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Connecting an IR receiver
If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.
!Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.
!Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your com- ponent to check for IR compatibility.
!If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.
1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.
Closet or shelving unit
IR
IRIN
IN
OUT 
IR
IN
OUT
IR receiver
2Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection.
Connecting your equipment
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger
You can connect components in your system (such as a screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input function. However, you must specify which input functions switch on the trigger using the The Input Setup menu on page 36. Note that this will only work with components that have a standby mode.
12V TRIGGER
INPUT
12V |
|
TRIGGER | TRIGGER |
| 12V |
(OUTPUT 12 V
50mA MAX)
%Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component.
Use a cable with a mono
After you’ve specified the input functions that will switch on the trigger, you’ll be able to switch the component on or off just by pressing the input function(s) you’ve set on page 36.
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.
CAUTION
!Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
!Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.
!Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.
!The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.
!Make sure the blue uSTANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.
1Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.
2Plug the other end into a power outlet.
!After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on page 55.
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