Additional information

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Symptom

Remedy

The display shows KEY LOCK ON

• With the receiver in standby, press  STANDBY/ON for about 10 seconds while holding down

when you try to make settings.

SPEAKERS to disable the key lock.

 

 

Most recent settings have been

• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.

erased.

• Settings are only stored if all the zones are turned off. Turn off all the zones before unplugging the

 

power cord.

 

The various system settings are • Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

not stored.

 

 

 

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output

Symptom

Remedy

The EQ response displayed in

• There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ in the Auto

the graphical output following

MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal

calibration does not appear

sound.

entirely flat.

• Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment

 

needed.

 

• The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements.

 

 

EQ adjustments made using

• Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these

the Manual MCACC setup on

adjustments in the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken into account by the

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filters dedicated to overall system calibration.

change the graphical output.

 

Lower frequency response curves do not seem to have been calibrated for SMALL speakers.

Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.

Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measurable sound is output for display.

Display

Symptom

Remedy

The display is dark or off.

• Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness.

 

 

You can’t get DIGITAL to

• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The

display when using SIGNAL

Input Setup menu on page 45).

SEL.

• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input function.

 

 

2 DIGITAL or DTS does not

• These indicators do not light if playback is paused.

light when playing Dolby/DTS

• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.

software.

 

 

 

When playing Dolby Digital or

• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.

DTS sources, the receiver’s

• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 62).

format indicators do not light.

• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.

 

 

• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

 

 

When playing certain discs,

• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what

none of the receiver’s format

audio tracks are recorded on the disc.

indicators light.

 

When playing a disc with the listening mode set to Auto Surround or ALC, 2 PL II or Neo:6 appear on the receiver.

Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 62).

If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.

During playback of DVD-Audio,

• This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a

the display shows PCM.

malfunction.

 

 

The power turns off

• See the Power section (page 122).

automatically and some

 

indicator flashes, or some

 

indicator flashes and the power

 

does not turn on.

 

 

 

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SC-35 specifications

The Pioneer SC-35 is a premium 7.1-channel home theater receiver that has garnered attention for its innovative features and robust performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, the SC-35 combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality, ensuring an immersive audio experience.

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