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2 FEDEA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECAATION OF CONFOMITY This device complies with part 5 of the FCC ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: () This device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: / MUTI-CHANNE ECEIVE Model Number: SC-09TX esponsible Party Name: PIONEE EECTONICS SEVICE, C. Address: 95 E. DOMGUEZ ST. ONG BEACH, CA , U.S.A. Phone: IMPOTANT NOTICE THE SEIA NUMBE FO THIS EQUIPMENT IS OCATED THE EA. PEASE WITE THIS SEIA NUMBE ON YOU ENCOSED WAANTY CAD AND KEEP A SECUE AEA. THIS IS FO YOU SECUITY. D-4--6-_ NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 5 of the FCC ules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: eorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. D8-0--_ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-0--3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment. D8-0-_ CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-0-3a_ CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation). Operating vironment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+4 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %H (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D c_A_ WANG To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. D a_A_ VENTIATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 0 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). WANG Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. D b_A_

3 IMPOTANT CAUTION ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PEVENT THE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK, DO NOT EMOVE COVE (O BACK). NO USE-SEVICEABE PATS SIDE. EFE SEVICG TO QUAIFIED SEVICE PESONNE. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4---_-A ) ) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 0) ead these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. ) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 3) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. efer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 4) Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. P-4--_ WANG This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. D _B_ This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K04_ WANG Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 30 V or 0 V) written on the rear panel. D _A_

4 WANG: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_A_ If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. eplacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation). D3-4---a_A_ This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : K057_ For U.S. and Australia Model C67-7-3_

5 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 0 Before you start Checking what s in the box Installing the receiver oading the batteries Simple Home Theater Guide Introduction to home theater istening to Surround Sound Selecting the speaker layout/usage pattern Normal surround connections (default setting) channel Bi-amp connections channel front Bi-amp connections channel + Zone connections channel + speaker B connections Positioning and connecting the speakers Normal surround connections (default setting) channel Bi-amp connections channel front Bi-amp connections channel + Zone connections channel + speaker B connections Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Playing a source Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control Using Phase Control Using Full Band Phase Control Connecting your equipment ear panel When making cable connections About the video converter Connecting using HDMI About HDMI Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VC and other video sources Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputs... 7 Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Placing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennas AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Connecting external antennas Plugging in the receiver Controls and displays Front panel Operating range of remote control unit emote control istening to your system Auto playback istening in surround sound Standard surround sound Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects istening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presets Choosing the input signal Using surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Using the tuner istening to the radio Improving FM stereo sound Using the noise cut mode Using Neural THX Tuning directly to a station Saving station presets Naming station presets istening to station presets The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic MCACC (Expert) Speaker output setting Manual MCACC setup Fine Channel evel Fine Speaker Distance Fine-adjusting the positions of the speakers (Precision Distance) Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Full Band Phase Control Data Management

6 6 Manual speaker setup Speaker Setting Channel evel Speaker Distance X-Curve THX Audio Setting Other connections Connecting an ipod Connecting your ipod to the receiver ipod playback Watching photos and video content Switching the ipod operation mode Using XM adio Connecting your XM adio receiver istening to XM adio Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presets Using the XM Menu Using SIIUS adio Connecting your SIIUS Connect Tuner istening to SIIUS adio Saving channel presets Using the SIIUS Menu Using the i.k interface Checking the i.k inputs About i.k About PQS rate control Creating an i.k network Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Switching the speaker system Switching the speaker system according to the playback environment (Application Manual) Setting the speaker system for high sound quality multi-channel music sources (DVD Audio discs and SACDs) Setting the speaker system for movie sources Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiers MUTI-ZONE listening Making MUTI-ZONE connections Using the MUTI-ZONE controls Connecting an I receiver Switching components on and off using the volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Using the S+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output Advanced MCACC output using your PC Playback with HOME MEDIA GAEY inputs joying the Home Media Gallery Usable free media servers PlaysForSure DNA CETIFIED Audio/Video/Image Player Supported file formats Connecting to the network through AN interface Using the USB interface Confirming the IP Address Connecting a USB device eadable USB devices eadable data files emoving a USB device Starting the Home Media Gallery function Navigating the files and folders Selectable screen display Using the Tool Menu Media Navigator Screen Components USB My Playlist joying movie files Screen Components Movie Player key guide Time Search Slow Playback Add to My Playlist Fast Forward/Fast everse Forward/everse (5 sec.) A-B epeat Mode epeat Mode andom Mode joying music files Screen Components Music Player key guide A-B epeat Mode epeat Mode andom Mode joying photo files Screen Components Photo Player key guide Setting up the slideshow Setting up BGM for the slideshow Starting the slideshow otating the image epeating the slideshow Playing the slideshow at random Other useful functions Search Sort Adding files to My Playlist Setup Switching the server esetting to default Other convenient features Confirming the existing Home Media Gallery version Glossary Default Gateway DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server DNA (Digital iving Network Alliance) DNS (Domain Name Service) Server Ethernet IP (Internet Protocol) Address AN Cable MAC (Media Access Control) Address Mass Storage Class devices PlaysForSure Subnet mask

7 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) USB (Universal Serial Bus) Windows Media Connect Windows Media DM Windows Media Player Details of compatible formats HDMI Control Making the HDMI Control connections Setting the HDMI options Setting the HDMI Control mode Before using synchronization Synchronized amp mode Synchronized amp mode operations Canceling synchronized amp mode About HDMI Control Other Settings The Input Setup menu Input function default and possible settings Changing the OSD display language (OSD anguage) The Other Setup menu Multi Channel Input Setup ZONE Video Setup ZONE Audio Setup S+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select the OSD display s background pattern (Display Image) Using other functions Setting the Audio options Adjusting the surround B speaker delay (Surr B DEAY) Setting the Video options Making an audio or a video recording Playing a different source when recording educing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timer Switching the contents displayed on the CD Dimming the display Switching the HDMI output Checking the settings of the sound currently playing, etc esetting the system Default system settings Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components... 3 Selecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controls... 3 Erasing one of the remote control button settings... 4 esetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codes enaming input source names Direct function Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using multi operations Using System off Controls for TVs Controls for other components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit s sensor Additional information Speaker Setting Guide Positional relationship between speakers and monitor Troubleshooting Power No sound Other audio problems Video Settings Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Display emote control i.k interface HDMI Important information regarding the HDMI connection HOME MEDIA GAEY ipod messages XM radio messages SIIUS radio messages i.k messages Meaning of messages displayed when the HDMI control function is set to ON HOME MEDIA GAEY messages Surround sound formats Dolby DTS Windows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX About Neural - THX Surround About XM About open source related licenses istening modes with different input signal formats Stream direct with different input signal formats Cautions on Handing iquid crystal screen iquid crystal backlight Cleaning the shiny surfaces of the panel and the liquid crystal display window Specifications Cleaning the unit Our philosophy Features

8 0 Before you start Chapter : Before you start Checking what s in the box An accessory box is supplied with this receiver. It can be used to store the supplied accessories other than the Warranty card. Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories: Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (6.4 ft.)) emote control unit AA/IEC 6P dry cell batteries x AM loop antenna FM wire antenna ipod control cable Power cord Wiping cloth Warranty card These operating instructions Installing the receiver When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don t install it on the following places: on a color TV (the screen may distort) near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. in direct sunlight in damp or wet areas in extremely hot or cold areas in places where there is vibration or other movement in places that are very dusty in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Do not touch this receiver s bottom panel while the power is turned on. The bottom panel gets hot when the power is on, and touching it could cause burns. oading the batteries Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: Never use new and old batteries together. Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case. Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area. WANG Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. 8

9 Simple Home Theater Guide 0 Chapter : Simple Home Theater Guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in istening to your system on page Use the on-screen Auto MCACC Setup to set up your system. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page for more on this. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. Make sure that DVD/D is showing in the receiver s display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it isn t, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a source on page 4, there are several other sound options you can select. See istening to your system on page 36 for more on this. See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 44 for more setup options. istening to Surround Sound This receiver has been designed with the easiest possible setup in mind. However, before proceeding to the quick setup guide given below, you have to decide the purpose of your speaker system and hook up your system for surround sound. After the following quick setup, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings in most cases. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source. Select the speaker usage method. See Selecting the speaker layout/usage pattern on page 0. Connect your speakers and place them for optimum surround sound. Connect your speakers as shown in Positioning and connecting the speakers on page. 3 Connect your TV and DVD player. See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page to do this. For surround sound, you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver. Make sure you ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don t know how to do this. Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 5-second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front CD display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the HDMI Control mode to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see HDMI Control on page 98. 9

10 0 Simple Home Theater Guide Selecting the speaker layout/usage pattern This receiver is equipped with speaker terminals for 0 channels, and the speaker layout/usage pattern can be selected to suit the user s tastes. There are five speaker layout/usage patterns, as described below. When using this receiver, be sure to select one of the five patterns below before proceeding with the connections, settings and playback operations. Once you have decided on the speaker layout/usage pattern, connect the speakers. Proceed to Positioning and connecting the speakers on page. Normal surround connections (default setting) Front left () Surround left A (S A) Subwoofer TV Center (C) Front right () Surround right A (S A) 5.-channel Bi-amp connections Front left ()* Surround left (S)* Subwoofer TV Center (C)* Front right ()* Surround right (S)* *: bi-amp compatible speakers Features: The front, center and surround channels are all reproduced with high quality (bi-amp). Fewer speakers are used than with other patterns and the maximum number of channels is 5., but this pattern provides the highest sound quality. Speakers used: Total 5 bi-amp compatible speakers ( front, center, surround) Applicable listening rooms: Suited to all listening rooms Output Setup: All Ch Bi-Amp Surround left B (S B) Surround back left (SB) Surround right B (S B) Surround back right (SB) 7.-channel front Bi-amp connections Subwoofer 0 Features: Connections can be made in the ways from channels for stereo playback to 5. (the basic requirement for a home theater) or 7. channels, and on this receiver it is even possible to connect 9. channels. With 9.-channel (or 9.-channel) connections, two surround speakers are used on each of the left and right sides, a speaker layout similar to that used in movie theaters. Furthermore, the set can be used for both movies and for high sound quality multi-channel music sources such as SACD and DVD Audio discs. Speakers used: Total maximum 9 ( front, center, 4 surround, surround back) Applicable listening rooms: The conditions in any listening room can be accommodated, but when using 9. channels of speakers, ideally the space should be large enough for the speakers. Output Setup: Normal Front left ()* Features: Provides up to 7.-channel surround playback with high quality sound (bi-amp) from the front and center speakers. Speakers used: Total 7 ( front (bi-amp compatible), center (bi-amp compatible), surround, surround back) Applicable listening rooms: ooms with space to place the surround back speakers behind or above the listening position Output Setup: Front Bi-Amp If you want to expand the system into a surround playback environment though there are currently only two speakers, or if you want to make bi-amp connections though you do not have enough speaker cables, select the pattern you are thinking of trying. For either pattern, the optimum playback environment can be achieved using Auto MCACC Setup, regardless of the number of speakers. TV Surround left (S) Surround back left (SB) Center (C)* Front right ()* Surround right (S) Surround back right (SB) *: bi-amp compatible speakers

11 Simple Home Theater Guide 0 7.-channel + Zone connections Front left () Main Zone Subwoofer TV Surround left (S) Surround back left (SB) Center (C) Front right () Surround right (S) Surround back right (SB) Front left () Features: Up to 7.-channel playback in the main zone with playback of a different device in Zone. Speakers used: Total 9 (4 front, center, surround, surround back) Applicable listening rooms: When there are two listening rooms Output Setup: 7.ch + ZONE 7.-channel + speaker B connections Zone TV Front right () Positioning and connecting the speakers For the speaker layout, refer to Selecting the speaker layout/usage pattern on page 0. We recommend positioning the speakers before connecting them. Use one of the five connection examples below according to the speaker layout/usage pattern selected. Use commercially available speaker cords to make the connections. Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you re going to use is properly prepared with about 0 mm ( 3 /8 in.) of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C). (fig. A) (fig. B) (fig. C) 0 mm ( 3 /8 in.) Subwoofer Speaker B Front left () TV Center (C) Speaker B Front right () Banana plug connections If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal. Surround left (S) Surround back left (SB) Surround right (S) Surround back right (SB) Features: Up to 7.-channel playback in the normal listening room plus stereo playback of the same sound in another room (for example a kitchen). Furthermore, different front speakers can be used for movies (multichannel playback) and music (stereo playback). Speakers used: Total 9 (4 front, center, surround, surround back) Applicable listening rooms: When there is a main listening room + a kitchen, etc. Output Setup: 7.ch + Speaker B Important Before connecting the equipment, make sure that the power is turned off and the power cords are unplugged from the power outlets. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω and 6 Ω (or between 4 Ω and 6 Ω for the / terminals). Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

12 Normal FONT All ch Bi-Amp. Normal FONT All ch Bi-Amp. OW OW FONT FONT HIGH HIGH OW SUOUND OW SUOUND HIGH SUOUND BACK HIGH SUOUND BACK CENTE CENTE OW OW CENTE CENTE HIGH HIGH SUOUND BACK (Single) SUOUND BACK (Single) HIGH SUOUND HIGH SUOUND OW OW HIGH HIGH FONT FONT OW OW FONT FONT Normal FONT All ch Bi-Amp. Normal OW FONT All ch Bi-Amp. FONT OW FONT HIGH HIGH OW SUOUND OW HIGH SUOUND SUOUND BACK HIGH SUOUND BACK CENTE OW CENTE CENTE OW CENTE HIGH HIGH SUOUND BACK (Single) HIGH SUOUND BACK (Single) SUOUND HIGH OW SUOUND OW SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-B HIGH SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-A SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-B SU- OUND-A FONT HIGH FONT OW FONT OW FONT 0 Simple Home Theater Guide Normal surround connections (default setting) When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the 4 (Single) terminals. When only two surround speakers are connected, connect them to the (S A) and (S A) terminals. Front right () Center (C) Front left () 7.-channel + Zone connections When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the 4 (Single) terminals. Front right () Center (C) Front left () Front right () Front left () Normal FONT SU- OUND-A SUOUND BACK CENTE SUOUND BACK (Single) SU- OUND-B SU- SU- OUND-B OUND-A FONT All ch Bi-Amp. OW FONT HIGH OW SUOUND HIGH Surround right A (S A) Surround right B (S B) OW Surround back right (SB) CENTE If the center speaker is bi-amp compatible, make bi-amp connections to achieve high quality sound. 5.-channel Bi-amp connections Make bi-amp connections using speakers that are all biamp compatible. Front right () HIGH HIGH SUOUND OW HIGH FONT Surround left A (S A) Surround left B (S B) Surround back left (SB) Center (C) Front left () OW Surround right (S) Surround back right (SB) Surround back left (SB) Surround left (S) If the center speaker is bi-amp compatible, make bi-amp connections to achieve high quality sound. 7.-channel + speaker B connections When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the 4 (Single) terminals. Front right () Center (C) Front left () Front right () Front left () Surround right (S) Surround left (S) 7.-channel front Bi-amp connections For details about the bi-amp connections, see Bi-amping your speakers on page 70. When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the 4 (Single) terminals. Make bi-amp connections using speakers that are biamp compatible for the front and center. Surround right (S) Front right () Center (C) Surround back right (SB) Surround back left (SB) Front left () 4 3 Surround left (S) Surround right (S) Surround back right (SB) Surround back left (SB) Surround left (S) If the center speaker is bi-amp compatible, make bi-amp connections to achieve high quality sound. Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room, and also to calibrate the frequencyphase characteristics of the speakers connected.

13 CT ZONE ZONE3 MUTI-ZONE CONTO SPEAKES BAND TUNE EDIT PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC (ST) PAAMETE (TUNE) SETUP ENTE (TUNE) ETUN (ST) CD STATUS VIEW DIMME /GAME PUT S- USB DIGITA Simple Home Theater Guide 0 Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 4. Important Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select. Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected and the ipod, HOME MEDIA GAEY, XM or SIIUS adio function should not be selected as an input source. Caution The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume. MA ECEIVE SOUCE ZONE 3 MUTI OPEATION DVD DV HOME MEDIA GAEY BD TV SAT DV CD SACD CD- TUNE PHONO ipod HDMI XM SIIUS PUT SEECT PAAMETE TOP MENU BAND CATEGOY PAAMETE Switch on the receiver and your TV. Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Place the microphone so that it s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Push down on the lower portion of the front panel door to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack: AUTO SUOUND /STEAM DIECT CH SETUP TV SOUCE TV CONTO PUT MUTE ST VO TUNE ENTE ter TUNE CV VO MUTE MENU T.EDIT ST ETUN The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. DVD/D. Auto MCACC Output Setup [ Normal ] Save SYMMETY to [ M. MEMOY ] ENTE:Start STAT :Cancel 3 Make sure Normal is selected, select an MCACC preset 3, then select STAT. 4 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level. 5 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it s doing this. 5 If no operations are performed for 0 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don t need to select OK and press ENTE in step 6. With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check Microphone) select ETY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. DVD/D 0.0dB. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing ( /0) vironment Check Ambient Noise [ OK ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] :Cancel DVD/D. Auto MCACC CHECK Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr A [ YES ] Surr B [ YES ] SB [ YESx ] SW [ YESx ] 0:Next OK 0.0dB :Cancel The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. 6 You can t use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the ipod, HOME MEDIA GAAEY, XM or SIIUS adio input source is selected. When you set ZONE, ZONE 3 or ZONE &3 to ON (page 74), you can t use the System Setup menu. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear. The setting you should select differs according to the selected speaker layout/usage method (for example if you are planning to make bi-amp connections, to set up another speaker system, etc.). For details see Selecting the speaker layout/usage pattern on page 0 and Speaker output setting on page 47. If you have THX-certified speakers, select CUSTOM and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting. 3 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 54). 4 that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETY. Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves (such as A CH ADJUST and FONT AIGN). See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 44 for more on this. 5 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 6 If you re using the front CD display, the diagram in istening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed. 3

14 0 Simple Home Theater Guide If you see an error message (E) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting ETY doesn t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn t seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting (and number for surround back) and continue. 6 Make sure OK is selected, then press ENTE. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for Channel evel, Speaker Distance, Standing Wave, Acoustic Cal EQ and Full Band Phase Control. Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 0 minutes. 7 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press ETUN to go back to the System Setup menu. Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup. The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 44). Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front CD display, please follow them. Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. MA ECEIVE SOUCE ZONE 3 MUTI OPEATION DVD DV DV HOME MEDIA GAEY BD TV SAT CD SACD CD- PHONO TUNE ipod HDMI XM SIIUS PUT SEECT CH SOUCE TV CV TV CONTO PUT MUTE PAAMETE TUNE MUTE PAAMETE Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV 3 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press ECEIVE ). Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. Select the input source you want to play. You can use the input source buttons on the remote control, PUT SEECT, or the front panel PUT SEECTO dial. 4 VO 3 Press AUTO/DIECT (AUTO SUOUND/STEAM DIECT) to select AUTO SUOUND and start playback of the source. 5 If you re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode. See also istening to your system on page 36 for information on different ways of listening to sources. It is possible to check on the CD whether or not multichannel playback is being performed properly. When using a surround back speaker, DOBY D + PIIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.- channel signals. When not using a surround back speaker, Dolby Digital is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. VO SETUP CATEGOY STATUS TUNE CH EVE THX MPX MEMOY AUTO/ STEEO/ DIECT F.S.SU STANDAD ADV SU SIGNA SE SEEP DIMME S+ SBch PHASE A.ATT GENE HDMI ETUN ipod CT DISP 4 You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 44 for more on this. Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 56. The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed. If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. 3 Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the jacks on your TV, make sure that the input is now selected). 4 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNA SE (page 39). 5 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88. khz / 96 khz PCM ( channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see istening in surround sound on page 36 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

15 Simple Home Theater Guide 0 For other details, see istening modes with different input signal formats on page 49. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. Phase Control ON Front speaker istening position 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. Sound source Subwoofer Original sound preserved with no loss of clarity Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control. Activating Full Band Phase Control is strongly recommended because it also involves the effects of Phase Control. For details on each of these two features, refer to the following explanations. hythms with crystal-like clarity Bass sound with no loss of depth Sound of musical instruments with superb reality Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources. SIGNA SE SEEP DIMME Using Phase Control During multichannel playback, FE (ow-frequency Effects) signals as well as low-frequency signals in each channel are assigned to the subwoofer or other the subwoofer and the most appropriate speaker. At least in theory, however, this type of processing involves a group delay that varies with frequency, resulting in phase distortion where the low-frequency sound is delayed or muffled by the conflict with other channels. With the Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver can reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of the original sound (see illustration below). Phase Control OFF Sound source Front speaker Subwoofer istening position Sound muffled due to a delay in time hythms blurred and difficult to hear Bass sound with loss of depth Sound of musical instruments with no reality CH SOUCE TV CV VO VO S+ SBch PHASE A.ATT GENE HDMI D ACCESS MCACC CASS ipod CT DISP Set the operation selector switch to CV, then press PHASE (PHASE CONTO) to select PHASE CONTO. The PHASE CONTO indicator on the front panel lights. Using Full Band Phase Control The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected. Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from a speaker system consisting of multiple speakers (in case of typical 3-way speakers, for instance, the tweeter, the squawker (midrange), and the woofer output sound in the high-, middle-, and lowfrequency ranges, respectively). Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency-amplitude characteristics across wide ranges, there are cases where the group delay characteristics are not effectively flattened. This phase distortion of the speakers subsequently causes group delay (the delay of lowfrequency sound against high-frequency sound) during audio signal playback. CH 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 (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above), then the sound will be out of phase and an unreliable sound image will be produced. The PHASE CONTO 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 CONTO 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 CONTO effect. The PHASE CONTO mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases: When the PUE DIECT mode is switched on. When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THOUGH in Setting the Audio options on page 06. 5