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The Other Setup menu, Multi Channel Input Setup

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12 The system and the other setup The Other Setup menu The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select 'System Setup' from the HOME MENU. 3 Select 'Other Setup', then press ENTER. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c. OSD Language d. Other Setup 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Multi Ch In Setup 3. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Power ON Level Setup 5. Volume Limit Setup 6. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. Flicker Reduction Setup Exit Return Exit Return 4 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: • KURO LINK Setup - Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting KURO LINK (see KURO LINK Setup on page 85). • Multi Ch In Setup - Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (page 128). • ZONE Audio Setup - Specifies the volume setting for a MULTI-ZONE setup (page 129). • Power ON Level Setup - Specifies the volume level set when the power is turned on (page 129). • Volume Limit Setup - Limits the maximum volume (page 129). • Remote Control Mode Setup - Sets this receiver's remote control mode (page 130). • Flicker Reduction - Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks (page 130). 5 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen. Multi Channel Input Setup You can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multichannel input. Also, when the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can display the video images of other input functions. In the Multi Channel Input Setup, you can assign a video input to the multichannel input. 1 Select 'Multi Ch In Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. KURO LINK Setup 2. Multi Ch In Setup 3. ZONE Audio Setup 4. Power ON Level Setup 5. Volume Limit Setup 6. Remote Control Mode Setup 7. Flicker Reduction Setup Exit Return 2 Select the 'SW Input Gain' setting you want. • 0dB - Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level originally recorded on the source. • +10dB - Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level increased by 10 dB. 4d2.Multi Ch In Setup A/V RECEIVER SW Input Gain : Video Input : 0dB DVD Exit Finish 3 Select the 'Video Input' setting you want. When the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can display the video images of other input functions. The video input can be selected from the following: DVD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, OFF. 4d2.Multi Ch In Setup A/V RECEIVER SW Input Gain : Video Input : +10dB DVD Exit Finish 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu. 128 en

Section	Page
Contents	5
Before you start	9
Our philosophy	9
Features	9
Checking what’s in the box	10
Installing the receiver	10
Loading the batteries	11
Operating range of remote control unit	11
Controls and displays	12
Remote control (In case of SC-27)	12
Remote control (In case of SC-25)	15
Front panel	17
Display	18
Connecting your equipment	20
Rear panel	20
Determining the speakers’ application	22
Other speaker connection	22
Placing the speakers	23
THX speaker system setup	23
Some tips for improving sound quality	23
Connecting the speakers	24
Installing your speaker system	25
Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections	25
Bi-amping your speakers	26
Bi-wiring your speakers	26
Selecting the Surr Back system	27
ZONE 2 setup	27
Speaker B setup	27
Bi-Amping setup	27
About the audio connection	27
About the video converter	28
Connecting your TV and playback components	29
Connecting using HDMI	29
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output	30
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input	31
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources	33
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box	34
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs	34
Connecting other audio components	35
About the WMA9 Pro decoder	35
Connecting additional amplifiers	36
Connecting AM/FM antennas	36
Connecting external antennas	37
Connecting an XM Radio tuner	37
Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner	37
MULTI-ZONE setup	38
Making MULTI-ZONE connections	38
Connecting an IR receiver	40
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor	40
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger	41
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output	41
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input	42
Connecting an iPod	43
Connecting a USB device	43
Plugging in the receiver	44
Basic Setup	45
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)	45
Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC & Full Band Phase Control)	46
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup	48
The Input Setup menu	48
Input function default and possible settings	49
Basic playback	50
Playing a source	50
Playing a source with HDMI connection	50
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs	51
Playing an iPod	51
Playing back audio files stored on an iPod	51
Playing a USB device	53
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device	53
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device	54
About playable file formats	55
Listening to the radio	56
Improving FM sound	56
Using the noise cut mode	56
Using Neural THX	56
Tuning directly to a station	56
Saving station presets	56
Naming station presets	57
Listening to station presets	57
Listening to Satellite Radio	57
Listening to XM Radio	57
Using XM HD Surround	58
Saving channel presets	58
Using the XM Menu	59
Listening to SIRIUS Radio	59
Saving channel presets	60
Using the SIRIUS Menu	60
Listening to your system	61
Auto playback	61
Listening in surround sound	62
Standard surround sound	62
Using the Home THX modes	63
Using the Advanced surround effects	63
Listening in stereo	64
Using Front Stage Surround Advance	65
Using Stream Direct	65
Using surround back channel processing	66
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode	66
Setting the Up Mix function	67
Selecting MCACC presets	67
Choosing the input signal	68
Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control	68
Using Phase Control	68
Using Full Band Phase Control	69
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs	71
Enjoying the Home Media Gallery	71
Features of Home Media Gallery	71
Steps to enjoy the Home Media Gallery	71
Playing back audio files on the network and listening to Internet radio stations	71
Connecting to the network through LAN interface	72
Introduction	72
About network playback	73
Windows Media Player	73
Windows Media DRM	73
DLNA	73
Content playable over a network	73
About playback behavior over a network	73
Authorizing this receiver	73
Playback with Home Media Gallery	74
Playing back audio files stored on components on the network	75
Listening to Internet radio stations	75
Listening to Rhapsody	77
Listening to Sirius Internet Radio	77
Listening to Neural Music Direct	77
Playing back your favorite songs	77
About playable file formats	78
Advanced operations for Internet radio	79
Saving Internet radio stations	79
Retrieving saved Internet radio stations	79
Setting up the network	79
Checking the network settings	81
Checking about the Accounts	81
Software update	82
Glossary	82
KURO LINK	84
Making the KURO LINK connections	84
Cautions on the KURO LINK function	84
About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the KURO LINK function	85
KURO LINK Setup	85
Setting the PQLS function	86
Before using synchronization	87
Synchronized amp mode	87
Synchronized amp mode operations	87
Canceling synchronized amp mode	87
Using other functions	88
Setting the Audio options	88
About the SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) (SC-27 only)	89
Setting the Video options	90
Switching the speaker system	91
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls	91
Making an audio or a video recording	92
Reducing the level of an analog signal	93
Using the sleep timer	93
Dimming the display	93
Switching the HDMI output	94
Checking your system settings	94
Resetting the system	95
Default system settings	95
Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)	96
Operating multiple receivers	96
Setting the remote to control other components	96
Selecting preset codes directly	96
Programming signals from other remote controls	97
Erasing one of the remote control button settings	98
Resetting the remote control presets	98
Confirming preset codes	98
Renaming input function names	98
Direct function	99
Multi Operation and System Off	99
Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence	99
Using multi operations	100
Using System off	100
Controls for TVs	101
Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)	103
Operating multiple receivers	103
Setting the remote to control other components	103
Selecting preset codes directly	103
Programming signals from other remote controls	104
Erasing the remote control button settings	104
Multi Operation and System Off	105
Programming a multi-operation	105
Using multi operations	105
Using System off	106
Resetting the remote control presets	106
Default preset codes	106
Controls the components	106
The Advanced MCACC menu	109
Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu	109
Automatic MCACC (Expert)	110
Manual MCACC setup	112
Fine Channel Level	113
Fine Speaker Distance	114
Standing Wave	114
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust	115
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional	115
Precision Distance (SC-27 only)	117
Checking MCACC Data	118
Speaker Setting	119
Channel Level	119
Speaker Distance	119
Standing Wave	119
Acoustic Cal EQ	120
Group Delay	120
Output PC	120
Data Management	121
Renaming MCACC presets	121
Copying MCACC preset data	121
Clearing MCACC presets	122
The system and the other setup	123
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu	123
Manual speaker setup	124
Surround back speaker setting	124
Speaker Setting	124
Channel Level	125
Speaker Distance	126
X-Curve	126
THX Audio Setting	127
The Other Setup menu	128
Multi Channel Input Setup	128
ZONE Audio Setup	129
Power ON Level Setup	129
Volume Limit Setup	129
Remote Control Mode Setup	130
Flicker Reduction Setup	130
Additional information	131
Speaker Setting Guide	131
Positional relationship between speakers and monitor	132
Troubleshooting	132
Power	132
No sound	133
Other audio problems	134
Video	135
Settings	136
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output	137
Display	137
Remote control	138
HDMI	138
Important information regarding the HDMI connection	139
HOME MEDIA GALLERY	139
About status messages	141
USB interface	141
XM radio messages	142
SIRIUS radio messages	143
Surround sound formats	143
Dolby	143
DTS	144
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional	145
About iPod	145
About THX	145
About Neural - THX Surround	147
About SIRIUS and XM	148
About FLAC	148
FLAC Decoder	148
Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats	149
Specifications	150
Cleaning the unit	150

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The system and the other setup

128

The Other Setup menu

The

Other Setup

menu is where you can make

customized settings to reflect how you are using the

receiver.

Set the remote control to the receiver operation

mode, then press

HOME MENU

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your

TV. Use

///

and

ENTER

to navigate through the

screens and select menu items. Press

RETURN

confirm and exit the current menu.

Select ‘

System Setup

’ from the

HOME MENU

Select ‘

Other Setup

’, then press

ENTER

Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to

adjust these settings in order:

•

KURO LINK Setup

– Synchronizes this receiver with

your Pioneer component supporting KURO LINK (see

KURO LINK Setup

on page 85).

•

Multi Ch In Setup

–

Specifies the optional settings for

a multi-channel input

(page 128)

•

ZONE Audio Setup

– Specifies the volume setting

for a MULTI-ZONE setup (page 129).

•

Power ON Level Setup

– Specifies the volume level

set when the power is turned on (page 129).

•

Volume Limit Setup

– Limits the maximum volume

(page 129).

•

Remote Control Mode Setup

– Sets this receiver’s

remote control mode (page 130).

•

Flicker Reduction

– Adjusts the way the GUI screen

looks (page 130).

Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,

pressing

RETURN

to confirm after each screen.

Multi Channel Input Setup

You can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multi-

channel input. Also, when the multi-channel input is

selected as an input function, you can display the video

images of other input functions. In the Multi Channel

Input Setup, you can assign a video input to the multi-

channel input.

Select ‘

Multi Ch In Setup

’ from the

Other Setup

menu.

Select the ‘

SW Input Gain

’ setting you want.

•

0dB

– Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level

originally recorded on the source.

•

+10dB

– Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level

increased by 10 dB.

Select the ‘

Video Input

’ setting you want.

When the multi-channel input is selected as an input

function, you can display the video images of other input

functions. The video input can be selected from the

following:

DVD

TV/SAT

DVR

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OFF

When you’re finished, press

RETURN

You will return to the

Other Setup

menu.

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Return

a.Manual SP Setup

b. Input Setup

c. OSD Language

d. Other Setup

4.SystemSetup

2. Multi Ch In Setup

3. ZONE Audio Setup

4. Power ON Level Setup

5. Volume Limit Setup

Remote Control Mode Setup

Flicker Reduction Setup

1. KURO LINK Setup

4d.Other Setup

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Return

4d.Other Setup

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Return

3. ZONE Audio Setup

4. Power ON Level Setup

5. Volume Limit Setup

Remote Control Mode Setup

Flicker Reduction Setup

2. Multi Ch In Setup

1. KURO LINK Setup

4d2.Multi Ch In Setup

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Finish

SW Input Gain

0dB

Video Input

DVD

4d2.Multi Ch In Setup

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Finish

SW Input Gain

+10dB

Video Input

DVD