Listening in stereo

Listening to your system

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

1Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2Press ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a listening mode.

•ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks

•DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog

•SCI-FI– Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects

•MONO FILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks

•ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources

•EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field

•TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources

•ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games

•SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs

•CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound

•ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music

•UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources

•EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers

•PHONES SURR – When listening through

headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround.

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•When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 76.

When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

1Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2While listening to a source, press STEREO for stereo playback.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

•STEREO – The audio is heard with your sound settings and you can still use the audio options.

•F.S.SURR FOCUS – See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.

•F.S.SURR WIDE – See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.

•SOUND RETRIEVER AIR1 – Suitable for listening to the sound from a Bluetooth wireless technology device.

Using Front Stage Surround Advance

The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.

1Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2While listening to a source, press STEREO to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes.

•STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for more on this.

•F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges.

•F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.

FOCUS position		WIDE position
(Recommended)

Front left	Front right	Front left	Frontright
speaker	speaker	speaker	speaker

Note

1 The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can only selected when the ADAPTER PORT input.

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.

One of the standout features of the SC-35 is its Advanced Direct Energy HD Amplification technology. This system delivers clean, powerful sound across all seven channels, with a total output of 120 watts per channel. This high power output, combined with the receiver’s ability to drive a wide range of speaker impedances, makes it an ideal choice for both demanding home theater systems and high-fidelity music setups.

Another significant aspect of the SC-35 is its comprehensive support for various audio formats. The receiver is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Dolby Digital Plus, allowing users to enjoy high-resolution audio tracks from their favorite movies and music. This capability ensures that sound is rich, dynamic, and true to the source material, enhancing the overall viewing and listening experience.

The SC-35 also features Pioneer's exclusive MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This advanced system uses sophisticated measurements and analysis to optimize speaker placement and performance automatically. By adjusting the sound field according to the specific acoustics of the listening environment, it ensures that every note is perfectly balanced, immersing listeners in the performance.

On the connectivity front, the SC-35 is well-equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for easy integration of various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It supports 4K video passthrough and can upscale lower-resolution content, making it a future-proof choice as home entertainment technology evolves.

Furthermore, the inclusion of various streaming options, including AirPlay, Spotify, and DLNA compatibility, gives users flexibility in how they access and play their music. The user-friendly interface and remote app availability make navigating between inputs and formats effortless.

In summary, the Pioneer SC-35 stands out in the crowded market of home theater receivers due to its powerful amplification, advanced audio processing capabilities, comprehensive format support, and seamless connectivity options. With its robust feature set, the SC-35 is designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience for both movies and music, making it a worthy choice for any serious home theater setup.

Pioneer SC-35 manual Listening in stereo, Using Front Stage Surround Advance

Models: SC-35

Listening to your system

Using the Advanced surround effects

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