HTS570 - Home theater audio system PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HTS570 PIONEER

Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

SSP-LX60D

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Operating Instructions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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WARNING - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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AVERTISSEMENT

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. D8-10-3

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

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2

IMPORTANT NOTICE - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND

KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplig it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
  If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
  If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
  If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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— POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 260, PART-H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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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 period.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. K057_En

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. 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, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002 En

NOTE IMPORTANTE SUR LE CABLE D'ALIMENTATION

For U.S. and Australia Model

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will 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.

Wash hands after handling

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear 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 adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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What's in the box

Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW570) box:

Remote control (page 16)
AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) x2 (page 17)
- Display unit (page 15)
Power cord (page 14)
AM loop antenna (page 12)
FM wire antenna (page 12)
- Display cable (page 11)
Coaxial cable (page 27)
- Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 18)
Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 8, 9)
- Spacers x2 (page 11)
- This operating instructions
Warranty card

Speakers (SSP-LX60D) box:

• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x2) (page 13)
• Speaker cables x5 (page 12)
  Non-skid pads (small) x24 (page 8, 9)
• Brackets x2 (page 8, 9)
• Spiral wrap x2 (page 13)
• Screws x8 (page 8)

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

What's in the box 5

01 Speaker Setup Guide. 7

Safety precautions when setting up .7

Home theater sound setup. 7

Front surround setup (recommended) 7

Standard surround setup 9

Wall mounting the speakers. 10

Before mounting 10

Additional notes on speaker placement 10

02 Connecting up 11

Basic connections 11

Wall mounting the display unit. 14

Using this system for TV audio 14

03 Controls and displays 15

Display unit 15

Display 15

Remote control. 16

Using the remote control 17

Putting the batteries in the remote control. 17

04 Getting started. 18

System demo setting 18

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound. 18

05 Listening to your system 20

Auto listening mode 20

Listening in surround sound. 20

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings 20

Using Front Stage Surround Advance 21

Using Advanced Surround. 21

Listening in stereo 21

Using the Sound Retriever 21

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. 22

Enhancing dialogue 22

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes 22

Adjusting the bass and treble. 22

Boosting the bass level 22

06 Listening to the radio 23

Listening to the radio 23

Improving poor FM reception 23

Improving poor AM sound 23

Memorizing stations 23

Listening to station presets 23

Changing the frequency step 24

07 Surround sound settings 25

Using the Setup menu 25

Channel level setting 25

Speaker distance setting 25

Dynamic Range Control. 25

Dual mono setting. 26

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone. .26

08 Other connections 27

Connecting auxiliary components 27

Connecting an analog audio component 27

Listening to an external audio source 27

Connecting external antennas 27

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display .28

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. 28

Using the SR+ mode

with a Pioneer plasma display 29

About control out connections 29

09 Additional information 30

Setting the sleep timer 30

Dimming the display 30

DTS CD setting 30

Resetting the system 30

Installation and maintenance 31

Hints on installation. 31

Setting up the remote to control your TV. 31

Using the TV remote control buttons 31

Preset code list 32

Troubleshooting 33

General 33

Tuner. 34

Error Messages 34

Glossary 34

Specifications. 35

Chapter 1

Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up

When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers.

If the speakers are to be used in a stacked configuration, always use the provided brackets to secure them together (page 8, 9).

Home theater sound setup

Most 5.1 channel home theater systems are designed so that speakers are placed to surround the listener's position as shown in the illustration. Such designs, however, produce the undesirable effect of forcing the center speaker to be mounted above or below the television monitor, and require room for the surround speakers.

The present system, however, features Pioneer's proprietary New Front Surround technology and Dual Center Speakers, using only two speaker positions (to right and left of television as shown in the illustration) in order to provide full home theater sound while greatly simplifying the issue of speaker placement.

Front surround setup (recommended)

This recommended method places the surround speakers in front, to simplify the issue of speaker placement in the room. The center speakers can be placed in independently in the center if desired.

1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front, center and surround speakers. The four large non-skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.

2 Stack the speakers and fix with the brackets.

Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on the model label on the rear side to assist identification. Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers correctly.

As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers from the bottom up in the order front speaker, center speaker, surround speaker. Align the bracket with the respective upper screw hole on the back of the front speaker, the two screw holes on the center speaker, and the bottom screw hole on the surround speaker, and fasten the screws securely.

When placing the center speakers independently, stack the front speaker on the bottom and the surround speaker on top, then align the 1st and 3rd screw holes from the top of the bracket with the upper screw holes on the back of the speakers, and fasten the two securely.

Caution

• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.

3 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound. After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 18) to complete your surround sound setup.

Standard surround setup

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

The center speakers can be installed independently in the center if desired.

1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front, center and surround speakers. The four large non-skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.

2 (When mounting center speakers to right and left) Stack the speakers and fix with the bracket.

Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on the model label on the rear side to assist identification.

Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers correctly.

As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers with the front speaker on the bottom and center speaker on top, then align the 1st and 3rd screw holes from the top of the bracket with the upper screw holes on the back of the speakers, and fasten the two securely.

Caution

• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.

3 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound. After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 18) to complete your surround sound setup.

Wall mounting the speakers

The front, center and surround speakers have a mounting hole which can be used to mount the speaker on the wall.

Before mounting

• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for the wall material and support the weight of the speaker.

Caution

If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall, consult a professional for advice.
- Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation.

Additional notes on speaker placement

• Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.
• When using the Front surround setup, separate the left and right speakers by about 4.5 feet for optimum effect.
• When using the Standard surround setup, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level for optimum effect.

Precautions:

• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.
• The front (x2), center (x2) and surround (x2) speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this happens, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set.
• The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to the receiver subwoofer.
• Do not attach the receiver subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
• For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals.
• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.
• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system.

Chapter 2 Connecting up

Basic connections

Important

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket.

1 Fasten the spacers to the display unit and connect. If the display unit is difficult to view, the spacers can be attached to allow changing of the viewing angle. Peel off the protective paper from the spacers and press the spacers onto the depressions on the bottom of the display unit.

Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the connector on the rear of the display unit, then plug the other end of the display cable into SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on the receiver subwoofer.

2 Assemble the AM loop antenna.

a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow.
b. Clip the loop onto the stand.
c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform step b after first securing the stand with screws.

It is recommended that you determine the reception strength before securing the stand with the screws.

3 Connect the AM and FM antennas 1.

a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM antenna terminal².

For each terminal, press down on the tab to open; insert the wire, then release to secure.

b. Push the FM antenna ^3 plug onto the center pin of the FM antenna socket.

4 Connect each speaker.

• The front and surround speaker cables have a color-coded connector at one end and two bare wires at the other end.

• Since there is only one terminal to connect the two center speakers, you will need to use the supplied Y-cable for the connection.

• Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.

• Connect the wires to the speaker. Each speaker in the illustration can be identified by means of the color-coded indicator provided on the rear-surface model label. Match the color-coded wire with the color indicator on the model label, then insert the color-coded wire into the red (+) side and the other wire into the black (-) side.

• When connecting the center speakers, connect the Y-cable dual end to the two center speakers in the same way.

• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Make sure to insert completely.

The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug should face up or down depending on whether it's being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.

Upper terminal

Lower terminal

Note

1 - Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit and receiver subwoofer.
If receipion wth the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM receptionand Improving poor AM sound on page 23 or Connecting external antennas on page 27.
- Do not attach any antenna other than the provided loop antenna, or an external antenna as described on page 27.
2 - Don't let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.
If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.
- For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.
3 To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.

• When connections are completed, adjust the cable placements. If the speakers have been fixed with the brackets, fix the cable to the groove in the brackets as shown.

• Fasten the cables together with the spiral wrap. Hold multiple cables together and place the wrap over the cables from the end. Wrap the spiral wrap with the cables in the center. The spiral wrap may be cut at a desired length.

5 Connect the subwoofer cable.

• Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of center, you should see the subwoofer connecting cable. Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER terminal.

Caution

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.
- Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system.
- Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.
- The center speakers and front/surround speakers are designed with different impedance values. Be sure to identify and connect the speakers correctly since improper connections may result in degraded sound or operation.

6 If you have a DVD player or other source component you want to connect, connect it now before connecting the power cord in the next step.

See Connecting auxiliary components on page 27 for how to connect a digital source component.

7 Connect the power cord. 2

• Connect the power cord to AC inlet on the receiver subwoofer. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

Wall mounting the display unit

It is possible to mount the display unit on the wall.

Before mounting:

• Remember that the display unit is heavy and could cause the wood screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the display falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the display on is strong enough to support it. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and that will support the weight of the display.
• P. ioneer bears no responsibility for accidents resulting from faulty assembly or installation, insufficient mounting strength of walls or other building fixtures, misuse or natural disasters.
  If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall, consult a professional for advice.

Using this system for TV audio

If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to this system and enjoy surround TV sound.

Important

• When connecting this system, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Connect the power cord to the wall socket only after completing all other connections.

1 Connect the audio output jacks on your TV to the AUX input jacks on the receiver subwoofer.

Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) for this connection. Make sure you match the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

• You can use the AUX input jacks for any analog source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.

Note

1 Make sure to connect a TV or monitor (for video sources) to take advantage of this system's home theater potential. Please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV or monitor for connection details.
2 Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Display unit

1 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the system on/into standby.
2 Front panel display
See below for details.
3 IR remote sensor (page 17)

4 AUDIO INPUT (page 27)

Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (DVD, DTV, PC/GAME or AUX).

5 SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 20).

6 VOLUME buttons

Use to adjust the volume.

Display

1 DTS

Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 20).

2 F.SURR.

Lights when one of the Front Stage Surround Advance listening modes is selected (page 21).

SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 21).

3 SOUND

Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 21).

4 Tuner indicators

• Lights when a broadcast is being received.

• Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

• Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

5 kHz/MHz

Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).

6 Character display

7

Lights when sleep timer is active (page 30).

8 PLII

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 20).

9 D

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source (page 20).

Remote control

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into standby.

2 MUTE

Press to mute all audio from the speakers. Press again to cancel and restore the sound.

3 VOLUME + / -

Use to adjust the volume.

4 Input select buttons

DVD - Press to select the DVD input.

DTV - Press to select the DTV input.

PC/GAME - Press to select the PC/game console (PC/GAME) input.

AUX - Press to select the auxiliary (AUX) input. (page 27)

TUNER- Press to select the built-in radio tuner. (page 23)

5 Number buttons, CLEAR and ENTER

Use the number buttons for entering radio stations directly, and so on.

Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again.

Use ENTER to confirm an entry.

6 SLEEP

Press to set the sleep timer (page 30).

7 SETUP

Use to access the menu system for surround sound setup, tuner settings and so on (page 18, 23, 24, 25, 30).

8SR+

Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+ mode (page 29).

9 / / / (cursor buttons) and ENTER

Use to navigate the receiver subwoofer menus.

10 SOUND (page 22)

Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust bass and treble, etc.

11 TEST TONE

Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 26).

12 SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed stereo audio sources (page 21).

13 SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 20).

14 ADVANCED

Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode (page 21).

15 F.S.SURR

Use to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 21).

16 MCACC

Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 18).

17 TV CONTROL (page 31)

After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
- Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's remote sensor.
- Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.
- Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.
- Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the display unit, as shown.

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.
2 Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( ,) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don't mix new and old batteries together.
• Don't use different kinds of battery together — although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.
- Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more.
- When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

WARNING

• 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.

Chapter 4 Getting started

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when you plug in for the first time).

1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DEMO from the menu, then press ENTER.
4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting, then press ENTER.

Select from:

• DEMO ON - Switches the demo display on.
• DEMO OFF - Switches the demo display off and the system into standby.

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound

The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided, the system uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration EQ) for your particular room.

Important

• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud; however, do not turn the volume down during setup as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.

1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.

Note

You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position.

Place the mic horizontally about ear level at your normal listening position using a table or chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

3 If the receiver subwoofer is off, press STANDBY/ ON to turn the power on.

4 Press MCACC.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the previous settings.
• If the ambient noise level is too high, NOISY blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels¹, press MCACC, or to try again, press ENTER when RETRY shows in the display.
• If you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER when you seeRETRY.

When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, COMPLETE³ shows in the display, and Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.⁴

Note

1. If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient 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.
   Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.
   2 If this doesn't work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the ERR message, then try the Auto MCACC setup again.
   3 If COMPLETE doesn't appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.
   4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 22 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.

Chapter 5

Listening to your system

Auto listening mode

The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material. If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see Using Front Stage Surround Advance on page 21).

• Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel DDD or DTS indicator lights.

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

Listening in surround sound

You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.

If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see Using Front Stage Surround Advance on page 21).

• Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode.

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that's playing.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel DDD or DTS indicator lights.

• AUTO-Auto listening mode (see above)
  DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) - 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any two-channel source
  MOVIE(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie)-5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources, for use with any two-channel source
  MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) - 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source; see Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below
  STEREO - See Listening in stereo on page 21

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

1 With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press SOUND.
2 Use / (cursor left/right) to select C WIDTH, DIMEN. or PANorama then press ENTER.

• CWIDTH (Center Width) - Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings)
• DIMEN. (Dimension) - Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings)
• PANORAMA - Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.

3 Use / (cursor up/down) to adjust the setting then press ENTER to confirm.

Using Front Stage Surround Advance

The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are effective when you are using the Front surround speaker setup as described on page 7.

- Press F.S.SURR to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode.

Press repeatedly to select FOCUS5.1, WIDE5.1 or EXTRAPWR.

FOCUS5.1 - Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center area where the left and right speakers' sound projection converges.
WIDE5.1 - Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS5.1 mode.
- EXTRAPWR - Outputs stereo sound (in the case of multi-channel sources, down-mixed stereo sound) from the surround speakers for powerful stereo effect.

Using Advanced Surround

The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects. These modes are designed to provide optimum listening effect when using the Standard surround setup described on page 9.

- Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode.

Press repeatedly to select:

• ACTION-Suitable for action movies

• UNPLUGED - Suitable for acoustic musical sources
  EXPANDED - Wide sound field

• TV SURR. - Surround sound for mono or stereo TV broadcasts
  SPORTS-Suitable for sports programming
  ADV.GAME-Suitable for TV game units

• VIRTUAL - A virtual surround effect using just the subwoofer and front speakers.
  X-STEREO - Powerful surround sound for stereo music sources

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel—in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.

• Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display.

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA 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.

W hile listening to a stereo source, preSOUND RETRIEVER.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

• RTRV ON — Switches the Sound Retriever on.
• RTRV OFF—Switches the Sound Retriever off.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 18.

1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select MCACC EQ then press ENTER.
3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to switch EQ ON or EQ OFF then press ENTER to confirm.

• On the EQ OFF setting, equalization is set to off and speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set.
• Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically after Auto MCACC setup is used.

Enhancing dialogue

The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie sound track.

1 Press SOUND.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DIALOGUE then press ENTER.
3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the amount dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm.

Select between OFF, MID or MAX.

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source.

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select TONE then press ENTER.
3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select QUIET or MIDNIGHT then press ENTER to confirm.

• To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes, select BASS/TRE.

Adjusting the bass and treble

Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone.

1 Press SOUND.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select TONE then press ENTER.
3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select BASS/TRE then press ENTER.

• Selecting BASS/TRE cancels the Quiet and Midnight listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the same time.
  4 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select BASS or TREBLE; use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm.

Boosting the bass level

There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.

1 Press SOUND
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select BASSMODE then press ENTER.
3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the sound then press ENTER to confirm.

Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA

Chapter 6

Listening to the radio

Listening to the radio

The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don't have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.

1 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

The display shows the band and frequency.

2 Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-speed:

• Manual tuning - Press TUNE +/- repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.
• Auto tuning - Press and hold TUNE +/- until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.
• High-speed tuning - Press and hold TUNE +/- until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

If you're listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1 Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose FM MODE then press ENTER.

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select FM MONO then press ENTER

The mono indicator () lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-stereo mode (the stereo indicator () lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Improving poor AM sound

The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched off. Also try changing the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

Changing the noise cut mode

If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying the above, you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.

1 Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP.

2 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose NOISECUT then press ENTER.
3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.
For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ST.MEM. then press ENTER.
4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the station preset you want then press ENTER

Listening to station presets

1 Make sure the tuner function is selected.
2 Use the ST + / - buttons to select a station preset.
- Alternatively, use the number buttons to select a preset directly.

Changing the frequency step

If you find that you can't tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/ region.

1 S witch the system into standby.
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 'AM 9K/10K', then press ENTER.
4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting then press ENTER to confirm.

AM 9K-9 kHz step for AM;
50 kHz step for FM
AM 10K-10 kHz step for AM;

100 kHz step for FM

Chapter 7

Surround sound settings

Using the Setup menu

From the Setup menu you can access all the surround sound settings of the system, including channel levels, speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual mono audio playback.

Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu.

Channel level setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 18) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can improve the surround sound in your listening room.

This method of setting the channel levels allows you to listen to a source and adjust the levels of each playback channel. Note that the channel level settings for stereo playback are independent of the settings for surround sound playback.

A further method of setting the channel levels is to use the test tone method. See Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone on page 26 for more on this.

1 Select stereo or multichannel playback for a source.
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select CH LEVEL, then press ENTER.
4 Use / (cursor left/right) to select a channel; / (cursor up/down) to adjust the level of that channel.

• You can adjust the level of each channel by ± 10 dB.
• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, or a stereo source is playing in Auto mode, you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels.

5 Press ENTER when you're finished.
- If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Speaker distance setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 18) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the speaker distance settings you can improve the surround sound in your listening room.

Set the distance of each speaker from your normal listening position.

1 Press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DISTANCE, then press ENTER.
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select a speaker; / (cursor up/down) to adjust the distance.

Adjust the following speakers:

L-Front left speaker
C Center speaker
R-Front right speaker
- SR-Surround right speaker
SL-Surround left speaker
- SW - Subwoofer

Each speaker can be adjusted from 1 FT to 30 FT.

4 Press ENTER when you're finished.

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Dynamic Range Control

When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low volume, low level sounds—including some of the dialog—can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks.

Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks.

1 Press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DRC, then press ENTER.

Note

3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setting.

Select one of the following:

• DRC OFF (default) - No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume)
• DRC MID - Mid setting
• DRC HIGH - Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

4 Press ENTER to exit.

Dual mono setting

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played. You can also use this setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded with bilingual audio.

1 Press SETUP.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DUALMONO, then press ENTER.

3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setting.

Select one of the following:

• CH1 MONO(default) - Only channel 1 is played
• CH2 MONO - Only channel 2 is played
• CH1/CH2 - Both channels are played through the front speakers

4 Press ENTER to exit.

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone

If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see Channel level setting on page 25). A test tone is played through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the level as it plays.

Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources are independent of the settings for surround sound sources.

1 Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening mode.

• If you want to set the channel levels for stereo (two channel) playback, select the STEREO listening mode.

2 Press TEST TONE.

The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.

3 W hile a test tone is playing, use the/↓ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust that channel level.

The aim is to adjust the levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker. You can adjust the level of each channel by ± 10 dB.

• You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output using the VOLUME +/- buttons (this does not affect the channel level settings).
• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels.
• Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer produces, it may sound quieter than it really is. We suggest adjusting the subwoofer level while listening to a source. See the method described in Channel level setting on page 25.

4 W hen you're done, preENTER to exit test tone setup.

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Chapter 8 Other connections

Important

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket.

Connecting auxiliary components

The receiver subwoofer has several digital inputs for digital playback components, such as DVD, CD and MD players.

• Connect the digital output jack on your DVD player, etc. to one of the DIGITAL input jacks on the receiver subwoofer.

Use a commercially available optical cable or supplied coaxial cable to make this connection.

Connecting an analog audio component

You can use the AUX input jacks to connect an analog audio component, such as a tape player. See Using this system for TV audio on page 14 for connection details (this explains connecting the audio output from your TV, but any analog audio component can be connected).

Listening to an external audio source

You can connect both analog and digital external audio sources to this system. Digital audio sources include digital satellite receivers, CD recorders, etc. Analog sources include your TV. See also Connecting auxiliary components above.

1 If the system isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.

2 Select DVD, DTV, PC/GAME or AUX to select the source for playback.

These buttons correspond with the input jacks on the receiver subwoofer.

3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.

Connecting external antennas

For an external AM antenna, use 15 ft. to 18 ft. (5 to 6 meters) of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected.

For an external FM antenna, use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

external FM antenna external AM antenna

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display

If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as controlling this unit via the plasma display's remote sensor, automatic video input switching of the plasma display, display unit messages appearing on the plasma display screen, and automatic volume muting on the plasma display.

Important

• With an SR+ cable connected, the remote must now be pointed towards your plasma display rather than the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to control the receiver subwoofer.

- Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display.

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the unit - see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays below.

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR + cable.

1 Press SR+.

2 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose SETUP, then press ENTER.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust.

The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the setting.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings.

6 When you're done, press ENTER to leave the SR+ setup menu.

Automatic plasma display volume muting

When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofer's input function is changed to one that you would want to hear the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than the plasma display (DVD, for example).

VOLC ON - When this unit is switched on, or the input function is changed, the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard.
VOLC OFF - This unit does not control the volume of the plasma display

Note

This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
2 The 3-ringed SR + cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR + cable.
3 You won't be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn't switched off.

Automatic plasma display input switching

In order that the plasma display can switch automatically to the correct input when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer, you need to tell it how your system is connected.

For example, if you connected your DVD player to the DVD input on the receiver subwoofer, and to input 2 on your plasma display, select the DVD PDP2 setting here so that when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer to DVD to watch your DVD player, the plasma display will automatically switch to input 2.

For each receiver subwoofer input function (DVD, DTV, PC(PC/GAME), AUX) you can select:

• NONE - does not switch the plasma display input
• PDP1 to PDP5 - switches the plasma display input to one of the numbered inputs (1 to 5)
  TVTN-switches the plasma display to its built-in TVtuner

Note

The number of video inputs available will depend on the plasma display you've connected.
- The PDP5 input may be called 'PC Input' (or similar) on your plasma display.
- The SR+ setting remains in effect even in standby.
- The SR+ setting does not affect the FM/AM tuner function.

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

1 Press SR+ on the remote.

2 Use / (cursor left/right) to select SR+ ON then press ENTER.

• The SR+ setting is maintained even after switching the receiver subwoofer into standby then back on. Automatic muting and input switching will be effective when the receiver subwoofer is switched on.
• If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma display off while SR+ is on, the SR+ ON setting remains.
• To switch to SR + OFF , follow steps 1 and 2, selecting SR + OFF .

Note

• You can control this unit with the plasma display's remote sensor even in standby, but you can't control this unit with either this unit's remote sensor or the plasma display's remote sensor when the plasma display is switched off (AC off) and the SR + cable is connected to the CONTROL IN jack of this unit.

About control out connections

Many Pioneer components support SR CONTROL connections, by which you can use the remote controls of any connected components by aiming them at the sensor of just one component.

When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component.

If you choose to use this feature, you must make sure that you also have at least one set of analog or coaxial digital audio jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes.

• Using a cable with mono mini-plugs on either side (sold separately), connect the CONTROL IN jack on another Pioneer component to the CONTROL OUT jack on the receiver subwoofer.

This will allow you to control the other component (such as a DVD recorder in a cabinet) by pointing its remote at the display unit supplied with this receiver subwoofer.

• You can also connect this receiver subwoofer to your plasma display as described above, in which case you should point the remote at the plasma display to control your DVD player, receiver subwoofer, and plasma display.

Chapter 9

Additional information

Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the receiver subwoofer after a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying about it.

1 Press the SLEEP button to select an option.

Choose between the following options:

• SLP ON - Switches off after about an hour
• SLP OFF - Cancel the sleep timer

After selecting SLP ON, you can press SLEEP again to check how much time is left. Each line indicates approximately 12 minutes (remaining):

Dimming the display

You can choose to dim the display if you find it too bright.

1 Press SETUP.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DIMMER then pressENTER.

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select LIGHT or DARK then press ENTER.

DTS CD setting

If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change this setting to hear the decoded signal.

1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select CD TYPE from the menu, then press ENTER.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting, then press ENTER.

Select from:

NORMAL - Use for playback of regular audio CDs. Some DTS-encoded CDs will output noise when played.
- DTS-CD - Use for playback of DTS-encoded CDs, but note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be skipped.

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default.

1 Switch the system on.

2 Press and hold SURROUND then press the STANDBY/ON button on the display unit.

The next time you switch on, all the system settings should be reset.

Note

The display dims when the sleep timer is set.
2 The display dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting.

Installation and maintenance

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a location:

Do...

Use in a well-ventilated room.
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don't...

X Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.
Place on a window sill or other place where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight.
X Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
× Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
X Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.
X Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be exposed to smoke or steam.
X Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the system unit.
× Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit's feet.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table on the following page.

1 Switch on your TV.

2 Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then enter the maker code for your TV.

• If the maker's name of your TV doesn't appear in the table, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.

3 Point the remote towards your TV and press TV to check that the remote works with your TV.

If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch off. If it doesn't and there is another code given for your maker, repeat step 2 with a new code.

Using the TV remote control buttons

The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV.

Button	What it does
TV	Press to switch the TV on/off (standby)
INPUT	Press to change the TV's video input
TV VOLUME	Use to adjust the TV volume
TV CHANNEL	Use to change TV channels

Preset code list

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 list will not work for the model that you are using.

Manufacturer Code(s)	Manufacturer Code(s)	Manufacturer Code(s)	Manufacturer Code(s)
ACURA 644	FRONTECH 631, 642, 646	MAGNAVOX 607, 610, 603, 612,	SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643
ADMIRAL 631	FRONTECH/PROTECH 632	629	SAMBERS 649
AIWA 560	FUJITSU 648, 629	MANESTH 639, 646	SAMSUMG 607, 638, 644, 646, 669,
AKAI 632, 635, 642	FUNAI 640, 646, 658	MARANTZ 607	670
AKURA 641	GBC 632, 642	MARK 607	SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614
ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644	GE 601, 608, 607, 610, 617, 602, 628,	MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644,	SBR 607, 634
AMSTRAD 642, 644, 647	618	647, 648	SCHAUB LORENZ 642
ANITECH 644	GEC 607, 634, 648	MCMICHAEL 634	SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647
ASA 645	GELOSO 632, 644	MEDIATOR 607	SEG 642, 646
ASUKA 641	GENEXXA 631, 641	MEMOREX 644	SEI 632, 640, 649
AUDIOGENIC 607, 636	GOLDSTAR 610, 623, 621, 602, 607,	METZ 631	SELECO 631, 642
BASIC LINE 641, 644	650	MINERVA 631, 653	SHARP 602, 619, 627, 667
BAUR 631, 607, 642	GOODMANS 607, 639, 647, 648, 656	MITSUBISHI 609, 610, 602, 621,	SIAREM 632, 649
BEKO 638	GORENJE 638	631	SIEMENS 631
BEON 607	GPM 641	MULTITECH 644, 649	SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649
BLAUPUNKT 631	GRAETZ 631, 642	NEC 659	SKANTIC 643
BLUE SKY 641	GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, 648	NECKERMANN 631, 607	SOLAVOX 631
BLUE STAR 618	GRADIENTE 630	NEI 607, 642	SONOKO 607, 644
BPL 618	GRANDIN618	NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648	SONOLOR 631, 635
BRANDT 636	GRUNDIG631, 653	NOBLIKO 649	SONTEC 607
BTC 641	HANSEATIC 607, 642	NOKIA 632, 642, 652	SONY 604
BUSH 607, 641, 642, 644, 647, 656	HCM 618, 644	NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651, 652	SOUNDWAVE 607
CASCADE 644	HINARI 607, 641, 644	OCEANIC 631, 632, 642	STANDARD 641, 644
CATHAY 607	HISAWA 618	ORION 632, 607, 639, 640	STERN 631
CENTURION 607	HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642, 643,	OSAKI 641, 646, 648	SUSUMU 641
CGB 642	654, 606, 610, 624, 625, 618	OSO 641	SYSLINE 607
CIMLINE 644	HUANYU 656	OSUME 648	TANDY 631, 641, 648
CLARIVOX 607	HYPSON 607, 618, 646	OTTO VERSAND 631, 632, 607,	TASHIKO 634
CLATRONIC 638	ICE646, 647	642	TATUNG 607, 648
CONDOR 638	IMPERIAL 638, 642	PALLADIUM 638	TEC 642
CONTEC 644	INDIANA 607	PANAMA 646	TELEAVIA 636
CROSLEY 632	INGELEN 631	PANASONIC 631, 607, 608,642,	TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652
CROWN 638, 644	INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642	622	TELETECH 644
CRYSTAL 642	INTERVISION 646, 649	PATHO CINEMA 642	TENSAI 640, 641
CYBERTRON 641	ISUKAI 641	PAUSA 644	THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663
DAEWOO 607, 644, 656	ITC642	PHILCO 632, 642	THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648
DAINICHI 641	ITT 631, 632, 642	PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656, 668	TOMASHI 618
DANSAI 607	JEC 605	PHOENIX 632	TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653
DAYTON 644	JVC 613, 623	PHONOLA 607	TOWADA 642
DECCA 607, 648	KAISUI 618, 641, 644	PROFEX 642, 644	ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649
DIXI 607, 644	KAPSCH 631	PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646, 649	UNIDEN 671
DUMONT 653	KENDO 642	QUELE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645,	UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642, 645,
ELIN 607	KENNEDY 632, 642	653	646, 654
ELITE 641	KORPEL 607	R-LINE 607	VESTEL 607
ELTA 644	KOYODA 644	RADIOLA 607	VICTOR 613
EMERSON 642	LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648	RADIOSHACK 610, 623, 621, 602	VOXSON 631
ERRES 607	LIESENK&TTER 607	RBM 653	WALTHAM 643
FERGUSON 607, 636, 651	LOWE 607	RCA 601, 610, 615, 616, 617, 618,	WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649
FINLANDIA 635, 643	LUXOR 632, 642, 643	661, 662, 609	WATSON 607
FINLUX 632, 607, 645, 648,	M ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, 654,	REDIFFUSION 632, 642	WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607
653, 654	655, 607, 636, 651	REX 631, 646	YOKO 607, 642, 646
FIRSTLINE 640, 644	MAGNADYNE 632, 649	ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646	ZENITH 603, 620
FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645	MAGNAFON 649	SABA 631, 636, 642, 651	PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642,
FORMENTI 632, 607, 642		SAISHO 639, 644, 646	651

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
• For audio-related problems, please also check the settings of the audio playback device. See the operating instructions for the device for detailed information.

General

Problem	Remedy
The power does not turn on, or switches off suddenly (an error message may be displayed at startup).	·Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on. ·Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the system to shut off automatically. ·Check that the speakers are connected correctly. ·Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer. ·Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model. ·Try reducing the volume level. ·If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
No sound is output when an input function is selected.	·If you're using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 27). ·Turn up the volume. ·Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muted off.
No sound from surround or center speakers.	·Refer to Channel level setting on page 25 to check the speaker levels. ·Check that you haven't selected the AUTO, STEREO, or VIRTUAL mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 20). ·Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up).
Can't operate using the remote control.	·Replace the batteries (Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 17). ·Operate within 23 ft., 30° of the remote sensor (Using the remote control on page 17). ·Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. ·Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. ·For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of this receiver subwoofer, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable or at least one set of analog audio cables are connected. (page 29) ·If the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR+ cable, check that the plasma display is switched on. Point the remote control at the plasma display in order to operate the receiver subwoofer. ·Check that nothing is mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack.

Tuner

Problem	Remedy
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.	·Connect the AM antenna (refer to Connecting up) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on page 27). ·Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 27). ·Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away. ·The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region. See Changing the frequency step on page 24 to switch the tuning interval.
Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.	·The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.

Error Messages

Message	Description
2CH ONLY	·An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while the current source is a multichannel source.
96K	·An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digital.
MUTING	·An operation is prohibited because the sound is muted (press MUTE).
EXIT	·Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.
NOISY	·Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully.
ERR MIC	·An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is not connected properly.
ERR SP	·An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are not connected properly.
EEP ERROR	·Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
NO SPTYP	·Try switching the unit off then on again. If the error still appears, please contact a Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer.

Glossary

Dolby Digital

A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding.

Dolby

Pro Logic II

A matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that expands any two-channel source audio, such as CDs and TV broadcasts, to a five-channel playback (left/center/right/left surround/right surround), resulting in a surround experience.

DTS

dt

Digital Surround

A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by DTS that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Specifications

SX-SW570 Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

A amplifier section

RMS Power Output:

Front, Center, Surround. 100 W per channel

(1kHz, 10% T.H.D., 4Ω)

Subwoofer. 100 W (100 Hz, 10% T.H.D., 4 Ω)

FTC Power Output :

Front, Center, Surround 25 W per channel

(200 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 4 Ω)

Subwoofer. 30 W (45 Hz to 200 Hz, 1% T.H.D., 4Ω)

F M tuner section

Frequency range. 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Antenna 75Ω, unbalanced

A M tuner section

Frequency range. 531 kHz to 1602 kHz

Antenna . Loop antenna

- Subwoofer section

Enclosure. Bass-reflex floor type

System 16 cm 1-way system

Speaker 16 cm cone type

Nominal impedance. 4 Ω

Frequency range 25 Hz to 1.0 kHz

Maximum Input Power. 100 W

Misdcellnneous

Power requirements. AC 120 V/60 Hz

Power consumption 41 W

Power consumption in standby. .0.2 W

Dimensions

7-7/8 in. (W) x 14-3/4 in. (H) x 16-7/8 in. (D)

Weight 19 lb 14 oz/9.0 kg

- Accessories

Remote control 1

Display unit 1

AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) 2

Coaxial cable 1

Display cable. 1

AM loop antenna 1

FM wire antenna 1

Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup). 1

Power cord 1

Non-skid pads (large) 4

Spacers 2

Warranty card 1

This operating instructions

SSP-LX60D Speaker system

(From speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speakers x2)

- Front/surround speakers

Enclosure Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)

System 7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers. 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance 4Ω

Frequency range. 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum input power. 100 W

Dimensions

3-15/16 in. (W) x 3-15/16 in. (H) x 4-1/16 in. (D)

100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 102.5 mm (D)

Weight 1 Ib 3 oz/0.55 kg

Center speakers

Enclosure Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)

System 7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers. 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance 8Ω

Frequency range 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum input power. 50 W

Dimensions

3-15/16 in. (W) x 3-15/16 in. (H) x 4-1/16 in. (D)

100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 102.5 mm (D)

Weight 1 lb 3 oz/0.55 kg

- Accessories

Speaker cables 5

Non-skid pads (small) 24

Brackets 2

Screws 8

Spiral wrap 2

Note

• Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

Agencement Surround Avant (recommendé). .6

Installation d'ambiance standard. 8

Avant I'installation 9

Utilisation de "Front Stage Surround Advance" .....20

Utilisation de "Advanced Surround" 20

Dimensions 200 mm (L) x 375 mm (H) x 428 mm (P) Poids .9,0 kg

• Accessoires

Télécommande 1

Unité d'affichage 1

100 mm (L) × 100 mm (H) × 102.5 mm (P)

Poids. 0.55 kg

Dimensions 100 mm (L) x 100 mm (H) x 102.5 mm (P)

Poids. 0.55 kg

• Accessoires

Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

800-421-1404

Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Customer Support Division PO.BOX 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760,U.S.A.

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.

Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada. Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
Customer Satisfaction Department
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.

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