Page 2 - IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located in therear panel. Please write this serial number on yourenclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.This is for your security....
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 1 Before you start Checking what’s in the box ............................... 6Installing the receiver ........................................ 6Making cable connections ................................ 6Loading the batteries ......................................... 6Operating range of rem...
Page 7 - Playing sources
5 minute guide 02 7 En Introduction to home theater You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to hometheater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening tosoundtracks. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio c...
Page 8 - Hook up your DVD player.; Optical digital input setting; DVD
5 minute guide 02 8 En Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quicksetup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In mostcases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default se...
Page 9 - minute guide; Connect your speakers.; Speaker setting; CENTER
5 minute guide 02 9 En 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of eight speakers is shown here (including the subwoofer) but everyone’s homesetup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver willwork with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in th...
Page 10 - • If you select subwoofer (; SB SUBWF; Surround back speaker setting
5 minute guide 02 10 En R L SURROUND BACK • Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source. • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the rightchannel ( + ) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel ( – ) termina...
Page 11 - MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR; Using the Quick Setup; Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.; Choosing your receiver setup
5 minute guide 02 11 En 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came withthe TV if you don’t know how to do this. Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in ...
Page 12 - Choosing your receiver; The; Front
5 minute guide 02 12 En Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your systemup and running with just a few button presses.The receiver automatically makes the necessarysettings after you have selected your speakersetup and room size. If you want to make morespecific settings, refer t...
Page 13 - Connecting up; Connect red plugs to; Be sure to insert completely.; Be sure to insert completely.; Optical cable; Component video cords; Green
Connecting up 03 13 En Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC wall outlet. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connectthe audio/video components and a video cord toconnect the monitor TV. Connect red plugs to R (...
Page 14 - CD recorder; RF; Connecting digital components; There are two digital output jacks which is marked; . If you connect this to the optical
Connecting up 03 14 En AC OUTLET A S S I G N A B L E PREOUT A B M O N I T O R OUT MONITOR OUT FRONT R L R R R L R L FRONT CENTER SURROUND R L L L SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS Y P B P R Y P B P R OUT IN IN IN S - VIDEO VCR / DVR T V / S A T D V D / LD CONTROL OUT ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 Ω R AUDIO L D V...
Page 15 - CD player; The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
Connecting up 03 15 En Connecting audio components To begin set up, connect your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the jacks. Forcomponents you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereoinputs and a set of stereo outputs), but for componen...
Page 16 - The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.; SB 1ch IN
Connecting up 03 16 En Connecting video components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. With digital video components (like aDVD player), you must use one of the connections shown on the next page for the video signal, butin order to hear a digital source (like a DVD) you shoul...
Page 17 - Video deck
Connecting up 03 17 En A S S I G N A B L E A M O N I T O R OUT MONITOR OUT FRONT R L R CENTER R L L SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS Y P B P R Y P B P R OUT IN IN IN S - VIDEO VCR / DVR T V / S A T D V D / LD CONTROL OUT ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 Ω R AUDIO L D V D 7.1CH INPUT IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN R L ...
Page 18 - To improve FM reception; Connect an external FM antenna.; To improve AM reception; Outdoor antenna; AM loop antenna; Antenna snap connectors; coaxial cable; Using external antennas
Connecting up 03 18 En FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extendvertically along a window frame or othersuitable area, etc. Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wireantenna as shown below. To improve receptionand sound quality, connect external antennas(see U...
Page 19 - Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
Connecting up 03 19 En Connecting the speakers A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s homesetup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver willwork with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in t...
Page 20 - Hints on speaker placement; • When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (; CENTER PREOUT; A and B speaker systems; Twist exposed wire strands together.; Speaker terminals
Connecting up 03 20 En Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to befloorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placednear a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have p...
Page 21 - • To achieve the best possible surround; -D view of speaker set up
Connecting up 03 21 En • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shownbelow. Be sure all speakers are installedsecurely to prevent accidents and improvesound quality. • Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel islocalized at...
Page 22 - Connecting additional amplifiers
Connecting up 03 22 En AC OUTLET A S S I G N A B L E PREOUT A B MONITOR OUT FRONT R L R R R L R L FRONT CENTER SURROUND R L L L SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS Y P B P R Y P B P R OPT OPT COM PONENT V I D E O ( T V / SAT) ( C D - R // T A P E/ M D ) ¥ 1 2 ø ø DIGITAL OUT ( T V / S A T ) F R O N T C E N T E R...
Page 23 - Receiver; CONTROL OUT; AC wall outlet; POWER; switch. Total electrical power consumption of; Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the; turn off automatically.
Connecting up 03 23 En Receiver Other Pioneer productswith a control terminal Operating other Pioneercomponents By connecting a control cord (optional),you can point the remote controls of otherPioneer components at the receiver ’sremote sensor. The remote control signalsare received by the remote s...
Page 24 - Controls and Displays; Front panel
Controls and Displays 04 24 En 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. 4 ENTER button 5 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial perform...
Page 25 - Use to select an input signal.; MULTI; Display; Lights when AUTO signal select is on
Controls and Displays 04 25 En 11 SIGNAL SELECT (pages 32, 35, 46) Use to select an input signal. 12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 33) Use Midnight when listening to moviesoundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness toboost the bass and treble at low volume. 13 SPEAKERS Use to cycle through the speakersystem: ...
Page 27 - DIRECT
Controls and Displays 04 27 En Remote control 1 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components con-nected to the receiver. 2 LCD Screen This screen displays the mode the receiver is in,commands sent, etc. TV TV INPUT MENU TV VOL MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CHANNEL ENTER ENTER MPX/RETURN DTV INFO DTV ON/O...
Page 28 - Controlling the Rest of Your System; MULTI JOG/ INPUT SELECTOR
Controls and Displays 04 28 En 5 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components(see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 47–51). 6 RCV Switches the remote to controls the receiver(used to select the features above the numberbuttons. (ex. INPUT ATT , FL. DIMMER )). Also use...
Page 30 - STEREO; Standard mode; channel setting; Pro Logic
Playing sources 05 30 En Introduction to Sound Modes There are three basic sound options: Stereo/Direct, Standard or Advanced Surround. Stereo/Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT , you will hear the source through just the front left andright speakers (and possibly your subwooferdepending on you...
Page 31 - Advanced Surround modes; Movie; • See the; AUTO; or; FIX
Playing sources 05 31 En Advanced Surround modes These are designed to be used withmultichannel surround sound audio/videosources (like DVDs and LDs). Most AdvancedSurround modes are designed to be used withfilm soundtracks, but some modes are alsosuited for music sources. Try different settingswith...
Page 33 - Off
Playing sources 05 33 En If you are listening to a two channel source,each press changes the display as follows: Pro Logic Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic II Music Neo:6 Music Neo:6 Cinema Refer to page 30 for more details about eachmode. 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. Using ...
Page 34 - Each press switches between; Playing other sources; Use the
Playing sources 05 34 En Using the tone controls Depending on what you are listening to, youmay want to adjust the bass or treble using thefront panel tone control. DOWN UP ENTER INPUTS E L E C TO R MASTER VOLUME MULTI JOG AU D I O / V I D E O MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER SPEAKERS S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ...
Page 35 - button to select a different input signal.; Using Re-Equalization; and; Pro; modes when Re-equalization; or one of the; Advanced
Playing sources 05 35 En LEARN ERASE SEARCH BY BRAND RECEIVER SOURCE ENTER ENTER MPX/RETURN DTV INFO DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE ST TUNE T P S E U ST CLASS FL DIMMER BAND TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE REMOTE SETUP RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR. STEREO ANGLE 1 ¡ 4 ¢ 7 8 3 ¶ LEVEL DVD VC...
Page 37 - Setting up the receiver
Setting up the receiver 06 37 En Component video input setting (page 40) Specify the components to be assigned to the component video inputs (below). • Component video 1 input setting • Component video 2 input setting Surround back channel input setting (page 40) Specify the number of surround back ...
Page 38 - Subwoofer setting
Setting up the receiver 06 38 En 6.1 channel setting • Default setting: 6.1 FIX You can have the receiver automatically switchto Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ESdecoding for 6.1 encoded sources ( 6.1 AUTO ), or you can choose to listen to other kinds ofsources (for example, 5.1 encoded material)w...
Page 39 - LFE attenuator setting
Setting up the receiver 06 39 En LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources includeultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator asnecessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tonesfrom distorting the sound from the speakers. • Use ’ or ‘ to set the attenuation leve...
Page 40 - Dynamic range control setting; • When listening at low volumes, set to; Dual mono setting; Component video input settings; , otherwise leave it set to
Setting up the receiver 06 40 En Dynamic range control setting • Default setting: OFF Dynamic range is the difference between theloudest and softest sounds in any given signal.With this setting, you can compress thedynamic range, so that low level sounds can beheard more easily (sounding relatively ...
Page 41 - Coaxial digital input settings; jacks; Optical digital input settings; Optical digital 2; shows in the display.
Setting up the receiver 06 41 En Coaxial digital input settings Here you tell the receiver what components youhave hooked up to the coaxial DIGITAL IN jacks 1 and 2 on the back of the receiver. Coaxial digital 1: • Default settings: DVD/LD 1 Use ’ or ‘ to assign the coaxial digital 1 input (DVD, TV,...
Page 42 - Press TEST TONE to output the test; FL; Speaker; the volume to an appropriate level.; and then using
Setting up the receiver 06 42 En Setting the relative volume levelof each channel • Default setting: 0db For best surround sound playback, you shouldset the relative channel levels from the mainlistening position. You can set separate levelsfor each surround mode. 1 Press RCV. 2 Press STANDARD. 3 Pr...
Page 43 - Tuning directly to a; Improving FM stereo sound
Using the tuner 07 43 En Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in toFM and AM radio broadcasts using theautomatic (search) and manual (step) tuningfunctions. If you already know the frequency ofthe station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned...
Page 44 - Listening to the radio
Using the tuner 07 44 En Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station,it's convenient to have the receiver store thefrequency for easy recall whenever you want tolisten to that station. This saves the effort ofmanually tuning in each time. This unit canmemorize up to 30 s...
Page 45 - Listening to station presets
Using the tuner 07 45 En Naming station presets For easier identification, you can name yourstation presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name. See Listening to station presets (this page) for how to do this. 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows ST. NAME , then a blinking cursor...
Page 46 - Making Recordings; Monitoring your recording; button on the
Making Recordings 08 46 En Making an audio or a videorecording You can make an audio or a video recordingfrom the built-in tuner, or from an audio or videosource connected to the receiver (such as a CDplayer or TV). Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recordingfrom an analog source or vice-versa, ...
Page 47 - REMOTE SETUP; The LCD display shows; MULTI CONTROL; once you have entered a valid; Controllable Components
09 47 En Controlling the rest of your system Selecting preset codes directly ENTER MPX/RETURN DTV INFO DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE CLASS FL DIMMER BAND TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE REMOTE SETUP RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR. STEREO ANGLE 1 ¡ 4 ¢ 7 8 3 ¶ LEVEL DVD VCR CD-R TV RCV TUN T...
Page 48 - Controlling the rest of your system
09 48 En Controlling the rest of your system Setting Up Using Full LibrarySearch An alternative method of setting up the remotewith preset codes is to use the Library Searchfeature. The remote transmits batches of 10codes; when you see the component you wantto control respond (by turning on or off) ...
Page 49 - SETUP
09 49 En Controlling the rest of your system Programming signals fromother remote controls If the preset code for your component is notavailable, or the available preset codes do notoperate correctly, you can program signals fromthe remote control of another component. Thiscan also be used to progra...
Page 52 - buttons to select the; Function
Controlling the rest of your system 09 52 En Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching thereceiver the commands (see pages 55–66). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. Button (s) TV TV INPUT CHANNEL+/– TV VOL+/– SOURCE 4...
Page 53 - SOURCE; Controls for other components
Controlling the rest of your system 09 53 En Button (s) SOURCE 4 ¢ 8 3 Function Press to switch the component between standby and on. Press to return to the start of the current track.Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks. Go back channels (channel –). Play the reverse side of the t...
Page 55 - Manufacturer; Preset Code List
Controlling the rest of your system 09 55 En TV Manufacturer Code PHILIPS 1008, 1017, 1020, 1025, 1104,1115 SONY 1001, 1007, 1016 PANASONIC 1023, 1054, 1055, 1075, 1076,1082, 1087, 1121, 1124 TOSHIBA 1015, 1016, 1027, 1031, 1050,1051, 1085 TELEFUNKEN 1005, 1026, 1034, 1038, 1042,1046, 1075, 1097 SHA...
Page 59 - MD PLAYER
Controlling the rest of your system 09 59 En WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 1017, 1078, 1098, 1112, 1118, 1119 YAMAHA 1011, 1013 YOKO 1017, 1079, 1101, 1109 ZANUSSI 1073 ZENITH 1009, 1010, 1040, 1112 PIONEER 1018, 1046, 1055, 1057, 1060,1091, 1107, 1123, 1124 MD PLAYER Manufacturer Code SONY 5401 KENWOOD 5402,5...
Page 60 - TAPE DECK
Controlling the rest of your system 09 60 En ONKYO 5012, 5013, 5042, 5059 OPTIMUS 5001, 5005, 5008, 5019, 5025,5038, 5045, 5046, 5048 ORION 5061 PANASONIC 5004, 5037 PARASOUND 5045 PHILIPS 5021, 5055 PMG 5022 POPPY 5022 PROTON 5021 QED 5021 QUAD 5021 QUASAR 5004, RCA 5010, 5025, 5038 REALISTIC 5025,...
Page 61 - MISC AUDIO; AMPLIFIER
Controlling the rest of your system 09 61 En MISC AUDIO Manufacturer Code JERROLD 8201, 8203 STARCOM 8201 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 8202 RECEIVERS Manufacturer Code ADC 7042 AIWA 7012, 7023, 7031, 7055, 7064 AKAI 7011, 7027 ANAM 7010, 7046 ARCAM 7018, 7048 AUDIOLAB 7059 CAPETRONIC 7042 CARVER 7055, 7059 CU...
Page 64 - SATELLITE TUNER
Controlling the rest of your system 09 64 En PROTEC 2034 PULSAR 2019 PYE 2035 QUARTER 2025 QUARTZ 2025 QUASAR 2015, 2042, 2087 QUELLE 2035 RADIO SHACK 2001, 2085 RADIOLA 2035 RADIX 2017 RANDEX 2017 RCA 2015, 2022, 2027, 2032, 2038,2057 REALISTIC 2001, 2015, 2017, 2025, 2026,2027, 2037 REX 2021, 2074...
Page 66 - CABLE TV
Controlling the rest of your system 09 66 En SEG 4030, 4034 SIEMENS 4008 SKYMASTER 4019, 4044, 4051 SONY 4017, 4018 STRONG 4062 SUNSTAR 4043 TPS 4056 TANTEC 4023, 4037 TECHNISAT 4001, 4039 TECHNILAND 4026 TELEFUNKEN 4034 TELEKA 4015, 4052 TELESAT 4051 THOMSON 4037, 4059 TONNA 4026, 4053 TRIAD 4027 T...
Page 67 - Problem
Additional information 10 67 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there issomething wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie inanother component. Investigate the other components and electri...
Page 68 - Additional information
Additional information 10 68 En If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect thepower plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. Problem No sound from surround orcenter speakers. No sound from surround backsp...
Page 69 - Amplifier Section; Continuous Power Output; Video Section; Frequency Response; FM Tuner Section; unbalanced; AM Tuner Section
Additional information 10 69 En Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 110 watts*per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to20,000 Hz with no more than 0.2 %** totalharmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output Front ...................................... 110 W pe...
Page 70 - Miscellaneous; Furnished Parts; Cleaning the unit; Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe
Additional information 10 70 En Miscellaneous Power Requirements ................. AC 120 V, 60HzPower Consumption ..................... 300W, 420 VA In Standby ................................................ 1 W AC Outlet .................. 100 W MAX. (SWITCHED)Dimensions ..... 420 (W) x 158 (H) x...
Page 72 - PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV; Printed in
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