Page 3 - CAUTION
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, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert th...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 02 5 minute guid...
Page 5 - 0 Other connections; Wash hands after handling
English Italiano Français Neder lands Es pañol Deut sc h 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . . 47 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Before you start; Checking what’s in the box; Caution; Installing the receiver
Before you start 01 6 En Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions L...
Page 7 - English; minute guide; Introduction to home theater; Note
5 minute guide 02 7 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surrou...
Page 8 - Important
5 minute guide 02 8 En Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channe...
Page 11 - Connecting up; Making cable connections; Analog audio cables
Connecting up 03 11 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of t...
Page 12 - MONITOR VIDEO OUT; definition progressive component video cannot
Connecting up 03 12 En About the video converter When the video converter is enabled, all analog video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks (HDMI and high- definition progressive component video cannot be converted). 1 See Digital Video Converter Setup on page 65 to switch t...
Page 13 - Connecting a DVD player and TV; Connecting the; This receiver
Connecting up 03 13 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver. Use...
Page 14 - this receiver as shown below.; Connect a set of audio/video outputs on; the video connection.; Connect an optical digital audio output; Use an optical cable for the connection.; STB
Connecting up 03 14 En Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver as shown below. 1 Connecting a satellite re...
Page 15 - If your component has a digital output,; About the WMA9 Pro decoder
Connecting up 03 15 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting. 1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component. 1 If your ...
Page 16 - Connect a set of audio/video inputs on; Connect a coaxial digital audio output on; Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the; If your video component has a digital; Use an optical cable to make this connection.
Connecting up 03 16 En However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Microsoft, Windows Media ® , and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Uni...
Page 17 - Using the component video jacks; The Input Assign menu
Connecting up 03 17 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which deliv...
Page 18 - Using external antennas; To improve FM reception; F connector
Connecting up 03 18 En 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 on page 18). 1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs,...
Page 19 - Connecting the speakers; Switching the speaker impedance
Connecting up 03 19 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting the speakers A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 1 The receiver will work...
Page 20 - Hints on speaker placement
Connecting up 03 20 En Make sure that the speaker cable you’re using is properly prepared with about 10 mm ( 3 / 8 in.) of insulator stripped from each wire, with the exposed wire strands twisted together ( fig. A ). Unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed ...
Page 21 - Overhead view of speaker setup; AC outlet; Do not connect a TV set
Connecting up 03 21 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Overhead view of speaker setup You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 7. . The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram ( fig. A ) shows orient...
Page 22 - Controls and displays; Front panel; Display
Controls and displays 04 22 En Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 Input select buttons Press to select an input source. 2 Digital Precision Processing indicator Lights to indicate digital processing. 3 Character display See Display on page 23. 4 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calib...
Page 23 - Auto playback
Controls and displays 04 23 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 12 MCACC/AUDIO IN jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 17). 13 MASTER VOLUME dial 14 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to resto...
Page 25 - Remote control; Controlling the rest of your system
Controls and displays 04 25 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Remote control 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 47). 3 Number b...
Page 27 - Operating range of remote control; DOW
Controls and displays 04 27 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10). ACOUSTIC EQ – Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 31). DIALOG – Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 33). SOUND R...
Page 28 - Listening to your system; Using surround back channel processing
Listening to your system 05 28 En Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources). Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening o...
Page 29 - Using the Advanced surround effects; Setting; Dimension
Listening to your system 05 29 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SB ON , you can select (according to format): • 2 P...
Page 30 - Using Front Stage; Using Stream Direct; Effect
Listening to your system 05 30 En Listening in stereo 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. • While listening...
Page 32 - Press SB ch (SB ch PROCESSING) to select; Each press cycles through the following:; VSB ON; – Virtual Surround Back is always; VSB AUTO; – Virtual Surround Back is; VSB OFF; – Virtual Surround Back mode is; Using Midnight and Loudness
Listening to your system 05 32 En Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB) When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or i...
Page 35 - The System Setup menu
The System Setup menu 06 35 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to...
Page 37 - Fine Channel Level; Fine Speaker Distance; Manual speaker setup
The System Setup menu 06 37 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust – Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 39). • EQ Data Check – Check the ALL CH ADJUST , FRON...
Page 38 - Acoustic Calibration EQ; Automatically
The System Setup menu 06 38 En 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary. Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0.5 to 45.0 feet (0.1 m to 13 m). Listen to the reference...
Page 40 - Tip; Automatically setting up for surround
The System Setup menu 06 40 En 3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. Use / to select the channel. Use / to select the frequency and / to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of the screen and use / to select the next channel. • The front speaker...
Page 41 - Automatically setting up for surround sound
The System Setup menu 06 41 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press ENTER. 2 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: • Speaker Setting – Specify the size and...
Page 42 - Crossover Network
The System Setup menu 06 42 En • SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround ...
Page 43 - Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu 06 43 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Select a setup option. • Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. • Auto – Adjust channel levels as ...
Page 44 - Using the tuner; Listening to the radio; Tuning directly to a; Improving FM stereo sound; Saving station presets
Using the tuner 07 44 En Chapter 7: Using the tuner 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. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a st...
Page 45 - Naming station presets; Listening to station presets
Using the tuner 07 45 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see previous page) is also stored. 1 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. ...
Page 46 - Making recordings
Making recordings 08 46 En Chapter 8: Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording fro...
Page 47 - make sure that; MULTI CONTROL; Receiver; CONTROL; terminals; CONTROL
Controlling the rest of your system 09 47 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the...
Page 49 - Direct function
Controlling the rest of your system 09 49 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 3 Press and hold ENTER for about two seconds. The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased. Direct function • Default setting: ON You can use the direct function feature to control on...
Page 50 - buttons to select the component; TV CONTROL; the; button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the; Function
Controlling the rest of your system 09 50 En Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 47 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component ...
Page 51 - Controls for other components; buttons to select the component.
Controlling the rest of your system 09 51 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 47 f...
Page 53 - Other connections; Before making or changing the connections; Using XM Radio; Connecting your XM Radio receiver; Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM
Other connections 10 53 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 10: Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections , switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make ...
Page 54 - Listening to XM Radio; Using XM HD Surround; About Neural SurroundTM; Saving channel presets
Other connections 10 54 En • If after pressing XM RADIO the display shows Check Tuner , try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in. If the display shows Check Antenna , try disconnecting the tuner and antenna connections and then plugging them back in. 1 List...
Page 55 - Selecting channels and browsing by genre; Listening to channel presets; Using the XM Menu; Using SIRIUS Radio; Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner
Other connections 10 55 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 1 Select the channel you want to memorize. See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above. 2 Press T.EDIT. The display shows a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press / to...
Page 56 - Listening to SIRIUS Radio; SIRIUS ID
Other connections 10 56 En 1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS Radio jack on the rear of this receiver. You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the Sirius Connect tuner. 2 Press SIRIUS (SHIFT+AM) to switch to the SIRIUS input. For best reception, you may need to move t...
Page 57 - Using the SIRIUS Menu; Connecting using HDMI
Other connections 10 57 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Tip • You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISP to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front panel display. • The currently selected channel is aut...
Page 58 - Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI; • The arrow on the cable connector body; To hear audio from your HDMI component; as shown in the; to the corresponding input source.; Assigning the HDMI inputs; Use the input source buttons to select the; Choosing the input signal; About HDMI; logo and High-Definition
Other connections 10 58 En 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor. • The arrow on the cable co...
Page 59 - Second Zone speaker B setup; Switching the speaker system; Bi-amping your front speakers; Fr o n t l e f t
Other connections 10 59 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Second Zone speaker B setup After selecting Second Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 35, you can use the speakers connected to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo pla...
Page 60 - Bi-wiring your speakers; Pioneer plasma
Other connections 10 60 En • Make sure that the + / – connections are properly inserted. 2 Select the ’Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu. See Surround back speaker setting on page 35 to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals. Caution • Most speakers with bo...
Page 61 - to; SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays; Make sure that the plasma display and; Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma; OFF; DVD player
Other connections 10 61 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable 1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your plasma display. Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receive...
Page 62 - Other Settings; Assigning the digital inputs
Other Settings 11 62 En Chapter 11: Other Settings The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables. 1 P...
Page 63 - Connecting; The Other Setup menu; Dynamic Range Control
Other Settings 11 63 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 2 Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your video component. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver. 3 Select the component that corresponds...
Page 64 - Dual Mono Setup; Dynamic Range Control Setup
Other Settings 11 64 En • Dual Mono Setup – Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual Mono Setup on page 64). • LFE ATT Setup – Choose the attenuator level for the LFE channel ( LFE Attenuator Setup on page 64). • SR+ Setup – Specify how you want to control your P...
Page 65 - Using this receiver with a Pioneer; Digital Video Converter Setup; About the
Other Settings 11 65 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu. SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable....
Page 66 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; Problem
Additional information 12 66 En Chapter 12: 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 applianc...
Page 68 - HDMI
Additional information 12 68 En HDMI XM radio messages The SR cable is connected, but the connected components can’t be operated with the remote. • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60). • Make sure an a...
Page 69 - SIRIUS radio messages; Resetting the main unit; Symptom
Additional information 12 69 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español SIRIUS radio messages 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 hold...
Page 70 - Amplifier section; Video Section; Frequency response; Component video section; Frequency response; FM Tuner Section; unbalanced
Additional information 12 70 En Specifications Amplifier section • Continuous power output (stereo) Front . . 110 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.2 %, 8 Ω ) 1 • Rated power output (surround / 20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.07 %, 8 Ω ) Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 W per channelCenter . . . ...
Page 71 - AM Tuner Section; • Specifications and the design are subject; Power cord caution; • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe
Additional information 12 71 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español AM Tuner Section Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1700 kHzSensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna). . . . . . . . 350 µV/mSignal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dBAntenna . . . . . . . ....
Page 72 - To establish a safe level:; We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Additional information 12 72 En S001_En Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Asso...
Page 74 - Printed in ; PIONEER CORPORATION
Published by Pioneer CorporationCopyright©2006 Pioneer CorporationAll rights reserved <06L00001> Printed in <XRB3072-A> Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacem...
