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03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system. Sub zone (ZONE 3) Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L HDMI OUT 1 (KURO LINK ) OUT 2 XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 ASSIGNABLE 1-3 LAN (10/100) IN 3 (VIDEO 2) IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN 2 (DVR) IN 3 (VIDEO1) IN 4 (CD-R) ASSIGNABLE OUT 1 OUT 2 OPTICAL 12 V 1 IN 1 TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12V (DVD) (DVR TOTAL 50 mA MAX) 2 PR PB Y ZONE 2 OUT PR SIRIUS SI G IN IR IN 1 IN 2 OUT IN CONTROL OUT VIDEO ZONE 2 ZONE 3 PH OUT OUT L R SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDA ATTENTIO ENCEINTE D'IMPE SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI RS-232C Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 129. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate TV and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 39 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3: Sub Zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 Input functions available Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).a With video signals,b the composite video (VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) and component video (COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT)c signals can be outputd but the S-Video signal cannot be output. Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).a With video signals,b the composite video (VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT) signals can be output. a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for the MULTI CH IN and PHONO inputs.) b.JPEG files cannot be played with the input set to USB input. c.The COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is only provided on the SC-27. The OSD is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected. d.SC-27 only: The video convert function does not work for ZONE 2. Connect the composite video and component video to the same types of jacks for the inputs and outputs. Note 1 You can't use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier. 38 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

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-

ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and

the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.

Different sources can be playing in three zones at the

same time or, depending on your needs, the same source

can also be used. The main and sub zones have

independent power (the main zone power can be off

while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub

zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel

controls. However, you may need to specify the volume

settings in

ZONE Audio Setup

on page 129.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a

separate TV and speakers for your primary (

ZONE 2

) sub

zone, and a separate TV and a separate amplifier

(and

speakers) for your secondary (

ZONE 3

) sub zone. You will

also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

page 39 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary

sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose

whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output

to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:

LAN

(10/100)

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDA

ATTENTIO

ENCEINTE

D'IMPE

OPTICAL

RS-232C

HDMI

COAXIAL

CONTROL

SIRIUS

12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

OUT 1

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

(KURO

LINK )

ASSIGNABLE

(CD-R)

(VIDEO1)

(DVR)

(TV/SAT)

(VIDEO

(CD)

(DVD)

(OUTPUT

12V

TOTAL

50 mA

MAX)

OUT

(DVD)

(DVR

ZONE 2 OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 3

OUT

SEE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE

D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 3

OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Main zone

Sub zone (

ZONE 2

)

Sub zone (

ZONE 3

)

Note

1 You can’t use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub

zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.

Sub Zone

Input functions available

ZONE 2

Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).

With video signals,

the composite video

(VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT) and component video

(COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT)

signals

can be output

but the S-Video signal cannot

be output.

a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for the MULTI CH IN and

PHONO inputs.)

b.JPEG files cannot be played with the input set to USB input.

c.The COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is only provided on the

SC-27. The OSD is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO

ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected.

SC-27 only:

The video convert function does not work for ZONE 2.

Connect the composite video and component video to the same

types of jacks for the inputs and outputs.

ZONE 3

Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).

With video signals,

the composite video

(VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT) signals can be output.