Pioneer SC-35 manual Flow of settings on the receiver

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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 item

Setting to be made as necessary

1Before you start

•Checking what’s in the box (page 10)

•Loading the batteries (page 10)

2Determining the speakers’ application (page 22)

•9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

•9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

•7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

•5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

•5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

3Connecting the speakers

•Placing the speakers (page 23)

•Connecting the speakers (page 24)

•Installing your speaker system (page 25)

•Bi-amping your speakers (page 26)

4Connecting the components

•About the audio connection (page 27)

•About the video converter (page 27)

•Connecting your TV and playback components (page 29)

•Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 36)

•Plugging in the receiver (page 42)

5 Power On

6Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 43)

7MCACC speaker settings

•Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) (page 43)

8The Input Setup menu (page 45)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

9Basic playback (page 47)

10Switching the HDMI output (page 81)

11Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

•Using the various listening modes

•Better sound using Phase Control (page 62)

•Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-37 only) (page 63)

•Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 104)

•Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 116)

•Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 76)

•Setting the PQLS function (page 75)

•Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 76)

•Setting the Video options (page 78)

12Other optional adjustments and settings

•Control with HDMI function (page 72)

•The Advanced MCACC menu (page 104)

•The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 114)

13 Making maximum use of the remote control

SC-37:

•Operating multiple receivers (page 84)

•Setting the remote to control other components (page 84)

•Using the RF communications function (page 91) SC-35:

•Operating multiple receivers (page 96)

•Setting the remote to control other components (page 97)

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Contents SC-37SC-35 Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Notice Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityInformation to User SC-37 only Contents Using other functions Listening to your systemPlayback with Home Media Gallery inputs SC-37 only Control with Hdmi functionSystem Setup and Other Setup menus Controlling the rest of your system In case of SC-35Advanced Mcacc menu Additional informationFlow of settings on the receiver Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Our philosophyLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Before you start Operating range of remote control unit Setting the ‘RF Remote Setup’ to ‘ON’Pairing the RF adapter and remote control TipControls and displays Chapter Remote control In case of SC-37Controls and displays Remote control display2 Remote control display for RF two-way communications3Controls and displays MuteFront Rear LED SettingRF adapter TV Ctrl Controls and displays Remote control In case of SC-35Receiver Control buttons Press Receiver first to access Display ReceiverMULTI-ZONE Full BandPhase Control SoundSleep 18 S.RTRVControls and displays Front panel  STANDBY/ONAudio Parameter Video ParameterTuner Edit BandSpeakers Home MenuConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel SC-37Front panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting the RF adapter Channel surround system & Speaker B connection Channel surround system Front heightChannel surround system Front wide THX speaker system setup Placing the speakersOther speaker connections Some tips for improving sound qualityBanana plug connections Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Standard surround connectionBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your speakersAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker systemAbout the audio connection About HDMI1 Color and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony CorporationConnecting using Hdmi Select oneConnecting your DVD player with no Hdmi output DVD player, etc HDMI/DVI-compatible Monitor Select oneConnecting your TV with no Hdmi input Coaxial Optical Analog LHDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc STB Video OUT Turntables only Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Connecting AM/FM antennasMULTI-ZONE setup Connecting external antennasBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsConnecting to the network through LAN interface MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone LAN terminal specificationsConnecting a SiriusConnect tuner Connecting your equipment Connecting Optional BluetoothConnecting an XM Radio tuner Connecting a USB device Connecting a USB device for Advanced Mcacc outputDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiverOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Plugging in the receiver Unit, a piece of furniture, or other object onBasic Setup Basic Setup ChapterSwitch on the receiver and your TV Changing the OSD display language OSD LanguageBasic Setup Select the parameters you want to set.3Input Setup menu Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupInput function default and possible settings Home MediaInternet XM RadioBasic playback Basic playback ChapterPlaying a source Playing a source with Hdmi connectionBasic playback Playing an iPod Playing back audio files stored on an iPodFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsSwitching the iPod controls1 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controlsBasic playback Playing a USB deviceSlideshow Setup When you’re finished, press ReturnPlaying back photo files stored on a USB memory device2 You will return to the USB Top menuPhoto files About playable file formatsMusic files Basic playback Listening to the radio Naming station presets Listening to XM RadioListening to Satellite Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsUsing the Sirius Menu Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2Select the channel you want to memorize See Selecting channels and browsing by genre aboveBasic playback Listening to Internet radio stations Programming the Internet radio stationsProgramming with the GUI screen Programming on the computer screenBluetooth Adapter for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Wireless music playRemote control operation Select ‘Internet Radio Setting’Select the ‘Passcode’ setting you want EnterConnected appears in the receiver display.2 AdapterListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Listening to your systemPro Logic IIx Movie See above Pro Logic IIx Music See above PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Choosing the input signalSelecting Mcacc presets Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Fullband PHASE.4Features of Home Media Gallery Playback with Home Media Gallery inputs SC-37 onlyPlayback with Home Media Gallery inputs SC-37 only Chapter Introduction Enjoying the Home Media GalleryPlayback with Home Media Gallery inputs SC-37 only SourceRepeat to play back the desired song Sirius See Listening to Sirius Internet Radio onListening to Internet radio stations Listening to RhapsodyAbout list of Internet radio Saving and retrieving Internet radio stationsAdvanced operations for Internet radio Content playable over a network Checking about the AccountsAbout network playback Windows Media PlayerSoftware update About playback behavior over a networkFlac LpcmAAC Playback with Home Media Gallery inputs SC-37 only Glossary Making Control with Hdmi connections Control with Hdmi functionControl with Hdmi function Chapter Control with Hdmi function Hdmi Setup Before using synchronizationControl with Hdmi function About synchronized operations Control with Hdmi function Setting the Pqls function Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Auto Setting the Video optionsProgressive Switching the speaker terminals Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsReducing the level of an analog signal MULTI-ZONE remote controlsMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordUsing other functions Using the sleep timer Switching the Hdmi outputChecking your system settings Dimming the displayUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsDisplay shows Reset  no  Setting DefaultAbout the Remote Setup menu Controlling the rest of your system In case of SC-37Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyUse / to select the remote mode Use / to select ‘PRESET RECALL’, then pressProgramming signals from other remote controls Erasing one of the remote control button settingsControlling the rest of your system In case of SC-37 MenuConfirming preset codes Resetting the remote control settingsRenaming input function names manually Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling components Press Multi OperationButtons TV Monitor EnterAudio DispAudio Power OFF Disp Aspect ButtonsButtons TV Projector CONTRAST+Receiver Pairing the RF adapter and remote control Press the Setting button on the front of the RF adapterOperating this receiver by RF communications Operating other components by RF communicationsUse / to select ‘SYNC RENAMING’, then press Manual flashes in the remote display.1Use /to select ‘AUTO’ or ‘MANUAL’, then press Press ENTER.2Precautions regarding wavelength Other devices using 2.4 GHzUse / to select ‘OPERATION MODE’, then press Examples of common devices utilizing the 2.4 GHz bandFor safe use Signal reflectionUsable range Controlling the rest of your system In case of SC-35 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press 4 for three secondsControlling the rest of your system In case of SC-35 Press R.SETUP to exit the preset setup mode Press and hold R.SETUP, then press 1 for three secondsUse the number buttons to enter the 4-digit preset code See Preset code list SC-35 only onErasing all learnt settings that are in one input function Press and hold R.SETUP, then press 6 for three seconds Press Multi Operation and then  Source toErasing the settings for the multi-operation Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequenceDefault preset codes Press and hold R.SETUP, then press 0 for three secondsInput function button Preset code LED flashes continuouslyHDD Red +/- aSacd SETUPa CLEARbOPEN/CLOSEb /// ///Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menu Advanced Mcacc menuAdvanced Mcacc menu Chapter Automatic Mcacc ExpertAdvanced Mcacc menu Select the parameters you want to setManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menuAdjust the level of the left channel Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalType B Reverb characteristics for different channels Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Reverb characteristics are displayed when the FullUSB device to check it on the computer’s screen as well Checking Mcacc DataPrecision Distance SC-37 only Speaker Setting Group Delay SC-37 onlyChannel Level Speaker DistanceRenaming Mcacc presets You will return to the Data Management setup menuData Management Output Mcacc dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presetsSystem Setup and Other Setup menus System Setup and Other Setup menus ChapterMaking receiver settings from System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSystem Setup and Other Setup menus Speaker system settingSelect ‘Speaker System’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select the speaker system settingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Confirm your selected setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Test tones will start after you press EnterNetwork Setup menu THX Audio SettingCurve ManualNetwork Standby IP address/Proxy settingChecking the MAC address Volume Setup Remote Control Mode SetupFlicker Reduction Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks Select the Mute Level setting you wantFlicker Reduction Setup RF Remote Setup SC-37 onlyMulti Channel Input Setup Extension Setup SC-35 onlyAdditional information Chapter Speaker Setting GuideAdditional information Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Positional relationship between speakers and monitorNo sound Other audio problems SymptomRemedySymptom Home MenuVideo Settings Professional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplaySEL Digital or DTS does notWeb Control Remote controlSymptoms Causes Remedies Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsBetween source and receiver For your componentConfiguration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection USB interfaceInternet radio SC-35 only XM radio messagesStatus messages Cause ActionSirius radio messages Status messages Cause Check AntennaTuner Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is DamagedHome Media Gallery SC-37 only Status messages Cause ActionStarting H.M.G About status messages SC-37 onlyStatus messages Descriptions Surround sound formats About THXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DolbyRe-Equalization Timbre MatchingAdaptive Decorrelation THX Ultra2/Select2 PlusAbout iPod About Sirius and XMAbout Flac Flac DecoderStereo 2 channel signal formats Multichannel signal formatsAdditional information Preset code list SC-35 only Preset codeExample Category ManufacturerDVD VCR Satellite Set Top BoxSatellite Set Top Box SAT/PVR Combination Cable Set Top BoxCable Set Top Box Cable/PVR Combination Laser Disc PlayerAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unit Mcacc Setup microphone APM7009 Omni-directionalNumber of Furnished Parts Incase of SC-37We Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Decibel Level Example146 147 USA/Aux Etats-Unis Canada/Aux Canada
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SC-35 specifications

The Pioneer SC-35 is a premium 7.1-channel home theater receiver that has garnered attention for its innovative features and robust performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, the SC-35 combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality, ensuring an immersive audio experience.

One of the standout features of the SC-35 is its Advanced Direct Energy HD Amplification technology. This system delivers clean, powerful sound across all seven channels, with a total output of 120 watts per channel. This high power output, combined with the receiver’s ability to drive a wide range of speaker impedances, makes it an ideal choice for both demanding home theater systems and high-fidelity music setups.

Another significant aspect of the SC-35 is its comprehensive support for various audio formats. The receiver is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Dolby Digital Plus, allowing users to enjoy high-resolution audio tracks from their favorite movies and music. This capability ensures that sound is rich, dynamic, and true to the source material, enhancing the overall viewing and listening experience.

The SC-35 also features Pioneer's exclusive MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This advanced system uses sophisticated measurements and analysis to optimize speaker placement and performance automatically. By adjusting the sound field according to the specific acoustics of the listening environment, it ensures that every note is perfectly balanced, immersing listeners in the performance.

On the connectivity front, the SC-35 is well-equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for easy integration of various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It supports 4K video passthrough and can upscale lower-resolution content, making it a future-proof choice as home entertainment technology evolves.

Furthermore, the inclusion of various streaming options, including AirPlay, Spotify, and DLNA compatibility, gives users flexibility in how they access and play their music. The user-friendly interface and remote app availability make navigating between inputs and formats effortless.

In summary, the Pioneer SC-35 stands out in the crowded market of home theater receivers due to its powerful amplification, advanced audio processing capabilities, comprehensive format support, and seamless connectivity options. With its robust feature set, the SC-35 is designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience for both movies and music, making it a worthy choice for any serious home theater setup.
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