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Pioneer Elite VSX-31 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 receiver...
  • Page 2 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Operating Environment

    To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En side).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Loading the batteries ....8 terminal ......35 Connecting an iPod .
  • Page 5 Bluetooth wireless technology device controls ......82 with your system ..... 55 Erasing one of the remote control button Listening to Internet radio stations .
  • Page 6 Dolby ......125 DTS......125 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional .

  • Page 7: Flow Of Settings On The Receiver

    Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped The colors of the steps indicate the following: with an abundance of functions and terminals. Required setting item It can be used easily after following the...

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Don’t install it on the following places: batteries together. – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that • When disposing of used batteries, please gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere comply with governmental regulations or with the sound.

  • Page 9: Controls And Displays

    If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI-ZONE setup on page 32) use these  STANDBY/ON controls to control the sub zone from the main Switches the receiver between on and standby. zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 77).
  • Page 10 (page 48). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 41). 14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals Connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36, 37).

  • Page 11: Display

    STANDARD – Lights when one of the 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. Standard Surround modes is switched on WMA9 Pro – Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro (page 61). signal is being decoded. DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream (PHASE CONTROL) Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.
  • Page 12 (page 79). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 61). Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 61).

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    • White – Receiver control, TV control RECEIVER MULTI SOURCE • Blue – Other controls (See page 47, 49, 52, OPERATION 54, 56, 58 and 87.) R.SETUP DVR/BDR HDMI  RECEIVER...

  • Page 14: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Set the listening volume. SIGNAL SEL – Select an input signal (page 65). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has MCACC – Switch between MCACC presets been muted (adjusting the volume also (page 65). restores the sound).

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment 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. Important •...
  • Page 16 • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step. Important • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.

  • Page 17: Determining The Speakers' Application

    B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers. Note 1 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers.

  • Page 18: Other Speaker Connections

    Bi-amping connection (High quality • The Speaker System setting must be surround) made if you use any of the connections • Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp shown above other than [A] (see Speaker Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for system setting on page 105).

  • Page 19: Placing The Speakers

    • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV. • If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or •...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Speakers

    Important any uninsulated parts. • Please refer to the manual that came with • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is your speakers for details on how to connect twisted together and inserted fully into the the other end of the speaker cables to your speaker terminal.

  • Page 21: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

  • Page 22: Bi-Amping Your Speakers

    Bi-amping is when you connect the high Bi-wiring your speakers frequency driver and low frequency driver of Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they your speakers to different amplifiers for better support bi-amping. crossover performance. Your speakers must be •...

  • Page 23: Selecting The Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Bi-Amping setup Selecting the Speaker system Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for The front height terminals can be used for front high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to sound.

  • Page 24: About The Audio Connection

    Note 1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 75) OFF.

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (BD: Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI function, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 67).

  • Page 26: About Hdmi

    • If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. • If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital...

  • Page 28: 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 HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Select one • If the connection was made using a coaxial cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set-top box HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44).

  • Page 30: Connecting Other Audio Components

    44). Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz...

  • Page 31: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the Pull off the protective shields of both AM AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting antenna wires.

  • Page 32: Multi-Zone Setup

    ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO VIDEO1/2 , INTERNET RADIO , iPod/ , CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT, SIRIUS (Outputs analog audio and composite video.) a.VSX-31 only. b.VSX-30 only. Note 1 VSX-30 model cannot connect the TV monitor for sub zone.

  • Page 33: Connecting Optional Bluetooth Adapter

    Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. Note 1 • The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must supports A2DP profiles. • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

  • Page 34: Connecting A Siriusconnect™ Tuner

    For details, see Network Setup menu on page 108. LAN terminal specifications LAN terminal ....Ethernet jack 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Note...

  • Page 35: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input

    Front video connections are accessed via the (VSX-31 only) INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) or INPUT There is an HDMI input terminal on the front SELECT buttons (remote control). There are panel. High quality pictures can be viewed via standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the...

  • Page 36: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting an iPod CONTROL ON / OFF This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal MASTER VOLUME that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. VIDEO INPUT iPod iPhone MCACC...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Usb Device

    1 This receiver does not support a USB hub. 2 The various parameters and the reverb characteristics data used for display on the computer are not cleared when the power is turned off (see Output MCACC data on page 101).

  • Page 38: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    IR receiver Note 1 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.

  • Page 39: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Unit's Sensor

    1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, see Setting the remote to control other components on page 81. • If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to con- trol this unit using the remote sensor.

  • Page 40: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control to OFF, you can...

  • Page 41: Basic Setup

    HOME MENU. channel delay and channel level. After you A GUI screen appears on your TV. Use // have set up the microphone provided with your / and ENTER to navigate through the system, the receiver uses the information from screens and select menu items.
  • Page 42 Manual MCACC setup (page 97). 4 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Speaker system setting on page 105 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing...
  • Page 43 1 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 2 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

  • Page 44: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Note 1 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 104.

  • Page 45: Input Function Default And Possible

    1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 75), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as...

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    Note 1 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected).

  • Page 47: Playing A Source With Hdmi Connection

    Note 1 • This system is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano (audio only for the iPod nano 1G/2G), iPod fifth generation (audio only), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone. However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models.
  • Page 48 1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback. 2 During Audiobook playback, press / to switch the playback speed: Faster  Normal  Slower 3 You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected.

  • Page 49: Playing A Usb Device

    6 • If the file selected cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no title assigned to it, the file name is displayed in the GUI screen instead;...

  • Page 50: Playing Back Photo Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    Theme on the Slideshow Setup is set to Normal (OFF). Note 1 Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone. 2 If the slideshow is left in the pause mode for five minutes, the list screen reappears.

  • Page 51: About Playable File Formats

    VBR/CBR Supported/Supported a.“MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” b.Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Photo files Category...

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    Tuning directly to a station more on how to do this. Sometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, Press TUNER to select the tuner. you can simply enter the frequency directly...

  • Page 53: Naming Station Presets

    Listening to station presets Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a You will need to have some presets stored to do blinking memory class. this. See Saving station presets on page 52 if you haven’t done this already.

  • Page 54: Bluetooth® Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    • Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 2 • Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER. • To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both your system and Bluetooth wireless...

  • Page 55: Listening To Music Contents Of A Bluetooth Wireless Technology Device With Your System

    1 The system can display alphanumeric characters only. Other characters may not be displayed correctly. 2 The passcode may in some cases be referred to as “passkey” or PIN code. 3 When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT, NO ADAPTER will be displayed if ADAPTER PORT input is selected.

  • Page 56: Listening To Internet Radio Stations

    ENTER. Note 1 • To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have high-speed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio. • The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station. Check the firewall settings.
  • Page 57 • This receiver’s IP address can be found in labelled as “Connecting...”). the ‘IP address, Proxy’ menu (page 108). Note 1 The URL can also be entered by connecting a USB keyboard (see Connecting a USB device on page 37).

  • Page 58: Listening To Satellite Radio

    1 • In order to activate your radio subscription, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your tuner. The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of the tuner itself. The label will have a printed 12-digit SID number.

  • Page 59: Saving Channel Presets

    After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel. Note 1 You can reset the Channel presets, Memory, Channel Skip/Add, Parental Lock and Password settings in Resetting the system on page 80.

  • Page 60: Using The Sirius Menu

    • Channel Skip/Add – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide. • Parental Lock – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under...

  • Page 61: Listening To Your System

    2 • For more options using this button, see Using Stream Direct on page 64. • The AUTO SURROUND mode cannot be selected when the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options on page 72.
  • Page 62 Note 1 If the surround back speakers are not connected or V.SB is switched OFF, 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 2 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: C.WIDTH, DIMENSION and PANORAMA.

  • Page 63: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    1 If you press ADV SURR when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURR mode will automatically be selected. 2 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).

  • Page 64: Using Front Stage Surround Advance

    72. Note 1 When using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if the Full Auto MCACC procedure under Advanced MCACC is performed. For more on this, refer to Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC on page 41.

  • Page 65: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    5 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. • When PCM is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input...

  • Page 66: Better Sound Using Phase Control

    • The PHASE CONTROL feature is available even when the headphones are plugged in. • If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect.

  • Page 67: Control With Hdmi Function

    BD, HDMI 1 to 3) other components. • The receiver’s volume can be set and the Be sure to connect the TV’s audio cable to the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote audio input of this unit.

  • Page 68: Hdmi Setup

    Control mode Exit Display Power Off : Return If the TV’s power is turned off while using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver’s power is also turned off (all power off function). This function can be disabled. Exit Finish •...

  • Page 69: Before Using Synchronization

    Put all components into standby mode. • When the TV’s power is set to standby, the receiver’s power is also set to standby. Turn the power on for all components, (Only when the input for a component with the power for the TV being turned on last.

  • Page 70: About Connections With A Product Of A Different Brand That Supports The Control With Hdmi Function

    PQLS effect is enabled, the PQLS effect is disabled. • When this receiver is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection and a CD is played or HDMI reauthentication is performed (the HDMI indicator blinks), the PQLS effect is enabled and the listening mode is set to AUTO SURROUND if a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT or STEREO is selected.

  • Page 71: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • When Control is set to ON, the HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on page 44 is automatically set to OFF.

  • Page 72: Using Other Functions

    0.0 to 10.0 (frames) (Sound Delay) soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding 1 second = 30 a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation frames (NTSC) of the video. Default: 0.0...
  • Page 73 (Dialog other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. By moving FLAT Enhancement) from UP1 through UP2 and UP3 up to UP4, you can make the UP1/UP2/UP3/UP4 sound source seem to relocate upwards. DUAL Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks CH1 –...
  • Page 74 The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. g.You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB.

  • Page 75: Setting The Video Options

    Front Stage Surround Advance or Stream Direct modes is selected. • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System.
  • Page 76 ON, switch it OFF. b.• When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals. In this case, change the setting.

  • Page 77: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    2 If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE 2 DVD for example shows in the display. 3 The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one zone also...

  • Page 78: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    2 • You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first. • If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.

  • Page 79: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal

    1 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. 2 • You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver. • The sleep timer is valid for all zones. If any zone is on, the sleep timer continues functioning.

  • Page 80: Resetting The System

    OK appears in the display to indicate that the Digital Safety receiver has been reset to the factory default settings. Effect Level 90 (EXT.STEREO)/ • Note that all settings will be saved, even if 50 (Other modes) the receiver is unplugged. 2 PL II Music Options Center Width:3...

  • Page 81: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Control Mode Setup on page 111). Note Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “4” for three seconds. • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by The LED flashes continuously. pressing R.SETUP. • To cancel the preset setup mode press •...

  • Page 82: Selecting Preset Codes Directly

    Press the input function button for the component you want to control. The LED blinks once and flashes continuously. Note 1 The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

  • Page 83: Controls

    • If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Resetting the input assignment of one of the input function buttons on page 84 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that...

  • Page 84: Resetting The Input Assignment Of One Of The Input Function Buttons

    This button, restoring the default. could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “9” receiver, and then use the remote control to for three seconds.

  • Page 85: Multi Operation And System Off

    Note 1 • Before Multi operation and System off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Operating multiple receivers on page 81 for more on this). • Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.

  • Page 86: Using Multi Operations

     SOURCE button for three seconds. If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed. Note 1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.

  • Page 87: Resetting The Remote Control Presets

    Note 1 When Programming signals from other remote controls on page 82 are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.
  • Page 88 GUIDE GUIDE GUIDE/EPG /// /// /// /// /// /// ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU - HOME/ MENU RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN HDD (Red) DVD (Green) Green Green Green Yellow Yellow...
  • Page 89 Controlling the rest of your system CD/CD-R/ Button(s) MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) SACD (Projector)  SOURCE POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/  SOURCE POWER ON MOVIE Number numerics numerics numerics STANDARD buttons DYNAMIC • (dot) >10/CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR...

  • Page 90: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    Press RETURN to and exit the current menu. cancel the test tone. • Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu. Note 1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the HOME MENU.

  • Page 91: Automatic Mcacc (Expert)

    EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup (page 97). • The EQ Pro & S-Wave measurement is also taken when Keep SP System or EQ Pro & S-Wave is selected. See Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 97 for more on this.
  • Page 92 Note 1 If you selected ALL or Keep SP System as your Auto MCACC menu, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the SYMMETRY, ALL CH ADJ and FRONT ALIGN settings. 2 Switch the Multi-P setting NO if you only use one listening position.
  • Page 93 2 This screen is only shown if you selected ALL or Speaker Setting from the Auto MCACC menu. 3 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

  • Page 94: Manual Mcacc Setup

    Note 1 Since the distance measurements have been set according to the sound characteristics of your speakers, there are cases where (for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting.

  • Page 95: Fine Channel Level

    Select the setting you want to adjust. This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0.0 dB so If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.

  • Page 96: Standing Wave

    Note 1 • If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly. • For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from your other speakers).

  • Page 97: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    Ch, then use / to select the channel. Note 1 When EQ Adjust is selected for an MCACC preset memory where EQ is set to OFF in the AUDIO PARAMETER, EQ ON is automatically selected.
  • Page 98 If you wish to check the reverb characteristics of the room itself (with the standing waves as such), we recommend using the Reverb Measurement function.
  • Page 99 4 The reverb characteristics graph is overwritten each time the reverberations are measured. No Data is displayed if there is no reverb characteristic data, for example before measurements have been taken. 5 To specify the place where the MCACC memory is to be stored, press MCACC to select the MCACC memory you want to store.

  • Page 100: Checking Mcacc Data

    Use this to display the speaker size and screen. The data can be transferred to a number of speakers. See Speaker Setting on computer using a USB device to check it on the page 106 for more on this. computer’s screen as well.

  • Page 101: Standing Wave

    Note 1 MCACC data and parameters are transferred from this receiver to a USB device and by connecting the USB device to a computer, the data is imported via the MCACC software in the computer. See Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output on page 37 for more on this.

  • Page 102: Data Management

    Copying MCACC preset data below). Note 1 This can be done in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC on page 41 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 91, either of which you should have already completed. 2 The settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC on page 41 or Automatic MCACC...

  • Page 103: Clearing Mcacc Presets

    Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

  • Page 104: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    • Input Setup – Specifies what you’ve Setup are output at high volume. connected to the digital, HDMI and component video inputs (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). Note 1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.

  • Page 105: Speaker System Setting

    Setup menu on page 104 if you’re not already at this screen. Note 1 Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to achieve good results. In this case, set the setting to ON SIDE or IN REAR.

  • Page 106: Speaker Setting

    • If the surround speakers are set to NO, the front wide speakers will automatically be set to NO. 4 • If you selected ZONE 2 or Front Bi-Amp (in Speaker system setting on page 105) you can’t adjust the surround back settings.

  • Page 107: Channel Level

    Note 1 If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency cancellations.

  • Page 108: X-Curve

    1 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using the Pure direct mode. 2 In case you make changes to the network configuration without the DHCP server function, make the corresponding changes to the network settings of this receiver.

  • Page 109: Checking The Mac Address

    CLEAR. Note 1 The IP address determined by the Auto IP function is 169.254.X.X. You cannot listen to an Internet radio station if the IP address is set for the Auto IP function.

  • Page 110: The Other Setup Menu

    A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen want. appears on your TV. Use /// and The volume can be set so that it is always set to ENTER to navigate through the screens and the same level when the receiver’s power is select menu items.

  • Page 111: Remote Control Mode Setup

    Select ‘Flicker Reduction Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. Select the Flicker Reduction setting you want. When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu. Note 1 If you change this receiver’s setting, also change the setting on the remote control.

  • Page 112: Additional Information

    Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

  • Page 113: No Sound

    • The power unit is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a off or PQLS flashes. Pioneer authorized independent service company. Display blinks 12V TRG ERR. • An error has arisen in the 12 V trigger jacks. Reconnect accurately then turn the power back on. No sound...
  • Page 114 Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 106). • Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or a very quiet setting (see Setting the Audio options on page 72).

  • Page 115: Other Audio Problems

    • Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting other audio components on page 30). Subwoofer output is very low. • To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 106).

  • Page 116: Video

    • Check the video connections of the source component (see page 29). input is selected. • For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set to OFF and a TV and another component are connected with different cords (in Setting the Video options on page 75), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

  • Page 117: Settings

    Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup • The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as continually shows an error. low as possible (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 44).

  • Page 118: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical

    65). • Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM. • Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

  • Page 119: Remote Control

    Symptom Remedy Cannot be remote controlled. • Set the remote control unit’s remote control mode so that it matches the setting on the receiver (see Operating multiple receivers on page 81). • Check whether the receiver’s remote control mode is properly set (see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 111).

  • Page 120: Hdmi

    • If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your component. • While analog video signals are being output over HDMI, use a separate connection for audio output.

  • Page 121: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Remedy When Control with HDMI is • Even when Control with HDMI is set to ON, for Digital In assignment of set to ON, the HDMI Input HDMI 1 is not canceled, so in this case use the HDMI IN 1 input.

  • Page 122: Usb Interface

    Check the USB memory device connection, connected properly. then switch on this receiver (page 37). A USB hub is currently being used. This receiver does not support USB hubs (page 49). This receiver recognizes the USB Switch off and on again this receiver.

  • Page 123: Adapter Port

    (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless be connected or operated. technology apparatus) is near the unit. If such an object is near the unit, Sound from the Bluetooth set the unit far from it. Or, stop using the object emitting the wireless technology device electromagnetic waves.

  • Page 124: Sirius Radio Messages

    • Press  STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on. • If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold  STANDBY/ON on the front panel for over 10 seconds.

  • Page 125: About Ipod

    6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD trademark of Apple Inc.

  • Page 126: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    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 64) you have selected.

  • Page 127: 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 only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code.
  • Page 128 0015, 0099 Orion 0025 0107 0103, 0104 If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Pioneer 2014, 2158 CambridgeSoundWorks Harman/Kardon 2030,...
  • Page 129 Urban Concepts 2076 Teac 2070 US Logic 2086 If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Pioneer 2159, 2160 Kenwood 2044...
  • Page 130 SA 6124, 6126, 6158, 6159 Zenith 6042, 6069, 6037, Kathrein 6096 Dishpro 6002, 6089, 6004 Saba 6014 6125, 6127, 6129 Lava 6053 Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination) Pioneer 0126, 0128 Expressvu 6002 Sonicview 6055, 6107 Hughes Network Sony 6062 Bell ExpressVu 6002, 6003...
  • Page 131 Memorex 6112 Samsung 6095 Motorola 6074, 6073, 6072, Zenith 6112 Digeo 6029, 6058 6029, 6122, 6094 Cable Set Top Box (Cable/PVR Combination) Pioneer 0127, 6029 Cisco 6029, 6083 Knology 6029 Scientific Atlanta 6029 Comcast 6074, 6029, 6083, Mediacom 6074, 6029...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Control (IR) terminal . . .Ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO) ....... 6 Ω to 16 Ω...

  • Page 133: Cleaning The Unit

    Electronics Group want you to get the most out of Quiet library, soft whispers your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic...
  • Page 134 Additional information...
  • Page 135 Additional information...
  • Page 136 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B1_En Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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