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09 Using other functions f. • The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations. • The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver's power in the standby mode. See About synchronized operations on page 74. g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A. DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly. h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode. j. • You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker system and SPAB is selected with the SPEAKERS button. • When inputting Dolby True HD (SC-35 only), DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source. k.• You can't use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. • The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected. • When inputting Dolby True HD (SC-35 only), DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source. Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver. • All of the setting items can be set for each input function. • Setting items other than V. CONV can only be selected when V. CONV is set to ON. 1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press VIDEO PARAMETER. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this. 3 Use / to set as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. Setting What it does Option(s) V. CONVa Converts video signals for output ON (Digital Video from the MONITOR OUT jacks OFF Conversion) (including HDMI OUT connector) for all video types (see page 27). RESb (Resolution) Specifies the output resolution of the video signal (when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector, select this according to the resolution of your monitor and the images you wish to watch). AUTO PURE 480p/576p 720p 1080i 1080p ASPc (Aspect) Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display (if the image doesn't match your monitor type, cropping or black bands appear). 1080/24p THROUGH NORMAL PCINEMAd,e This setting optimizes the (PureCinema) operation of the progressive scanning circuit for playing film materials. Normally set it to AUTO. If the picture seems unnatural, switch this to ON or OFF. P.MOTIONd,e Adjusts the motion and still picture (Progressive quality when video output is set to Motion) progressive. YNRd Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal. CNRd Reduces noise in the input's color (C) signal. BNRd Reduces block noise (blockshaped distortion generated upon MPEG compression) in the picture. AUTO ON OFF -4 to +4 Default: 0 0 to +8 Default: 0 0 to +8 Default: 0 0 to +8 Default: 0 MNRd Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the contours of the picture upon MPEG compression) in the picture. 0 to +8 Default: 0 DETAILd Adjusts how sharp edges appear. 0 to +8 Default: 0 78 En

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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

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Using other functions

Setting the Video options

There are a number of additional picture settings you can

make using the

VIDEO PARAMETER

menu. The defaults,

if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

•

Note that if an option cannot be selected on the

VIDEO PARAMETER

menu, it is unavailable due to

the current source, setting and status of the receiver.

•

All of the setting items can be set for each input

function.

•

Setting items other than

V. CONV

can only be

selected when

V. CONV

is set to

Set the remote control to the receiver operation

mode, then press

VIDEO PARAMETER

Use

/

to select the setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,

certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the

table below for notes on this.

Use

/

to set as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each

setting.

Press

RETURN

to confirm and exit the menu.

f. • The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing

synchronized amp mode operations.

• The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play

the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with

the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See

About synchronized

operations

on page 74.

g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports

the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lipsync’) for

HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set

DELAY

OFF

and adjust the delay time manually. For more details

about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer

directly.

h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA

mode.

j. • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the

headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the

stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or

Stream Direct modes is selected.

• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround

speakers are on and the

setting is set to

or if

Front Bi-Amp

ZONE 2

is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when

Speaker B

is selected at Speaker system and



is selected

with the

SPEAKERS

button.

• When inputting Dolby True HD (SC-35 only), DTS-HD or DTS

Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be

used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.

k.• You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are

connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage

Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is

selected.

• The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround

speaker is connected.

• When inputting Dolby True HD (SC-35 only), DTS-HD or DTS

Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be used if no

surround signals are recorded in the source.

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

V. CONV

(Digital Video

Conversion)

Converts video signals for output

from the

MONITOR OUT

jacks

(including

HDMI OUT

connector)

for all video types (see page 27).

OFF

RES

(Resolution)

Specifies the output resolution of

the video signal (when video input

signals are output at the

HDMI

OUT

connector, select this

according to the resolution of your

monitor and the images you wish

to watch).

AUTO

PURE

480p/576p

720p

1080i

1080p

1080/24p

ASP

(Aspect)

Specifies the aspect ratio when

input signals are output at the

HDMI output. Make your desired

settings while checking each

setting on your display (if the

image doesn’t match your monitor

type, cropping or black bands

appear).

THROUGH

NORMAL

PCINEMA

d,e

(PureCinema)

This setting optimizes the

operation of the progressive

scanning circuit for playing film

materials. Normally set it to

AUTO

If the picture seems unnatural,

switch this to

OFF

AUTO

OFF

P.MOTION

d,e

(Progressive

Motion)

Adjusts the motion and still picture

quality when video output is

set to

progressive.

–4 to +4

Default:

YNR

Reduces noise in the luminance

(Y) signal.

0 to +8

Default:

CNR

Reduces noise in the input’s color

0 to +8

Default:

BNR

Reduces block noise (block-

shaped distortion generated upon

MPEG compression) in the

picture.

0 to +8

Default:

MNR

Reduces mosquito noise

(distortion generated at the

contours of the picture upon

MPEG compression) in the

picture.

0 to +8

Default:

DETAIL

Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

0 to +8

Default: