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03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two 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 the sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. 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. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) below for your primary sub zone. MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2: Sub Zone ZONE 2 Input functions available DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET RADIO, iPod/USB, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT, SIRIUS (Outputs analog audio and composite video.) Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L HDMI BD IN IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 14 COMPONENTVIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/BDR) ZONE2 OUT Y PB PR MONITOR OUT AM LOOP FM U RS-232C ANTENNA (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) IN IN 1 OUT EXTENSION CONTROL MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting on page 79 to use this setup. • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN L R BD IN E IN 1 0/100) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) NT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE PB PR OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT ZONE2 ZONE3 OUTFRONT OUCTENTER SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) PRE OUT L PB PR R AM LOOP SUBWOOFER FLM UNBALR SURROUND BACK L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT W R C ANTENNA (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) IN OUT 12 V T (OUTPU TOTAL 1 IN 1 IN XTENSION CONTROL IR Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.1 OUT LAN (10/100) MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L R SURROUND BA Internet Modem LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to LAN port LAN cable (sold separately) PC Note 1 To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. 30 En

Section	Page
Contents	5
Before you start	9
Features	9
Checking what’s in the box	9
Installing the receiver	10
Loading the batteries	10
Operating range of remote control unit	10
Controls and displays	11
Remote control	11
Front panel	12
Display	13
Connecting your equipment	15
Rear panel	15
Determining the speakers’ application	16
Other speaker connections	17
Placing the speakers	17
THX speaker system setup	17
Some tips for improving sound quality	17
Connecting the speakers	18
Installing your speaker system	19
Standard surround connection	19
Bi-amping your speakers	20
Bi-wiring your speakers	20
Selecting the Speaker system	21
Front height setup	21
Front wide setup	21
Speaker B setup	21
Bi-Amping setup	21
ZONE 2 setup	21
About the audio connection	21
About the video converter	21
About HDMI	22
Connecting your TV and playback components	23
Connecting using HDMI	23
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output	24
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input	25
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources	26
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box	27
Connecting other audio components	27
About the WMA9 Pro decoder	28
Connecting additional amplifiers	28
Connecting AM/FM antennas	29
Connecting external antennas	29
MULTI-ZONE setup	30
Making MULTI-ZONE connections	30
Connecting to the network through LAN interface	30
Connecting Optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER	31
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input	31
Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner	31
Connecting an iPod	32
Connecting a USB device	32
Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output	33
Connecting an IR receiver	33
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor	34
Plugging in the receiver	34
Basic Setup	35
Switching the speaker impedance	35
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)	35
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC)	35
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup	37
The Input Setup menu	37
Input function default and possible settings	38
Basic playback	39
Playing a source	39
Playing a source with HDMI connection	39
Playing an iPod	39
Playing back audio files stored on an iPod	40
Playing a USB device	40
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device	41
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device	41
About playable file formats	42
Listening to the radio	43
Improving FM sound	43
Using Neural Surround	43
Tuning directly to a station	43
Saving station presets	43
Naming station presets	43
Listening to station presets	43
Listening to Internet radio stations	44
Programming the Internet radio stations	44
Listening to Satellite Radio	45
Listening to SIRIUS Radio	45
Saving channel presets	46
Using the SIRIUS Menu	46
Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music	46
Wireless music play	47
Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device	47
Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system	47
Listening to your system	48
Auto playback	48
Listening in surround sound	48
Standard surround sound	48
Using the Home THX modes	49
Using the Advanced surround effects	49
Listening in stereo	50
Using Front Stage Surround Advance	50
Using Stream Direct	50
Selecting MCACC presets	51
Choosing the input signal	51
Better sound using Phase Control	51
Control with HDMI function	52
Making Control with HDMI connections	52
HDMI Setup	52
Before using synchronization	53
About synchronized operations	53
About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI function	54
Setting the PQLS function	54
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function	54
Using other functions	55
Setting the Audio options	55
Setting the Video options	57
Switching the speaker terminals	58
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls	58
Making an audio or a video recording	59
Reducing the level of an analog signal	59
Using the sleep timer	59
Dimming the display	59
Using the Web Control function	60
Checking your system settings	60
Resetting the system	60
Default system settings	61
Controlling the rest of your system	62
Operating multiple receivers	62
Setting the remote to control other components	62
Selecting preset codes directly	62
Programming signals from other remote controls	63
Erasing one of the remote control button settings	63
Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function	64
Direct function	64
Setting the backlight mode	64
Multi operation and System off	64
Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequence	65
Using multi operations	65
Using System off	65
Erasing the settings for the multi-operation	65
Resetting the remote control settings	66
Default preset codes	66
Controlling components	66
The Advanced MCACC menu	69
Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu	69
Automatic MCACC (Expert)	69
Manual MCACC setup	71
Fine Channel Level	72
Fine Speaker Distance	72
Standing Wave	72
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust	73
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional	73
Checking MCACC Data	75
Speaker Setting	75
Channel Level	75
Speaker Distance	75
Standing Wave	75
Acoustic Cal EQ	75
Output MCACC data	76
Data Management	76
Renaming MCACC presets	76
Copying MCACC preset data	77
Clearing MCACC presets	77
The System Setup and Other Setup menus	78
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu	78
Manual speaker setup	78
Speaker system setting	79
Speaker Setting	79
Channel Level	80
Speaker Distance	80
X-Curve	81
THX Audio Setting	81
Network Setup menu	81
IP address/Proxy setting	81
Checking the MAC address	82
Network Standby	82
The Other Setup menu	82
Volume Setup	83
Remote Control Mode Setup	83
Flicker Reduction Setup	83
EXTENSION Setup	83
TV	98
TV	98
DVD	99
BD	99
DVR (BDR, HDR)	99
VCR	99
Satellite Set Top Box	100
Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination)	100
Cable Set Top Box	101
Cable Set Top Box (Cable/PVR Combination)	101
CD	101
CD-R	101
Laser Disc Player	101
Cassete Deck	101
Digital Tape	101
MD	101
Specifications	102
Cleaning the unit	103

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Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to two independent systems in

separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-

ZONE connections.

Different sources can be playing in two 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 the sub zone

is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or

front panel controls.

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. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not

using the

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals

(ZONE 2)

below for your primary sub zone.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output

to ZONE 2:

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

•

Connect a separate amplifier to the

AUDIO ZONE 2

OUT

jacks and a TV monitor to the

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

jack, both on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub

zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select

ZONE 2

Speaker system setting

page 79 to use this setup.

•

Connect a TV monitor to the

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the

surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Connecting to the network through

LAN interface

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN

terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

Sub Zone

Input functions available

ZONE 2

DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET

RADIO, iPod/USB, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER,

ADAPTER PORT, SIRIUS

(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ANTENNA

FM U

AM LOOP

ZONE2

OUT

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

CONTROL

EXTENSION

OUT

(OUTPUT

5 V

150 mA

MAX)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Main zone

Sub zone (

ZONE 2

)

Note

1 To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

L(Single)

SURROUND BACK

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT W

(TV/SAT)

(DVR/BDR)

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(VIDEO)

(CD)

SUBWOOFER

0/100)

(OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

NT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

CONTROL

XTENSION

12 V T

OUT

(OUTPU

TOTAL 1

(OUTPUT

5 V

150 mA

MAX)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

Sub zone (

ZONE 2

)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

DVR/BDR

OUT

SURROUND BA

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

(CD)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(10/100)

SIRIUS

WAN

LAN

LAN cable

(sold separately)

to LAN port

Router

Modem

Internet