Pioneer SC-05, SC-07 manual Additional information Surround sound formats, Dolby

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Additional information

Surround sound formats

Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes.

Dolby

The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels, comprising five full range channels and a special LFE (low frequency effects) channel used mainly for deep, rumbling sound effects; hence the term “5.1-channel” Dolby Digital.

In addition to the format features above, Dolby Digital decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono, stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit rates and channels. Another feature, called Dialog Normalization, attenuates programs based on the average level of dialog in a program relative to its peak level (also known as Dialnorm) in order to achieve uniform playback level.

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Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack, which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail.

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital Plus is the next-generation audio technology for all high-definition programming and media. It combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming high-definition era. Built on Dolby Digital, the multi- channel audio standard for DVD and HD broadcasts worldwide, Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the next- generation A/V receivers but remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers.

Dolby Digital Plus delivers multi-channel audio programs of up to 7.1 channels (*) and supports multiple programs in a single encoded bitstream with the maximum bit rate potential of up to 6 Mbps and the maximum bit rate performance of up to 3 Mbps on HD DVD and 1.7 Mbps on Blu-ray Disc, and it outputs Dolby Digital bitstreams for playback on existing Dolby Digital systems. Dolby Digital Plus can accurately reproduce the sound originally intended by directors and producers.

It also features multi-channel sound with discrete channel output, interactive mixing and streaming capability in advanced systems. Supported by High- Definition Media Interface (HDMI), a single-cable digital connection is possible for high-definition audio and video.

Dolby Digital Surround EX

Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended) is an extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround back channel is matrixed into the surround left/ right channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decoding system. Using the innovative “steering logic” circuit, this system extracts surround sound from sources as follows:

•Dolby Pro Logic – 4.1 channel sound (mono surround) from any stereo source

•Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound (stereo surround) from any stereo source

•Dolby Pro Logic IIx – 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound (stereo surround and surround back) from two channel or 5.1 (and 6.1) channel sources

With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is the next-generation lossless encoding technology developed for high-definition optical discs in the upcoming era. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on high-definition optical discs in the next generation. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience with stunning sound and high-definition picture.

It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8 full-range channels (*) individually with 24-bit/96 kHz audio. It also features extensive metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control. Supported by High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI), a single-cable digital connection is possible for high- definition audio and video.

HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc standards currently limit their maximum number of audio channels to eight, whereas Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD support more than eight audio channels.

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Contents Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Model Number SC-07 / SC-05 Responsible Party NameRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Playback with Home Media Gallery inputs Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsAdditional information Controlling the rest of your systemChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterListening to Surround Sound Simple Home Theater GuideSimple Home Theater Guide Chapter Introduction to home theater1a.Full Auto Mcacc Follow the instructions on-screenSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupSimple Home Theater Guide Playing a sourceSource.1 Using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Phase Control onUsing Full Band Phase Control Full Band Phase Control OFFPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Fullband PHASE.1 Full Band Phase Control onConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting using HdmiIf you have an Hdmi or DVI with Hdcp equipped Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction About HdmiSC-07 Connect using an Hdmi cableConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player STB For a second recorder, use the DVR 2 in inputs Use a three-way component video cable Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiver STANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Multi OperationMute SOURCEAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundPRO LOGIC+THX Cinema Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Hdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Hdmi DigitalMode Pro LogicUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsAdvanced Mcacc menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menuSelect the setting you want to adjust Advanced Mcacc menuAdvanced Mcacc 1b.Auto Mcacc Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSelect the parameters you want to set Use / to select the item, then use / to setAdvanced Mcacc menu If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.2Manual Mcacc setup Mcacc Data Check1c.Manual Mcacc Fine Speaker Distance Fine Channel LevelStanding Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave ControlSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu1c.Manual Mcacc 1c5.EQ Professional Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select an option and press EnterSelect ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Home Menu Set the operation selector switch to RCV, then pressSelect the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc DataStanding Wave Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker DistanceGroup Delay Data ManagementAcoustic Cal EQ Renaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsCopying Mcacc preset data Manual speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSpeaker Setting Adjust the level of each channel using / Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve 4a.Manual SP Setup 4a6.THX Audio Setting Other connections Chapter Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsChuck Berry Connecting your SiriusConnect TunerPress Sirius to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioUse Input Select to select Multi CH Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the Sirius Menu Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your speakers Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Speaker B setting only.1Large Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Make sure that the + / connections are properly insertedZONE2 Other connections MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections MULTI-ZONE listening optionsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals ZoneAudio Panel Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Digital AudioSelect selected sub zone Connecting an IR receiverButton What it does Input Use to select the input source in the currentlyOr off just by pressing the input functions you’ve set on Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TVDVD Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TVMcacc Data Check 2g.Output PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC System must have internet accessPlayback with Home Media Gallery inputs Playback with Home Media Gallery inputs ChapterSteps to enjoy the Home Media Gallery Playback with Home Media Gallery inputs Connecting to the network through LAN interfaceConnecting an iPod Specifications of a LAN terminalWindows Media DRM IntroductionAbout network playback Windows Media ConnectAuthorizing this receiver Content playable over a networkServer without the mark cannot be accessed Playback with Home Media GalleryRepeat to play back the desired song or photo EnterItem. To return to the list screen, press Return Case of a USB memory device or a serverUse / to browse the selected category e.g., albums About the playback screenFinding what you want to play To return to the previous level any time, pressBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls1Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device Finding what you want to playOff Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switchedListening to Internet radio stations About Internet radioUse / to select ‘Help’, then press Enter Use / to select ‘Get access code’, then pressAbout list of Internet radio Saving and retrieving Internet radio stationsAbout the Favorites folder Listening to Neural Music DirectPlaying back your favorite songs About Neural Music DirectMusic files About playable file formatsRetrieving saved Internet radio stations Setting up the networkAdvanced operations for Internet radio Saving Internet radio stationsEnter the IP address Select ‘Setup’ and press Enter to confirm your selectionProxy Hostname/Proxy Port Select ‘Change’ and press Enter to confirm your selectionEnter the address of your proxy server or Domain name Checking the network settingsPress Enter to complete the network setup procedure Enter the alternate DNS server addressGlossary Software updateDefault Gateway Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServerNeural Surround MAC Media Access Control addressIP Internet Protocol address Mass Storage Class devicesHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Setup Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsBefore using synchronization Setting the Hdmi Control modeAbout Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Synchronized amp modeSynchronized amp mode operations Canceling synchronized amp modeComponent Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuLanguage used on the on-screen display can be changed Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Changing the OSD display language OSD LanguageSelect the ‘SW Input Gain’ setting you want Other Settings Other Setup menuMulti Channel Input Setup Select ‘Multi Ch In Setup’ from the Other Setup menuZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsFlicker Reduction Setup Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsUsing other functions Video Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to Using other functions Setting the Video optionsCurrent source, setting and status of the receiver Making an audio or a video recordingUsing the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalDimming the display Hdmi OUT Using other functions Switching the Hdmi outputChecking your system settings Resetting the systemSR+ Default system settingsSetting Default MULTI-ZONEControlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Use / to select ERASE, then press EnterPress and hold the button to be erased for two seconds Renaming input source names Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemSelect the button for the command you want to input Following remote control commands can be selectedProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Press Multi Operation Using multi operationsUsing System off Controls for TVsSOURCE  & EnterCLR Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Speaker Setting Guide Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Additional information Positioning and adjusting the subwooferPositional relationship between speakers and monitor Position of front speakers and monitorPosition of center speaker and monitor Digital Video Scaler Additional information TroubleshootingPower Symptom RemedyNo sound Symptom Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplaySEL Remote control Important information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B Hdcp Error showsCauses Remedies Refer to SymptomsSymptoms Causes Remedies Refer to Status messages Descriptions Symptom CauseAbout status messages XM radio messagesHdmi C ERR 1C0 Sirius radio messagesHdmi C ERR 1A0 Hdmi C ERR 1B0Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6Additional information About THX THX Ultra2/Select2 Cinema About Neural THX SurroundTHX Games THX Loudness Plus DescriptionFlac Decoder Additional information About XMAbout Sirius About FlacON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundPRO LOGIC+THX 129130 131 132 Input signal format Multichannel signal formatsAdditional information Specifications Home Media Gallery Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures Our philosophyDCDi THX certified design In case of SC-07THX certified design In case of SC-05 Hdmi and digital video conversionTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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SC-05, SC-07 specifications

The Pioneer SC-07 is a high-end AV receiver that exemplifies the brand's commitment to exceptional sound quality and advanced technology. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike, the SC-07 integrates state-of-the-art features with a user-friendly interface, making it a centerpiece for any media setup.

One of the key characteristics of the SC-07 is its robust amplification system. With a power output of 130 watts per channel into 8 ohms, this receiver ensures clear and dynamic audio performance, whether you are listening to music or watching movies. It employs Class D3 amplification, which increases efficiency while maintaining high sound fidelity. This technology minimizes heat generation, allowing for a more compact design without sacrificing performance.

The SC-07 supports a variety of audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, enabling it to deliver an immersive surround sound experience. It features a 9.2-channel configuration, meaning it can provide sound for up to nine speakers and two subwoofers, ensuring a full and engaging home theater experience. The advanced Audyssey MultEQ XT room calibration technology helps optimize sound performance based on your room's acoustics, allowing for a tailored listening experience.

Connectivity options on the SC-07 are abundant, with multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, enabling easy integration of various devices like Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. The receiver supports 4K video pass-through and scaling, ensuring that your visuals remain sharp and detailed. Additionally, it features internet connectivity for streaming services and firmware updates, as well as support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, increasing its versatility.

The user-friendly interface provides easy access to all functions, including a customizable GUI that allows users to organize their favorite settings and presets. The SC-07 also includes a dedicated app for smartphones, making it simple to control the receiver remotely.

In conclusion, the Pioneer SC-07 AV receiver stands out for its blend of innovative technologies, robust performance, and expansive connectivity options. Its commitment to delivering a premium audio-visual experience makes it a desirable choice for anyone looking to enhance their home theater setup. Whether you're an audiophile or a casual listener, the SC-07 promises to elevate your entertainment experience with its impressive capabilities.
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