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Pioneer SC-85 Instructions Manual

Pioneer SC-85 Instructions Manual

Dolby atmos-enabled speakers setup
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Dolby Atmos-enabled Speakers Setup Instructions for
Use this procedure to setup Dolby Atmos-enabled Speakers and update the A/V receiver's firmware using a
USB storage device. If you have any difficulty carrying out these instructions, please call Pioneer's Customer
Support Center toll free in the USA at 1-844-679-5350 for assistance.
The first step is to confirm the AVR's firmware version is 1-290-008-518-121 or newer.
The buttons and connector mentioned in the following procedures are located on the Remote Control or the
AVR's Front Panel as shown in Figure 1.
Check the Firmware Version
1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the
STANDBY/ON
button.
2. If using the Remote, press the MAIN button.
3. Press the HOME MENU button and using the
or
button, Select "4. System Setup" and
press the ENTER button.
4. Using the
or
button, Select "g. Other Setup"
and press the ENTER button.
Elite Models SC-85, SC-87, and SC-89
AVR Front Panel
1
Remote
Figure 1

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Summary of Contents for Pioneer SC-85

  • Page 1 Use this procedure to setup Dolby Atmos-enabled Speakers and update the A/V receiver’s firmware using a USB storage device. If you have any difficulty carrying out these instructions, please call Pioneer’s Customer Support Center toll free in the USA at 1-844-679-5350 for assistance.
  • Page 2: Firmware Update

    USB devices commonly have a chip that tries to upload software when you plug them in. · The latest Firmware Update file that can be downloaded from Pioneer’s website at: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers. Navigate to your model’s webpage using the Search Bar located at the top right area of the page.
  • Page 3 Firmware Update continued CAUTION: CONFIRM THE FIRMWARE FILES AND APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE ARE FOR THE MODEL YOU ARE UPDATING. USING THE INCORRECT FILES MAY RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE AND REQUIRE REPAIR. DO NOT TURN OFF OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE AVR DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS! DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB STORAGE DEVICE DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS! 1.
  • Page 4 Elite Dolby Atmos-enabled Speakers - 5.1.4 ch Placement and Requirements Important! You will need the following in order to use the Dolby Atmos-enabled capability of these speakers. Room Requirements The listening room ceiling should: · Be horizontal. · Have a flat hard surface (for audio reflection). ·...
  • Page 5 Elite AVR Models, Speakers, Blu-ray Player, and TV Connections 1. Connect all the speakers using the diagram below. AVR Rear View 1 Note: · Other brands of Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers can be used in place of the Elite Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. ·...
  • Page 6 AVR Speaker Setup for Dolby Atmos-enabled Speakers 1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the STANDBY/ON button and wait for 1 minute. 2. If using the Remote, press the MAIN button. 3. Press the HOME MENU button and using the 6.
  • Page 7 9. Using the , and buttons, Select and make the following changes: - Set “SW” to “SW1 PLUS” for 1 Subwoofer or - Set “SW” to “SW1+2 PLUS” for 2 Subwoofers - Set “Front” and “Center” to “SMALL” - Set “TFw” (Top Forward) to “Dolby Sp”. - Set “TMd (Top Middle) to “NO”...
  • Page 8 Confirm the speaker settings. 1. In the “HOME MENU”, Select “System Setup” 2. Select “ Manual SP Setup” 3. Select “ Speaker Setting” 4. Verify “Front”, “Center” and “Surr” are set to Small, if not, change them back to Small. 5.

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