T004 AV Receiver User Manual

 

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AV Receiver VSX-530-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1b_A1_En NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. D8-10-1-2_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment. WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side). WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 C to +35 C (+41 F to +95 F); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable. D3-7-13-67*_A1_En 2

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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 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 manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) 12) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) 14) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. D3-7-13-69_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation). D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En

(Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are only valid in the European Union. Pb K058c_A1_En WARNING Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. D41-6-4_A1_En 3 CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_A1_En 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. D36-AP9-1_A1_En WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. D36-P5_C1_En This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_A1_En 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). D8-9-2-7-1_A2_En This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from persons body

(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). D8-9-2-7-3_A1_En This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D8-9-2-5_A1_En Radio wave caution This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (Microwave ovens and Cordless phones, etc.). In this event noise appears in your television image, there is the possibility this unit (including products supported by this unit) is causing signal interference with the antenna input connector of your television, video, satellite tuner, etc. In this event, increase the distance between the antenna input connector and this unit (including products supported by this unit). Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the compatible Pioneer product due to communication error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your connected equipment. Please contact your Internet service provider or network device manufacturer. A separate contract with/payment to an Internet service provider is required to use the Internet. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 4 06 Additional information Troubleshooting. 33 General. 33 HDMI . 34 Important information regarding the HDMI connection . 34 USB messages . 34 Resetting the main unit . 35 Cleaning the unit . 35 Specifications . 35 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Before you start. 6 Checking whats in the box. 6 Installing the receiver. 6 Flow of settings on the receiver . 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel . 7 Display . 8 Remote control . 9 Loading the batteries . 10 Operating range of remote control. 10 02 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers . 11 Hints on the speaker placement . 11 Connecting the speakers . 12 Making cable connections . 13 HDMI cables. 13 About HDMI . 13 Analog audio cables . 14 Digital audio cables . 14 Standard RCA video cables . 14 About video outputs connection . 14 Connecting a TV and playback components . 15 Connecting using HDMI . 15 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal . 16 Connecting antennas. 17 Using external antennas . 17 Connecting a USB device. 18 Plugging in the receiver . 18 03 Basic playback Playing a source . 19 Selecting the audio input signal . 19 Playing a USB device . 21 Basic playback controls . 21 Compressed audio compatibility . 21 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology. 22 Pairing with the unit (Initial registration) . 22 Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device. 22 Radio wave caution. 23 Listening to the radio . 23 Improving FM sound . 24 Saving station presets . 24 Listening to station presets . 24 Naming preset stations . 24 04 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode . 25 Auto playback . 25 Listening in surround sound . 25 Using the Advanced surround . 26 Using Stream Direct . 26 Using the Sound Retriever . 26 Better sound using Phase Control . 26 Setting the Audio options. 27 05 Home Menu Using the Home Menu . 29 Manual speaker setup . 29 Speaker Setting . 29 X.Over . 30 Channel Level . 30 Speaker Distance . 31 The Input Assign menu . 31 The Auto Power Down menu . 31 The HDMI Setup menu. 32 5 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver Checking whats in the box Please check that youve received the following supplied accessories:

Remote control AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Warranty card Quick start guide Safety Brochure SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Dont install it on the following places:

on a color TV (the screen may distort) near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. in direct sunlight in damp or wet areas in extremely hot or cold areas in places where there is vibration or other movement in places that are very dusty in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item 5 The Input Assign menu (page 31)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections.) The HDMI Setup menu (page 32)

(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) G 6 Basic playback (page 19) Selecting the audio input signal (page 19) Playing a USB device (page 21) Choosing the listening mode (page 25) G 7 Adjusting the sound as desired Using the Sound Retriever (page 26) Better sound using Phase Control (page 26) Setting the Audio options (page 27) Manual speaker setup (page 29) Setting to be made as necessary

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1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Placing the speakers (page 11) Connecting the speakers (page 12) G 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, youll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. About video outputs connection (page 14) Connecting a TV and playback components

(page 15) Connecting antennas (page 17) Plugging in the receiver (page 18) G 3 Power On Make sure youve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you dont know how to do this. G 4 Specify the size and number of speakers youve connected Speaker Setting (page 29) G 6 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Chapter 11 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 7 33 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 19). 2 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system on or off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps. DISPLAY Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, input name can be checked by selecting an input source. 3 Character display See Display on page 8. 4 Tuner control buttons BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 23). TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE FG, PRESET HI and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall

(page 23). TUNE FG Used to find radio frequencies (page 23). PRESET HI Use to select preset radio stations

(page 24). 5 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component;

lights when the component is connected (page 15). 6 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control on page 10). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 11STANDBY/ON 9 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (page 25) and Stream Direct playback (page 26). 7 ALC/STANDARD SURR Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 25). ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the various surround modes (page 26). 11 ECO Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 26). 12 SOUND RETRIEVER Turn sound retriever effect on/off. 13 USB terminal Use to connect your USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 18). Controls and displays 5 7 33 HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 25 DIR. Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on (page 26). 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

11 Display 14 15 16 17 18 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 14 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 26). 15 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on

(page 25). 16 Tuner indicators ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode (page 23). TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel. PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered. kHz/MHz Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 17 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 7). SP A means the speakers are switched on. SP means the speakers are switched off. 18 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 9). 19 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type, etc. 20 Character display Displays various system information. 21 DTS indicators DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. HD Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected. 96/24 Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio signals is detected. NEO:6 When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 25). 22 Dolby Digital indicators 2 D Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected. 2 D+ Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected. 2HD Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected. 2PLII Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 25 for more on this). 23 ADV.S. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 26 for more on this). 24 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is not provided. 8 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

11 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be changed. 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min 60 min 90 min Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 11RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 29) or Audio parameters (page 27). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 19). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 19). This will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 SIG SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the component to play back (page 19). 7 Sound control buttons S.RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26). PHASE Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 26). 8 Listening mode and component control buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode

(page 25) and Stream Direct playback (page 26). STEREO Press to select stereo playback (page 25). ALC/STANDARD SURR Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 25). ADV SURR Switches between the various surround modes (page 26). 9 5 7 33 Controls and displays ECO Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 26). 9 Receiver and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). Press first to access:

RECEIVER AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options

(page 27). HOME MENU Press to access the Home Menu

(page 29). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press BD or DVD first to access:

TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD. HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. MENU Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player. Press TUNER first to access:

TOOLS Memorizes stations for recall, also used to change the name (page 24). BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 23). 10 FGHI (TUNE FG, PRESET HI), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 29). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD menus/options. Use TUNE FG can be used to find radio frequencies and PRESET HI can be used to select preset radio stations

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11 Controls and displays 11 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , #, etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). These buttons also function as described below. Press first to access:

RECEIVER BASS +/, TRE +/ Use to adjust Bass or Treble. These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing BASS +/ (page 30). 12 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency

(page 23) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons that can be accessed after is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) RECEIVER CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use LEV +/ to adjust the level (page 30). LEV +/ Use to adjust the channel level. MIDNIGHT Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening

(page 27). SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system on or off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps. During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) 13 11SOURCE Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD or CD is selected using the input function buttons. 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can control only be used with Pioneer TVs. 1 Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. INPUT Use to select the TV input signal. CH +/ Use to select channels. VOL +/ Use to adjust the volume on your TV. 15 VOLUME +/

Use to set the listening volume. 16 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 17 DISP Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. Loading the batteries

- When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

- When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the batterys () terminals. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat. Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if:

There are obstacles between the remote control and the receivers remote sensor. Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 5 7 33 30 30 7 m (23 ft.) The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life. WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

- Never use new and old batteries together.

- Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

- Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. 10 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Chapter 22 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system:

L SW 120 R C SL 120 SR 5 7 33 Hints on the speaker placement Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-

level when youre listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended. For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV. If youre going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV. If youre using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle. Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers. It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. Surround speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers dont face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. CAUTION Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes. 11 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

22 Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Front right Front left Center LINE LEVEL INPUT 5 7 33 Surround right Surround left Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 : and 16 :. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source. Bare wire connections Front speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. Center and surround speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. CAUTION 2 2 1 1 10 mm

(3/8 in.) 10 mm

(3/8 in.) 3 3 These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure. 12 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

22 Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Important Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI cables. HDMI Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction. Note If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case, use a

(analog) composite connection. When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-

Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/

Super VCD and CD. 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.Color signal transfer Audio Return Channel (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32) Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals

(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels Input of the following digital audio formats:

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio

(Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD 4K signal transfer Connecting your equipment 5 7 33 Note Use a High Speed HDMI/ Cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI/ Cable is used, it may not work properly. When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. Turning on/off the device connected to this units HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/

connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. x.v.Color and Corporation. are trademarks of Sony Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 27 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in Selecting the audio input signal on page 19 to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver). This may not operate properly, depending on the connected equipment. 4K 24p, 4K 25p, 4K 30p, 4K 50p and 4K 60p signals are supported HDCP 2.2 compatible terminal:

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22 Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio. White (Left) L R AUDIO Red (Right) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver. Coaxial digital audio cable COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN Optical cable Note When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners. You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections. VIDEO Yellow 14 Connecting your equipment About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should be used for connecting to the TV. The signals input from the analog (composite) video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT. Playback component 5 7 33 IN IN HDMI VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT HDMI VIDEO Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection with TV monitor The OSD will not appear. TV Video signals can be output. 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

22 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component

(Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver.

- If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).

- If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON

(see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32).

- Please refer to the TVs operation manual for directions on connections and setup for the TV. Important When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI cable, and you switch the input of the TV to composite, the input of the receiver may automatically switch to TV. If this happens, switch the receivers input back to the original input, or turn OFF the ARC function (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32). Note In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set-up for analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 31). Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components DVD player, HDD/DVD recorder Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder Set-top box Game console HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT 5 7 33 If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over the receiver. OSD can only be output from HDMI. 15 HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

22 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver. VIDEO OUT Important R L DVD player Set-top box Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 5 7 33 This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. When the receiver and TV are connected by composite cable, the OSD function allowing display of the receivers settings, operations, etc., on the TVs screen cannot be used. In this case, watch the receivers front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. Note In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using a analog audio cables, set-up for analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 31). You can only connect one component to the optical input terminal. If connecting other devices, please use a different method to connect the audio. In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set-top box), then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 19 You can only connect one component to the coaxial input terminal. If connecting other devices, please use a different method to connect the audio. In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set-top box), then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal C1

(COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 19. OSD cannot be output. 16 VIDEO IN TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

22 Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception. 4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Dont drape loosely or leave coiled up. To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. fig. a fig. b Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM antenna. Outdoor antenna 5 7 33 Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 6 m

(16 ft. to 20 ft.) F connector 2 3 1 4 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. 2 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand. To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b). 17 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

22 Connecting your equipment 5 7 33 Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. It is not possible to connect an iPod/iPhone or a similar device to this receiver and play back music files. This receiver does not support a USB hub. For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 21. This receiver USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation. Note After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set ARC at HDMI setup to OFF, you can skip this process. For details, see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32. 18 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Chapter 33 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press 1RECEIVER). 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver. For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected. 3 Press input function buttons to select the input function you want to play. The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be able to operate other components using the remote control. To operate the receiver, first press on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. RECEIVER 4 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select AUTO SURROUND and start playback of the source. If youre playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with a digital audio connection, you should hear surround sound. If youre playing a stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode. It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being performed properly. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. Note You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be applied whenever you select the input source using the input function buttons. The input source can also be selected by using INPUT buttons on the remote control, or by SELECT using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. In this case, the remote control wont switch operational modes. If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see Selecting the audio input signal below). 19 5 7 33

 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to the source component. Each press cycles through the following:

H Selects an HDMI signal. H can be selected for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL or GAME input. For other inputs, H cannot be selected.

- When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 27 is set to THRU, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver. A Selects the analog inputs. C1/O1 Selects the digital input. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 audio input is selected for O1. When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is automatically selected. Note BD and GAME inputs are fixed to H (HDMI). It cannot be changed. For the TV input, only A (analog) or C1/O1 (digital) can be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed. When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital), 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. When the H (HDMI) is selected, the A and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 8). When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM

(32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set to A (analog). You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to C1/O1 (digital). 5 7 33 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

33 Basic playback Some DVD players dont output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. Tip In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Audio

(TV input) TV 1. 2. Other than TV input SIGNAL SEL O1 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD BD SAT/CBL GAME Audio DVD SAT/CBL SIGNAL SEL A Audio TUNER Video SAT/CBL DVD Audio CD TV SIGNAL SEL A DVD CD SAT/CBL TV SIGNAL SEL C1 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings. If you want to change this to TV input, please change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 31). 20 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

33 Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Important Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver. Note This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files

(except files with copy-protection or restricted playback). Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback. With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the receiver to read the contents of a USB device. If the file selected cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. When the file currently being played back has no title assigned to it, the file name is displayed in the OSD instead;

when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as a blank space. Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are displayed as *. Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device. See Connecting a USB device on page 18. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver. Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 5 7 33 Basic playback Compressed audio compatibility Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible, some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files:

MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) Sampling rates:

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps

(128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .mp3 WMA (Windows Media Audio) Sampling rates: 32 kHz/

44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 48 kbps to 192 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .wma; WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) Sampling rates:

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps

(128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .m4a;

Apple lossless encoding: No Other compatibility information VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback:

Yes (Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.) Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file. This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes bearing the extension .m4a. DRM-

protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of iTunes may not play. Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 3 Press USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the USB input. Loading appears in the OSD as this receiver starts recognizing the USB device connected. After the recognition, a playback screen appears in the OSD and playback starts automatically. Basic playback controls This receivers remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB devices. Press USB to switch the remote control to the USB operation mode. Important If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following the points below:

Switch the receiver off, then on again. Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to USB. Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on page 34. If this doesnt remedy the problem, it is likely your USB device is incompatible. 21 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

33 About WMA WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media Player bearing the extension .wma. Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows Media Player may not play. Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device:

Cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device:

Digital music player Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player

+

Bluetooth wireless technology audio transmitter (commercially available) 5 7 33 Basic playback on. 1 Press the 11RECEIVER and turn the power to the unit 2 Press the BT. 3 Turn on the power to the Bluetooth capable device that you wish to pair with, and perform pairing procedure on it. Note This unit will be displayed as Pioneer AVR on all Bluetooth capable devices that you have. Pairing will start. Place the Bluetooth capable device close to the unit. Please refer to the users manual for your Bluetooth capable device for details on when pairing can be performed and the procedures required for pairing. When PIN code entry is requested, enter 0000. (This unit does not accept any PIN code setting other than 0000.) 4 Confirm on the Bluetooth capable device that pairing has been completed. If pairing with the Bluetooth capable device has been completed correctly CONNECT will be displayed. Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device 1 Press the BT. 2 A Bluetooth connection will be created between the The unit will switch to BT Audio input. Bluetooth capable device and the unit. Procedures for connecting to the unit should be performed from the Bluetooth capable device. Please refer to the users manual for your Bluetooth capable device for details of the connection procedures. 3 Playback music from the Bluetooth capable device. The unit is capable of playing back music stored on Bluetooth capable devices (cell phones, digital music players etc.) wirelessly. You can also use a Bluetooth audio transmitter

(sold separately) to enjoy music from devices that do not have Bluetooth functionality. Please refer to the user's manual for your Bluetooth capable device for more details. Note The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 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. Pairing with the unit (Initial registration) In order for the unit to playback music stored on a Bluetooth capable device, pairing must first be performed. Pairing should be performed when first using the unit with the Bluetooth capable device, or when the pairing data on the device has been erased for any reason. Pairing is a step required to allow communication using Bluetooth wireless technology to be carried out. Pairing is only performed the first time that you use the unit and the Bluetooth capable device together. In order to allow communication using Bluetooth wireless technology to take place, pairing must be performed on both the unit and the Bluetooth capable device. After pressing the BT and switching to BT Audio function, perform the pairing procedure on the Bluetooth capable device. If pairing has been performed correctly, you will not need to perform the pairing procedures for the unit as shown below. Please refer to the users manual for your Bluetooth capable device for more details. 22 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

33 Note When Bluetooth capable device is not connected and no operations have been performed for the length of time set under Settings for Auto Power Down, the unit will automatically power off. Please set it to any setting other than OFF under Settings. Auto Power Down can select 2, 4, or 6 hours or OFF (default setting). (page 31). Radio wave caution This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (see list below). To prevent noise or interrupted communication, do not use this unit nearby such devices, or make sure these devices are switched off during use. Cordless phones Cordless facsimiles Microwave ovens Wireless LAN devices (IEEE802.11b/g) Wireless AV equipment Wireless controllers for game systems Microwave-based health aids Some baby monitors Other, less common, equipment that may operate on the same frequency:

Anti-theft systems Amateur radio stations (HAM) Warehouse logistic management systems Discrimination systems for train or emergency vehicles Note In the event noise appears in your television image, there is the possibility that a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device or this unit (including products supported by this unit) are causing signal interference with the antenna input connector of your television, video, satellite tuner, etc. In this event, increase the distance between the antenna input connector and the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device or this unit (including products supported by this unit). If there is something obstructing the path between this unit

(including devices supported by this unit) and the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (such as a metal door, concrete wall, or insulation containing tinfoil), you may need to change the location of your system to prevent signal noise and interruptions. Scope of operation Use of this unit is limited to home use. (Transmission distances may be reduced depending on communication environment). In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or stopped:

In reinforced concrete buildings or steel framed or iron-

framed buildings. Near large metallic furniture. In a crowd of people or near a building or obstacle. In a location exposed to the magnetic field, static electricity or radio wave interference from radio communication equipment using the same frequency band (2.4 GHz) as this unit, such as a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN device

(IEEE802.11b/g) or microwave oven. If you live in a heavily populated residential area

(apartment, townhouse, etc.) and if your neighbors microwave is placed near your system, you may experience radio wave interference. If this occurs, move your unit to a different place. When the microwave is not in use, there will be no radio wave interference. Radio wave reflections The radio waves received by this unit include the radio wave coming directly from the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (direct wave) and waves coming from various directions due to reflections by walls, furniture and building (reflected waves). The reflected waves (due to obstacles and reflecting objects) further produce a variety of reflected waves as well as variation in reception condition depending on locations. If the audio cannot be received properly due to this phenomenon, try moving the location of the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology a little. Also note that audio may be interrupted due to the reflected waves when a person crosses or approaches the space between this unit and the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. 23 Basic playback Precautions regarding connections to products supported by this unit Complete connections for all devices supported by this unit, including all audio cords and power cables before connecting them to this unit. After completing connections to this unit, check the audio and power cables to confirm that they not twisted together. When disconnecting this unit, confirm that you have sufficient working space in the surrounding area. When changing connections of audio or other cables for products supported by this unit, confirm that you have sufficient working space in the surrounding area. 5 7 33 Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual

(step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall latersee Saving station presets below for more on how to do this. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono) and AM. 3 Tune to a station. There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE FG for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations. 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

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Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE FG.

High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE FG for high speed tuning. Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators dont light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode.

 Press BAND to select FM MONO. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. 3 Press PRESET HI to select the station preset you want. You can also use the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Note If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed. Stations are stored in stereo. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled. Basic playback Tip To erase a station name, follow steps 1 and 2, and press ENTER while the display is blank. Press TOOLS while the display is blank, to keep the previous name. Once you have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the name. When you want to return to the frequency display, press DISP several times to show the frequency. 5 7 33 Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, its convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can memorize up to 30 stations. Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Saving station presets above if you havent done this already.

 Press PRESET HI to select the station preset you want. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can name all of your preset stations. See Listening to station presets above for how to do this. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name. 2 Press TOOLS twice. The cursor at the first character position is blinking on the display. See Listening to the radio above for more on this. 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. 2 Press TOOLS. The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station preset. 3 Input the name you want. Choose a name up to eight characters long. Use PRESET HI to select character position. Use TUNE FG to select characters. The name is stored when ENTER is pressed. 24 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Chapter 44 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source.

 While listening to a source, press the listening mode button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want. The listening mode is shown on the display on the front panel. Important The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Auto playback AUTO/

DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/

STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most direct listening option is the AUTO SURROUND feature. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source youre playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed. Type of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLII MUSICa DOLBY PLII GAME NEO:6 CINEMAb NEO:6 MUSICb DOLBY PRO LOGIC Straight Decode STEREOc Multichannel sources See above. Movie Music Video games Movie Music Old movies No additional effects See above. 5 7 33 STEREO ALC Straight Decode STEREOc a. You can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. effect See above. No additional effects See above.

(see Setting the Audio options on page 27). b. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 27). c. You can choose the STEREO mode by using STEREO button. The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. Note Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA (see Listening in surround sound below for more on these decoding formats). Listening in surround sound ALC/

STANDARD ALC/

STANDARD SURR Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source youre listening to. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display. When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player. When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo. The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources. Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are connected / : Whether connected or no 25 Listening to your system Note During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) ECO MODE will switch OFF automatically when switched to other listening modes (Advanced surround mode and Auto surround mode). Using Stream Direct AUTO/

DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/

STREAM DIRECT Better sound using Phase Control This receivers 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 at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources. 5 7 33 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

44 Using the Advanced surround ADV SURR ADVANCED SURROUND The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like. ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks. Designed for movies with lots of dialog. DRAMA ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games. SPORTS CLASSICAL ROCK/POP Suitable for sports programs. Gives a large concert hall-type sound. Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music. Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers. Allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. EXT.STEREO F.S.S.ADVANCE

(Front Stage Surround ADVANCE) Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed. AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 25. DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. Phase Control, Sound Delay, Auto Delay, LFE Attenuate and Center image functions are available. Analog and PCM sources are heard without any digital processing. Front left speaker Front right speaker PURE DIRECT PHONES SURR ECO MODE 1 ECO MODE 2 When listening through headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround. Cut back on power consumption. Suitable for contents that are mainly high level

(mainly music). Cut back on even more power consumption than ECO MODE 1. Suitable for contents with wider dynamic range (mainly movies). Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

 Press S.RETRIEVER to switch the S.RTV (Sound Retriever) ON or OFF. Note The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2-channel sources. 26

 Press PHASE to switch the P.CTL (Phase Control) ON or OFF. Note Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are in phase, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be out of phase and an unreliable sound image will be produced. If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0). However, the effect you can actually feel when Phase Control is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect. It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer. Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value. If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a maximized Phase Control effect. The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases:

- When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.

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44 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 Note that if a setting doesnt appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. button. RECEIVER

, then press AUDIO PARAMETER 1 Press 2 Use FG to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this. 3 Use HI to set it as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. 5 7 33 Listening to your system Setting/What it does S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video. MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESSa The MIDNIGHT allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volumes. The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes. S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. DUAL MONOd Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played. F.PCM (Fixed PCM) This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes). 27 Option(s) 0 to 500 ms

(1 step : 5 ms) Default: 0 M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS OFFc ON CH1 Channel 1 is heard only CH2 Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 Both channels heard from front speakers OFF ON AUTOe MAX MID OFF Setting/What it does LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-

low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to 15 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel. SACD G. (SACD Gain)f Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV

(THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is output from this receiver. A.DLY (Auto Delay)g This feature automatically corrects the audio-

to-video delay between components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time. C.WIDTH (Center Width)h

(Applicable only when using a center speaker) Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider

(higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). DIMEN (Dimension)h Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant

(minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). PNRM. (Panorama)h Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a wraparound effect. Option(s) 0 (0 dB) 5 (5 dB) 10 (10 dB) 15 (15 dB) 20 (20 dB)

** (OFF) 0 (0 dB)

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44 Setting/What it does C.IMG (Center Image)i

(Applicable only when using a center speaker) Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). Option(s) 0 to 10 Default: 3

(NEO:6 MUSIC), 10 (NEO:6 CINEMA) a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using S.RETRIEVER button. c. The default setting when the USB input is selected is ON. d. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. e. The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. f. You shouldnt have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB. g. This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability

(lip-sync) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly. h. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 28 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Chapter 55 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how youre using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. Important The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connections for Home Menu. If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. You cant use the Home Menu when the USB input is selected. Press 1RECEIVER to switch on. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 4 Select the setting you want to adjust. Home Menu 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup Return Manual SP Setup

- Speaker Setting Specify the size and number of speakers youve connected (see below).

- X.Over Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (page 30).

- Channel Level Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 30).

- Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 31). Input Assign Specify what youve connected to the ANALOG IN1 audio input (see The Input Assign menu on page 31). Auto Power Down Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for several hours

(see The Auto Power Down menu on page 31). HDMI Setup Set the audio return channel function and set the HDMI input signal to Standby Through output or not during standby (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32). 3 Press RECEIVER

, then press HOME MENU. The Home Menu appears on your TV. Use FGHI and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu. 5 7 33 Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu. 2 Select Speaker Setting from the Manual SP Setup menu. 1.Manual SP Setup 1a.Speaker Setting a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Front Center Surr Subwoofer:

SMALL

[ NO ]

[ NO ]

YES Return Return select a speaker size. 3 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then Use HI to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:

Front Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didnt connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. 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 didnt connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers). Surr Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didnt connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers). 29 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

55 Subwoofer LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers). 4 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note If you select SMALL for the front speakers, the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround cant be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer. If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you cant get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If youre having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers. X.Over Default setting: 100Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel. For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting on page 29. 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu. 2 Select X.Over from the Manual SP Setup menu. 1.Manual SP Setup 1b.X.Over a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Frequency 100Hz Return Return 3 Choose the frequency cutoff point. Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 4 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. CAUTION The test tones used in the Channel Level settings are output at high volume. 30 Home Menu 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu. 2 Select Channel Level from the Manual SP Setup menu. 1.Manual SP Setup 1c.Channel Level a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Test Tone Manual 5 7 33 Return ENTER:NextReturn 3 Select a setup option. Manual Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. Auto Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 1c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ]

Please Wait . 20 Caution Loud test tones will be output. Return 5 Adjust the level of each channel using HI. If you selected Manual, use FG to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-

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[ 0dB]

[ 0dB]

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55 Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted. Note If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack. 6 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Tip You can change the channel levels at any time by press

, then press CH SELECT and LEV +/ on the RECEIVER remote control. You can also press CH SELECT and use F

G to select the channel, and then use HI to adjust the channel levels. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. For the assignment of the digital signal inputs, see Selecting the audio input signal on page 19. 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu. 2 Select Speaker Distance from the Manual SP Setup menu. 1.Manual SP Setup 1d.Speaker Distance a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surround L Subwoofer 10.0 ft

[ 10.0 ft ]

[ 10.0 tt ]

[ 10.0 ft ]

[ 10.0 ft ]

[ 10.0 ft ]

Return Return Home Menu The Auto Power Down menu Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time has passed (when the power has been on with no operation for several hours). Default setting: OFF 1 Select Auto Power Down from the Home Menu. Home Menu 3.Auto Power Down 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup Auto Power Down OFF 5 7 33 Return Return 2 Specify the amount of time to allow before the power is turned off (when there has been no operation). You can select 2, 4 or 6 hours, or OFF (if no automatic shutoff is desired). 3 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Home Menu. 3 Adjust the distance of each speaker using HI. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 feet increments. 4 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. The Input Assign menu ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings, but this can be changed to TV input. 1 Select Input Assign from the Home Menu. Home Menu 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup Return 2 Select Analog Input from the Input Assign menu. 2.Input Assign a.Analog Input 2a.Analog Input Analog CD Return Return audio input terminal. 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 4 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu. 31 Home Menu 5 7 33 The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one to another. Since this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation based on the CEC function, we recommend that you turn OFF the HDMI CONTROL setting on the connected player. This unit may not operate properly if the HDMI CONTROL on the player is ON. Refer to the relevant device's instruction manual for details. If this does not work, turn OFF the ARC function. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable. In addition, this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation that allows the TV remote control to operate the volume (including mute). Use this unit to operate the volume (including mute). Turn OFF the power and remove the power cord from the wall socket when connecting other devices or making connection changes to this unit. After all connections are completed, insert the power cord into the wall socket. If the power cord is connected when the ARC function is ON, the HDMI will take 2 to 10 seconds to initialize. This unit cannot be operated during the initialization. During initialization, the HDMI indicator on the display will blink. Turn ON the unit after blinking stops. 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

55 The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio will be inputted into this unit via the HDMI terminal without the need for an audio cable to be connected. It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI connected player to the TV even when this receivers power is on standby. Important Use a High Speed HDMI/ Cable when using the ARC function. The ARC function may not operate properly with other HDMI cables. 1 Select HDMI Setup from the Home Menu. Home Menu 4.HDMI Setup 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup a.ARC b.Standby Through OFF

[OFF ]

c.4k60p Setting Return Return 2 Choose the ARC setting you want. When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI terminal. ON The TVs sound is input via the HDMI terminal. OFF The TVs sound is input from the audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs. 3 Choose the Standby Through setting you want. When the receiver is in standby, the HDMI input signal selected here will be output to the TV by HDMI. LAST The HDMI input signal selected previously will be output. BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, GAME The HDMI input signal selected here will be output. OFF Signal will not be output during standby.

- If the Standby Through setting is not set to OFF, the power consumption during standby will increase. 4 Choose the 4k60p Setting setting you want. If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV performance. 1. Select an input terminal that you wish to change settings using HI. 2. Use FG to select 4k60p. 3. Use HI to select the signal to set. 4:4:4 Select this setting when connecting to a 4K/

60p 4:4:4 24 bit compatible TV using HDMI. More high quality video images can be enjoyed.

- When the HDMI cable does not support 4K/60p 4:4:4 24 bit (18 Gbps transmission), video image may not be output properly. In that case, select 4:2:0 to watch a 4K/60p 4:2:0 24 bit video image. 4:2:0 Select this setting when connecting to a 4K/

60p 4:2:0 24 bit compatible TV using HDMI. If certain source devices that do not support 4K/60p 4:4:4 24 bit are used and the HDMI terminal is set to 4:4:4, video output from the source device may turn red, no audio may be output by the source device, or a 3D signal may not be output by some of the devices. In these cases, set the HDMI terminal to 4:2:0. 5 When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Home Menu. Before starting ARC operation When starting ARC operation, put the TV and this unit in STANDBY mode after connecting this unit with the TV. Next, turn ON the power of this unit and then the TV, in this order. In order to start ARC operation, after connecting this unit to a TV with an HDMI cable, you will need to switch the input on the TV to the input mode required to connect to this unit. Then, you can select a TV program. Important The ARC function may not operate even if the above conditions are met. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable. 32 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

Chapter 66 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isnt sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. General

 The power does not turn on. A Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

 The receiver suddenly switches off. A When the Auto Power Down function is working, the power will automatically turn off if the receiver has not operated for several hours. Check the setting for the Auto Power Down function (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 31). A Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically. A After about a minute (you wont be able to switch the unit on during this time), switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. A If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to Front: SMALL /

Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (page 29).

 The HDMI indicator blinks and the power does not turn on. A The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

 Power automatically turns ON/OFF and the input switches from one to another. (When the ARC function is ON) A The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one to another. Since this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation based on the CEC function, turn OFF the HDMI CONTROL setting on the connected player. Refer to the relevant devices instruction manual for details. If this does not work, turn OFF the ARC function. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable.

 OVERHEAT shows in the display and the power turns off. A The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (page 2). A Lower the volume level.

 TEMP shows in the display and the volume level drops. A The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (page 2). A Lower the volume level.

 No sound is output when an input function is selected. A Use VOLUME +/ to turn up the volume. A Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off. A Set the SIGNAL SEL to H (HDMI), C1/O1 (digital) or A (analog) according to the type of connections made (page 19). A Make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting your equipment on page 11). A Check the audio output settings of the source component. A Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source component.

 No image is output when an input function is selected. A Make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting your equipment on page 11). A Use the same type of video cables for the source component and TV to connect to this receiver (see About video outputs connection on page 14). A The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.

 No sound from subwoofer. A Make sure the subwoofer is switched on. A If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure its turned up. A The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel. A Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 29 to A Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 27 to LFEATT 0 or YES or PLUS. LFEATT 5.

 No sound from surround or center speakers. A Connect the speakers properly (page 12). A Refer to Speaker Setting on page 29 to check the speaker settings. A Refer to Channel Level on page 30 to check the speaker levels. 33 5 7 33

 No sound from a specific speaker. A Make sure the speaker cable is connected correctly. (Ensure that the connection terminal is correct, that the speaker wire is firmly inserted, and that no speaker wire is touching the rear panel.)

 The Phase Control feature doesnt seem to have an audible effect. A If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0 (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound). A Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 31).

 Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. A Connect the antenna (page 17) and adjust the position for best A Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and A Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna). A Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna reception. wires.

(page 17). A Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).

 Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically. A Connect an outdoor antenna (page 17).

 Noise during playback of a cassette deck. A Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise disappears.

 No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. A Make sure the players settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

 Cant operate the remote control. A Replace the batteries (page 10). A Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30 of the remote sensor (page 10). A Remove the obstacle or operate from another position. A Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. A Press the remote controls receiver control mode. RECEIVER button and switch to 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

66 A In order to operate TUNER and USB functions, first press the TUNER or USB button before operating.

 The display is dark. A Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. A During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels)

 Display flashes and cannot be operated. A Depending on the input signal or listening mode, there may be functions that cannot be selected.

 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. A 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 receiver. If such an object is near the receiver, set the receiver far from it. Or, stop using the object emitting the electromagnetic waves. A Check that the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not too far from the receiver and that obstructions are not set between the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the receiver. Set the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the receiver so that the distance between them is less than about 10 m (33 ft.)* and no obstructions exist between them.

* The line-of-sight transmission distance is an estimate. Actual transmission distances supported may differ depending on surrounding conditions. A The Bluetooth wireless technology device may not be set to the communication mode supporting the Bluetooth wireless technology. Check the setting of the Bluetooth wireless technology device. A Check that pairing is correct. The pairing setting was deleted from this receiver or the Bluetooth wireless technology device. Reset the pairing. A Check that the profile is correct. Use a Bluetooth wireless technology device that supports A2DP profile. HDMI

 No picture or sound. A If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.

 No picture. A Video signals that are input from the analog video terminal will not output from the HDMI terminal. Signals that are input from the HDMI terminal will not output from the analog video terminal. Be consistent with the type of cable between input and output. A Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a video format that cant be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using the composite video jacks. A This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the composite video jacks. A Depending on the connected source component, its possible that it will not work with this receiver (even if it is HDCP-

compatible). In this case, connect using the composite video jacks between source and receiver. A If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your component. A To output signals in Deep Color, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI/ Cable to connect this receiver to a component or TV with the Deep Color feature.

 The OSD screen (Home Menu, etc.) isnt displayed. A The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connections when setting up the system.

 No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. A Check that the HDMI setting is set to AMP (page 27). A If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio. A HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. A Turning on/off the device connected to this units HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio. 34 5 7 33 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 arent receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try the following configuration when connecting up. Configuration Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration. Note Depending on the component, audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio limitations). If you want to switch the input source, youll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit. Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources. USB messages

 USB Error 1 (I/U ERR1) A There is a problem with the signal path from the USB to the receiver. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver.

 USB Error 3 (I/U ERR3) A When there is no response from the USB. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver.

 USB Error 4 (I/U ERR4) A The power requirements of the USB device are too high for this receiver. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver. Additional information 5 7 33 HDMI output type . 5 V, 100 mA USB terminal. USB2.0 Full Speed (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A Miscellaneous Power Requirements . AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption. 415 W In standby . 0.1 W Dimensions . 435 mm (W) x 168 mm (H) x 331.5 mm (D) 171/8 in. (W) x 65/8 in. (H) x 131/16 in. (D) Weight (without package) . 8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) Furnished Parts Remote control . 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) . 2 AM loop antenna . 1 FM wire antenna . 1 Warranty card . 1 Quick start guide . 1 Safety Brochure . 1 SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) . 1 These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Note Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements. 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

66 Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receivers settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down BAND, press and hold 3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press 11STANDBY/ON for about two seconds. AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT. OK? shows in the display. 4 Press ALC/STANDARD SURR to confirm. OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings. Important If the ARC function is ON, you may not be able to initialize the unit. If this happens, turn OFF the ARC function or turn OFF all the connected device before turning OFF

(STANDBY) the power for this unit, and initialize after the HDMI indicator goes out. If the Standby Through is not set to OFF, you may not be able to initialize the unit. Cleaning the unit Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface. Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 80 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion. Front (stereo) . 80 W + 80 W Power output (1 kHz, 6 :, 1 %). 140 W per channel Guaranteed speaker impedance . 6 : to 16 :

* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commissions Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers

** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) LINE . 200 mV/47 k:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) LINE . 98 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]

LINE . 79 dB Video Section Signal level Composite . 1 Vp-p (75 :) Tuner Section Frequency Range (FM) . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna Input (FM) . 75 : unbalanced Frequency Range (AM) . 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Antenna (AM). Loop antenna Bluetooth section Version . Bluetooth Specification Ver. 3.0 Output . Bluetooth Specification Class 2 Estimated line-of-sight transmission distance*

. About 10 m (33 ft.) Frequency range . 2.4 GHz Supported Bluetooth profiles . A2DP Supported Codec. .SBC (Subband Codec), AAC, APT-X

* The line-of-sight transmission distance is an estimate. Actual transmission distances supported may differ depending on surrounding conditions. Digital In/Out Section HDMI terminal . Type A (19-pin) 35 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

66 Additional information 5 7 33 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. About aptX 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. The aptX mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

Set your volume control at a low setting. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there. BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

Do not turn up the volume so high that you cant hear whats around you. Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. S001a_A1_En 36 96;.B&8;(9B(QERRN

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