Pioneer SCLX59-K Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer SCLX59-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SC-LX SC-LX AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Store small parts out of the reach of children and supported by this unit). infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor • Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the immediately. compatible Pioneer product due to communication D41-6-4_A1_En error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your connected equipment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 05 Basic playback Playing a source ................................62 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Playing an iPod .................................63 Contents Playing a USB device ...............................64 Playing an MHL-compatible device ..........................65...
  • Page 4 10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information ® About the Remote Setup menu............................97 About Wi-Fi ..................................128 Operating multiple receivers ............................97 SABRE DAC .................................128 Setting the remote to control other components ......................97 About HDMI ..................................128 Selecting preset codes directly ............................97 HTC Connect ...................................128 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................98 About iPod ..................................128...
  • Page 5 Flow of settings on the receiver Power On Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 60 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver Using the AVNavigator functions (page 49 The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 6     Before you start   Our philosophy ..........................7 Features ............................7 Checking what’s in the box ......................9   Installing the receiver ........................10 Loading the batteries ........................10 Operating range of remote control unit ..................10...
  • Page 7: Our Philosophy

      Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the PQLS Bit-stream moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.
  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Before you start   Network Connectivity   Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology This receiver is compatible with Wi-Fi standards, and supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands. This receiver, equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device wirelessly.
  • Page 9: Checking What's In The Box

    ! Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com- puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.
  • Page 10: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start   Installing the receiver Operating range of remote control unit   ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. The remote control may not work properly if: ! Don’t install it on the following places: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
  • Page 11     Controls and displays   Remote control ..........................12 Display ............................14 Front panel ............................. 15  ...
  • Page 12: Controls And Displays Remote Control

    Controls and displays   The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control   ! Blue – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
  • Page 13 Controls and displays   13 u SOURCE   Press to turn on/off the power to the Pioneer device connected to the receiver. 14 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 15 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) –...
  • Page 14: Display

    Controls and displays   (PHASE CONTROL) Display   Lights when the Phase Control (page 73 ) or Full Band Phase Control (page 74 ) is switched on. 10 11 Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 87 AUTO DIGITAL PLUS...
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Controls and displays   Remote sensor Front panel   Receives the signals from the remote control (page 10 MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward.  ...
  • Page 16 Controls and displays   21 iPod/iPhone terminals   Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 46 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 46 22 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 47  ...
  • Page 17     Connecting your equipment   Connecting your equipment ......................18 Rear panel ............................18 Determining the speakers’ application ..................19   Placing the speakers ........................23 Connecting the speakers ....................... 25 Installing your speaker system ..................... 26 About the audio connection ......................35 About the video converter ......................
  • Page 18: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment   Connecting your equipment   Notes This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.
  • Page 19: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment   [B] Dolby Enabled Speaker system connection Determining the speakers’ application   ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.2/5.2.2/7.2ch, 9.2.2ch TMd/FH, 7.2.2ch Front Bi-Amp, 7.2.2/7.2ch + SP-B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ —...
  • Page 20: C] 9.2.2 Channel Surround System (Top Middle/Front Height) Connection

    Connecting your equipment   ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.4ch SB Pre out, 7.2.4ch Front Pre out [C] 9.2.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection — Speaker Setting TFw: Dolby Sp (Front) and TBw: Dolby Sp (Surr)   ! Speaker System setting: 9.2.2ch TMd/FH TMdL TMdR  ...
  • Page 21: E] 7.2.4 Channel Surround (Front Pre Out) Connection

    Connecting your equipment   [E] 7.2.4 channel surround (Front Pre Out) connection [G] 7.2.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection   ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.4ch Front Pre out ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.2/7.2ch + SP-B TBwL TBwR TMdL TMdR TFwL TFwR...
  • Page 22: Tion (Multi Zone

    Connecting your equipment   [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection   surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) (High quality surround) ! Speaker System setting: 5.2 Bi-Amp+HDZONE ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp Front Bi-Amp Main zone...
  • Page 23: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment   [M] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping Other speaker connections   connection (High quality surround) ! Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 speakers (except front left/ right speakers).
  • Page 24 Connecting your equipment   Top speaker placement guidelines Some tips for improving sound quality   Top speakers, such as Top Forward (TFwL, TFwR), Top Middle (TMdL, TMdR) or Top Backward (TBwL, TBwR), Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines are placed above the listener position on the ceiling.
  • Page 25: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment   Bi-amping your speakers Connecting the speakers   Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match amplifiers for better crossover performance.
  • Page 26: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment   Bi-wiring your speakers Installing your speaker system   Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.
  • Page 27: Dolby Enabled Speaker System Connection

    Connecting your equipment   — When TMd is set to Dolby Sp (Surr) in Speaker Setting (page 111 [B] Dolby Enabled Speaker system connection   Front right Subwoofer 1 Center Subwoofer 2 Front left Top middle channel connection ! When Speaker System is set to 7.2.2/5.2.2/7.2ch (page 110 LINE LEVEL LINE LEVEL...
  • Page 28 Connecting your equipment   — When TMd is set to Dolby Sp (SB) in Speaker Setting (page 111 Top forward/top backward channel connection   ! When Speaker System is set to 7.2.4ch SB Pre out (page 110 Front right Subwoofer 1 Center Subwoofer 2 Front left...
  • Page 29 Connecting your equipment   — When TFw is set to Dolby Sp (Front), and TBw is set to Dolby Sp (SB) in Speaker Setting (page 111 [C] 9.2.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection   Dolby Enabled Speaker Dolby Enabled Speaker ! Select ‘9.2.2ch TMd/FH’...
  • Page 30 Connecting your equipment   [D] 7.2.4 channel surround (Surround back Pre Out) connection [E] 7.2.4 channel surround (Front Pre Out) connection   ! Select ‘7.2.4ch SB Pre out’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.2.4ch Front Pre out’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 110 to do this.
  • Page 31 Connecting your equipment   [F] 7.2.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High [G] 7.2.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection   quality surround) ! Select ‘7.2.2/7.2ch + SP-B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 110 to do this.
  • Page 32 Connecting your equipment   [H] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality   surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.2ch + HDZONE’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 110 to do this.
  • Page 33 Connecting your equipment   [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection   (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 110 to do this.
  • Page 34 Connecting your equipment   [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection [M] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping   (High quality surround) connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp’...
  • Page 35: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment   [N-1] Multi-ZONE Music connection About the audio connection   [N-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals [N-3] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) HDMI HD audio Speaker system setting...
  • Page 36: About The Video Converter

    Connecting your equipment   About the video converter About HDMI   The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. terminals.
  • Page 37: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment   ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output page 92  ...
  • Page 38: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment   Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input   This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to HDMI output) to the receiver.
  • Page 39: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment   ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- video signal input.
  • Page 40: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment   ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using  ...
  • Page 41: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment   Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers   This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see channel of your system using the pre-outs.
  • Page 42: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment   ! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Connecting external antennas Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction.   To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. ! To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker terminals to SP: OFF (page 91 ) or simply discon-...
  • Page 43: Making Multi-Zone Connections

    Connecting your equipment   Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) Making MULTI-ZONE connections   Equipment connected to this receiver in a different room (sub zone) from a room with this receiver (main zone) Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. can be played by operating this receiver (multi-zone function).
  • Page 44 Connecting your equipment   Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE)   Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. Important ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 114...
  • Page 45: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment   Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals Connecting to the network through LAN interface   (HDZONE) By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
  • Page 46: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment   Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB device   This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. using the controls of this receiver.
  • Page 47: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
  • Page 48     Basic Setup   Initial settings of this receiver ...................... 49 Setting with a special application (Start-up Navi) ..............49 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this receiver ..........49   Setting by referring to the operating instructions ..............51 Setting network connection ......................
  • Page 49: Initial Settings Of This Receiver

    Basic Setup   Operating Environment Initial settings of this receiver   ! AVNavigator can be used in the following environments. There are three ways to initialize this receiver. — Windows PC: Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® /Windows ® 7/Windows ® 8/Windows ®...
  • Page 50 Basic Setup   ! With a Windows PC, you can use the following method to launch AVNavigator. ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica- Launch Explorer and right-click <SC-LX59> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click tion.
  • Page 51: Setting By Referring To The Operating Instructions

    Basic Setup   This part explains the connection settings for all networks. Setting by referring to the operating instructions   Use HOME MENU when referring to the operating instructions for various settings. Connecting this receiver and router with a wired LAN About the Home Menu This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items  ...
  • Page 52 Basic Setup   10 Select ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’ for the Enable Proxy Server setting to deactivate or activate the proxy A: Connecting with a LAN cable (wired LAN)   server. Simply connect the LAN cable. Network settings are unnecessary. In case you select ‘OFF’, proceed with Step 13. In case you select ‘ON’, on the other hand, proceed with Step 11. ! When wireless LAN is set once, the following procedures 1 through 3 must be executed.
  • Page 53 Basic Setup   ! Select [Wi-Fi]. C: Perform this receiver’s settings using the iOS equipment (iOS version 7.1   or later) The Wi-Fi settings of your iPod/iPhone/iPad (equipment with iOS version 7.1 or later) can be applied to this XXXXXX receiver.
  • Page 54 Basic Setup   ! Select [Complete]. ! PIN Input – Indicate the SSID list of connectable access points, and select the desired access point for con- nection. Connection settings are performed by entering the access point to which the 8-digit PIN code shown  ...
  • Page 55 The on-screen display will close, and the home menu will be disabled for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, [Pioneer Setup:xxxxxxxx] will be shown in the SSID field. “xxxxxxxx” represents a number unique to each execute the following operation.
  • Page 56 Basic Setup   Select ‘OK’, then press ENTER. H: Directly connecting this receiver with a smart phone by wireless (Wireless   The confirmation screen will be displayed. Select ‘YES’ and press ENTER. Direct) The on-screen display will close, and the home menu will be disabled for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, execute the following operation.
  • Page 57: Automatically Conducting Optimum Sound Tuning (Full Auto Mcacc)

    Basic Setup   AirPlay password   Note Select ‘AirPlay Password’ from the Network Option menu. We recommend setting the port number to 00023 or within the range of 49152 to 65535. Enter the password up to 32 characters, select ‘OK’, and press ENTER. Select ‘YES’...
  • Page 58 Basic Setup   Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. ! With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check microphone.), select RETRY after check- If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If ing for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup page 59...
  • Page 59: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup   When you’re finished, press RETURN. Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup   You will return to the System Setup menu. If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect.
  • Page 60: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup   Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)   The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. ! With factory default settings, the on-screen display will be output from all HDMI output terminals and displayed on any TV connected via HDMI cable.
  • Page 61: Basic Playback

        Basic playback   Playing a source ..........................62 Playing an iPod ..........................63 Playing a USB device ........................64   Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................65 Listening to the radio ........................66 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology ............... 67...
  • Page 62: Playing A Source

    Basic playback   Playing a source   Note Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the on- screen display.
  • Page 63: Playing An Ipod

    ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start incompatibility with this receiver.
  • Page 64: Playing A Usb Device

    DISP drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. ! 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.
  • Page 65: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- gaps, use WAV or FLAC files. cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Music files e 32 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz support 2-channel audio sources only.
  • Page 66: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback   Saving station presets Listening to the radio   If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and recall whenever you want to listen to that station.
  • Page 67: Before You Start Music Playback Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all wireless technology enabled If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the five seconds.
  • Page 68 Basic playback   Pairing with the unit (Initial registration) Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device   In order for the unit to playback music stored on a Bluetooth capable device, pairing must first be performed. A Bluetooth connection will be created between the Bluetooth capable device and the Pairing should be performed when first using the unit with the Bluetooth capable device, or when the pairing data unit.
  • Page 69: Radio Wave Caution

    Basic playback   Radio wave reflections Radio wave caution   The radio waves received by this unit include the radio wave coming directly from the device equipped with This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (see list below). Bluetooth wireless technology (direct wave) and waves coming from various directions due to reflections by walls, To prevent noise or interrupted communication, do not use this unit nearby such devices, or make sure these furniture and building (reflected waves).
  • Page 70     Listening to your system   Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........71 Selecting MCACC presets ......................73 Choosing the input signal ......................73   Better sound using Phase Control ....................73 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........74...
  • Page 71: Listening To Your System Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system   Standard surround sound Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes   The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources. 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 you’re listening to.
  • Page 72: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system   Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct   The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.
  • Page 73: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system   Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control   ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
  • Page 74: Better Sound Using Phase Control And Full Band Phase Control

    Listening to your system   Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control   Full Band Phase Control calibrates frequency phase disturbances (group delay) for the full speaker band (Full This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Band) (SYMMETRY), but with this unit it is also possible to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of other Control and Full Band Phase Control.
  • Page 75     Playback with NETWORK features   Introduction ........................... 76 Playback with Network functions ....................77 About network playback ......................79   About playable file formats ......................81...
  • Page 76: Playback With Network Features Introduction

    About the Spotify audio stream playback function page 78 iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Notes website.
  • Page 77: Playback With Network Functions

    HTC Connect Certified Smartphones ! Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations page 77 The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- ! Pandora – See Listening to Pandora Internet Radio page 78 patible devices and audio format support.
  • Page 78 About the Spotify audio stream playback function The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of Spotify is a music streaming distribution service managed and operated by Spotify Ltd. and distributing music this address.
  • Page 79: About Network Playback

    Playback with NETWORK features   Preparations (2) Connecting this unit to the network Playing back your favorite songs   ! Connect this unit to the network and also to the Internet (page 45 Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites ! Connect the mobile digital device by Wi-Fi to the wireless LAN router of the same network as the one to which folder.
  • Page 80: Content Playable Over A Network

    Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- lar period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.
  • Page 81: Connecting Your Equipment About Playable File Formats

    <a> cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...
  • Page 82     Control with HDMI function   About the Control with HDMI function ..................83 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................83 HDMI Setup ............................ 83   Before using synchronization ....................... 84 About synchronized operations ....................84 Setting the PQLS function ......................85 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ............
  • Page 83: Control With Hdmi Function About The Control With Hdmi Function

    HDMI Setup   Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible compo- sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 84: Before Using Synchronization

    ! ON – The speaker terminals that are played (the OUT P. button setting) change automatically when HDMI The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 are switched. For details, see...
  • Page 85: Setting The Pqls Function

    Control with HDMI function   Stream Smoother Link Setting the PQLS function   Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function.
  • Page 86: Using Other Functions

        Using other functions   Setting the Audio options ......................87 Setting the Video options ......................89 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................91   HDMI 4K/60p signal input setting ....................92 Changing the channel level while listening ................92 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................
  • Page 87: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions   Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options   TREBLE c –6 to +6 (dB) d Adjusts the amount of treble. There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The <a>...
  • Page 88: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions   Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s)   AUTO When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode V.SB allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your sur- ANALOG SIGSEL (Virtual Surround Back) round speakers.
  • Page 89: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions   n ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. Video parameter menu ! You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo,  ...
  • Page 90 Using other functions   Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s)   Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal. Adjusts the overall brightness. c 0 to +8 d <e> BRIGHT Default: 0 <f>   (Brightness) c –6 to +6 d <e>...
  • Page 91: Switching The Output (Output Parameter)

    Using other functions   Setting What it does Option(s) Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER)   Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI THROUGH You can press OUT P. to switch the output of speaker terminals or HDMI terminals to be played. output.
  • Page 92: Hdmi 4K/60P Signal Input Setting

    Using other functions   When you select 5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp, you can select from: HDMI 4K/60p signal input setting ! SP: A ON – Sound is output from the A-speaker terminals (up to 5 channels (front, center and surround),  ...
  • Page 93: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions   ZONE 2 remote controls Using the MULTI-ZONE controls   Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time. The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2 The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: remote controls...
  • Page 94: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions   Making an audio or a video recording Using the sleep timer   You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).
  • Page 95: Resetting The System

    Using other functions   Setting Default 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. Power On Level LAST Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Volume Limit ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.
  • Page 96: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

        Controlling the rest of your system   About the Remote Setup menu ....................97 Operating multiple receivers ......................97 Setting the remote to control other components............... 97   Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 97 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............98 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............
  • Page 97: About The Remote Setup Menu

    If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from individual commands from another remote control (see...
  • Page 98: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    3 cm operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code. Other remote This receiver’s The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer remote control control  ...
  • Page 99: Using All Zone Standby

    Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is simultaneously.
  • Page 100: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system   TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components   This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 97 for more on this).
  • Page 101 Controlling the rest of your system   Audio/Video components TV (Projector)   Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD  ...
  • Page 102: The Mcacc Pro Menu

        The MCACC PRO menu   Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu ............103 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................103 Manual MCACC setup .........................105   Checking MCACC Data ........................107 Data Management ........................108...
  • Page 103: Making Receiver Settings From The Mcacc Pro Menu

    Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu page 103 The MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) PRO system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with Select the parameters you want to set. the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and Use i/j to select the item, then use k/l to set.
  • Page 104 The MCACC PRO menu   Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.   Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings.
  • Page 105: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The MCACC PRO menu   Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary. Manual MCACC setup   Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
  • Page 106: Standing Wave

    The MCACC PRO menu   Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional   ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
  • Page 107: Checking Mcacc Data

    The MCACC PRO menu   If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. ! Standing Wave – Used to check the standing wave control filter settings. See Standing Wave page 107 for more on this.  ...
  • Page 108: Data Management

    The MCACC PRO menu   Acoustic Cal EQ Renaming MCACC presets   Use this to display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the different If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier MCACC presets.
  • Page 109: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

        The System Setup and Other Setup menus   Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............110 Manual speaker setup .........................110 MHL Setup ............................112   The Other Setup menu ........................112 Making network settings using Safari..................115 Using Safari to set a friendly name ....................116 Using Safari to update the firmware ..................116...
  • Page 110: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    59 ! 7.2.4ch Front Pre out – Select for the maximum 7.2.4 channel surround system including top forward and ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page top backward speakers, with the front channel connected to an external amplifier.
  • Page 111: Speaker Setting

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus   Using Multi-ZONE Music — You can adjust this setting only when Speaker System setting is 7.2.4ch SB Pre out or 7.2.4ch Front Pre out.   Multi-ZONE Music can be used to play the same sound in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3, for example for —...
  • Page 112: Mhl Setup

    (dB/oct) ! ZONE Setup – Use to make the sub zone-related settings (page 114 ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer (page 115 ! If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect.
  • Page 113: Auto Power Down

    ! MAIN – The time can be selected from among “15 min”, “30 min”, “60 min” and “OFF”. The power turns off update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before  ...
  • Page 114 The System Setup and Other Setup menus   Software Update messages Remote Control Mode Setup   Status messages Descriptions ! Default setting: 1 Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again. If the error still This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver occurs, try using a different USB memory device.
  • Page 115: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    You will return to the Other Setup menu. Maintenance Mode Click Network Configuration. Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer. Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Note This setting for the network has been confirmed for OS X v 10.7 and Safari 5.1.
  • Page 116: Using Safari To Set A Friendly Name

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus   Press Start. Using Safari to set a friendly name   The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon.
  • Page 117       Troubleshooting ..........................118 Power ............................118 No sound ............................118   Other audio problems .........................119 BT AUDIO ............................120 Video .............................120 Settings ............................121 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................121 Display ............................121 Remote control ..........................122 HDMI .............................122 MHL ...............................123 Built-in AVNavigator ........................123 USB interface ..........................123 iPod ...............................124 Network............................124...
  • Page 118: Faq Troubleshooting

    STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the standby mode. Use TUNE i/j to ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair select D.SAFETY cOFFd, and then use PRESET k/l to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY  ...
  • Page 119: Other Audio Problems

      Symptom Remedy Other audio problems   No sound from the surround or Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t center speakers. selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see Enjoying various types of play- Symptom Remedy back using the listening modes...
  • Page 120: Bt Audio

      Symptom Remedy Video   DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Signals from the player connected via analog or digital (fiber optic/coaxial) audio cable Atmos audio cannot be played. cannot be sent. Make a connection using HDMI to the player (page 37 Symptom Remedy Select HDMI by switching the audio input signal...
  • Page 121: Settings

      Settings Professional Calibration EQ graphical output   Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as pos- The reverb characteristics graph There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ shows an error.
  • Page 122: Remote Control

      Symptom Remedy Remote control   No sound, or sound suddenly Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options page 87 Symptom Remedy ceases. If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio. Cannot be remote controlled.
  • Page 123: Mhl

      Symptom Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy   4K video is not output even though a When the MAIN/HDZONE setting is MAIN and the HDMI output setting is OUT 1+2 and In the middle of This is to avoid failure of the receiver Per the Wiring Navi instructions, turn OFF the power 4K compliant TV is connected.
  • Page 124: Ipod

      Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy   The USB memory cannot be — Press iPod USB to set the remote control to the iPod USB The network function can- — Press NET to set the remote control to the network function operated with the remote control mode.
  • Page 125   Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy   Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- This unit cannot be — An Internet connection is required for both the mobile ably stopped or disturbed.
  • Page 126: Wireless Lan

      Wireless LAN   Symptoms Causes Remedies Network cannot be SSID uses double-byte characters This receiver is compatible only with single-byte alphanu- accessed via wireless LAN. such as in the Japanese language. merical characters and some symbols such as the under- bar.
  • Page 127     Additional information   About Wi-Fi ..........................128 ® SABRE DAC ..........................128 About HDMI ..........................128   HTC Connect ..........................128 About iPod ...........................128 Windows 8 ...........................128 MHL ...............................129 About Bluetooth wireless technology ..................129 High-Resolution Audio ........................129 Software license notice .......................129 Surround sound formats ......................134 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......
  • Page 128: About Wi-Fi

    Additional information   About Wi-Fi HTC Connect ®       The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation. About iPod The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
  • Page 129: Mhl

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0. such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 130 Additional information   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WPA Supplicant WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND   Copyright (c) 2003-2015, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 131 Additional information   The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of Files and Source Code pursuant to this License but you may not repost or republish or otherwise distribute or the Software.
  • Page 132 Additional information   b If You bring a copyright, trademark, patent or any other infringement claim against any contributor over libvorbis infringements You claim are made by the Work, your License from such contributor to the Work ends   Copyright (c) 2002-2004 Xiph.org Foundation automatically.
  • Page 133 Additional information   — Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or cURL promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.   COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS”...
  • Page 134: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information   For the purposes of this copyright and license, “Contributing Authors” is defined as the following set of GladmanAES Open Source release for encryption/decryption individuals:   Copyright (c) 1998-2010, Brian Gladman, Worcester, UK. All rights reserved. ! Andreas Dilger The redistribution and use of this software (with or without changes) is allowed without the payment of fees or ! Dave Martindale royalties provided that:...
  • Page 135: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Additional information   Multichannel signal formats   The DTS technologies are explained below. See http://www.dts.com for more detailed information. Auto Surround / PURE DIRECT / DIRECT Input signal format Rendering Mode : Rendering Mode : OBJECT LEGACY Surround Back speaker(s): Connected  ...
  • Page 136: The Mcacc Pro Menu Speaker Setting Guide

    Input signal format Rendering Mode : Rendering Mode : towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research OBJECT LEGACY Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an When 6 or more speakers, excluding the subwoofers, are connected area 30 cm to 80 cm behind the listening position (between the surround speakers and the listening position).
  • Page 137: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information   Position of center speaker and monitor Important information regarding the HDMI connection   Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on screen makes the overall sound more natural.
  • Page 138: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    Slovenščina: Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive   Pioneer declara que este [*] está Pioneer izjavlja, da je ta [*] v skladu z 1999/5/EC conforme os requisitos essenciais e bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi outras disposições da Directiva relevantnimi določili direktive...
  • Page 139: Glossary

    Additional information   DTS-HD Master Audio Glossary   DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio quality. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Audio formats/Decoding A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables.
  • Page 140 Control with HDMI function With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- home.
  • Page 141 Additional information   Bluetooth function   Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band which does not require applications for licenses or usage registration for applications conducting wireless exchange of digital information at relatively low speeds, such as computer mouses and keyboards, mobile phones, smart-  ...
  • Page 142: Features Index

    Additional information   vTuner Features index   Listening to Internet radio stations page 77 DLNA AVNavigator About network playback page 79 How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 49 AirPlay ECO MODE 1, 2 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes page 76 Using the Advanced surround effects page 72...
  • Page 143: Specifications

    Additional information   Network Section (Wired) Specifications   LAN terminal ..........................10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Network Section (Wireless) Amplifier section WLAN standards ..............IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W) Frequency band 9 ch total ................................760 W 2.4 GHz band (2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz) ................Channel 1 to Channel 13...
  • Page 144: Preset Code List

    ITS 0143, 0149, 0151, 0155, 0152 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0155, 0162 0228 Magnafon 0132, 0141, 0144, Pioneer 0113, 0233, 0252, Arcam 0228, 0229 Brandt 0148, 0153, 0157, Crown 0125, 0132, 0142, 0157 Halifax 0140, 0141, 0228, ITT 0142, 0146...
  • Page 145 Profex 0142, 0154 SEG 0140, 0141, 0144, 0147, Tandy 0139, 0141, 0143, 0228 Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, 0146, 0229 Pioneer 2014 Denver 2164, 2184, 2186, LG 2111, 2115, 2135, 2138, Powerpoint 2189 Nokia 0146 Proline 0149, 0155 0229...
  • Page 146 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1050, Teletech 1050, 1051 Lenco 1036 Orson 1033 1051 Tenosal 1040, 1050 Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, Onkyo 2289 Sony 2283, 2284, 2285, 2292 Leyco 1040, 1050 Osaki 1033, 1038, 1040, 1050...
  • Page 147 Satcom 6255 Satellite Set Top Box ILLUSION sat 6247 MediaSat 6220, 6219, 6236, Palladium 6261, 6236 Satec 6180   Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 Blaupunkt 6177 Deltasat 6192 Ferguson 6176, 6264, 6268, Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6278, 6277 Palsat 6236 Satelco 6252...
  • Page 148 Xoro 6191 X-Box 2313 Gecco 6199 Nokia 6206 SKY 6210, 6212, 6211 Xtreme 6251 Globo 6199 Opentel 6199 SKY Italia 6212 Zehnder 6192, 6199, 6249 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 149 Tel: +44(0)208 836 3612 <France> 6, Avenue de Marais F - 95816 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE Tel :+33(0)969 368 050 “Pioneer” is a trademark of Pioneer Corporation, and is used under license. © 2015 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. <ARB7601-A>...

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