like to adjust the volume from the connected amplifier, make the setting below.
FAQ Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 86 Power...............................................................................................................................................86 No sound......................................................................................................................................... 86 Other audio problems............................................
13 FAQ Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
13 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy No sound from front height or front wide speakers. Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 79). Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.
13 FAQ ADAPTER PORT terminal Settings Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The Bluetooth wireless technology device cannot be connected or operated. Sound from the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not emitted or the sound is interrupted. Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless technology apparatus) is near the unit. If such an object is near the unit, set the unit far from it.
13 FAQ Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy The reverb characteristics graph after EQ calibration does not appear entirely flat. There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ in the Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound. Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment needed.
13 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom Causes Remedy No picture. Try changing the Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 59). No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options on page 57). AVNavigator does not interact well with the receiver. The receiver’s power is not turned on. Turn the receiver’s power on. (Wait about 60 seconds after the power turns on for network functions to start.
13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies A USB memory device is not recognized. The USB memory device does not support the mass storage class specifications. Try using a USB memory device compatible with the mass storage class specifications. Note that there are cases where even the audio files stored on a USB memory device compatible with the mass storage class specifications are not played back on this receiver (page 39). The PC or Internet radio is not properly operated.
13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies Audio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed. The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver. Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format supported by this receiver. Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted. Note that there are cases where even the audio files listed as playable on this receiver cannot be played back or displayed (page 52). The LAN cable is currently disconnected.
13 FAQ Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings. ! The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings. For details, see the CD-ROM included for the wireless LAN converter. Check the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc., then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter. Note, however, that making the advanced wireless LAN settings will not necessarily improve the wireless LAN environment. Be careful when changing the settings.
Additional information Surround sound formats................................................................................................................ 95 About iPod...................................................................................................................................... 95 About FLAC.....................................................................................................................................
14 Additional information Surround sound formats About FLAC Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes.
14 Additional information Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats Speaker Setting Guide In order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important to accurately position the speakers and make their volume and tone characteristics uniform so as to finely focus the multi-channel sound. The three major elements in positioning the speakers are distance, angle and orientation (the direction in which the speakers are pointing).
14 Additional information If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in standing waves. However, even if standing waves are generated, their influence on the sound quality can be prevented using the Auto MCACC’s standing wave control function (page 74).
14 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the following configurations when connecting up.
14 Additional information Decoding Glossary A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal processing circuit, etc., into the original signals. The term “decoding” (or “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technology which converts 2-channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5.1-channel signals into 6.1 or 7.1 channels. Audio formats/Decoding Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.
14 Additional information HDMI 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 files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home. This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.
14 Additional information Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.
14 Additional information Slideshow Features index See Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device on page 39. Bluetooth ADAPTER Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 35. See Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music on page 42. AVNavigator ARC (Audio Return Channel) See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 8. See HDMI Setup on page 54. Full Auto MCACC SACD Gain See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 32.
14 Additional information Number of Furnished Parts Specifications Audio Section Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 1 %) Front, Center, Surround, Surround back.....................................................................................150 W per channel Rated power output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 W, 0.09 %) Front, Center, Surround, Surround back.....................................................................................105 W per channel Total harmonic distortion..................................
14 Additional information Elman 0144 Elta 0142, 0154, 0228 Emerson 0125, 0138, 0155 Epson 0216 Erres 0149, 0152, 0155 ESC 0229 Etron 0142 Eurofeel 0229, 0140 Euroline 0152 Euroman 0125, 0140, 0141, 0149, 0155, 0228, 0229 Europhon 0141, 0144, 0149, 0155, 0228, 0229 Expert 0156 Exquisit 0155 Fenner 0142, 0154 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0157 Fidelity 0141, 0145, 0155, 0228 Filsai 0229 Finlandia 0145 Finlux 0132, 0138, 0141, 0144, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229 Firstline 0141, 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Fishe
14 Naonis 0145 NEC 0147, 0229 Neckermann 0125, 0138, 0141, 0145, 0149, 0150, 0152, 0155, 0229 NEI 0149, 0152, 0155 Neufunk 0154, 0155 New Tech 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0229 New World 0143 Nicamagic 0141, 0228 Nikkai 0140, 0141, 0143, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Nobliko 0132, 0141, 0144, 0228 Nokia 0146 Nordic 0229 Nordmende 0138, 0146, 0148, 0149 Nordvision 0152 Novatronic 0155 Oceanic 0146, 0156 Okano 0125, 0150, 0155 ONCEAS 0141 Opera 0155 Orbit 0149, 0155 Orion 0142, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0194 Or
14 Supervision 2181 Synn 2181 Tatung 2130, 2188 TCM 2097 Teac 2162, 2177, 2181 Tec 2186 Technika 2188 Additional information Telefunken 2183 Tensai 2188 Tevion 2097, 2181, 2187 Thomson 2098, 2112, 2155, 2159 Tokai 2178, 2186 Toshiba 2102, 2156, 2168, 2169, 2172 TRANScontinents 2189 Trio 2188 TruVision 2185 Wharfedale 2180, 2181 Xbox 2098 Xlogic 2181, 2188 XMS 2188 Yamada 2189 Yamaha 2106 Yamakawa 2178, 2189 Yukai 2101, 2147 Interbuy 1038, 1050 Interfunk 1039 Intervision 1033, 1051 Irradio 1038, 1040, 1
14 Additional information ID Digital 6241 ILLUSION sat 6247 Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6238, 6232 Ingelen 6213, 6261 Inno Hit 6228 International 6256 Interstar 6196 Intervision 6255 Inves 6268 iotronic 6244 ITT Nokia 6176, 6207 Jaeger 6238 K-SAT 6180 Kamm 6180 Kaon 6251 KaTelco 6267 Kathrein 6177, 6214, 6213, 6262, 6200, 6180, 6179, 6272, 6183 Kendo 6252 Kenwood 6220 Key West 6256 Kiton 6213 KR 6200 Kreiling 6213, 6194, 6228 Kreiselmeyer 6177 Kyostar 6200 L&S Electronic 6256, 6238 Labgear 6195 LaSAT 6177,
14 Starland 6180 Starlite 6214 Stream 6212 Stream System 6251 Strong 6220, 6228, 6256, 6200, 6180, 6245, 6217, 6239 Sumin 6199 Sunny 6251 Sunsat 6180 Sunstar 6174, 6256 SuperMax 6193 Supratech 6244 Systec 6238 Tantec 6176 Targa 6191 Tatung 6176 TBoston 6227, 6245 Tecatel 6233 Technical 6228 Technika 6217, 6232, 6218 TechniSat 6213, 6261, 6176, 6236, 6215, 6222, 6216, 6223 Technomate 6250 Technosat 6193 Technosonic 6254, 6232 Technotrend 6232 Technowelt 6256, 6255 Additional information Techwood 6213, 6217
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