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Listening to your system, Better sound using Phase, Control

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06 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/ or coloring of the sound. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for an optimal sound image. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources. • Press RECEIVER , then press PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights. Note 1 • Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be produced. • The PHASE CONTROL feature is available even when the headphones are plugged in. • If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect. It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer. • Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to off. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value. • If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect. • The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases: - When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on. - When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options on page 72. 66 En

Section	Page
Contents	4
Flow of settings on the receiver	7
1 Before you start	7
j	7
2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 17)	7
j	7
3 Connecting the speakers	7
j	7
4 Connecting the components	7
j	7
5 Power On	7
j	7
6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 41)	7
j	7
7 MCACC speaker settings	7
j	7
8 The Input Setup menu (page 44)	7
j	7
9 Basic playback (page 46)	7
j	7
10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired	7
j	7
11 Other optional adjustments and settings	7
j	7
12 Making maximum use of the remote control	7
Before you start	8
Checking what’s in the box	8
Installing the receiver	8
Loading the batteries	8
CAUTION	8
Controls and displays	9
Front panel	9
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial	9
2 u STANDBY/ON	9
3 SPEAKERS	9
4 Remote sensor	9
5 MULTI-ZONE controls	9
6 Character display	9
7 Indicators	9
8 Tuner controls	10
9 MASTER VOLUME dial	10
10 PHONES jack	10
11 Listening mode buttons	10
12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL	10
13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack	10
14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals	10
15 VSX-31 only: HDMI input connector	10
16 VSX-30 only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals	10
Display	11
1 SIGNAL indicators	11
2 Program format indicators	11
3 Digital format indicators	11
4 MULTI-ZONE	11
5 SOUND	11
6 S.RTRV	11
7 Listening mode indicators	11
8 (PHASE CONTROL)	11
9 Analog signal indicators	12
10 Tuner indicators	12
11	12
12 Master volume level	12
13 Input function indicators	12
14 Scroll indicators	12
15 Speaker indicators	12
16 SLEEP	12
17 Matrix decoding format indicators	12
18 Character display	12
19 Remote control mode indicator	12
Remote control	13
1 u RECEIVER	13
2 MULTI OPERATION - Use to perform multi operations (page 85).	13
3 Input function buttons	13
4 ZONE 2	13
5 TV CONTROL buttons	13
6 Receiver controls	13
7 i/j/k/l, ENTER	14
8 Receiver controls	14
9 LISTENING MODE controls	14
10 Remote control LED	14
11 TV CTRL	14
12	14
13 MASTER VOLUME +/-	14
14 MUTE	14
Operating range of remote control unit	14
Connecting your equipment	15
Important	15
Rear panel	15
Note	15
CAUTION	16
Important	16
Determining the speakers’ application	17
[A] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)	17
[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)	17
[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection	17
[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)	18
[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)	18
Important	18
Other speaker connections	18
Placing the speakers	19
Some tips for improving sound quality	19
Connecting the speakers	20
CAUTION	20
Bare wire connections	20
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.	20
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.	20
3 Tighten terminal.	20
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.	20
2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.	20
3 Release the tabs.	20
Banana plug connections	20
Important	20
CAUTION	20
Installing your speaker system	21
Bi-amping your speakers	22
CAUTION	22
Bi-wiring your speakers	22
. To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.	22
CAUTION	22
Selecting the Speaker system	23
Front height setup	23
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.	23
2 If necessary, select ‘Normal(SB/FH)’ from the Speaker System menu.	23
Front wide setup	23
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.	23
2 Select ‘Normal(SB/FW)’ from the Speaker System menu.	23
Speaker B setup	23
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.	23
2 Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu.	23
Bi-Amping setup	23
1 Connect a Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.	23
2 Select ‘Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu.	23
ZONE 2 setup	23
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.	23
2 Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu.	23
About the audio connection	24
Sound signal priority l	24
HDMI	24
HD audio	24
Digital (Coaxial)	24
Conventional digital audio	24
Digital (Optical)	24
RCA (Analog)	24
(White/Red)	24
Conventional analog audio	24
CAUTION	24
About the video converter	24
Connecting your TV and playback components	25
Connecting using HDMI	25
About HDMI	26
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output	27
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input	28
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box	29
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources	29
Connecting other audio components	30
About the WMA9 Pro decoder	30
Connecting AM/FM antennas	31
1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.	31
2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.	31
3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.	31
4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.	31
5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.	31
Connecting external antennas	31
MULTI-ZONE setup	32
Making MULTI-ZONE connections	32
MULTI-ZONE listening options	32
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)	32
1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor1 to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver.	32
2 Connect a pair of speakers to the sub zone amplifier.	32
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)	33
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on this receiver.	33
2 VSX-31 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.	33
Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER	33
. Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT.	33
Important	33
Connecting a SiriusConnect™ Tuner	34
Connecting to the network through LAN interface	34
LAN terminal specifications	34
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input	35
Connecting to the front panel video terminal	35
Connecting an iPod	36
. Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/iPhone/USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.	36
Connecting a USB device	37
. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the iPod/iPhone/ USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.	37
Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output	37
Connecting an IR receiver	38
1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.	38
2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.	38
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor	39
Important	39
1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of.	39
2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component.	39
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger	40
. Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component.	40
Plugging in the receiver	40
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.	40
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.	40
CAUTION	40
Basic Setup	41
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)	41
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	41
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.	41
3 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.	41
4 Select ‘OSD Language’ from the System Setup menu.	41
5 Select the desired language.	41
6 Select ‘OK’ to change the language.	41
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC	41
Important	41
CAUTION	41
THX®	42
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	42
2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.	42
3 Select the parameters you want to set.	42
4 Press and then select START.	43
5 Follow the instructions on-screen.	43
6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.	43
7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.	43
8 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically.	43
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup	44
The Input Setup menu	44
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	44
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.	44
3 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.	44
4 Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.	44
5 Select the input function that you want to set up.	44
6 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component.	44
7 When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs.	45
8 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	45
Input function default and possible settings	45
Basic playback	46
Playing a source	46
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.	46
2 Select the input function you want to play.	46
3 Press , then press AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.	46
4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.	46
Playing a source with HDMI connection	47
. Use INPUT SELECT to select the HDMI input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 1).	47
Playing an iPod	47
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	47
2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.	47
Playing back files stored on an iPod	47
Finding what you want to play	48
1 Use i/j to select ‘Music’ from the iPod top menu.	48
2 Use i/j to select a category, then press ENTER to browse that category.	48
3 Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums).	48
4 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.	48
Tip	48
Basic playback controls	48
Switching the iPod controls	48
1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.	48
2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls.	48
Tip	48
Playing a USB device	49
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.	49
2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.	49
Important	49
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device	49
1 Use i/j to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu.	49
2 Use i/j to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.	49
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.	49
Basic playback controls	49
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device	50
1 Use i/j to select ‘Photos’ from the USB Top menu.	50
2 Use i/j to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.	50
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.	50
Basic playback controls	50
Slideshow Setup	50
1 Use i/j to select ‘Slideshow Setup’ from the USB Top menu.	50
2 Select the setting you want.	50
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.	50
About playable file formats	51
Music files	51
Photo files	51
Listening to the radio	52
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.	52
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.	52
3 Tune to a station.	52
Improving FM sound	52
Using Neural Surround	52
Tuning directly to a station	52
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.	52
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.	52
3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).	52
4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.	52
Saving station presets	52
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.	52
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).	53
3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press PRESET k/l to select the station preset you want.	53
4 Press ENTER.	53
Naming station presets	53
1 Choose the station preset you want to name.	53
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).	53
3 Input the name you want.	53
Tip	53
Listening to station presets	53
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.	53
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.	53
3 Press PRESET k/l to select the station preset you want.	53
Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music	54
Wireless music play	54
Remote control operation	54
Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device	54
1 Press , then press HOME MENU.	54
2 Select ‘System Setup’, then press ENTER.	54
3 Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER.	54
4 Select ‘Pairing Bluetooth Device’, then press ENTER.	54
5 Select the ‘Passcode’ setting you want.	55
6 If you selected Others in step 5, enter the passcode.	55
7 Follow the instructions displayed on the GUI screen to conduct pairing with the Bluetooth wireless technology device.	55
8 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by the Bluetooth wireless technology device.	55
9 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list, select Bluetooth ADAPTER and enter the Passcode selected in step 5.	55
Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system	55
1 Press ADAPTER on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input.	55
2 Perform the connection operation from the side of the Bluetooth wireless technology device to the Bluetooth ADAPTER.	55
3 Start playback of music contents stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.	55
Listening to Internet radio stations	56
Important	56
1 Press NET RADIO to switch to the Internet radio input.	56
2 Use i/j to select the Internet radio station to play back, and then press ENTER.	56
Programming the Internet radio stations	56
Programming with the GUI screen	56
1 Press TOP MENU when the Internet Radio station list is displayed.	56
2 Use i/j to select the Internet Radio station list screen you wish to edit, and then press ENTER.	56
3 Use k/l to select “Edit“.	57
4 Enter the URL of the Internet radio station you wish to program.	57
5 Enter the title of the Internet radio station.	57
Programming on the computer screen	57
1 Turn on the computer and launch the Internet browser.	57
2 In the address bar on the browser, enter the IP address assigned to this receiver.	57
3 Enter the title and URL of the Internet radio station you wish to program, then press ‘Update’.	57
Important	57
Listening to Satellite Radio	58
. Press SIRIUS to switch to the SIRIUS input.	58
Listening to SIRIUS Radio	58
Selecting channels and browsing by genre	58
. Press i/j to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide, then navigate through the channels one at time with i/j, then press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast.	59
Tip	59
Saving channel presets	59
1 Select the channel you want to memorize.	59
2 Press T.EDIT.	59
3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press k/l to select the channel preset you want.	59
4 Press ENTER.	59
Tip	59
Listening to channel presets	59
1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored.	59
2 Press k/l to select the channel preset you want.	59
Using the SIRIUS Menu	60
1 Press TOP MENU.	60
2 Use i/j to select a menu item, then press ENTER.	60
3 When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display.	60
Listening to your system	61
Important	61
Auto playback	61
. While listening to a source, press , then press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT for auto playback of a source.	61
Tip	61
Listening in surround sound	61
Standard surround sound	61
. While listening to a source, press , then press STANDARD.	61
Using the Advanced surround effects	63
. Press , then press ADV SURR (ADV SURROUND) repeatedly to select a listening mode.	63
Tip	63
Listening in stereo	63
. While listening to a source, press , then press STEREO for stereo playback.	63
Using Front Stage Surround Advance	64
. While listening to a source, press , then press STEREO to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes.	64
Using Stream Direct	64
. While listening to a source, press , then press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT to select the mode you want.	64
Tip	64
Selecting MCACC presets	65
. While listening to a source, press , then press MCACC.	65
Choosing the input signal	65
. Press , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.	65
Better sound using Phase Control	66
. Press , then press PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.	66
Control with HDMI function	67
Important	67
Making Control with HDMI connections	67
Important	67
HDMI Setup	68
1 Press , then press HOME MENU.	68
2 Select ‘System Setup’, then press ENTER.	68
3 Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER.	68
4 Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER.	68
5 Select the ‘Control’ setting you want.	68
6 Select the ‘Control Mode’ setting you want.	68
7 Select the ‘Display Power Off’ setting you want.	68
8 When you’re finished, press HOME MENU.	68
Before using synchronization	69
1 Put all components into standby mode.	69
2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the TV being turned on last.	69
3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen or not.	69
4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed.	69
About synchronized operations	69
About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI function	70
Setting the PQLS function	70
. Press , then press PQLS to select the PQLS setting.	70
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function	71
Using other functions	72
Setting the Audio options	72
Important	72
1 Press , then press AUDIO PARAMETER.	72
2 Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust.	72
3 Use k/l to set as necessary.	72
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.	72
LOW	74
Setting the Video options	75
Important	75
1 Press , then press VIDEO PARAMETER.	75
2 Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust.	75
3 Use k/l to set as necessary.	75
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.	75
Switching the speaker terminals	77
. Use SPEAKERS on the front panel to select a speaker terminal setting.	77
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls	77
1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel.	77
2 Press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL on the front panel.	77
3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the sub zone.	77
4 When Speaker System is set to ZONE 2, use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone.	78
5 When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls.	78
MULTI-ZONE remote controls	78
Making an audio or a video recording	78
1 Select the source you want to record.	78
2 Prepare the source you want to record.	78
3 Prepare the recorder.	78
4 Start recording, then start playback of the source component.	79
Reducing the level of an analog signal	79
. Press , then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.	79
Using the sleep timer	79
. Press , then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.	79
Dimming the display	79
. Press , then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.	79
Checking your system settings	79
1 Press , then press STATUS to check the system settings.	79
2 When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.	79
Resetting the system	80
1 Switch the receiver into standby.	80
2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.	80
3 Select ‘RESET’ using PRESET k/l, then press ENTER on the front panel.	80
4 Press ENTER to confirm.	80
Default system settings	80
Controlling the rest of your system	81
Operating multiple receivers	81
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “4” for three seconds.	81
2 Press the number button for the receiver (“Receiver 1” to “Receiver 4”) you wish to operate.	81
Setting the remote to control other components	81
Note	81
Selecting preset codes directly	82
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “1” for three seconds.	82
2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.	82
3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4- digit preset code.	82
4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control.	82
5 Press R.SETUP to exit the preset setup mode.	82
Programming signals from other remote controls	82
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “2” for three seconds.	82
2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.	82
3 Point the two remote controls towards each other, then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control.	83
4 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control.	83
5 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 3 and 4.	83
6 Press R.SETUP to exit the programming mode.	83
Erasing one of the remote control button settings	83
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “7” for three seconds.	83
2 Press the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased, then press ENTER.	83
3 Press and hold the button to be erased for three seconds.	83
4 Repeat step 3 to erase other buttons.	83
5 Press R.SETUP to exit the erasing mode.	83
Resetting the input assignment of one of the input function buttons	84
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “9” for three seconds.	84
2 Press and hold the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased for three seconds.	84
Direct function	84
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “5” for three seconds.	84
2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.	84
3 Press “1” (On) or “0” (Off) to switch the direct function mode.	84
4 Press R.SETUP to exit the setup.	84
Multi operation and System off	85
Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequence	85
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “3” for three seconds.	85
2 Press the input function button (or u SOURCE button).	85
3 If necessary, press the input function button for the component whose command you want to input.	85
4 Select the button for the command you want to input.	85
5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program a sequence of up to five commands.	86
Using multi operations	86
1 Press MULTI OPERATION.	86
2 Within five seconds, press an input function button that has been set up with a multi operation.	86
Using System off	86
1 Press MULTI OPERATION.	86
2 Within five seconds, press u SOURCE.	86
Erasing the settings for the multi- operation	86
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “8” for three seconds.	86
2 Press the input function button containing the program you want to cancel or the u SOURCE button for three seconds.	86
Clearing all the remote control settings	87
1 Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “0” for three seconds.	87
2 Press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds.	87
Default preset codes	87
BD	87
2160	87
DVD	87
2158	87
DVR/BDR	87
2150	87
HDMI	87
2159	87