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Using the Home THX modes, Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES

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06 Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT - Up to 7.1 channel sound (front height)1 • WIDE SURROUND MOVIE - Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to movie sources2 • WIDE SURROUND MUSIC - Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to music sources2 • Neo:6 CINEMA - 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources3 • Neo:6 MUSIC - 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources3 • Neural Surround - Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources4 • XM HD Surround - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources5 With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, front height or front wide speakers, you can select (according to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - See above • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - See above • Dolby Digital EX - Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS-ES encoded sources • DTS Neo:6 - Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT - See above1 • WIDE SURROUND MOVIE - See above2 • WIDE SURROUND MUSIC - See above2 • Straight Decode - Plays back without the effects above. Using the Home THX modes THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema. Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see THX Audio Setting on page 117 for more on this). 1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode. • Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode. With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see THX Audio Setting on page 117 for an explanation of each process): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA • 2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA • Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC • Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA1 • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC1 • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES1 • THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 GAMES6 With multichannel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select from: • THX Surround EX - Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA • THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 CINEMA6 - Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA1 • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC1 • 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES1 • THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 MUSIC6 - This mode is suited not only for sources recorded in Dolby Digital and DTS, but also to all multi-channel music sources (DVDAudio, etc.). • THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 GAMES6 - This mode is suited to playing the sound of games. Note 1 • This mode can only be selected when Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH). • When listening sources in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 76). 2 This mode can only be selected when Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FW). 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 76). 4 Neural Surround can be selected for 2-channel signals for which the input signal is PCM (48 kHz or less), Dolby Digital, DTS or analog 2- channel sources. 5 XM HD Surround can be selected only with the XM input. 6 • ULTRA2 for the SC-37, SELECT2 for the SC-35. • Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected or not connected. 60 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	10
Operating range of remote control unit	11
Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only)	11
Controls and displays	12
Remote control (In case of SC-37)	12
Remote control display	13
RF adapter	14
Remote control (In case of SC-35)	15
Display	16
Front panel	18
Connecting your equipment	20
Rear panel	20
Connecting the RF adapter (SC-37 only)	21
Determining the speakers’ application	22
Other speaker connections	23
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 surround connection	25
Bi-amping your speakers	26
Bi-wiring your speakers	26
Selecting the Speaker system	27
Front height setup	27
Front wide setup	27
Speaker B setup	27
Bi-Amping setup	27
ZONE 2 setup	27
About the audio connection	27
About the video converter	27
About HDMI	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, BD recorder and other video sources	32
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box	33
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
MULTI-ZONE setup	37
Making MULTI-ZONE connections	37
Connecting to the network through LAN interface	38
Connecting Optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER	39
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input	39
Connecting an XM Radio tuner	39
Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner	39
Connecting an iPod	40
Connecting a USB device	40
Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output	40
Connecting an IR receiver	41
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor	41
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger	42
Plugging in the receiver	42
Basic Setup	43
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)	43
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)	43
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup	45
The Input Setup menu	45
Input function default and possible settings	46
Basic playback	47
Playing a source	47
Playing a source with HDMI connection	47
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs	47
Playing an iPod	48
Playing back audio files stored on an iPod	48
Playing a USB device	49
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device	49
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device	50
About playable file formats	51
Listening to the radio	52
Improving FM sound	52
Using the noise cut mode	52
Using Neural Surround	52
Tuning directly to a station	52
Saving station presets	52
Listening to station presets	52
Naming station presets	53
Listening to Satellite Radio	53
Listening to XM Radio	53
Using XM HD Surround	54
Saving channel presets	54
Using the XM Menu	54
Listening to SIRIUS Radio	54
Saving channel presets	55
Using the SIRIUS Menu	55
Listening to Internet radio stations (SC-35 only)	56
Programming the Internet radio stations	56
Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music	57
Wireless music play	57
Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device	58
Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system	58
Listening to your system	59
Auto playback	59
Listening in surround sound	59
Standard surround sound	59
Using the Home THX modes	60
Using the Advanced surround effects	61
Listening in stereo	61
Using Front Stage Surround Advance	61
Using Stream Direct	62
Selecting MCACC presets	62
Choosing the input signal	62
Better sound using Phase Control	62
Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-37 only)	63
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-37 only)	64
Enjoying the Home Media Gallery	64
Features of Home Media Gallery	64
Introduction	64
Authorizing this receiver	64
Playback with Home Media Gallery	65
Playing back audio files stored on components on the network	65
Listening to Internet radio stations	66
Listening to Rhapsody	66
Listening to Sirius Internet Radio	67
Listening to Neural Music Direct	67
Playing back your favorite songs	67
Advanced operations for Internet radio	67
Saving Internet radio stations	67
Retrieving saved Internet radio stations	67
Checking about the Accounts	68
About network playback	68
Windows Media Player	68
Windows Media DRM	68
DLNA	68
Content playable over a network	68
About playback behavior over a network	69
Software update	69
About playable file formats	70
Glossary	71
Control with HDMI function	72
Making Control with HDMI connections	72
HDMI Setup	73
Before using synchronization	73
About synchronized operations	74
About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI function	74
Setting the PQLS function	75
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function	75
Using other functions	76
Setting the Audio options	76
Setting the Video options	78
Switching the speaker terminals	79
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls	79
Making an audio or a video recording	80
Reducing the level of an analog signal	80
Using the sleep timer	81
Dimming the display	81
Switching the HDMI output	81
Using the Web Control function	81
Checking your system settings	81
Resetting the system	82
Default system settings	82
Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-37)	83
About the Remote Setup menu	83
Operating multiple receivers	84
Setting the remote to control other components	84
Selecting preset codes directly	84
Programming signals from other remote controls	85
Erasing one of the remote control button settings	85
Resetting the input assignment of one of the input function buttons	86
Resetting the remote control settings	86
Confirming preset codes	86
Renaming input function names manually	86
Direct function	86
Multi Operation and System Off	87
Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence	87
Using multi operations	88
Using System off	88
Controlling components	88
Using the RF communications function	91
Pairing the RF adapter and remote control	92
Operating this receiver by RF communications	92
Operating other components by RF communications	92
Renaming input function names in synchrony with the receiver	93
Setting the remote control operation mode	94
Precautions when using the Omni- Directional RF Remote Control	94
Precautions regarding wavelength	94
Usable range	95
Signal reflection	95
For safe use	95
Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-35)	96
About the Remote Setup menu	96
Operating multiple receivers	96
Setting the remote to control other components	97
Selecting preset codes directly	97
Programming signals from other remote controls	97
Erasing one of the remote control button settings	98
Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function	98
Direct function	98
Setting the backlight mode	99
Multi operation and System off	99
Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequence	100
Using multi operations	100
Using System off	100
Erasing the settings for the multi-operation	100
Resetting the remote control settings	101
Default preset codes	101
Controlling components	101
The Advanced MCACC menu	104
Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu	104
Automatic MCACC (Expert)	104
Manual MCACC setup	106
Fine Channel Level	107
Fine Speaker Distance	107
Standing Wave	107
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust	108
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional	108
Precision Distance (SC-37 only)	110
Checking MCACC Data	110
Speaker Setting	111
Channel Level	111
Speaker Distance	111
Standing Wave	111
Acoustic Cal EQ	111
Group Delay (SC-37 only)	111
Output MCACC data	112
Data Management	112
Renaming MCACC presets	112
Copying MCACC preset data	113
Clearing MCACC presets	113
The System Setup and Other Setup menus	114
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu	114
Manual speaker setup	114
Speaker system setting	115
Speaker Setting	115
Channel Level	116
Speaker Distance	116
X-Curve	117
THX Audio Setting	117
Network Setup menu	117
IP address/Proxy setting	118
Checking the MAC address	118
Network Standby	118
The Other Setup menu	119
Volume Setup	119
Remote Control Mode Setup	119
Flicker Reduction Setup	120
RF Remote Setup (SC-37 only)	120
EXTENSION Setup (SC-35 only)	120
Multi Channel Input Setup	120
TV	139
TV	139
DVD	140
BD	140
DVR (BDR, HDR)	140
VCR	141
Satellite Set Top Box	141
Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination)	142
Cable Set Top Box	142
Cable Set Top Box (Cable/PVR Combination)	142
CD	142
CD-R	142
Laser Disc Player	142
Cassete Deck	142
Digital Tape	142
MD	142
Specifications	143

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Listening to your system

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT

– U

to 7.1 channel sound

ont height)

•

WIDE SURROUND MOVIE

– U

to 7.1 channel sound

ont wide), es

ecially suited to movie sou

ces

•

WIDE SURROUND MUSIC

– U

to 7.1 channel sound

ont wide), es

ecially suited to music sou

ces

•

Neo:6 CINEMA

– 7.1 channel sound (su

ound

back), es

ecially suited to movie sou

ces

•

Neo:6 MUSIC

– 7.1 channel sound (su

ound back),

ecially suited to music sou

ces

•

Neural Surround

– U

to 7.1 channel sound

(su

ound back), es

ecially suited to music sou

ces

•

XM HD Surround

– U

to 7.1 channel sound,

ecially suited to music sou

ces

With multichannel sources, if you have connected

surround back, front height or front wide speakers

, you can

select (acco

ding to fo

mat):

•

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

– See above

•

Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

– See above

•

Dolby Digital EX

– C

eates su

ound back channel

sound fo

5.1 channel sou

ces and

ovides

decoding fo

6.1 channel sou

ces (like Dolby Digital

ound EX)

•

DTS-ES

– Allows you to hea

6.1 channel

layback

with DTS-ES encoded sou

ces

•

DTS Neo:6

– Allows you to hea

6.1 channel

layback

with DTS encoded sou

ces

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT

– See above

•

WIDE SURROUND MOVIE

– See above

•

WIDE SURROUND MUSIC

– See above

• St

aight Decode – Plays back without the effects

above.

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX a

e technical standa

ds c

eated by

THX Ltd. fo

cinema and home theate

sound. Home THX

is designed to make home theate

audio sound mo

e like

what you hea

in a cinema.

Diffe

ent THX o

tions will be available de

ending on the

sou

ce and the setting fo

ound back channel

ocessing (see

THX Audio Setting

age 117 fo

on this).

Set the remote control to the receiver operation

mode.

•

Press

THX

(

HOME THX

) to select a listening mode.

With two channel sources

ess

THX

eatedly to select

a mat

ix-decoding

ocess fo

the

THX CINEMA

mode

(see

THX Audio Setting

age 117 fo

an ex

lanation of

each

ocess):

•

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

•

PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA

•

Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA

•

Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

•

Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC

•

Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

•

THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 GAMES

With multichannel sources

ess

THX

(

HOME THX

)

eatedly to select f

om:

•

THX Surround EX

– Allows you to hea

6.1 o

7.1

channel

layback with 5.1 channel sou

ces

•

Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA

•

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

•

THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 CINEMA

– Allows you to

hea

7.1 channel

layback with 5.1 channel sou

ces

•

Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

•

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

•

THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 MUSIC

– This mode is suited

not only fo

sou

ces

eco

ded in Dolby Digital and DTS,

but also to all multi-channel music sou

ces (DVD-

Audio, etc.).

•

THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 GAMES

– This mode is

suited to

laying the sound of games.

Note

1•

This mode can only be selected when

Speaker System

is set to

Normal(SB/FH)

• When listening sou

ces in

Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT

mode, you can also adjust the

H.GAIN

effect (see

Setting the Audio options

age 76).

This mode can only be selected when

Speaker System

is set to

Normal(SB/FW)

When listening to 2-channel sou

ces in Neo:6 Cinema o

Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the cente

image effect (see

Setting the Audio

options

age 76).

Neural Surround

can be selected fo

2-channel signals fo

which the in

ut signal is PCM (48 kHz o

less), Dolby Digital, DTS o

analog 2-

channel sou

ces.

XM HD Surround

can be selected only with the XM in

ut.

6 •

ULTRA2

the SC-37,

SELECT2

the SC-35.

•

Unavailable with only one su

ound back s

eake

connected o

not connected.