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03Connecting your equipment

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Rear panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HDMI

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COMPONENT VIDEO

 

MONITOR

 

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(DVD)

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB FM UNBAL 75

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IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

 

DVD

TV SAT

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AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN 1

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVR1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

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MULTI CH IN

 

SPEAKERS

FRONT

 

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SURROUND

 

 

SURROUND BACK / B

 

 

 

6

IN

 

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(Single)

 

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1 - 2

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12 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DIGITAL

(OUTPUT

 

12 V TOTAL

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50 mA MAX)

 

SUBWOOFER

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

 

 

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Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x4)

Three inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

See Connecting using HDMI on page 15.

2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 65 to assign the inputs.

3 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

See Connecting digital audio sources on page 18.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 65 to assign the inputs.

4 RS-232C connector

Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC.

See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 62.

5 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

See Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver’s sensor on page 77.

6 Remote input/output (MULTI-ZONE)

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.

See Connecting an IR receiver on page 59.

7 12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)

Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.

See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 60.

8 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-Video and stereo analog audio.

See Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 17.

9 Multichannel analog audio inputs

7.1channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.

See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control OFF Minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 13 14Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERTV Ctrl SOURCEMute ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto Sources Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu Custom Menu The default is ALL recommendedSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuSelect the setting you want to check Data ManagementManual speaker setup Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterSwitching the iPod controls2 Other connectionsBasic playback controls ReturnOther connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverBasic playback controls Connect your USB device.3Compressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMAOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsLarge Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV Pioneer flat screen TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi options Setting the Hdmi Control modeHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modeHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu SetupOther Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPrepare the source you want to record Prepare the recorderUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirmSetting the remote to control other components Preset code listSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system VCRCatv TapeControls for TVs Controls for other componentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor DisplayHDD Continue the chain in the same way for as manyTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control USB interfaceOr other setting for your component Other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOPRO Logic +THX PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games bConnected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation
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