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IMPORTANT CAUTION 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH. The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this product continuously.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language).................................................................................................45 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)......................................................................45 The Input Setup menu...............................................
10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................83 Operating multiple receivers............................................................................................................................................83 Setting the remote to control other components...............................................................
Flow of settings on the receiver 7 8 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver 9 10 Switching the HDMI output (page 80) j 11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be made interactively.
Before you start Checking what’s in the box............................................................................................................. 8 Our philosophy................................................................................................................................. 8 Features............................................................................................................................................. 8 Installing the receiver....................................
01 Before you start % Checking what’s in the box MHLTM (Mobile High-definition Link)-compatible device playback An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.
01 % Before you start Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Installing the receiver Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. % ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.
01 Before you start Precautions For Use Operating range of remote control unit ! This CD-ROM is for use with a personal computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player. Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume. The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
Controls and displays Remote control............................................................................................................................... 12 Display.............................................................................................................................................14 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 51, 52, 54, 55 and 86.) Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
02 Controls and displays 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and ZONE 4 (page 79). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 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. 13 VOLUME +/– Use to set the listening volume.
02 Controls and displays 7 Display 1 AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG 2 L SL XL C XC LFE 3 1 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MSTR CD TUNER PHONO iPod 17 18 19 DVD TV BD DVR VIDEO HDMI [2] 8 14 15 9 dB USB [3] [4] 20 10 Tuner indicators ! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received. ! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. ! MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX. 11 21 Lights when the sound is muted.
02 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 6 INPU SELET CTOR ADVANCED MCACC STAN DBY FL OFF HDMI /ON iPod iPhone iPad MAST VOLU ER ME INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options (page 74). STANDBY/ON 9 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu.
02 Controls and displays 21 HDMI input/MHL connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 41). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the included MHL cable (page 41).
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment.......................................................................................................... 18 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................... 18 Determining the speakers’ application......................................................................................... 19 Placing the speakers....................................................
03 Connecting your equipment SC-67 Connecting your equipment ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) ZONE 4 OUT HDMI 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. IN 2 (SAT/CBL) BD IN IN 3 (DVR/BDR) IN 4 (VIDEO) Y OUT 2 PB COAXIAL PR VIDEO MONITOR OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN (CONTROL) (OUTPUT 5V 0.
03 Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ according to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select one speaker layout/usage pattern before connecting the speakers.
03 Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) This speaker layout/usage pattern provides 7.
03 Connecting your equipment [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The B speakers can be bi-amped to achieve high quality sound.
03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Connecting the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. 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 4 W to 16 W.
03 Connecting your equipment Banana plug connections Bi-wiring your speakers If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal. Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. CAUTION ! Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.
03 Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). ! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu.
03 Connecting your equipment [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this. ! Select ‘5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this. ! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this. ! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 98 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment About the audio connection Digital (Coaxial) 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.
03 Connecting your equipment About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! Deep Color signal transfer ! x.v.
03 Connecting your equipment ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 70).
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 HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 30). Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders.
03 Connecting your equipment ! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below. 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 additional amplifiers 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 47). This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting AM/FM antennas SC-68 only Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 37). For your Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels).
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 four independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in four zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used.
03 Connecting your equipment Sub zone (ZONE 2) 3 To use the surround back speaker terminals for ZONE 2: Main zone Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone 2 VIDEO IN ZONE 2 OUT VIDEO IN R SURROUND BACK A L (Single) ZONE 2 OUT LINE LEVEL INPUT AUDIO IN R L L R SUBWOOFER 2 1 ZONE 2 OUT SUBWOOFER 1 MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Either the surround back or the front wide speaker terminals can be used as the speaker terminals for ZONE 2.
03 Connecting your equipment Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) 1 MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (ZONE 4) Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. 2 Important ! HDMI IN 6 and IN 7 cannot be selected for ZONE 4. (In the same way, inputs for which HDMI IN 6 or IN 7 is assigned cannot be selected.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting to the network through LAN interface Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER 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. When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including your computer.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an MHL-compatible device Tip An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. Use the MHL cable included with the receiver to connect the device. ! An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the respective products, see Playing an iPod on page 51.
03 Connecting your equipment Using a USB cable to connect to a PC Connecting to a wireless LAN SC-68 only 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). For instructions on making these settings, see the operating instructions included with the wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300).
03 1 Connecting your equipment Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Plugging in the receiver Closet or shelving unit Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Non-Pioneer component CAUTION IR ! Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............................................................... 45 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)..................................... 45 The Input Setup menu.................................................................................................................... 47 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 Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement impossible: ! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... L FHL C FHR R SR SBR SBL SL SW 10 2/10 Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : 1a.
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 47 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.............................................................................................................................. 50 Playing an iPod............................................................................................................................... 51 Playing a USB device...................................................................................................................... 52 Playing an MHL-compatible device...............................
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. % AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT RECEIVER 1 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 52.
05 Basic playback Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device Playing a USB device ! Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone. 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 Playing an MHL-compatible device 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. MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices. MHL can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and full-HD video formats.
05 Basic playback Playing music from a PC Listening to the radio SC-68 only The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 54 for more on how to do this.
05 4 Basic playback Press ENTER. Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Listening to station presets 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G.
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.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes................................................. 58 Selecting MCACC presets............................................................................................................... 60 Choosing the input signal.............................................................................................................. 60 Better sound using Phase Control.................................................................
06 Listening to your system With two channel sources, you can select from: ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to video games ! 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono) ! 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Up to 9.
06 Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema. Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see THX Audio Setting on page 100 for more on this).
06 Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presets Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected. For details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 119.
06 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band 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.
06 Listening to your system Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function Full Band Phase Control calibrates frequency phase disturbances (group delay) for the full speaker band (Full Band) (SYMMETRY), but with this unit it is also possible to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of other speakers to the frequency phase characteristics of the front speakers (FRONT ALIGN).
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 64 Playback with Network functions................................................................................................. 65 About network playback............................................................................................................... 66 About playable file formats.....................................
07 Playback with NETWORK features Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes Introduction AirPlay works with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd and 2nd generations), iPad 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 or later, and iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1 The receiver’s input will switch automatically to AirPlay when AirPlay is in use.
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. Playing back your favorite songs Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites folder. Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered. http://www.radio-pioneer.
07 Playback with NETWORK features The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5. When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.
07 Playback with NETWORK features About playable file formats The NETWORK feature 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. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server. Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported by your server.
Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function........................................................................................ 70 Making Control with HDMI connections...................................................................................... 70 HDMI Setup..................................................................................................................................... 70 Before using synchronization........................................................
08 Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. ! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control. ! The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMIcompatible component is played.
08 Control with HDMI function 10 Select the ‘Speaker B Link’ setting you want. Setting the PQLS function The speaker terminal settings (the settings set with the SPEAKERS button) can be switched automatically when HDMI OUT is switched by turning the Speaker B Link setting on. This is only valid when “7.1ch + Speaker B” or “5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp” is selected for the Speaker System setting. ! OFF – The speaker terminal settings do not switch automatically when HDMI OUT is switched.
08 Control with HDMI function Stream Smoother Link Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function. To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below. 1 Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON. See HDMI Setup on page 70. 2 Set the STREAM (Stream Smoother) setting to AUTO.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options............................................................................................................. 74 Setting the Video options.............................................................................................................. 76 Switching the speaker terminals................................................................................................... 78 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 LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB, –15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel. Option(s) OFF A.
09 Using other functions ! You can’t use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO. It can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front wide channel information.
09 Setting V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) Using other functions What it does Option(s) 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. If you want to adjust the picture quality settings to your personal tastes, select MEMORY. Setting c Option(s) LCD FPJ c PRO BRIGHT (Brightness) MEMORY Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal.
09 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) ASP (Aspect) Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping or black bands appear). THROUGH Switching the speaker terminals If you selected 9.1ch FH/FW, 7.1ch + Speaker B, 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2 or 5.
09 Using other functions MULTI-ZONE remote controls Note Press the remote control’s ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or ZONE 4 to operate the corresponding zone. The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls: ! When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 98) and the Speaker B Link setting (HDMI Setup on page 70) is turned on, the setting of the played speaker terminals switches automatically when HDMI OUT is switched.
09 Using other functions About the Speaker B Link function Network settings from a web browser When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 98) and the Speaker B Link setting (HDMI Setup on page 70) is turned on, the setting of the played speaker terminals switches automatically when HDMI OUT is switched. The settings switch as follows: ! HDMI OUT ALL – Switches to SP: A+B ON.
09 Using other functions Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 70). 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu..................................................................................................... 83 Operating multiple receivers......................................................................................................... 83 Setting the remote to control other components....................................................................... 83 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 (1 inch) 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 This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input function, and restores the factory default. This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used. ! ‘3’ (eco mode) – The backlight is turned on and off with the light button. After it lights, it turns off automatically if no operation is performed for 5 seconds.
10 Controlling the rest of your system Resetting the remote control settings Controlling components Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.
10 Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Audio/Video components Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/ OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — numerics numerics !/CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER TOP MENU — — MSc — LEGATO LINK — MSd Button(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/BDR/ DVR VCR SAT/CATV u SOURCE PO
10 Controlling the rest of your system TV (Projector) Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON 1 MOVIE 2 STANDARD 3 DYNAMIC 4 USER1 5 USER2 6 USER3 7 COLOR+ 8 SHARP+ 9 GAMMA 0 COLOR– !/CLR SHARP– ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i/j/k/l ENTER i/j/k/l ENTER TEST HIDE MENU m HDMI1 d HDMI2 n COMP.
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu..................................................... 90 Automatic MCACC (Expert)........................................................................................................... 90 Manual MCACC setup.................................................................................................................... 92 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 ZONE 2 ON/OFF MULTI-ZONE CONTROL SPEAKERS iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT HOME THX BAND Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 12 minutes. ! If you selected a STAND.WAVE Multi-Point setup (in step 2), you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd and 3rd reference points before finally placing it at your main listening position.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 2 Manual MCACC setup Adjust the level of the left channel. This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels. ! After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output. You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system.
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. 2 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 2 Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 45, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 90 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 92, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen. 1 Press Standing Wave on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 4 Data Management 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). This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu............................................................. 98 Manual speaker setup.................................................................................................................... 98 Network Setup menu...................................................................................................................100 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. ! Default setting: 9.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 3 Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 45 are correct. Note that this setting applies to all MCACC presets, and cannot be set independently. ! If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to SMALL.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus X-Curve Network Setup menu Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks. Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX, Pure direct or Optimum surround modes. 1 Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Parental Lock 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. 1 Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network Setup menu. 2 Select the DHCP setting you want. Set restrictions for using Internet services.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Volume Setup The Other Setup menu You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is turned on. The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items.
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 The low frequency component output from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is cut. When a subwoofer is connected in Zone 2, we recommend setting this to “ON”. This is only valid when Zone 2 is connected using the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals. ! OFF (default) – The High Pass Filter function is disabled. ! ON – The High Pass Filter function is enabled. 9 Multi Channel Input Setup SC-68 only You can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multi-channel input.
FAQ Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................106 Power.............................................................................................................................................106 No sound.......................................................................................................................................106 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 subwoofer. Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up. 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. If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.
13 FAQ Symptom ADAPTER PORT terminal 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 Symptom FAQ Remedy Display SC-68 only: Gauge (value) does not Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) increase with the Precision Distance terminals are matched up properly). adjustment. Perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure before the Precision Distance adjustment (see Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 45). Symptom Remedy The display is dark or off. Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness.
13 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy Other components can’t be operated with the system remote. If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes. Noisy or distorted picture. Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on the settings, etc. of your display device.
13 FAQ Symptom Causes Remedy Symptoms Causes Remedies 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.) After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the receiver. A USB memory device is not recognized. The USB memory device does not support the mass storage class specifications. The receiver or computer is not connected to the LAN.
13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The PC or Internet radio is not properly operated. The corresponding IP address is not properly set. Switch on the built-in DHCP server function of your router, or set up the network manually according to your network environment (page 100). Audio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed. The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver. The IP address is being automatically configured.
13 FAQ USB-DAC Wireless LAN SC-68 only Symptoms Causes Remedies When the USB-DAC IN terminal is connected to a PC via USB cable, audio files on the PC cannot be played. Has the proper device driver been installed on the PC? When using a USB cable to connect the unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal to a PC in order to play audio files on the PC, the proper device driver must be downloaded from the supplied CD-ROM (AVNavigator) and installed on your PC.
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..............................................................................................................116 About THX.....................................................................................................................................116 About iPod....................................................................................................................................117 About SiriusXM...............................................
14 Additional information Surround sound formats About THX 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. The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. In case of SC-68 Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. In case of SC-67 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
14 Additional information Adaptive Decorrelation About iPod In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position.
14 Additional information About FLAC MHL FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: ! Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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 Also note that placing it near a wall may result in sympathetic vibrations with the building that could excessively amplify the bass sound. 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.
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 THX Glossary The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema Audio formats/Decoding A mode for playing in a home theater environment the sound tracks of theater movies that have been recorded and edited for playback in large spaces such as movie theaters. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
14 Additional information Auto Sound Retriever vTuner The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression. With some audio inputs, the Sound Retriever effect is automatically optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents that have been input to achieve high sound quality. vTuner is a paid online database service that allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts on the Internet.
14 Additional information Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi “Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years, Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wireless connection.
14 Additional information Playback High Resolution audio file Features index See About playable file formats on page 68. See Playing a USB device on page 52. Operation Mode Slideshow See Operation Mode Setup on page 48. See Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device on page 52. AVNavigator Bluetooth ADAPTER See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 10. See Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music on page 55.
14 Additional information Audio Section Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output* 8 W..............................................................................................................................................140 W** per channel 6 W..............................................................................................
14 Additional information Number of Furnished Parts MCACC Setup microphone............................................................................................................................................... 1 Remote control unit........................................................................................................................................................... 1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries..............................................................................
14 Additional information Penney 0100, 0102 Philco 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0100, 0101 Philips 0003, 0004, 0007, 0019, 0020, 0101 Philips Magnavox 0019 Pilot 0004, 0100 Polaroid 0057, 0106 Portland 0004, 0005, 0006 Prima 0065 Princeton 0097 Prism 0010 Proscan 0000 Proton 0004, 0006, 0007 Protron 0055 Proview 0068 Pulsar 0004, 0011, 0099 Quasar 0003, 0010, 0105 Radio Shack 0100, 0104 Radio Shack/Realistic 0000, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 RCA 0000, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0013, 0024, 0035 Realistic 0100, 0
14 Additional information DVD VCR If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR).
14 Additional information Pace 6074, 6029, 6028, 6106, 6083 Panasonic 6112, 6083 Paragon 6112 Penney 6112 Philips 6012 Pulsar 6112 Quasar 6112 Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 6097, 6098, 6325, 6328, 6329 ADB 6035, 6001 Akai 6102 Alba 6005, 6011, 6013 Allsat 6102 Alltech 6011 Amstrad 6033, 6030, 6044 Anttron 6013 Asat 6102 Austar 6000, 6045 Bell ExpressVu 6002, 6003 British Sky Broadcasting 6030 Canal 6105 Chaparral 6034 CNS 6001 Coolsat 6021 Crossdigital 6043 Digenius 6104 Digiwave 6053 DirecTV 6070, 6110,
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