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13Additional information

Stream direct with different input signal formats

The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 32) you have selected.

Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

Surround Back speaker(s)	Input signal format	DIRECT	PURE DIRECT

Connected	Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE

	DTS Surround	Neo:6 CINEMA	Neo:6 CINEMA
	Other stereo sources	Stereo playback	Stereo playback

	Analog sources	As above	ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)

Not connected	Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE

	DTS Surround	Neo:6 CINEMA	Neo:6 CINEMA
	Other stereo sources	Stereo playback	Stereo playback

	Analog sources	As above	ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)

Multichannel signal formats

Surround Back speaker(s)	Input signal format	DIRECT	PURE DIRECT

Connected	Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged)	Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX
		2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa
	DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)
	flagged)

	Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources	Straight decoding	Straight decoding

Not connected	All 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources	Straight decoding	Straight decoding

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.

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Contents

Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi Control Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround Sound Follow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Select the input source you want to play Phase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Minute guide Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc player For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setup Plug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 13 14 Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER Mute TV CtrlSOURCE Receiver Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround sound Listening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LOGIC+THX Cinema Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceTip Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital Analog Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingAuto Sources Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radio Listening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDS Using EON Displaying RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Automatic Mcacc Expert Setting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ System Setup menuCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker Distance Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking How to interpret the graphical outputHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Select the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data Management Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset data Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting Curve Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections Chapter Basic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Other connections Return Basic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Connect your USB device.3 About MPEG-4 AAC Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About WMA Switching the speaker system Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections MULTI-ZONE listeningLarge Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening options Connecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controls Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV Pioneer flat screen TV Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control Chapter Hdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi Control Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Setup Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio Setup Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Setting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Use / to select the setting you want to adjust Using other functionsSetting the Video options Press RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Prepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorder Checking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the display Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Home THX to confirm Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Controlling the rest of your system Catv Controlling the rest of your systemVCR Tape Controls for TVs Controls for other components HDD Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorDisplay Continue the chain in the same way for as many Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information Chapter Additional information Other audio problems Settings Video Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay Remote control USB interface Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error shows Configuration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby DTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24 Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTO PRO Logic +THX PRO Logic Multichannel signal formats DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games b Connected Not connected Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unit Pioneer Corporation