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COAX-1, TV/SAT, OPT-1, VIDEO 1, HDMI 1, CD-R/TAPE, Input function, Input Terminals, Digital, Component

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03 Connecting your equipment • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 48 to change the assignments if other connections are used. For example, the BD terminal is fixed to BD input; no other audio and video signals can be input to this terminal. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 (front panel) CD CD-R/TAPE Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 IN 3 COAX-3a (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) COAX-2 OPT-4 a.SC-27 only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. See About the video converter on page 28 for more on HDMI compatibility. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. • Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • Deep Color signal transfer2 • x.v.Color signal transfer2 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats: - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVDAudio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD • Synchronized operation with components using the KURO LINK function (see KURO LINK on page 84) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Note 1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information. • If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 32 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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Connecting your equipment

•

The input functions below are assigned by default to

the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to

The

Input Setup menu

on page 48 to change the

assignments if other connections are used.

For example, the BD terminal is fixed to

input; no

other audio and video signals can be input to this

terminal.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital

video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the

connected component is compatible with, including

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby

TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for

limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. See

About the

video converter

on page 28 for more on HDMI

compatibility.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI™) technology.

This receiver supports the functions described below

through HDMI connections.

•

Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents

protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

•

Deep Color signal transfer

•

x.v.Color signal transfer

•

Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio

signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

•

Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate

audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-

Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

•

Synchronized operation with components using the

KURO LINK function (see

KURO LINK

on page 84)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing, LLC.

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

Input function

Input Terminals

Digital

HDMI

Component

DVD

COAX-1

IN 1

(

)

TV/SAT

OPT-1

DVR

OPT-2

IN 2

VIDEO 1

OPT-3

IN 3

VIDEO 2

COAX-3

SC-27 only

HDMI 1

(

HDMI-1

)

HDMI 2

(

HDMI-2

)

HDMI 3

(

HDMI-3

)

HDMI 4

(front panel)

(

HDMI-4

)

COAX-2

CD-R/TAPE

OPT-4

Note

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVI



HDMI) to do so. A DVI connection,

however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an

HDCP ERROR

message is displayed on the front panel display. Some

components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video

this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

•

This receiver supports SACD,

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

and

DTS-HD Master Audio

. To take advantage of these formats, however, make

sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.