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Pioneer SC-05 manual Additional information, THX certified design In case of SC-07, DCDi

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•THX certified design In case of SC-07

This receiver is THX Ultra2™ certified, allowing you to take advantage of new THX technologies such as ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can process any 5.1 channel source for 6.1 channel (THX Surround EX) or 7.1 channel (THX Ultra2 CINEMA, THX Ultra2 MUSIC and THX Ultra2 GAMES) playback.

•THX certified design In case of SC-05

This receiver is THX Select2™ certified, allowing you to take advantage of new THX technologies such as ASA (Advanced Speaker Array), which can process any 5.1 channel source for 6.1 channel (THX Surround EX) or 7.1 channel (THX Select2 CINEMA, THX Select2 MUSIC and THX Select2 GAMES) playback.

•HDMI and digital video conversion

This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you with high-definition digital video/ audio via a single cable. High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are supported while this receiver is also compatible with the DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is trademarks of Sony Corporation). You can operate this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer component that supports the HDMI Control function by connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI. Also, the built-in digital video converter of this receiver makes both de- interlacing and up-scaling possible, and analog video signals being input are converted and output as digital video signals at the HDMI terminal.

•DCDi

Faroudja’s DCDi Processing is selectable and ensures that images are smooth and natural, without staircasing or jaggies.

•XM and SIRIUS Ready

With the XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time. This receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as on-screen control of your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility.

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Pioneer Additional information, THX certified design In case of SC-07, THX certified design In case of SC-05, DCDi

Contents

Operating Instructions audio/video multi-channel receiverOperating Environment VENTILATION CAUTIONFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions Wash hands after handling D36-P4AEnContents 03 Connecting your equipment06 Using the tuner 08 The System Setup menu12 Other Settings 13 Using other functions09 Other connections 10 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs14 Controlling the rest of your system 15 Additional informationInstalling the receiver Before you start01 Before you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxSimple Home Theater Guide Simple Home Theater GuideChapter Introduction to home theater1 Switch on the receiver and your TV 02 Simple Home Theater Guide4 Follow the instructions on-screen Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Playing a sourceSimple Home Theater Guide 2 Select the input source you want to playBetter sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control Using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Phase Control ONFull Band Phase Control OFF Using Full Band Phase ControlSimple Home Theater Guide FULLBAND PHASE.1 Full Band Phase Control ON02 Simple Home Theater Guide Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipmentRear panel  See Connecting using HDMI on page03 Connecting your equipment When making cable connections10 RS-232C connector  See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on pageConnecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting using HDMIAbout HDMI 03 Connecting your equipmentConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipmentHDMI OUT SELECTABLE03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TVConnecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsConnecting your equipment Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable03 Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting your equipmentConnecting antennas THX speaker system setup03 Connecting your equipment SC-07 - THX Ultra2 CINEMA, THX Ultra2 MUSIC and THX Ultra2 GAMESFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AM loop antennaControls and displays 04 Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Illustration shows the SC-07 front panelOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displays6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page04 Controls and displays Display 1 SIGNAL indicators2 Program format indicators 3 Digital format indicatorsControls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the SC-07 remote control1 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch PRESET - See Selecting preset codes directly on page04 Controls and displays HOME MENU - Use to access the HOME MENU pages 43, 51, 53 and14 Remote control illumination button 15 Remote control operation selector switchListening to your system Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects05 Listening to your system 1 Set the operation selector switch to RCVUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereo1 Set the operation selector switch to RCV 1 Set the operation selector switch to RCV05 Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presetsChoosing the input signal 1 Set the operation selector switch to RCVUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back mode1 Set the operation selector switch to RCV Listening to your system1 Set the operation selector switch to RCV Using the genre synchronizing function05 Listening to your system Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterUsing the noise cut mode Using Neural THX06 Using the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets 1 Choose the station preset you want to nameMaking receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC menuThe Advanced MCACC menu 4 Select the setting you want to adjust1 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu, then press ENTER 07 The Advanced MCACC menu Automatic MCACC Expert2 Select the parameters you want to set 7 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.2 6 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tonesThe Advanced MCACC menu 5 Follow the instructions on-screenManual MCACC setup 07 The Advanced MCACC menu2.MCACC Data Check 1c.Manual MCACCFine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance2 Select the setting you want to adjust 1 Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menuAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Standing Wave4 When you’re finished, press RETURN 1 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC setup menuHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional 1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menuUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 07 The Advanced MCACC menu1 Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER 2 Select an option and press ENTERChecking MCACC Data 1 Set the operation selector switch to RCV, then press HOME MENU3 Select the setting you want to check The Advanced MCACC menuSpeaker Setting Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Standing WaveGroup Delay Data ManagementAcoustic Cal EQ 2 When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use / to select the channelRenaming MCACC presets Clearing MCACC presetsCopying MCACC preset data 1 Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menuThe System Setup menu The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Manual speaker setup08 The System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSpeaker Setting 1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level The System Setup menu1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu 4 When you’re finished, press RETURNTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceX-Curve 08 The System Setup menuThe System Setup menu 1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu5 Select either ON or OFF for Boundary Gain Compensation setting 2 Select either ON or OFF for THX Loudness Plus settingUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverOther connections 09 Other connections ChapterUsing SIRIUS Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Using the XM MenuConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner 09 Other connectionsListening to SIRIUS Radio Saving channel presetsConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the SIRIUS MenuSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Listening to channel presetsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your speakers Use SPEAKERS on the front panel to select a speaker system settingConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakers2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Other connectionsMaking MULTI-ZONE connections 09 Other connections MULTI-ZONE listeningMULTI-ZONE listening options Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals ZoneOther connections Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE2Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone09 Other connections DIGITAL INConnecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TVThe trigger maximum power is DC OUT 12 V/50 mA After you’ve specified the input functions that will switchOther connections Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TVUse a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your flat panel TV Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output Advanced MCACC output using your PC3 When you’re finished, press RETURN 09 Other connectionsFeatures of Home Media Gallery Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsPlayback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Enjoying the Home Media GalleryConnecting to the network through LAN interface Connecting an iPodThe specifications of a LAN terminal 10 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsConnecting a USB device IntroductionAbout network playback Windows Media ConnectContent playable over a network Playback with Home Media GalleryAuthorizing this receiver About playback behavior over a networkPlayback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs 4 Use / to select the folder, music/photo files orInternet radio station to play back, and then press ENTER item. To return to the list screen, press RETURNPlaying back audio files stored on components on the network About the playback screenFinding what you want to play 10 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsSwitching the iPod controls1 Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory deviceFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsBasic playback controls Listening to Internet radio stationsAbout Internet radio 10 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsAbout list of Internet radio Saving and retrieving Internet radio stations3 Use / to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsListening to Neural Music Direct Playing back your favorite songsAbout Neural Music Direct About the Favorites folderAbout playable file formats Music filesPlayback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs CategorySetting up the network Advanced operations for Internet radioSaving Internet radio stations Retrieving saved Internet radio stations1 Set the operation selector switch to SOURCE 3 Select ‘Setup’ and press ENTER to confirm your selection4 Select ‘Network Setup’ and press ENTER to confirm your selection The Network IP Settings screen appearsChecking the network settings 22 Press ENTER to complete the network setup procedure10 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs 11 Select ‘Change’ and press ENTER to confirm your selectionSoftware update Default GatewayDHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server GlossaryMAC Media Access Control address IP Internet Protocol addressMass Storage Class devices Neural SurroundHDMI Control HDMI ControlMaking the HDMI Control connections Chapter11 HDMI Control Setting the HDMI options Before using synchronizationSetting the HDMI Control mode SETUP 2 Select ‘System Setup’, then press ENTERCanceling synchronized amp mode HDMI Control Synchronized amp modeAbout HDMI Control About PQLSOther Settings 12 Other Settings ChapterThe Input Setup menu 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use RECEIVER to switch onOther Settings Input function default and possible settingsChanging the OSD display language OSD Language 1 Set the operation selector switch to RCV, then press HOME MENU12 Other Settings The Other Setup menuMulti Channel Input Setup 2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME MENUZONE Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsFlicker Reduction Setup Other SettingsUsing other functions 13 Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options AUDIO PARAMETERUsing other functions SettingSetting What it does13 Using other functions Setting the Video optionsMaking an audio or a video recording VIDEO PARAMETERUsing the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalDimming the display Using other functions13 Using other functions Switching the HDMI output Checking your system settingsResetting the system 2 When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the displayDefault system settings Using other functionsSetting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system 14 Controlling the rest of your system ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Erasing one of the remote control button settingsControlling the rest of your system 1 While pressing MULTI OPERATION, press HOME MENUResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codes14 Controlling the rest of your system Renaming input source namesControlling the rest of your system Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence5 Use / to select a command in the sequence, then press ENTER 7 Select the button for the command you want to inputUsing multi operations Using System offControls for TVs 14 Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Controlling the rest of your systemButtons Function14 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of Speaker Setting Guide Step 1 Speaker layout and distance adjustmentStep 2 Adjusting the speaker height Step 3 Adjusting the speaker orientationStep 4 Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer 15 Additional informationPositional relationship between speakers and monitor Position of front speakers and monitorPosition of center speaker and monitor Additional information15 Additional information Troubleshooting PowerNo sound Symptomto see The Input Setup menu on page Additional informationOther audio problems SymptomSymptom Speaker Setting on pageSettings VideoSymptom SymptomProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplaySymptom the Manual MCACC setup onRemote control HDMISymptom SymptomConfiguration A Configuration BImportant information regarding the HDMI connection 15 Additional informationHOME MEDIA GALLERY SymptomsAdditional information CausesSymptoms 15 Additional informationCauses RemediesAbout status messages XM radio messagesSymptoms SymptomSIRIUS radio messages SymptomSymptom Message error number ProblemAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Digital PlusWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS-EXPRESSDTS Digital Surround DTS-ESAdditional information About THX In case of SC-07 In case of SC-05THX Cinema processing Re-EqualizationAbout Neural - THX Surround 15 Additional informationTHX Games THX Loudness Plus DescriptionAdditional information About XM About SIRIUSAbout FLAC FLAC DecoderListening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format 15 Additional informationInput signal format Additional informationStandard Auto SurroundInput signal format StandardAuto Surround SBch ProcessingInput signal format Additional informationStandard Auto SurroundInput signal format 15 Additional informationStandard Auto SurroundStream direct with different input signal formats Multichannel signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format15 Additional information Specifications Amplifier sectionNetwork Section USB SectionAdditional information Cleaning the unit FeaturesOur philosophy Easy setup using Advanced MCACC15 Additional information THX certified design In case of SC-07THX certified design In case of SC-05 HDMI and digital video conversionWe Want You Listening For A Lifetime To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Decibel Level ExamplePIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INCPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV