01Before you start

Before you start

Our philosophy

Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three important steps:

1Designing with carefully selected components so as to transmit the original soundtrack accurately

2Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area

3Tuning that transmits soul

Features

%HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel)

A compatible component is required to use the above function.

%HOME MEDIA GALLERY

This receiver can play back contents stored on your computer when your computer is connected to the LAN terminal of this receiver.

%About operation of the receiver with a mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.)

The receiver can be controlled from the mobile terminal by installing a special application on the mobile terminal. For details, see the product information on the Pioneer website.

This special application may be changed or discontinued without notice.

%Remote operation on an iPod touch/ iPhone/iPad

Operation via LAN is possible from an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV2) from the iTunes Store.

%AVNavigator

The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a guide for connecting the unit and setting up from the computer and an Interactive Manual for operating the unit while reading the manual.

%PQLS

Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.

%iPod playback

Your iPod can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPod.

Also, the iPod is charged when it is connected to the receiver.

%Advanced Direct Energy design

This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.

%Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally- oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three- dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.

%Internet Radio

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

%SIRIUS Ready

With the SIRIUS Radio terminal, you’ll be up and running in no time.

%Bluetooth compatible

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.

%Auto Sound Retriever

The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression.

%Easy setup using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

!Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.))

!Remote control unit

!AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

!AM loop antenna

!FM wire antenna

!iPod cable

!Power cord

!CD-ROM (AVNavigator)

!These operating instructions

Installing the receiver

!When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

!Don’t install it on the following places:

—on a color TV (the screen may distort)

—near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

—in direct sunlight

—in damp or wet areas

—in extremely hot or cold areas

—in places where there is vibration or other movement

—in places that are very dusty

—in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

!Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

WARNING

!Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It

can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

!Never use new and old batteries together.

!Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

!Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

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