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13 Additional information XM radio messages Status messages Check XM Tuner Cause Action The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock in the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the XM Mini- and check the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock cable is Tuner Dock is not connected to this receiver. connected to this receiver. Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected to the XM MiniTuner Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged. Check that the XM antenna is securely connected to the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock and check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged. Loading The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring audio or program information from the XM satellite signal. This message can also occur in weak XM signal conditions. Note that this receiver may not respond to some buttons while this message is displayed. This message should disappear in a few seconds in good signal conditions. If you see this message often, reposition the XM antenna for better signal reception. Use the Antenna Aiming option to optimize the antenna position. No Signal The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM satellite Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the signal. Something may be blocking the XM XM antenna to get better signal reception. Use the antenna's view of the satellites or the antenna is not Antenna Aiming option to optimize the antenna properly aimed. position. See instructions supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for antenna installation information. Off Air The XM channel you selected is not currently broadcasting. Check back later. CH Unauthorized You selected an XM channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package. Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels. For information on receiving this channel, visit www.xmradio.com or contact XM Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-2346. CH Unavailable The selected channel is not available. The channel Consult the latest channel guide at may have been reassigned to a different channel www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels. number. For cases of a new radio or a radio that has not This message may occur initially with a new radio or received XM's signal for an extended period, allow a radio that has not received XM's signal for an the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least extended period. 5 minutes and then try to select the channel again. No artist name or song title is available for this selection. No action required. Upgrade XM Tuner The connected XM CNP-1000 is incompatible. This receiver features advanced technology that is designed for use with the XM Mini-Tuner. Contact XM Listener Care (1-800-967-2346) and ask about upgrading your XM CNP-1000 to an XM MiniTuner. Have this receiver's model name and CNP-1000 XM Radio ID number ready beforehand, and explain that this receiver is displaying the message Upgrade XM Tuner. If you already have an XM Mini-Tuner connected and you see this message, turn off this receiver, make sure the XM Mini-Tuner is properly seated in the Mini-Tuner Home Dock, and then turn this receiver on again. If the message reappears, contact XM Listener Care and explain the issue that you're experiencing and the corrective actions you've tried. XM Power Error A short-circuit occurring in the antenna or surrounding antenna cable. Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the antenna or antenna cable. Switch the power off, then back on again. 142 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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Additional information

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XM radio messages

Status messages

Cause

Action

Check XM Tuner

The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated

in the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the XM Mini-

Tuner Dock is not connected to this receiver.

Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock

and check the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock cable is

connected to this receiver.

Check Antenna

The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini-

Tuner Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is

damaged.

Check that the XM antenna is securely connected to

the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock and check the

antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM antenna

if the cable is damaged.

The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring audio or program

information from the XM satellite signal. This

message can also occur in weak XM signal

conditions.

Note that this receiver may not respond to some

buttons while this message is displayed.

This message should disappear in a few seconds in

good signal conditions.

If you see this message often, reposition the XM

antenna for better signal reception.

Use the Antenna Aiming option to optimize the

antenna position.

No Signal

The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM satellite

signal. Something may be blocking the XM

antenna’s view of the satellites or the antenna is not

properly aimed.

Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the

XM antenna to get better signal reception. Use the

Antenna Aiming option to optimize the antenna

position.

See instructions supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner

and Home Dock for antenna installation

information.

Off Air

The XM channel you selected is not currently

broadcasting.

Check back later.

CH Unauthorized

You selected an XM channel that is blocked or

cannot be received with your XM subscription

package.

Consult the latest channel guide at

www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels.

For information on receiving this channel, visit

www.xmradio.com or contact XM Satellite Radio at

1-800-967-2346.

CH Unavailable

The selected channel is not available. The channel

may have been reassigned to a different channel

number.

This message may occur initially with a new radio or

a radio that has not received XM’s signal for an

extended period.

Consult the latest channel guide at

www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels.

For cases of a new radio or a radio that has not

received XM’s signal for an extended period, allow

the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least

5 minutes and then try to select the channel again.

– – – – – – – –

No artist name or song title is available for this

selection.

No action required.

Upgrade XM Tuner

The connected XM CNP-1000 is incompatible. This

receiver features advanced technology that is

designed for use with the XM Mini-Tuner.

Contact XM Listener Care (1-800-967-2346) and ask

about upgrading your XM CNP-1000 to an XM Mini-

Tuner.

Have this receiver’s model name and CNP-1000 XM

Radio ID number ready beforehand, and explain that

this receiver is displaying the message

Upgrade XM

Tuner

If you already have an XM Mini-Tuner connected and

you see this message, turn off this receiver, make

sure the XM Mini-Tuner is properly seated in the

Mini-Tuner Home Dock, and then turn this receiver

on again. If the message reappears, contact XM

Listener Care and explain the issue that you’re

experiencing and the corrective actions you’ve tried.

XM Power Error

A short-circuit occurring in the antenna or

surrounding antenna cable.

Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the

antenna or antenna cable. Switch the power off,

then back on again.