Page 2 - WARNING
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-o...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; CAUTION
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 rad...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 02 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Flow of settings on the receiver; The colors of the steps indicate the following:; connection
6 En Flow of settings on the receiver 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 Se...
Page 7 - Before you start; Checking what’s in the box
Before you start 01 7 En Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenn...
Page 8 - Controls and displays; Front panel; Display
Controls and displays 02 8 En Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on. When the KURO LINK function is set to ON , the power indicato...
Page 9 - Using the MULTI-ZONE controls; LFE
Controls and displays 02 9 En 9 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR / ALC / STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 53), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (...
Page 11 - Controlling the rest of your system; RECEIVER
Controls and displays 02 11 En Remote control The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: • White – Receiver control, TV Control • Blue – Other controls 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver. 2 Input function b...
Page 13 - Selecting preset codes
Controls and displays 02 13 En Press first to access: PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 59). STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 71). 9 AUDIO – Changes the audio or channel on DVD discs. DISPLAY – Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies...
Page 14 - Connecting your equipment; Rear panel; Important; • Before making or changing the
Connecting your equipment 03 14 En Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel Important • Illustrat...
Page 15 - Surr Back System; Selecting; Surr Back System setting: Normal; FL
Connecting your equipment 03 15 En Determining the speakers’ application Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULT...
Page 16 - Surr Back System setting: Speaker B; Other speaker connection; • Your favorite speaker connections can be; • After connecting, be sure to conduct
Connecting your equipment 03 16 En [4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. • Surr Back System setting: Speaker B Other speaker connection • ...
Page 17 - Some tips for improving sound quality; Setting the Up Mix
Connecting your equipment 03 17 En Placing the speakers To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround system: 7.1 channel surround system: Some tips for improving sound quality Where you put your speakers in the r...
Page 18 - • These speaker terminals carry; HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage; • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is; Bare wire connections; Twist exposed wire strands together.; Banana plug connections; • Please refer to the manual that came with; • Make sure that all speakers are securely
Connecting your equipment 03 18 En Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage . To preven...
Page 20 - Bi-amping your speakers; Bi-wiring your speakers
Connecting your equipment 03 20 En Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and l...
Page 21 - Zone 2 setup
Connecting your equipment 03 21 En Selecting the Surr Back system The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and Zone 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application. Zone 2 setup With these connections you can simult...
Page 22 - • With an HDMI cable, video and audio; • When connecting optical cables, be careful; About the video converter; MONITOR VIDEO OUT; The Input Setup; Sound signal priori; Note; OFF
Connecting your equipment 03 22 En About the audio connection There are several types of audio input and output terminals on this receiver. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: • With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a ...
Page 23 - Connecting using HDMI; KURO LINK; Connecting your DVD player with no; Select one
Connecting your equipment 03 23 En Connecting your 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. If the TV and playback components ...
Page 24 - About HDMI
Connecting your equipment 03 24 En • The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. About HDMI 1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompresse...
Page 25 - Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output; • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV
Connecting your equipment 03 25 En Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the r...
Page 26 - Connecting your TV with no HDMI input; • Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to; Please refer to the; supplied with your; for more information.; • Component video should give superior
Connecting your equipment 03 26 En Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an...
Page 27 - • If your DVD player has multichannel; BD; The Input Setup menu
Connecting your equipment 03 27 En • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Inp...
Page 29 - CD; • If you’re connecting a recorder, connect; About the WMA9 Pro decoder
Connecting your equipment 03 29 En Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio record...
Page 30 - Connecting external antennas
Connecting your equipment 03 30 En Connecting AM/FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below). 1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 2 P...
Page 31 - ZONE Audio Setup; Making MULTI-ZONE connections; amplifier if you are not using the; MULTI-ZONE listening options; Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO; You must select; Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO; Sub Zone Input functions available; Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE2
Connecting your equipment 03 31 En MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be u...
Page 32 - Operating other Pioneer; make sure; CONTROL IN
Connecting your equipment 03 32 En Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead o...
Page 33 - Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that
Connecting your equipment 03 33 En 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. Continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have. Connecting your SiriusConn...
Page 35 - Switch the receiver into standby then; Plugging in the receiver; Plug the AC power cord into a convenient
Connecting your equipment 03 35 En Connecting a USB device It is possible to playback files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. • Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the iPod/iPhone/USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. • Push down on the P...
Page 36 - Basic Setup; Switching the speaker impedance
Basic Setup 04 36 En Chapter 4: Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER ...
Page 37 - Playing a source
Basic Setup 04 37 En Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have ...
Page 38 - Problems when using the Auto; Reverse Phase; GO NEXT
Basic Setup 04 38 En Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B , Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back System setting according to connections to the surround back speaker terminals. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make s...
Page 39 - MCACC Data Check
Basic Setup 04 39 En 7 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically. 1 Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC Setup. The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound fro...
Page 40 - Input Terminals; ON
Basic Setup 04 40 En 6 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component. For example, if your DVD player only has an optical output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s Digital In setting from COAX-1 (VSX-1019AH model) / COAX (VSX- 919AH model) (default) to the optical input...
Page 41 - Basic playback; Listening to your system; SIGNAL SEL
Basic playback 05 41 En Chapter 5: 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 T...
Page 42 - Setting the
Basic playback 05 42 En Playing a source with HDMI connection • Use INPUT SELECT to select the HDMI input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 1). You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMI on the remote control repeatedly. • Set...
Page 43 - Connecting an iPod; Playing back audio files stored on an iPod; Finding what you want to play; ENTER
Basic playback 05 43 En Playing an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. 1 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. See Connecting an iPod on page 34. 2 Press iPod USB on the remote c...
Page 44 - Tip; • You can play all of the songs in a particular; Basic playback controls; to; Button
Basic playback 05 44 En • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this: Playlists Songs Artists Albums Songs Albums Songs SongsPodcastsGenres Artists Albums Songs Composers Albums Songs AudiobooksShuffle Songs Tip • You can play all o...
Page 45 - Switch on the receiver and your TV.; Connecting a USB device; Press iPod USB on the remote control to
Basic playback 05 45 En Playing a USB device It is possible to playback files 1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. See Connecting a USB device on page 35. 2 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.Loading...
Page 46 - • To return to the previous level any time,; to switch the remote control to the
Basic playback 05 46 En 1 Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu. 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder. • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN . 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press to start playback. •...
Page 47 - To return to the previous level any time, press; Function; Displays the previous photo content
Basic playback 05 47 En Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device 1 1 Use / to select ‘Photos’ from the USB Top menu. 2 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder. • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN . 3 Continue browsing until you arrive a...
Page 48 - About playable file formats; Music files; Category
Basic playback 05 48 En About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Music files Photo files Category Extension Stream MP3 a a. “MPEG La...
Page 49 - Press SIRIUS to switch to the SIRIUS input.; Listening to SIRIUS Radio
Basic playback 05 49 En Using SIRIUS Radio With SIRIUS you get The Best Radio on Radio™ with all your favorite entertainment including 100 % commercial-free music, plus superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more for your car, home or offic...
Page 50 - Saving channel presets; Selecting channels and browsing by genre; Using the SIRIUS; Listening to channel presets
Basic playback 05 50 En Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre. • Main Zone: • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): 1 Press / to enter the SIRIUS Channel...
Page 51 - Using the SIRIUS Menu; Listening to the radio; Tuning directly to a; Improving FM sound; About Neural – THX Surround; Tuning directly to a station
Basic playback 05 51 En Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Use / to select a menu item, then press ENTER. Choose from the following menu items: • Channel Skip/Add – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/resto...
Page 52 - Naming station presets; Listening to station presets; Saving station presets
Basic playback 05 52 En 3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1 , 0 , 6 , 0 , 0 . If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over. Saving st...
Page 53 - Auto playback; Using Neural THX; Setting the Audio options; Using surround back channel processing; Standard surround sound
Listening to your system 06 53 En Chapter 6: Listening to your system 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 There are many ways to listen back to sources usi...
Page 54 - With two channel sources; Using the Advanced surround effects; Neural THX; ADV SURR
Listening to your system 06 54 En With two channel sources , you can select from: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources 1 • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel s...
Page 55 - Listening in stereo; FOCUS
Listening to your system 06 55 En • UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources • EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers • PHONES SURR. – When listening through headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround. Tip • When an Advanced Surr...
Page 57 - Up Mix OFF
Listening to your system 06 57 En Using the Virtual Surround Back mode • Default setting: ON 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 ...
Page 58 - Data Management; Choosing the input signal
Listening to your system 06 58 En Selecting MCACC presets • Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions 1 , you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a ...
Page 59 - WMA9 Pro; Press
Listening to your system 06 59 En – WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded. • HDMI is not assigned by default. To select an HDMI signal, conduct the input setup procedure (see The Input Setup menu on page 39). Better sound using Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Contro...
Page 60 - Connecting your TV and
KURO LINK 07 60 En Chapter 7 KURO LINK Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK-compatible Pioneer flat panel TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the KURO LINK function is possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. For details...
Page 61 - Cautions on the KURO LINK function
KURO LINK 07 61 En Cautions on the KURO LINK function • Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • Only connect components (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a so...
Page 63 - Put all components into standby mode.; Synchronized amp mode; Synchronized amp mode operations
KURO LINK 07 63 En Before using synchronization Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must: 1 Put all components into standby mode. 2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the flat panel TV being turned on last. 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connect...
Page 64 - Using other functions; • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the; Setting
Using other functions 08 64 En Chapter 8: Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAM...
Page 66 - DIMENSION; EFFECT
Using other functions 08 66 En C. WIDTH i (Center Width)(Applicable only when using a center speaker) Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7 ...
Page 67 - • Note that if an option cannot be selected
Using other functions 08 67 En Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailabl...
Page 68 - PAL
Using other functions 08 68 En PCINEMA c,e (PureCinema) This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive. Usually set to AUTO ; but try switching to OFF if the picture appears unnatural. Additionally, certain PAL movie video (576i, 25 frames/second STB...
Page 69 - Surround back; MULTI-ZONE remote controls; SP; Speaker B
Using other functions 08 69 En Switching the speaker system If you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 94, three speaker system settings are possible using SPEAKERS . If you selected Normal , Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 , the button will simply switch your main speaker system on o...
Page 71 - indicator; Using the sleep timer; • You can check the remaining sleep time at; Dimming the display; These appear on the front panel display.
Using other functions 08 71 En 3 Prepare the recorder. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels. Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—...
Page 72 - Default system settings; Input function default and possible settings
Using other functions 08 72 En Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF . • Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. 1 Switch the receiver into st...
Page 73 - Remote; Selecting preset codes directly; Preset code list; TUNER
Controlling the rest of your system 09 73 En Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers The remote control included with this receiver can be used to operate up to three other receivers (of the same model as this receiver) in addition to this receiver. The receiver t...
Page 74 - Default preset codes; Controls the components; Setting the remote
Controlling the rest of your system 09 74 En When the preset code is fully input, the LED flashes once to indicate that the setting is completed. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other components you want to control. To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by p...
Page 76 - LD; numerics
Controlling the rest of your system 09 76 En a. Controls for SACD.b. Controls for MD. Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/ SACD MD/DAT TAPE SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics - • (dot) +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR b CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISK/ENTER ...
Page 77 - The Advanced MCACC menu; Automatically; HOME MENU; HOME MENU
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 77 En Chapter 10: The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments o...
Page 78 - Automatically setting up; THX; Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Advanced; Making receiver settings from; Select the parameters you want to set.; MEMORY1; MEMORY6; Auto MCACC
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 78 En Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37, you can customize your setup options below. You can calibrate your system differently for up to six diff...
Page 80 - Problems when using the Auto MCACC; ALL; Speaker Setting
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 80 En 4 When you’re finished settings the options, select START then press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is ...
Page 83 - Fine Channel Level; Fine Speaker Distance
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 83 En Fine Channel Level • Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels) You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. You can adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in 0.5 dB increments. The following setting can help yo...
Page 85 - Standing Wave; (only available when the filter channel; Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust; Automatic
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 85 En Standing Wave • Default setting: ON 1 / ATT 0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negat...
Page 86 - Level
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 86 En 1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 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 an...
Page 87 - Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional; without
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 87 En Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 1 Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER. 2 Select an option and press ENTER. • Reverb Measurement – Use this to measure the reverb characteristics of your room. • Reverb View – You can check the reverb measurements made...
Page 88 - Full Auto MCACC; No Data
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 88 En 4 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN when you’re done. The reverb characteristics are displayed when the Full Auto MCACC or Reverb Measurement measurements are conducted. 1 Use / to select the chan...
Page 90 - Speaker Distance; Acoustic Cal EQ; Acoustic
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 90 En 1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2 When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use / to select the MCACC preset you want to check. The level of the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed. ‘ --- ’ is displayed for channels that are n...
Page 91 - Renaming MCACC presets
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 91 En Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position). 1 This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of s...
Page 92 - Copying MCACC preset data; Manual MCACC setup; Clearing MCACC presets
The Advanced MCACC menu 10 92 En Copying MCACC preset data If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 82), we recommend copying your current settings 1 to an unused MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point fro...
Page 93 - The system and the other setup
The system and the other setup 11 93 En Chapter 11: The system and the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.). ...
Page 94 - Automatically setting up for surround; Making; Making receiver settings from the System
The system and the other setup 11 94 En 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). These settings a...
Page 95 - Switching the speaker system; SMALL; LARGE; SMALL
The system and the other setup 11 95 En 2 Select the surround back speaker setting. • Normal – Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup. • Speaker B – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in ano...
Page 96 - Channel Level
The system and the other setup 11 96 En • SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). 1 Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwo...
Page 101 - See; Flicker Reduction Setup; You will return to the
The system and the other setup 11 101 En Remote Control Mode Setup • Default setting: 1 This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver are being used. 1 1 Select ‘Remote Control Mode Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select the Remo...
Page 102 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; Power; Symptom
Additional information 12 102 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. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Invest...
Page 103 - No sound
Additional information 12 103 En No sound AMP ERR blinks in the display, then the power automatically switches off. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer authorized independent serv...
Page 105 - Other audio problems
Additional information 12 105 En Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts. For FM broadcasts • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc. • Use ...
Page 106 - Video
Additional information 12 106 En Video Settings Symptom Remedy No image is output when an input is selected. • Check the video connections of the source component (see page 28). • For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set to OFF and a TV and another component are connected with different cor...
Page 107 - Professional Calibration EQ graphical output; Speaker
Additional information 12 107 En Professional Calibration EQ graphical output After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect. • There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch off all other appliances in the room and use A...
Page 109 - Remote control
Additional information 12 109 En Remote control HDMI Symptom Remedy Cannot be remote controlled. • Set a 5-digit preset code corresponding to the receiver to be operated in the remote control (see Operating multiple receivers on page 73). • Check whether the receiver’s remote control mode is properl...
Page 110 - Important information regarding the HDMI connection; Configuration A; • The picture quality will change slightly; KURO LINK Setup
Additional information 12 110 En 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). ...
Page 111 - Configuration B; • If your display only has one HDMI terminal,; USB interface; Symptoms; Store the folders/files in the FAT region.
Additional information 12 111 En Configuration B 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...
Page 112 - SIRIUS radio messages; • Press; Antenna is not properly connected.
Additional information 12 112 En SIRIUS radio messages If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working completely, do the following: • Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn of...
Page 113 - Dolby; About iPod
Additional information 12 113 En Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed informa...
Page 115 - Multichannel signal formats; Input signal format
Additional information 12 115 En Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 56) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) s...
Page 116 - General
Additional information 12 116 En Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where...
Page 118 - Plasma Television
Additional information 12 118 En Plasma Television Pioneer 10679, 11260, 11398, 11633, 14000, 14001, 14003, 14004 Akai 10812, 11675 Daewoo 10661 Dell 11264 Electrograph 11755 ESA 10812 Fujitsu 10809, 10683, 10853 Funai 11271 Gateway 11755, 11756 Haier 11748 Helios 10865 Hewlett Packard 11502 Hitachi...
Page 120 - PVR
Additional information 12 120 En Tatung 20081, 20000, 20067 Teac 20000, 20067 Technics 20035, 20162, 20037, 20000 Teknika 20035, 20037, 20000 Thomas 20000 Thomson 20060 Tisonic 20278 Tivo 20739, 20618, 20636, 21996 TMK 20000 TNIX 20037 Toshiba 20045, 20000, 20043, 21972, 21996 Tosonic 20278 Totevisi...
Page 123 - Cable Set Top Box
Additional information 12 123 En Satellite Set Top Box General Pioneer 00329, 01308 Akai 00200 Allsat 00200 Amstrad 00847, 01113 Asat 00200 Austar 00642, 00879, 01176 Bell ExpressVu 00775 British Sky Broadcasting 00847 Canal 00853 Chaparral 00216 Crossdigital 01109 DirecTV 01377, 00392, 00566, 00639...
Page 125 - Guaranteed speaker impedance; • Specifications and the design are subject
Additional information 12 125 En Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 90 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.2 %** total harmonic distortion. Front (stereo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 W + 90 W Power output (1 kHz, 6 ...
Page 126 - • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe; To establish a safe level:; We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Additional information 12 126 En 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 no...
Page 128 - Printed in; PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
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 replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 – 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4 ...