Page 2 - CAUTION; IMPORTANT; Information to User; WARNING; Caution
2 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
Page 3 - Pb
3 Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.Clean only with dry cloth.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions.Do not install near any heat sources such as r...
Page 4 - Radio wave caution; icrowave ovens and
4 Radio wave caution This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems ( M icrowave 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 ca...
Page 5 - Contents
5 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 what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6...
Page 6 - Before you start; Checking what’s in the box; Flow of settings on the receiver; Required setting item
6 Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve 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 • SPEA...
Page 7 - Chapter; Controls and displays; Front panel
5 1 1 7 Chapter 33 7 Controls and displays Front panel 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 – D...
Page 9 - RECEIVER
5 Controls and displays 1 1 9 33 7 Remote control 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...
Page 10 - SOURCE; Loading the batteries; Operating range of remote control
5 Controls and displays 1 1 10 33 7 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 (...
Page 11 - Connecting your equipment; Placing the speakers; SW; Hints on the speaker placement
5 2 2 11 Chapter 33 7 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 ...
Page 12 - Bare wire connections; HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage; Twist exposed wire strands together.
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 12 33 7 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...
Page 13 - Important; HDMI cables; THRU; HDMI; Note
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 13 33 7 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 ma...
Page 14 - Analog audio cables; Standard RCA video cables; About video outputs connection; HDMI OUT
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 14 33 7 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. Digital audio cables Commercially a...
Page 15 - Connecting using HDMI
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 15 33 7 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/setti...
Page 16 - SIGNAL SEL
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 16 33 7 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. Important • When the receiver and TV are connected by composite cable, the OSD function a...
Page 17 - Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each; Using external antennas; To improve FM reception
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 17 33 7 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 ). 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal,...
Page 18 - Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB; Plugging in the receiver; Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power; ARC; OFF
5 Connecting your equipment 2 2 18 33 7 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 poss...
Page 19 - Basic playback; Playing a source
5 3 3 19 Chapter 33 7 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 subwoof...
Page 20 - Tip; ANALOG IN1; CD
5 Basic playback 3 3 20 33 7 • Some DVD players don’t 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. CD TUNER DVD S...
Page 21 - Basic playback controls; USB; Compressed audio compatibility; Other compatibility information
5 Basic playback 3 3 21 33 7 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 a...
Page 22 - About WMA; Music playback using; wireless; Pairing with the unit (Initial registration); Listen to music on the unit from a; Bluetooth; capable device
5 Basic playback 3 3 22 33 7 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 wil...
Page 23 - Scope of operation; Listening to the radio; Press
5 Basic playback 3 3 23 33 7 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 ...
Page 24 - Improving FM sound; Listening to station presets; Naming preset stations; TOOLS
5 Basic playback 3 3 24 33 7 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 don’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver...
Page 25 - Listening to your system; Choosing the listening mode; Auto playback; AUTO; STEREO ALC; Type of surround modes
5 4 4 25 Chapter 33 7 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 ...
Page 26 - Using the Advanced surround; Using Stream Direct; Using the Sound Retriever; Better sound using Phase Control; PHASE
5 Listening to your system 4 4 26 33 7 Using the Advanced surround The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like. Note • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is select...
Page 27 - AUDIO PARAMETER; RETURN
5 Listening to your system 4 4 27 33 7 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 doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavaila...
Page 29 - Home Menu; Using the Home Menu; ENTER; Manual speaker setup; Speaker Setting
5 5 5 29 Chapter 33 7 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re 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 ...
Page 30 - Channel Level
5 Home Menu 5 5 30 33 7 • 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...
Page 31 - Speaker Distance
5 Home Menu 5 5 31 33 7 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 ton...
Page 32 - Before starting ARC operation
5 Home Menu 5 5 32 33 7 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 transf...
Page 33 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; General
5 6 6 33 Chapter 33 7 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...
Page 34 - Configuration
5 Additional information 6 6 34 33 7 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...
Page 35 - BAND; Cleaning the unit
5 Additional information 6 6 35 33 7 Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s 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 STANDBY/ON for about two seconds. 3 Whe...
Page 36 - About aptX; The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands; BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
5 Additional information 6 6 36 33 7 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 b...
Page 37 - suivantes; In Canada/Aux Canada; © 2015 PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.; PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
<ARB7594-A> To register your product, find the nearest authorized service location, to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories, please go to one of following UR L s : Pour enregistrer votre produit, trouver le service après-vente agréé le plus proche et pour acheter ...