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En The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.CAUTION:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT D3-4-2-1-1_A1_EnNOTE: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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.D8-10-1-2_A1_EnInformation to UserAlterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operatethe equipment. D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire orshock hazard, do not place any container filled withliquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain ormoisture. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En

WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each

WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,

and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire

hazard, the openings should never be blocked or

covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,

curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet

o prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flamesources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En

Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity:+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or inlocations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En

CautionTo prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damageto the insulation of the cable.D3-7-13-67*_A1_En

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003. D8-10-1-3_A1_En

Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.Clean only with dry cloth.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

10) Only use attachments/accessories specified bythe manufacturer.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specified by the manufacturer, or sold withthe apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tip-over.Unplug this apparatus during lightning stormsor when unused for long periods of time.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. D3-7-13-69_En 11)

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused

for a long period of time (for example, when on

vacation). D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En

CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the

AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make

sure the unit has been installed so that the power

cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in

case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power

cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet

when left unused for a long period of time (for

example, when on vacation). D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En

CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded

cables and connectors are used to connect the unit

to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic

interference with electric appliances such as radios

and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors

for connections. D8-10-3a_A1_En

IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.

RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. D36-AP9-1_A1_En

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the

product may expose you to chemicals listed on

proposition 65 known to the State of California and

other governmental entities to cause cancer and

birth defect or other reproductive harm. D36-P5_B1_En

This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires

repair will be charged for even during the warranty

These symbols are only valid

in the European Union. K058c_A1_En (Symbol examples for batteries)

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you

have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Flow of settings on the receiver

02 Connecting your equipment

Hints on the speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connect the surround back or front height speakers . . 11

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal . . 15

Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital

set-top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup

ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment

Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless

05 Listening to your system

About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About connections with a product of a different brand

that supports the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . 39

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . . . 39

08 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . . . 40

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

09 Additional information

Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:• Setup microphone• Remote control• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2• AM loop antenna• FM wire antenna• iPod cable• These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places:– on a color TV (the screen may distort)– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.– in direct sunlight– in damp or wet areas– in extremely hot or cold areas– in places where there is vibration or other movement– in places that are very dusty– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Flow of settings on the

receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.The colors of the steps indicate the following:Required setting itemSetting to be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakersWhere you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.• Placing the speakers (page 10)• Connecting the speakers (page 11)• Switching the speaker system (page 12) 

2 Connecting the componentsFor surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver.• About video outputs connection (page 13)• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)• Connecting antennas (page 18)• Plugging in the receiver (page 19) 

3 Power OnMake sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this. 

4 The Pre Out Setting (page 37)(When connecting the front height speakers.)The Input Assign menu (page 36)(When using connections other than the recommended connections.)Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 38)(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 

5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 20) 

6 Playing a source (page 22)• Selecting the audio input signal (page 22)• Playing an iPod (page 23)• Playing a USB device (page 24)• Choosing the listening mode (page 29) 

Controls and displays

Front panel 1 INPUT SELECTOR dialSelects an input source (page 22).2 IndicatorsMCACC – Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)).HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 14).iPod iPhone iPad – Lights when an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected and iPod USB input is selected (page 19). 3 Receiver control buttonsSPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system (page 12).DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps.DISPLAY – Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.• The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.4 Character displaySee Display on page 7.5 Tuner control buttonsBAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 28). TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 28). Used to preset the channel in SIRIUS Radio (page 27). TUNE / – Used to find radio frequencies (page 28) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 27). PRESET / – Use to select preset radio stations (page 28) and to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 27).6 Remote sensorReceives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control on page 9).7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8  STANDBY/ON9 PHONES jackUse to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or

STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with ADAPTER input).

AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERMASTERVOLUMESTANDBY/ ONINPUTSELECTORMCACCSETUP MICL AUDIO R VIDEOVIDEO 2 INPUT iPod iPhone iPad

between Auto surround mode (page 29) and Stream

Direct playback (page 30).

ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding

and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2

Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto

level control stereo mode (page 29).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Switches between the

various surround modes (page 30).

11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC

12 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 18.

13 iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device

as an audio source (page 19).

14 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER

and the listening mode is automatically set to S.R AIR

16 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 31).

17 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on

18 Tuner/SIRIUS indicators

ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received

in auto stereo mode (page 28).

TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel or

SIRIUS channel is being received.

PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered

MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered.

kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing

the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.

19 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B

20 Sleep timer indicator

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 8).

21 PRESET information or input signal indicator

Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal

22 Character display

Displays various system information.

DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio

signals is detected.

HD – Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-

HD encoded audio signals is detected.

ES – Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding.

96/24 – Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded

audio signals is detected.

NEO:6 – When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is

on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 29).

24 Dolby Digital indicators

2D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is

2D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus

encoded audio signals is detected.

2HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD

encoded audio signals is detected.

EX – Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding.

2PLII(x) – Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II/2 Pro Logic

IIx decoding. Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz

decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 29 for

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been

selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 30 for

26 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected.

Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and

selected audio input is not provided.

HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks

when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI

input is not provided.

27 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator

Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (page 31). Also,

lights when DIMMER is set to off.

Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched

Remote control 1 SLEEPPress to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2  RECEIVERSwitches the receiver between standby and on. 3 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 34) or Audio parameters (page 32).4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 22).5 Input function buttonsUse to select the input source to this receiver (page 22). This will enable you to control other components with the remote control (page 40).6 Listening mode buttonsAUTO/DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 29) and Stream Direct playback (page 30).STEREO – Press to select stereo playback (page 29).ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 29).ADV SURR – Switches between the various surround modes (page 30).Press BD first to access:BD MENU* – Displays the disc menu of Blu-ray Discs.7 System Setup and component control buttonsThe following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). Press first to access:AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 32).SETUP – Press to access the System Setup menu (page 34). RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to access: TOP MENU – Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD.HOME MENU – Displays the HOME MENU screen.RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen.MENU – Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player. Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: TUNER EDIT – Memorizes stations for recall (page 28). When TUNER is pressed, also used to change the name (page 28).BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 28). CATEGORY – Press to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts.Press iPod USB first to access:iPod CTRL – Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 24). 8 /// (TUNE / , PRESET / ), ENTERUse the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 34). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD menus/options. Use TUNE / can be used to find radio frequencies and

PRESET / can be used to select preset radio stations (page 28).9 Component control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons.The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and CD). These buttons also function as described below.Press first to access: BASS –/+, TRE –/+ – Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.

BD DVDINPUT SELECTSOURCESLEEP TV CONTROLDIMMERSIGNAL SELD.ACCESS TV INPUT 1

• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker

Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup)

and the Crossover Network is set above 150 Hz, the

subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing

Press TV first to access:

DTV/TV – Switches between the DTV and analog TV input

modes for Pioneer TVs.

10 Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency

(page 28) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons

that can be accessed after is pressed. (For

example MIDNIGHT, etc.)

HDD*, DVD*, VCR* – These buttons switch between the

hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/VCR

S.RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality sound to

compressed audio sources (page 30).

SB CH – Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround

back channel (page 31).

CH SELECT – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then

use LEV +/– to adjust the level (page 35).

LEV +/– – Use to adjust the channel level.

EQ – Press to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ

MIDNIGHT – Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening

SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system

PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 31).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

can be controlled in four steps.

SIGNAL SEL – Press to select the audio input signal of the

component to play back (page 22).

Press SIRIUS first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio

station directly using the number buttons (page 27).

 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to the

12 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the

TV button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this

system assign it to the TV button (page 41).

 – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal.

CH +/– – Use to select channels.

VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

13 MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

14 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound.

15 DISP Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound

volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be checked by

selecting an input source.

• The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed,

depending on the input source you have selected.

16 SHIFT Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above the buttons)

on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (*)

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial

operations; they may not last over a long period. We

recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

• Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as

leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

Never use new and old batteries together.

Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly

according to the marks in the battery case.

Batteries with the same shape may have different

voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

governmental regulations or environmental public

instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other

excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a

heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,

explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or

performance of batteries.

Operating range of remote control

The remote control may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the

receiver’s remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the

• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting

• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another

infrared remote control unit.

Connecting your equipment

Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers ( L

R ), the center speaker ( C ), the left and right surround speakers ( SL

SR ), and the subwoofer ( SW ), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed.Further, by using an external amplifier, you can connect the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) or the left and right front height speaker (FHL/FHR) to boost your system up to a 7.1 ch surround system. • You can also connect one surround back speaker (SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. a. This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the

surround back or front height speakers are connected to the amplifier. For details, see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 11. Hints on the speaker placement

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended. • 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 place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers. • It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. • Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 31). • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

• To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is required.

Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of

this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to the additional amplifier

(see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 11).

SL L FHL FHR SW C R SR

SL L SW C R SR SBL SBR

5.1 channel surround system:7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system: a 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a

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Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on

the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in

another room. See Switching the speaker system on page 12 for the listening options with this setup. You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.

However, note that only the front speakers are set to a value between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you

select SPAB in Switching the speaker system on page 12.

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure. Connect the surround back or front height speakers

Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the unit and additional amplifier to add a surround back or front height speaker. • The Pre Out setting must be set if the above connections are performed. Select

SURR.BACK if the surround back speaker is connected and HEIGHT if the front height

speaker is connected (If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is

connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only. Bare wire connections 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 12 3

BDR L R R L Class 2 Wiring

Switching the speaker system

Three speaker system settings are possible using the

Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a

speaker system setting.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

• SPA – Sound is output from the speakers connected to

the A speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT (multichannel playback is possible).

• SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers connected

to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible).

• SPAB – Sound is output from speaker system A, the two

speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer.

Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the

STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for stereo

output from speaker systems A and B.

• SP – No sound is output from the speakers.

• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made

in Speaker Setting on page 34. However, if SPB is

selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer

(the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• You can use speakers with a normal impedance between

6 Ω and 16 Ω. However, be aware that only the front

speakers are set to a value between 12 Ω and 16 Ω when

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as

shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field

produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a

humming noise from the speakers.

• Before making or changing connections, switch off the

power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into

Both video and sound signals can be transmitted

simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and

the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI

Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.

• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on

page 32 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in

Selecting the audio input signal on page 22 to HDMI, if you

want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound

will be heard from this receiver).

• 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 displayed. In this

case, use a (analog) composite connection.

• When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i

or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be

About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video,

as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the

connected component is compatible with, including DVD-

Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,

DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

This receiver supports the functions described below through

• Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents

protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

• 3D signal transfer

• Deep Color signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

• Audio Return Channel

• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals

(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

• Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate

audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-

Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD

• Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI

function on page 38)

cable is used, it may not work

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is

connected, it may not operate properly.

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02 • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component.• HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.“x.v.Color” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections. Video cables

Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio. Component video cables Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (P B and P R) signals and then output. In this way, interference between the signals is avoided. About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you use component video cables or HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should be used for connecting to the TV.The signals input from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT.

L R AUDIO White (Left)Red (Right)

COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN Coaxial digital audio cableOptical cable

Connecting a TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you

can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient

Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 38).

• The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver

and TV with audio cables (as shown).

If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input

to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In

this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 38).

• If the receiver is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable, the on-screen display (OSD) will

not be displayed. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect. In this

case, switch the TV input to analog to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.) on the TV.

• When the Control with HDMI function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible

TV with an HDMI cable, and you switch the input of the TV to composite or component, the

input of the receiver may automatically switch to TV/SAT. If this happens, switch the

receiver’s input back to the original input, or turn OFF the Control with HDMI function (see

HDMI Setup on page 38).

FM UNBAL 75 (OUTPUT 5

necessary in order to

If the TV does not support

the HDMI Audio Return

Channel function, this

connection is required to

listen to the TV sound over

Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver. • If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for more on this.

• In order to listen to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using

an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then use and

SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O2 (OPTICAL2) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 22). Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set- top boxes’.• If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can connect this too. See Connecting using HDMI on page 14 or Using the component video jacks on page 16 for more on this.

• In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver

using a coaxial cable, first, switch to the TV/SAT, then use and SIGNAL SEL to

choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 22).

HDMI VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEODVR /

ADAPTER PORTAM LOOP IN SIRIUSFRONT RL CENTER RL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL RL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Select one TV DVD playerSelect oneThis connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other

This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital

video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and Blu-ray Disc recorders.

• Only the signals that are input to the VIDEO IN terminal can be output from the VIDEO OUT

• Audio signals that are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the analog

• In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver

using an optical cable, first, switch to the

to choose the audio signal

Selecting the audio input signal

Using the component video jacks

Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video.

A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video,

which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and

source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

• For the audio connection, refer to Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal on

• If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you

must also have your TV connected to this receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

• If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you’ve connected.

This only needs to be done if you didn’t connect according to the following defaults:

BDR L R R L YP B PR PRE OUT ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE A OUT L R PRE OUT

Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting. Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.• Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components.

• In order to listen to the audio from the CD player that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable, first,

ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.  Connect a Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT terminal on the rear panel. • For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 26.

• Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SiriusConnect tuner.  Connect a SiriusConnect tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on the rear panel.• You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the SiriusConnect tuner.• For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio, see Listening to SIRIUS Radio on page 27.

Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. 2 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b). 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception. 4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up. Using external antennas

To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM antenna. To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO2 button on the remote control. There are standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front video connections.ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP 2

ANTENNAAM LOOP Outdoor antenna5 m to 6 m(16 ft. to 20 ft.)Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

A PHONES This receiverVideo camera, etc.

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you

to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the

controls of this receiver.

Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod

cable to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the front

panel of this receiver.

•Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the iPod

• For the cable connection, refer to also the operating

instructions for iPod.

• For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod

• When the Control with HDMI function is ON and the

receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI

cable, and you switch the input of the TV when the

receiver's selection is iPod USB input, the receiver may

automatically switch to TV/SAT. If this happens, switch

the receiver's input back to the original input, or turn OFF

the Control with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on

Connecting a USB device

It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB

interface on the front of this receiver.

Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB

device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this

• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the USB

• This receiver does not support a USB hub.

• For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a

USB device on page 24.

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to

this receiver, including the speakers.

Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out

the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short

circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of

furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the

cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie

it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be stepped on. 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.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the

mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use,

e.g., when on vacation.

• After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2

second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins.

You cannot carry out any operations during this process.

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

with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details

about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with

HDMI function on page 38.

OFF USB mass storage deviceThis receiver

Canceling the demo display The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is not operating. You can turn off the demo display. For details, see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 37.• The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is performed (see below). Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are output at high volume.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use composite or connections for system setup.• The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you’ve made. • Before using the Auto MCACC setup, the iPod USB input should not be selected as an input source.• If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that the Pre Out setting is correctly set before performing the Auto MCACC setup (see page 37). (Here is an explanation using the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection.) 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 4 Press on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.The System Setup menu appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.•Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.• The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity. 5 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. • MIC IN blinks when the microphone is not connected to MCACC SETUP MIC jack.Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER. The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen.• Make sure the microphone is connected.• Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is turned up. • When using surround back or front height speakers, turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the sound level to the desired level.• See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference.BD DVDINPUT SELECTSOURCESLEEP TV CONTROL TV INPUTRECEIVERRECEIVERENTER MUTE RETURNPARAMETERTOOLSVOLUME iPod

7 Wait for the test tones to finish.A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this. • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration.The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.• With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below). If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting. When you’re finished, go to the next step.If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 9 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will start automatically as shown.A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 1 to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! You return to the System Setup menu.The settings made in the Auto MCACC setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 34).

• 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 Speaker Setting on page 34.• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC

setup 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. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup.

1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing

Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your system components and receiver.Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER).• Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects 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. 3 Press input function buttons to select the input function you want to play.• The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be able to operate other components using the remote control. To operate the receiver, first press on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate.• The input source can also be selected by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. In this case, the remote control won’t switch operational modes.If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see Selecting the audio input signal below). 4 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with a digital audio connection, you should hear surround sound. If you’re playing a stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being performed properly. When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals.If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings.

• You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level.Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be applied whenever you select the input source using the input function buttons.  Press , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to the source component. Each press cycles through the following: • H – Selects an HDMI signal. H can be selected for BD,

DVD, DVR/BDR or VIDEO1 input. For other inputs, H cannot be selected. -

When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 32 is set to THRU, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.• A – Selects the analog inputs. • C1/O1/O2 – Selects the digital input. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 or 2 audio input is selected for O1 or O2.

When H (HDMI) or C1/O1/O2 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is automatically selected.

• VIDEO1 input is fixed to H (HDMI). It cannot be changed.

•For the TV/SAT input, only A (analog) or C1/O1/O2

(digital) can be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed. • When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1/O2 (digital), 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. • When the H (HDMI) is selected, the A and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 7).

04 • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set to A (analog).• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 13) and set the signal input to C1/O1/O2 (digital). • Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. Playing an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

• This system is compatible with the audio and the video of the iPod nano, iPod (fifth generation), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (only supports iPod (fifth generation) and iPod nano (first and second generation) audio playback) (iPod shuffle not supported). However, that some of the functions may be restricted for some models.•This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer.•Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in incompatibility with this receiver.• iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. See Connecting an iPod on page 19.

2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB input.The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod. 4 Use TOP MENU to display iPod Top menu.When the display shows Top Menu you’re ready to play music from the iPod.

• In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following.MONITOR OUT HDMI VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO DVR/

•If after pressing iPod the display shows NO DEVICE, try

switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to

• The controls of your iPod (excluding the iPod touch and

iPhone) will be inoperable when connected to this

receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display).

Playing back files stored on an iPod

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of

the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. You can also

control all operations for music in the front panel display of

• Note that non-roman characters in the title are displayed

• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse

songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name,

song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod

browse that category.

to browse the selected category (e.g.,

•Use / to move to previous/next levels.

Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to

• If you’re in the song category, you can also press ENTER

• You can play all of the songs in a particular category by

selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For

example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic

playback of files stored on an iPod.

• Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/

• During Audiobook playback, press / to switch the

playback speed: Faster  Normal  Slower

Watching photos and video content

To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control is

not possible using this receiver, you must use the main

controls of your iPod instead.

• To play photos or video on your iPod, you must connect

the composite MONITOR OUT jack and TV.

• iPod photos and video content can be viewed only when

the iPod is connected to the iPod VIDEO input on the

• This feature can only be used with an iPod having video

Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod controls for photo

The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are

watching iPod videos or browsing photos.

Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver

controls when you’re done.

• Change the receiver’s input to the iPod in one action by

pressing iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL on the

front panel to enable iPod operations on the iPod.

Playing a USB device

It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB

interface on the front of this receiver.

• 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.

• This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files

(except files with copy-protection or restricted playback).

• Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard

drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and

digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It

is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal

computer for USB playback.

• With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the

receiver to read the contents of a USB device.

• 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 OSD

instead; when neither the album name nor the artist

name is present, the row is displayed as a blank space.

• Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are

• Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting a USB device on page 19.

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this

receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite or

Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the

receiver to the iPod USB input.

Loading appears in the OSD as this receiver starts

recognizing the USB device connected. After the recognition,

a playback screen appears in the OSD and playback starts

Basic playback controls This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB devices. •Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/ USB operation mode.

If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following the points below:• Switch the receiver off, then on again.• Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to iPod USB.• Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on page 46.If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB device is incompatible. Compressed audio compatibility Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible, some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files: • MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .mp3 • WMA (Windows Media Audio) – Sampling rates: 32 kHz/

44.1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .wma; WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No • AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) – Sampling rates:

11.025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No Other compatibility information • VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes (Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.)• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver.) About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file. This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes ® bearing the extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of iTunes ® may not play.Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. About WMA WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media ® Player bearing the extension ‘.wma’. Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows Media ® Player may not play. Bluetooth

ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you can listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. The AS-BT100 and AS-BT200 model supports SCMS-T contents protection, so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology.• It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports A2DP profiles.ENTERADV SURRAUTO/DIRECT MUTE RETURNAUDIOPARAMETER TUNER EDIT TOOLS MASTERVOLUME iPod

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STANDARDSTEREO Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phoneBluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music playerDevice not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially)Music dataRemote control operationBluetooth ®

ADAPTERThis receiver

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• Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.• It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles.• Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. Pairing the

wireless technology device

“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. “Pairing” is the step necessary to register Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communications. For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.• Pairing is required when you first use Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER. • To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both of your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device.•If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADAPTER to switch the ADAPTER input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below. • When using the AS-BT200 only: If the Bluetooth wireless technology device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), there is no need to make the security code setting. Press ADAPTER to switch the ADAPTER input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Press ENTER to enter PAIRING. 3 Select the PIN code to be used from 0000/1234/8888 using / , then press ENTER.PAIRING blinks. • You can use any of 0000/1234/8888 PIN codes. Bluetooth wireless technology device using any other PIN code cannot be used with this system. 4 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make pairing, place it near the system and set it into the pairing mode. 5 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by the

Bluetooth wireless technology device.When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected:Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears in the receiver display.• The system can display alphanumeric characters only. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.When Bluetooth wireless technology device is not connected:NODEVICE appears in the receiver display. In this case, perform the connection operation from the side of the Bluetooth wireless technology device. 6 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list, select Bluetooth ADAPTER and enter the PIN code selected in the step 4.• PIN code may in some case be referred to as PASSKEY. Listening to Music Contents of

technology device with Your System

1 Press ADAPTER to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input.The ADAPTER input can also be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. In this case, S.R AIR, the optimum listening mode, is selected automatically. 2 Perform the connection operation from the side of the Bluetooth wireless technology device to the Bluetooth

ADAPTER. • When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT terminal, NO ADAPTER will be displayed if ADAPTER input is selected. 3 Start playback of music contents stored in Bluetooth

wireless technology device.This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.• Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile. • Depending on Bluetooth wireless technology device you use, operation may differ from what is shown in the remote control buttons.The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready

receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources.Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you’ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding ‘The Best of XM’ MEMORY MUTE CATEGORY DTV/

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04 programming to the SIRIUS service. The ‘Best of XM’ service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time. Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below.Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children.To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada).SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii. Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels using the front panel display.

• 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. When you have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near the end of this manual. Connect SIRIUS on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to activate your subscription, or you can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).  Press SIRIUS to switch to the SIRIUS input.For best reception, you may need to move the SiriusConnect tuner antenna near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after pressing SIRIUS the display shows Antenna Error, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting. If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner, check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the SiriusConnect tuner. - You can check the strength of reception by pressing DISP (DISPLAY). Selecting channels and browsing by genre Use the front panel display to select channels. You can select channels from your favorite genre.• You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.  Press / to select the channel. In the next 2 seconds, the radio broadcast is automatically tuned in.• To select a channel from your favorite genre, press CATEGORY and use / to select a genre, and then

use / and ENTER to select a channel from the selected genre. -

Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from the front panel display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner. • To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

• You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISP (DISPLAY) to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front panel display.• The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 2 seconds. Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored. 1 Select the channel you want to memorize.See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above. 2 Press T.EDIT.The display shows a blinking memory number. 3 Press / to select the channel preset you want.You can also use the number buttons to select a preset. 4 Press ENTER.After pressing ENTER, the preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel. Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this.  Press / to select the channel preset you want.• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset. Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2

/ to select a menu item then press ENTER.Choose between the following menu items: • All CHANNEL SKIP CLEAR – Clear the channel skip function set by the SiriusConnect tuner. If the channel skip function is not cleared here, not all channels are displayed because this receiver stores the channels set for skipping in the SiriusConnect tuner. • Parental Lock – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide, but may be accessed by directly inputting their channel number and providing the parental lock password.• Password Set – Set the parental lock password. 3 When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display.• You can reset the channel presets, parental lock and Password Set in Resetting the main unit on page 46.

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM

radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual

(step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you

can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving

station presets below for more on how to do this.

Press TUNER to select the tuner.

Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono)

There are three ways to do this:

To search for stations in the currently selected band,

press and hold TUNE / for about a second. The

receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping

when it has found one. Repeat to search for other

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning.

Release the button at the frequency you want.

If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM

station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the

mono reception mode.

Press BAND to select FM MONO.

This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient

to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall

whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the

effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can

memorize up to 30 stations.

Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See Listening to the radio on page 28 for more on this.

The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station

to select the station preset you

You can also use the number buttons.

The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the

• If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power

outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost

and will have to be reprogrammed.

• Stations are stored in stereo. When the station is stored

in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See

Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this already.

to select the station preset you

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote

control to recall the station preset.

Naming preset stations

For easier identification, you can name all of your preset

Choose the station preset you want to name.

See Listening to station presets above for how to do this.

Press TUNER EDIT twice.

The cursor at the first character position is blinking on the

Input the name you want.

Choose a name up to eight characters long.

•Use PRESET / to select character position.

•Use TUNE / to select characters.

• The name is stored when ENTER is pressed.

• To erase a station name, follow steps 1 and 2, and press

ENTER while the display is blank. Press TUNER EDIT

while the display is blank, to keep the previous name.

• Once you have named a station preset, Press DISP to

show the name. When you want to return to the frequency

display, press DISP several times to show the frequency.

DVR/BDR CD CD-R ADAPTERiPod USB VIDEO

Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source.  While listening to a source, press the listening mode button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want.• The listening mode is shown on the display on the front panel.

• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening option is the AUTO SURROUND feature. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. •Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed.

• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx

MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound below for more on these decoding formats). • When listening to the ADAPTER input, the S.R AIR feature is selected automatically (see Using the Advanced surround on page 30 for more on this). Listening in surround sound 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.• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player.When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are connected / –: Whether connected or no

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STANDARD SURR Type of surround modesSuitable sourcesSurround back speaker(s)Front height speakersTwo channel sourcesSTEREO ALC See above. – –DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie Yes

DTS NEO:6 Movie/Music Yes No

a. If surround back channel processing (page 31) is switched off,

or the surround back speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx

becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound).

b. You can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. effect

(see Setting the Audio options on page 32).

c. You can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio

options on page 32).

d. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio

options on page 32).

e. Cannot be selected when the Pre Out is set to Surr. Back (see

The Pre Out Setting on page 37).

f. • You can choose the STEREO mode by using STEREO button

on the remote control.

• The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can

still use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound

Retriever and Tone functions.

• In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is

heard from both surround back speakers.

Using the Advanced surround

The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround

effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see

Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the

truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary

signal processing is bypassed.

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the compression

process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound

image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP

technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to

compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure

and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

• The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2-channel

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration

Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC) on page 20. Refer to these pages for more on

Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

While listening to a source, press , then press

EQ to switch the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic

Calibration EQ is active.

• You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with Stream Direct

mode and it has no effect with headphones.

ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic

DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog.

ENT.SHOW Suitable for musical sources.

ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games.

SPORTS Suitable for sports programs.

CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall-type sound

ROCK/POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and/

UNPLUGGED Suitable for acoustic music sources.

Allows you to create natural surround

sound effects using just the front speakers

Use to provide a rich surround sound

effect directed to the center of where the

front left and right speakers sound

projection area converges.

Suitable for listening to the sound from a

Bluetooth wireless technology device.

The S.R AIR listening mode can only

selected when the ADAPTER input.

PHONES SURR When listening through headphones, you

can still get the effect of overall surround

AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 29.

DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings

made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting,

channel level, speaker distance), as well as

with dual mono settings. You will hear sources

according to the number of channels in the

Phase Control, Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound

Delay, Auto Delay, LFE Attenuate and Center

image functions are available.

PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are heard without

any digital processing.

Front left speakerFront right speaker

AUTO/DIRECTAUTO SURROUND /

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction

measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the

listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion

and/or coloring of the sound.

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound

reproduction through the use of phase matching for an

optimal sound image at your listening position. The default

setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control

switched on for all sound sources.

• Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving

proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in

phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in

increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound

signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound

will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will

• 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. It is also recommended

you try changing the orientation or the place of your

• Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to

OFF. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the

cutoff frequency to a higher value.

• If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not

have a maximized Phase Control effect.

• The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the

When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.

When the headphones are connected.

Using surround back channel processing

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1

decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital

EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 or 7.1

decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1

encoded sources, a surround back channel will be

generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1

format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you

can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

• With a 7.1-channel surround system, audio signals that

have undergone matrix decoding processing through

surround back channel processing to which the Up Mix

function is added are output from the surround back

Press , then press SB CH repeatedly to cycle

the surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

• SB ON – Matrix decoding processing for generating the

surround back component from the surround component

• SB AUTO – Matrix decoding processing for generating

the surround back component from the surround

component is switched automatically. Matrix decoding

processing is only performed when surround back

channel signals are detected in the input signals.

• SB OFF – Matrix decoding processing for generating the

surround back component from the surround component

Setting the Up Mix function

In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers

placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the

surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the

side. The Up Mix function mixes the sound of the surround

speakers with the surround back speakers so that the

surround sound is heard from diagonally to the rear as it

• Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers

in the 7.1-channel surround system are set up as

recommended in the example on page 10.

• 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 OFF.

Switch the receiver into standby.

While holding down PRESET

on the front panel, and

for about two seconds.

UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off. If

you want to turn this function on, perform steps 1 and 2

• When set to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the front

•Set to ON regardless of this setting when playing DTS-HD

• May automatically be set to OFF even when set to ON,

There are a number of additional sound settings you can

make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if

not stated, are listed in bold.

• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current

source, settings and status of the receiver.

to select the setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,

certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the

table below for notes on this.

to set it as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

Setting/What it does Option(s) EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ)Switches on/off the effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ.

ON OFF S.DELAY (Sound Delay)Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.0.0 to 9.0 (frames)1 second = 30 frames (NTSC)Default: 0.0BD DVDINPUT SELECTSOURCESLEEP TV CONTROL TV INPUTRECEIVERRECEIVERENTERRETURNAUDIOPARAMETERTUNER EDITTOOLSMASTERVOLUME iPod

CTRL CGO BAND MENU HOME MENU SETUP TOP MENU T U N E T U N E P R E S E T P R E S E T RECEIVER MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS a The MIDNIGHT allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volumes.The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes.M/L OFFMIDNIGHTLOUDNESSS.RTV (Sound Retriever) b When audio data is removed during the WMA/MP3 c compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. OFF

ON DUAL MONO e Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played.CH1 – Channel 1 is heard onlyCH2 – Channel 2 is heard onlyCH1 CH2 – Both channels heard from front speakersF.PCM (Fixed PCM)This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

OFF ON DRC (Dynamic Range Control)Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes). AUTO

MAX MID OFF Setting/What it does Option(s) LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate)Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –15 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel.0 (0 dB)5 (–5 dB)10 (–10 dB)15 (–15 dB)20 (–20 dB)** (OFF)SACD G. (SACD Gain) g Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing).0 (0 dB)+6 (+6 dB)HDMI (HDMI Audio)Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is output from this receiver.

AMP THRU A.DLY (Auto Delay) h This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay between components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.

OFF ON C.WIDTH (Center Width) i (Applicable only when using a center speaker)Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7Default: 3DIMEN (Dimension) i Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).–3 to +3Default: 0 Setting/What it does Option(s)

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05 a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using S.RETRIEVER button. c. WMA and MP3 playback available only via iPod USB input.

d. The default setting when the iPod USB or ADAPTER input is selected is ON. e. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. f. The initial 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. h. This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-sync’) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly. i. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. j. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. Making an audio or a video recording

You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in

tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the

receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

Only video signals that were input to this receiver through a

composite video cable or analog audio inputs can be

recorded. Signals that were input through an HDMI cable,

component video cable or digital audio cable (see

Connecting other audio components on page 17 for more on

The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be able

to operate other components using the remote control.

• The input source can also be selected by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by

using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.

Press then press SIGNAL SEL and select the

analog inputs (A) for the source component of which you

want to record (see page 22 for more on this).

Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device

and set the recording levels.

Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you

are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio

recording level automatically—check the component’s

instruction manual if you’re unsure.

Start recording, then start playback of the source

• The receiver’s volume, balance, tone (bass, treble,

loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the

• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be

recorded. PNRM. (Panorama) i Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

OFF ON C.IMG (Center Image) j (Applicable only when using a center speaker)Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).0 to 10 Default: 3 (NEO:6 MUSIC),10 (NEO:6 CINEMA)H.GAIN (Height Gain)Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set to H, the sound from the top will be more emphasized.L (Low)M (Mid)H (High) Setting/What it does Option(s)

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Using the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component or composite connections for system setup.• If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.• You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod USB input is selected. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.Press  RECEIVER to switch on. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Press , then press SETUP.The System Setup menu appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.

4 Select the setting you want to adjust.• Auto MCACC – This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 20).• Manual SP Setup - Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see below). - Crossover Network – Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (page 35). - Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 35). - Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 36). • Input Assign – Specify what you’ve connected to the component video inputs (see The Input Assign menu on page 36).

• Pre Out Setting – Specify how to use the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • HDMI Setup – Sets synchronized operations when connected to a device/TV that supports the Control with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on page 38). • Auto Power Down – Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for several hours (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 37). • FL Demo Mode – Sets the demo display on the front panel display (see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 37). Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 20, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume.

• Depending on the Pre Out Setting, there will be differences in the speaker items that can be adjusted. The OSD display for these operating instructions is an example of when the Pre Out Setting is set to Surr. Back.

Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 20 are correct. 1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the System Setup menu. 2 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

3 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size.Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:

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• Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers). • Front Height – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front height speakers choose NO. -

You can only adjust the Front Height setting when Pre Out Setting is set to Height. • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers). • Surr. Back – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose NO. -

You can only adjust the Surr. Back setting when Pre

Out Setting is set to Surr. Back.

- If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that additional amplifier is hooked up to the PRE OUT L (Single) terminal. • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers). 4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

• If you select SMALL for the front speakers, the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround, surround back and front height speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.• If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.• 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 to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers

set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers. Crossover Network • Default setting: 100HzThis setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.• For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting on page 34. 1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the System Setup menu. 2 Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

3 Choose the frequency cutoff point.Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the System Setup menu. 2 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

3 Select a setup option. • Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.• Auto – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your selected setup option.The test tones will start after you press ENTER. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output.

2.Manual SP SetupReturn a.Speaker Settingb.Crossover Networkc.Channel Leveld.Speaker Distance

Adjust the level of each channel using

If you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The

Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.

• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take

the readings from your main listening position and adjust

the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow

• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You

may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual

• You can change the channel levels at any time by press

, then press CH SELECT and LEV +/– on the

remote control. You can also press CH SELECT and use

/ to select the channel, and then use / to adjust

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you

need to specify the distance of your speakers from the

listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay

needed for effective surround sound.

Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the System Setup menu.

Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup

Adjust the distance of each speaker using

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 feet

The Input Assign menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if

you didn’t hook up your equipment according to the default

settings for the component video inputs.

• If you connect any source component to the receiver

using a component video input, you should also have your

TV connected to this receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT output (down converting component

video is not possible after assigning an input).

If you didn’t make component video connections according

to the defaults above, you must assign the numbered input to

the component you’ve connected (or else you may see the

video signal of a different component). For more on this, see

Using the component video jacks on page 16.

Select the number of the component video input to

which you’ve connected your video component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs

on the rear of the receiver.

Select the component that corresponds with the one

you connected to that input.

Select between BD, DVD, TV (TV/SAT), DVR (DVR/BDR) or

•Use / and ENTER to do this.

• If you assign a component input to a certain function, any

component inputs previously assigned to that function

will automatically be switched off.

• Make sure you have connected the audio from the

component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the

• For the assignment of the digital signal inputs, see

The Pre Out Setting Specify either using the surround back speaker or the front height speaker connection with the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs. An additional amplifier is required for the speaker connection.• Default setting: Surr. Back 1 Select ‘Pre Out Setting’ from the System Setup menu.

2 Select which speaker to connect to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs using /

• Surr. Back – Connect the surround back speaker.

• Height – Connect the front height speaker.

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You return to the System Setup menu. The Auto Power Down menu Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time has passed (when the power has been on with no operation for several hours.• Default setting: OFF 1 Select ‘Auto Power Down’ from the System Setup menu.

2 Specify the amount of time to allow before the power is turned off (when there has been no operation). • You can select 2, 4 or 6 hours, or OFF (if no automatic shutoff is desired). 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You return to the System Setup menu. The FL Demo Mode menu Set whether or not various demos are to be shown on the front panel display. 1 Select ‘FL Demo Mode’ from the System Setup menu.

2 Choose ON or OFF for the demo display. 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You return to the System Setup menu.

function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.• Synchronized amp modeThe receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.• Power synchronization with TV• Automatic switching of inputsThe receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMI-compatible component is played.

• With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as “KURO LINK”.• You cannot use this function with components that do not support Control with HDMI.• We only guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of other makes that support the Control with HDMI function. However, we do not guarantee that all synchronized operations will work with components of other makes that support the Control with HDMI function.• Use a High Speed HDMI ® cable when you want to use the Control with HDMI function. The Control with HDMI function may not work properly if a different type of HDMI cable is used.• For details about concrete operations, settings, etc., refer to also the operating instructions for each component. Making Control with HDMI connections You can use synchronized operation for a connected TV and up to four other components.• Be sure to connect the TV’s audio cable to the audio input of this unit. When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to

connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup below).

For details, see Connecting using HDMI on page 14.

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.• After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during initialization. The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization, and you can turn this receiver on once it has stopped blinking.• To get the most out of this function, we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver.• While the receiver is equipped with four HDMI inputs, the Control with HDMI function can only be used with up to three DVD or Blu-ray Disc players or up to three DVD or Blu-ray Disc recorders. HDMI Setup You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible components in order to make use of the Control with HDMI function. For more information see the operating instructions for each component. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.Press  RECEIVER to switch on. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Press , then press SETUP.The System Setup menu appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.•Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu. 4 Select ‘HDMI Setup’ from the System Setup menu.

5 Select the ‘Control’ setting you want.Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function.When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF. • ON – Enables the Control with HDMI function. When this unit’s power is turned off and you have a supported source begin playback while using the Control with HDMI function, the audio and video outputs from the HDMI connection are output from the TV. • OFF – The Control with HDMI is disabled. Synchronized operations cannot be used. When this unit’s power is turned off, audio and video of sources connected via HDMI are not output.

RECEIVER System Setup1 . Auto MCACC2 . Manual SP Setup3 . Input Assign4 . Pre Out Setting5 . HDMI Setup6 . Auto Power Down7 . FL Demo Mode Return

6 Select the ‘ARC’ setting you want.When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI terminal. • ON – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI terminal. This

can only be selected when Control is set to ON.

• OFF – The TV’s sound is input from the audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs. 7 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You return to the System Setup menu. Before using synchronization Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must: 1 Put all components into standby mode. 2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the TV being turned on last. 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen or not. 4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed. About synchronized operations The Control with HDMI-compatible component connected to the receiver operates in sync as described below.• Synchronized amp mode - From the menu screen of the Control with HDMI-compatible TV, set audio to be played through this receiver, and the receiver will switch to the synchronized amp mode. - When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is turned off. To turn the synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to be played through the receiver from the TV’s menu screen, etc. This receiver will power up and switch to the synchronized amp mode. - When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled if an operation that produces sound from the TV is performed from the TV’s menu screen, etc. - When the synchronized amp mode is canceled, the receiver’s power turns off if you were viewing an HDMI input or a TV program on the TV.• Power synchronization with TV - When the TV’s power is set to standby, the receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV.)• Automatic switching of inputs - The receiver’s input switches automatically when the Control with HDMI-compatible component is played. - The receiver’s input switches automatically when the TV’s input is switched. - The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI. About connections with a product of a different

brand that supports the Control with HDMI

function The synchronized operations below can be used when the receiver’s Control with HDMI function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the Control with HDMI functions may not work.)• When the TV’s power is set to standby, the receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV)• The sound of TV programs or an external input connected to the TV can also be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this requires connection of an optical digital cable, etc., in addition to the HDMI cable.)The synchronized operations below can be used when the receiver’s Control with HDMI function is connected to a player or recorder of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function.• When playback starts on the player or recorder, the receiver’s input switches to the HDMI input to which that component is connected.See the Pioneer website for the latest information on the models of non-Pioneer brands and products that support the Control with HDMI function. Cautions on the Control with HDMI function • Connect the TV and components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • When the receiver’s Control is turned ON, even if the receiver’s power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the receiver, but only when a Control with HDMI-compatible component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) and compatible TV are connected. In this case, the receiver’s power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light. VSX-821_UCSMXCN_En.book 39 ページ 󲥿󲥽󲥾󲥽年󲥾󲥿月󲥿󲥾日　火曜日　午後５時󲥾９分Controlling the rest of your system

Controlling the rest of

Setting the remote to control other

components Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.However, please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using.

• TV CONTROL buttons are only dedicated to control the TV (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV).• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing . • After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. Selecting preset codes directly

1 While pressing , press and hold the ‘1’ button for three seconds. 2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control. The component can be assigned to the BD, DVD, TV, DVR/

BDR, CD, CD-R, VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 button.

• When assigning preset codes to TV CONTROL, press INPUT here. 3 Use the number buttons to enter the preset code.You can find the preset codes on page 41.If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will turn on or off. The power of the component being input will only turn on or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for another component you want to control. 5 When you’re done, press . Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings.  While pressing , press and hold the ‘0’ button for three seconds. Default preset codes

Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 40 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.•The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONTROL INPUT button. Controls for other components This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, CD, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 40 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component. 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.

• We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed. Operation may not be possible even if a preset code is entered.Button(s) Function

TV DTV Satellite/Cable TVTV CONTROL  Switches the DTV on or off. –  –Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. – TV CONTROL INPUTSwitches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.) ––TV CONTROL CH +/–Selects channels.  TV CONTROL VOL +/–Adjust the TV volume.    SOURCE Press to switch the component assigned to the TV button on or off.   DTV/TV Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer TVs.  –HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for navigating.   RETURN Use to select closed captioning with DTV.–  –Number buttonsUse to select a specific TV channel.   ENTER Use to enter a channel.  

MENU Press to display the DTV menu. –  – Select the menu screen.  – ////ENTERPress to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.  

CH +/– Selects channels.   Button(s) FunctionFor Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, CD player, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R

 SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on.  Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.  Press to advance to the start of the next track. Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks.  Pause playback or recording.  Start playback. Hold down for fast forward playback. Hold down for fast reverse playback. Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).Number buttons Use to enter a title/chapter/track number.DISP Press to display information.TOP MENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a BD/DVD player. MENU Displays menus for the current BD/DVD or DVR you are using.////ENTER/RETURNNavigates BD/DVD menu/options.HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU.CH +/– Selects channels. (DVR/VCR only)For HDD/DVD/VCR recorder HDD (SHIFT + 1) Switches to the hard disk controls.

DVD (SHIFT + 2) Switches to the DVD controls.

VCR (SHIFT + 3) Switches to the VCR controls. Button(s) Function

TV Pioneer 0291example:CategoryPreset codeManufacturer

DVD If operations are not

possible using the preset

codes below, you may be

able to conduct operations

with the preset codes for

BD If operations are not

possible using the preset

codes below, you may be

able to conduct operations

with the preset codes for

If operations are not

possible using the preset

codes below, you may be

able to conduct operations

with the preset codes for

Additional information

Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.• 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. General The power does not turn on. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.  Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.The receiver suddenly switches off. When the Auto Power Down function is working, the power will automatically turn off if the receiver has not operated for several hours. Check the setting for the Auto Power Down function (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 37).  After about a minute (you won’t be able to switch the unit on during this time), switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.The power suddenly turns on or off, or the input suddenly changes (When the Control with HDMI is ON).  This happens because of the synchronized operation due to the Control with HDMI function. If synchronized operations are not needed, set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 38).OVERHEAT shows in the display and the power turns off.  The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (see page 2). Lower the volume level.TEMP shows in the display and the volume level drops.  The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (see page 2). Lower the volume level.No sound is output when an input function is selected.  Use MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.

 Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.

 Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see Switching the speaker system on page 12).  Set the SIGNAL SEL to H (HDMI), C1/O1/O2 (digital) or A (analog) according to the type of connections made (refer to page 22).  Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting your equipment on page 10).  Check the audio output settings of the source component.

 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source component.No image is output when an input function is selected.  Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting your equipment on page 10).  Use the same type of video cables for the source component

and TV to connect to this receiver (see About video outputs connection on page 13).  Check The Input Assign menu on page 36 to make sure you’re assigned the correct input.  The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.No sound from subwoofer. Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.  If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.  The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel.  Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 34 to YES or PLUS.  Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 32 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 5.No sound from surround or center speakers.  Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 11).

 Refer to Speaker Setting on page 34 to check the speaker settings.  Refer to Channel Level on page 35 to check the speaker levels. The Phase Control feature doesn’t seem to have an audible effect.  If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound). Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 36). Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.  Connect the antenna (page 18) and adjust the position for best reception.  Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.  Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna). Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 18). Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically.  Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 18). Noise during playback of a cassette deck.  Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise disappears.No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.  Make sure the player’s settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer.  See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 20 to set up your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size setting (LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect. Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC setup. VSX-821_UCSMXCN_En.book 44 ページ 󲥿󲥽󲥾󲥽年󲥾󲥿月󲥿󲥾日　火曜日　午後５時󲥾９分Additional information

09 Can’t operate the remote control.  Replace the batteries (refer to page 9).

 Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30º of the remote sensor (refer to page 9). Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.  Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.The display is dark or off.  Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. The front panel display switches over for no apparent reason to various different displays.  This happens because the demo display is in operation. To

turn off the demo display, press any button to go back to the

original display, or set the FL Demo Mode to OFF (see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 37).The receiver doesn’t recognize iPod touch/iPhone. Try the following.1. Simultaneously keep pressing the sleep button and home button on the iPod touch or iPhone for over 10 seconds to restart.2. Turn on the receiver.3. Connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the receiver. The Bluetooth wireless technology device cannot be connected or operated. Sound from the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not emitted or the sound is interrupted.  Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless technology apparatus) is near the unit. If such an object is near the unit, set the unit far from it. Or, stop using the object emitting the electromagnetic waves.  Check that the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not too far from the unit and that obstructions are not set between the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit. Set the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit so that the

distance between them is less than about 10 m (32 ft.) and no obstructions exist between them.  Check that the Bluetooth ADAPTER and the ADAPTER PORT terminal of the unit are correctly connected.  The Bluetooth wireless technology device may not be set to the

communication mode supporting the Bluetooth wireless technology. Check the setting of the Bluetooth wireless technology device.  Check that pairing is correct. The pairing setting was deleted

from this unit or the Bluetooth wireless technology device. Reset the pairing.  Check that the profile is correct. Use a Bluetooth wireless technology device that supports A2DP profile and AVRCP profile. HDMI No picture or sound.  If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.No picture. Video signals that are input from the analog video terminal will not output from the HDMI terminal. Signals that are input from the HDMI terminal will not output from the analog video terminal. Be consistent with the type of cable between input and output.  Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a video format that can’t be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using the component or composite jacks.  This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or composite video jacks.  Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work with this receiver (even if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver. If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your component.  To output signals in Deep Color, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI ® Cable) to connect this receiver to a component or TV with the Deep Color feature.The OSD screen (System Setup menu or the menu screen for the iPod/USB) isn’t displayed. The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component or composite connections when setting up the system.No sound, or sound suddenly ceases.  Check that the Audio Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/ THRU (refer to page 32).  If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.  HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.  Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI function. Check the HDMI connections. The cable may be damaged.  Select ON for the Control with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on page 38). Turn the TV’s power on before turning on this receiver’s power. Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting to on (see TV’s operating instructions). Important information regarding the HDMI

There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI

signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI

equipped component you are connecting-check with the

manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).

If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this

receiver (from your component), please try the following

configuration when connecting up.

Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the

display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient

connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the

receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio

connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using

• Depending on the component, audio output may be

limited to the number of channels available from the

connected display unit (for example audio output is

reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio

• If you want to switch the input source, you’ll have to

switch functions on both the receiver and your display

• Since the sound is muted on the display when using the

HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the

display every time you switch input sources.

iPod messages ‘iPod/USB Error 1 (I/U ERR1)’,‘iPod/USB Error 3 (I/U ERR3)’ Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod.‘iPod/USB Error 2 (I/U ERR2)’ Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod.  An iPod not supported by this receiver is connected. Connect the iPod supported by this receiver (see page 23).‘No Track’  When there are no tracks in the category selected on the iPod. Select a different category. USB messages ‘iPod/USB Error 1 (I/U ERR1)’ There is a problem with the signal path from the USB to the receiver. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver.‘iPod/USB Error 3 (I/U ERR3)’ When there is no response from the USB. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver.‘iPod/USB Error 4 (I/U ERR4)’  The power requirements of the USB device are too high for this receiver. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver. SIRIUS radio messages ‘NO ANT’ Antenna is not properly connected. Check that the antenna cable is attached securely.‘CHECK SIRIUS TUNER’  SIRIUS Connect tuner is not properly connected. Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are attached securely.‘NO SIG’ The SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current location. There is no SIRIUS signal or the SiriusConnect Tuner is connected.‘SUB UPDT’  Unit is updating subscription. Wait until the encryption code has been updated.‘UPD ***%’ Unit is updating channels. Wait until the encryption code has been updated.‘INVLD CH’ Selected channel is not available/does not exist. Select another channel. About iPod/iPhone/iPad

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad”

mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively,

and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple

performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the

operation of this device or its compliance with safety and

regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Resetting the main unit

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the

factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.

Switch the receiver into standby.

While holding down BAND, press and hold

for about two seconds.

When you see RESET? appear in the display, press AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT.

OK? shows in the display.

Press ALC/STANDARD SURR to confirm.

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has

been reset to the factory default settings.

• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in

some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water,

and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.

Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.

• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other

chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode

• Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.Published by Pioneer Corporation.Copyright © 2010 Pioneer Corporation.All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands

Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a

safe level – a level that lets the sound come through

clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most

importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing

“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so

what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and

harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting

your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing

ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

• Set your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

• Once you have established a comfortable sound

level, set the dial and leave it there.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t

hear what’s around you.

• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in

potentially hazardous situations.

• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized

vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic

hazard and is illegal in many areas.

SL L FHL FHR SW C R SR

BDR L R R L Class 2 Wiring

FM UNBAL 75 (OUTPUT 5

BDR L R R L YP B PR PRE OUT ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE A OUT L R PRE OUT

TV TRE BASS SHIFTHDD DVD VCR ALC/

Radio Shack/Realistic

SL L FHL FHR SW C R SR

BDR L R R L Class 2 Wiring

FM UNBAL 75 (OUTPUT 5

BDR L R R L YP B PR PRE OUT ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE A OUT L R PRE OUT

TV TRE BASS SHIFTHDD DVD VCR ALC/

TV TRE BASS SHIFTHDD DVD VCR ALC/

Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound Delay, Auto

Radio Shack/Realistic

“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” y “Made for iPad”

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properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner’s manual enclosed with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable

value, at the option of PUSA or POC, without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA or POC.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A. OR CANADA. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR, IF RENTED, YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE AND DATE OF FIRST RENTAL . IN THE EVENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED, THE PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID,

ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. PUSA OR POC, AS APPROPRIATE, WILL PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE.

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD Home Audio and Video

Microphones, Headphones, Phono Cartridges and Styluses

Shorter limited warranty periods apply to some models. Please refer to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for a definitive statement of the warranty period.

The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is first put into use (a) during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS".

PIONEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.

PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER TELEVISION OR DISPLAY SCREENS DAMAGED BY STATIC, NON-MOVING, IMAGES APPLIED FOR LENGTHY PERIODS (BURN-IN).

ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY NO OTHER WARRANTIES IN THE U.S.A. - PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN CANADA - EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR CONDITIONS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A. and Canada should your product require service. To receive warranty service

you need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract showing place and date of original owner’s transaction. If shipping the unit you will need to package

it carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, insured method, to an Authorized Service Company. Package the product using adequate padding material to

prevent damage in transit. The original container is ideal for this purpose. Include your name, address and telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.

On all complaints and concerns in the U.S.A. call Customer Support at 1-800-421-1404, or, in Canada, call Customer Satisfaction at 1-877-283-5901.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE U.S.A. - Following our response to any initial request to Customer Support, should a dispute arise between you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint

Resolution Program to resolve the dispute. The Complaint Resolution Program is available to you without charge. You are required to use the Complaint Resolution Program

before you exercise any rights under, or seek any remedies, created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.

To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1-800-421-1404 and explain to the customer service representative the problem you are experiencing, steps you have taken

to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized Distributor/Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased. After the complaint

has been explained to the representative, a resolution number will be issued. Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either:

(1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing

informing you why it will not take any action.

IN CANADA - Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at (905) 946-7446 to discuss your complaint and to obtain a prompt resolution.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an

Authorized Service Company, please call or write:

PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

IN CANADA For additional information on this warranty,

please call or write:

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GROUP PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model No. ____________________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________

Purchased From _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE Parts Labor

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To register your product, find the nearest authorized service location, to purchase replacement parts,

operating instructions, or accessories, please go to one of following URLs :

Pour enregistrer votre produit, trouver le service après-vente agréé le plus proche et pour acheter des

pièces de rechange, des modes d’emploi ou des accessoires, reportez-vous aux URL suivantes :

In the USA/Aux Etats-Unis http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

In Canada/Aux Canada http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca S018_B1_EnFr Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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