
01Before you start
Chapter 1:
Before you start
Features
•Advanced Direct Energy design
This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for
•Easy setup using Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (Auto MCACC)
Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as connecting speakers, components like a DVD player, and a TV. The Auto MCACC Setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ, provides a quick yet accurate surround sound setup. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to customize your system calibration. Moreover, you have access to the full range of surround sound settings.
•THX Select2 certified design
This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes testing of
•Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and
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Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you can take advantage of the
•Phase correction
Based on Pioneer’s unique Phase Control Technology, the Phase Control feature incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.
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•Sound Retriever
The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA, MP3 and
•Front Stage Surround Advance
With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound.
•HDMI compatibility
This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you
•Built-in video converter
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•iPod Ready
With the new iPod terminal, you’ll be up and running in no time, now that this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes
•USB interface
The USB allows you to listen to
•Easy-to-use LCD remote control
The remote control gives you not only complete control over every function of this receiver, but also over the main functions for other components in your home theater system. Using a system of preset codes, you can program the remote to operate a wide range of other equipment.
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