Pioneer Complete Setup Guide for Your Surround Sound Experience

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03Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 23).

90° to 120°

LS

LS

SB

fig. A

RS

LS

RS

0° to 60°

RS

SBL SBL SBR SBR

fig. B

fig. a

fig. b

fig. c

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If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

L

C

R

SLSR

Surround Surround

SBL SBR

Surround back

If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 50 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 30).

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

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1 2

1Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand. To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a), then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on 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 a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 13 14Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERMute TV CtrlSOURCE ReceiverAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceTip Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingAuto Sources Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Automatic Mcacc ExpertSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ System Setup menuCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupFine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking How to interpret the graphical outputHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Select the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Other connections ReturnBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Connect your USB device.3About MPEG-4 AAC Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About WMASwitching the speaker system Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections MULTI-ZONE listeningLarge Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic 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 Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control ChapterHdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter SetupInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Using other functionsSetting the Video options Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterPrepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Home THX to confirmSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemCatv Controlling the rest of your systemVCR TapeControls for TVs Controls for other componentsHDD Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorDisplay Continue the chain in the same way for as manyAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay Remote control USB interfaceReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error showsConfiguration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyDTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround 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