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Operating Instructions
AV Receiver
VSX-1123-K
VSX-
923-K/-S
2
WARNING
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.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each
side).
WARNING
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.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH
(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)
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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).
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CAUTION
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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WARNING
Store small parts out of the reach of children and
infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately.
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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.
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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:
If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Symbol examples
for batteries
Symbol for
equipment
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc-
tions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
Contents
01 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box ................................................................................................................................................7
Installing the receiver ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Loading the batteries ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Operating range of remote control unit............................................................................................................................7
About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)................................................................................................................8
02 Controls and displays
Remote control .................................................................................................................................................................11
Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Front panel ........................................................................................................................................................................14
03 Connecting your equipment
Connecting your equipment ............................................................................................................................................16
Rear panel .........................................................................................................................................................................16
Determining the speakers’ application ..........................................................................................................................17
Placing the speakers ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Connecting the speakers ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Installing your speaker system ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Selecting the Speaker system .........................................................................................................................................21
About the audio connection ............................................................................................................................................ 21
About the video converter ................................................................................................................................................ 22
About HDMI ......................................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting your TV and playback components ............................................................................................................ 23
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources ...............................................................25
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ...........................................................................................26
Connecting other audio components .............................................................................................................................27
Connecting additional amplifiers ....................................................................................................................................27
Connecting AM/FM antennas ......................................................................................................................................... 28
MULTI-ZONE setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Connecting to the network through LAN interface .......................................................................................................30
Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER .....................................................................................................................31
Connecting an iPod .......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting a USB device ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Connecting an MHL-compatible device ......................................................................................................................... 32
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input .........................................................................32
Connecting to a wireless LAN .........................................................................................................................................32
Connecting an IR receiver ...............................................................................................................................................33
Plugging in the receiver ...................................................................................................................................................33
04 Basic Setup
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) .....................................................................35
The Input Setup menu ......................................................................................................................................................36
Operation Mode Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ................................................................................................ 38
About the Home Menu.....................................................................................................................................................38
05 Basic playback
Playing a source ...............................................................................................................................................................40
Playing an iPod .................................................................................................................................................................41
Playing a USB device .......................................................................................................................................................42
Playing an MHL-compatible device ................................................................................................................................43
Listening to the radio ........................................................................................................................................................44
Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ................................................................................................45
06 Listening to your system
Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes .................................................................................... 49
Selecting MCACC presets ...............................................................................................................................................51
Choosing the input signal ................................................................................................................................................51
Better sound using Phase Control ..................................................................................................................................51
07 Playback with NETWORK features
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................53
Playback with Network functions....................................................................................................................................54
About network playback...................................................................................................................................................56
About playable file formats .............................................................................................................................................. 57
08 Control with HDMI function
About the Control with HDMI function ...........................................................................................................................59
Making Control with HDMI connections ........................................................................................................................59
HDMI Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................59
Before using synchronization ..........................................................................................................................................60
About synchronized operations ......................................................................................................................................60
Setting the PQLS function ...............................................................................................................................................60
About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link .............................................................................................. 60
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ................................................................................................................61
09 Using other functions
Setting the Audio options ................................................................................................................................................63
Setting the Video options ................................................................................................................................................. 65
Switching the speaker terminals ....................................................................................................................................67
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Network settings from a web browser ............................................................................................................................ 68
Using the sleep timer .......................................................................................................................................................68
Dimming the display ........................................................................................................................................................68
Switching the HDMI output .............................................................................................................................................68
Checking your system settings .......................................................................................................................................68
Resetting the system ........................................................................................................................................................ 69
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10 Controlling the rest of your system
About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................71
Operating multiple receivers ...........................................................................................................................................71
Setting the remote to control other components .......................................................................................................... 71
Selecting preset codes directly .......................................................................................................................................71
Programming signals from other remote controls .......................................................................................................72
Erasing one of the remote control button settings ........................................................................................................72
Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function .............................................................................................73
Direct function ..................................................................................................................................................................73
About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions .................................... 73
Resetting the remote control settings ............................................................................................................................ 73
Controlling components ..................................................................................................................................................74
11 The Advanced MCACC menu
Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ......................................................................................77
Automatic MCACC (Expert) ............................................................................................................................................. 77
Manual MCACC setup .....................................................................................................................................................78
Checking MCACC Data ....................................................................................................................................................81
Data Management............................................................................................................................................................81
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu...............................................................................................84
Manual speaker setup ......................................................................................................................................................84
Network Setup menu .......................................................................................................................................................86
Checking the Network Information .................................................................................................................................87
MHL Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................87
The Other Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Making network settings using Safari ............................................................................................................................ 89
Using Safari to set a friendly name ................................................................................................................................. 89
Using Safari to update the firmware ...............................................................................................................................90
13 FAQ
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 92
Power ................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
No sound ...........................................................................................................................................................................92
Other audio problems ......................................................................................................................................................93
ADAPTER PORT terminal ................................................................................................................................................94
Video ..................................................................................................................................................................................94
Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................................94
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ............................................................................................................... 95
Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................95
Remote control .................................................................................................................................................................95
HDMI ..................................................................................................................................................................................96
MHL....................................................................................................................................................................................96
AVNavigator ......................................................................................................................................................................96
USB interface .................................................................................................................................................................... 97
iPod ....................................................................................................................................................................................97
Network .............................................................................................................................................................................98
Web Control ......................................................................................................................................................................99
Wireless LAN .....................................................................................................................................................................99
14 Additional information
Surround sound formats ...............................................................................................................................................101
HTC Connect ................................................................................................................................................................... 101
About iPod .......................................................................................................................................................................101
Windows 7 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 101
MHL..................................................................................................................................................................................101
Software license notice .................................................................................................................................................. 102
Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ............................................................102
Speaker Setting Guide....................................................................................................................................................103
About messages displayed when using network functions ....................................................................................... 104
Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............................................................................................104
Cleaning the unit ............................................................................................................................................................104
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................................105
Features index ................................................................................................................................................................. 108
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................109
Preset code list................................................................................................................................................................110
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Flow of settings on the receiver
Flow for connecting and setting the receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas-
ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9
Setting to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12
Important
The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM
included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
and 8 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using AVNavigator (included
CD-ROM) on page 8.
1 Before you start
! Checking what’s in the box on page 7
! Loading the batteries on page 7
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2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 17)
! 7.2 channel surround system (Front height)
! 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide)
! 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection
! 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)
! 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)
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3 Connecting the speakers
! Placing the speakers on page 18
! Connecting the speakers on page 19
! Installing your speaker system on page 19
! Bi-amping your speakers on page 20
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4 Connecting the components
! About the audio connection on page 21
! About the video converter on page 22
! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23
! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 28
! Plugging in the receiver on page 33
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5 Power On
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6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 38)
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7 MCACC speaker settings
! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35
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8 The Input Setup menu (page 36)
(When using connections other than the recommended connections)
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9 Basic playback (page 39)
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10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired
! Using the various listening modes (page 48)
! Better sound using Phase Control (page 51)
! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 77)
! Changing the channel level while listening (page 85)
! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 63)
! Setting the PQLS function (page 60)
! Setting the Audio options (page 63)
! Setting the Video options (page 65)
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11 Other optional adjustments and settings
! Control with HDMI function (page 58)
! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 76)
! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 83)
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12 Making maximum use of the remote control
! Operating multiple receivers (page 71)
! Setting the remote to control other components (page 71)
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Checking what’s in the box ............................................................................................................7
Installing the receiver ......................................................................................................................7
Loading the batteries ......................................................................................................................7
Operating range of remote control unit ........................................................................................ 7
About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ............................................................................. 8
Before you start
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01
Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:
! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)
! Remote control unit
! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2
! AM loop antenna
! FM wire antenna
! Power cord
! CD-ROM
! Quick start guide
! Safety Brochure
! Warranty sheet
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 on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel
becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.
Loading the batteries
The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We rec-
ommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
WARNING
! 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 perfor-
mance of 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.
! When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can
cause batteries to leak or overheat.
! 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 insti-
tution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
Operating range of remote control unit
The remote control may not work properly if:
! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
30°
30°
7 m
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Before you start
About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)
The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver’s connections
and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following
the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings.
There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that oper-
ates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that lets you
check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs.
! The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu/.
! The iPad version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from the App Store.
! The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.
Installing AVNavigator for Windows
1 Launch the desktop from the start screen (for Windows 8 only).
2 Load the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.
The CD-ROM’s top menu screen appears.
! A screen for selecting the CD-ROM’s operation (“Open with Explorer”, “Launch ‘MAIN_MENU.exe’”, etc.) may
be displayed. When the operation for launching “MAIN_MENU.exe” is performed, the AVNavigator menu
appears. A caution regarding security may appear during this operation, but there is no security problem, so
continue the operation.
! If the CD-ROM’s top menu screen is not displayed, double-click “MAIN_MENU.exe” on the CD-ROM. When
this is done, a caution regarding security is displayed, but there is no security problem, so continue the
operation.
3 Click “AVNavigator” on the “Installing Software” menu.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.
When “Finish” is selected, installation is completed.
5 Remove the included CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive.
Handling the CD-ROM
Operating Environment
! AVNavigator can be used with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP/Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
7/Windows
®
8.
! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator functions. The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9
or 10.
! Adobe Flash Player 10 must be installed to use some of the functions in AVNavigator.
For details, see http://www.adobe.com/downloads/.
Precautions For Use
! This CD-ROM is for use with a personal computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player.
Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause
impaired hearing due to the large volume.
License
! Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if you are unwilling
to consent to the terms of its use.
Terms of Use
! Copyright to data provided on this CD-ROM belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION. Unauthorized transfer,
duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond
the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions.
Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER CORPORATION.
General Disclaimer
! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com-
puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages
incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private
corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective firms.
Using AVNavigator for Windows
1 Click [AVNavigator 2013.I] on the desktop to launch AVNavigator.
AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up. The language selection screen appears. Follow the instruc-
tions on the screen to make the connections and automatic settings.
Wiring Navi only starts up automatically the first time AVNavigator is launched.
2 Select and use the desired function.
AVNavigator includes the following functions:
! Wiring Navi – Guides you through connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial
settings can be made easily.
! Operation Guide – Describes the receiver’s playback operations and how to use several functions through
videos and illustrations.
! Interactive Manual – Automatically displays the pages explaining the functions that have been operated on
the receiver. It is also possible to operate the receiver from the Interactive Manual.
! Glossary – Displays glossary pages.
! MCACC Appli – Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly on the computer.
There are special operating instructions for MCACC Application. These instructions are included in the
AVNavigator Interactive Manual’s menus. Refer to them when using MCACC Application.
! Software Update – Allows various types of software to be updated.
! Settings – Used to make various AVNavigator settings.
! Detection – Used to detect the receiver. Press Detection before using the Interactive Manual,
MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to the network.
Deleting the AVNavigator
You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC.
% Delete from the Control Panel of the PC.
! With Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, AVNavigator can also be uninstalled using the following
operation.
From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator 2013.I” d “Uninstall
AVNavigator 2013.I”.
Installing AVNavigator for Mac
1 Download “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from http://www.pioneer.eu/.
2 Launch “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from the “Downloads” folder.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.
Operating Environment
! AVNavigator for Mac can be used with Mac OS X (10.7 or 10.8).
! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator for Mac functions. The supported browser is Safari 6.0.
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Before you start
Using AVNavigator for Mac
1 Launch “AVNavigator 2013”.
The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD).
2 Select and use the desired function.
For details, see Using AVNavigator for Windows on page 8. The Mac OS version includes the same types of
functions.
Deleting the AVNavigator
You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your Mac.
1 Delete “AVNavigator 2013”.
The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD).
2 Delete the “jp.co.pioneer.AVNavigator 2013” folder.
The folder is located in the hard disk (Macintosh HD) dLibrary” folder dApplication Support” folder.
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Remote control ..............................................................................................................................11
Display ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Front panel ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Controls and displays
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Controls and displays
Remote control
This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
CH LEVEL
DIMMER SLEEP
SIGNAL SEL
SPEAKERS
MPX
PRESET TUNE
BAND PTY
iPod CTRL
HOME
MENU
CH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
INPUT
SELECT
iPod
USB CBL
STATUS
SATTUNERMHL
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
HD ZONE
ADPT
CDTV
RCU SETUP
SOURCE
STANDBY/ON
BDR
BD DVDDVR
NET
HDMI
RECEIVER
MUTE
VOLUME
VOL
TOP MENU
VIDEO
PARAMETER
AUDIO
PARAMETER
ENTER
RETURN
CLASS
ENTER
/
CLR
CH
CH
2
546
8
0
79
13
FEATURES
TOOLS
MENU
ALL ZONE STBY
DISCRETE ON
+Favorite
Z2 Z3 HDZ
P. CTRL
+
PHASE
HDMI OUT
MCACC
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
AUTO
S.RTRV
STANDARDADV SURR
ECO
PQLS
OPTION
AUDIO
DISP
1
2,3
4
5
5
9
10
6
7
8
11
12
15
13
14
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:
! White – Receiver control, TV control
! Blue – Other controls (See pages 41, 42, 44, 45 and 74.)
1 u STANDBY/ON
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2 ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON
Use this button to perform unique operations (page 73).
3 RCU SETUP
Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 71).
4 Input function buttons
Press to select control of other components (page 71).
Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 40).
5 Receiver Control buttons
Press first to access:
! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 68).
! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 49), Auto Level Control mode and Stream
Direct mode (page 50).
! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page
49).
! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 50).
! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 51).
! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 51).
! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (pages 40 and 85).
! AUTO S.RTRV – Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 63).
! SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker terminal (page 67).
! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 68).
! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 68).
! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 68).
6 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons can be used to perform operations on the TV to which the TV CONTROL INPUT button is assigned.
The TV can be operated with these buttons regardless of the input set for the remote control’s operation mode
(page 71).
7 Receiver setting buttons
Press first to access:
! AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 63).
! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 65).
! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu (pages 36, 38, 59, 77 and 84).
! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
8 i/j/k/l/ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options
(page 63 or 65).
9 FEATURES buttons
These let you operate the receiver’s features directly.
! PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 51).
! P.CTRL+ – Use to switch the setting of the Auto Phase Control Plus function (page 63).
! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 60).
! ECO – Use to switch the eco mode type (page 50).
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Controls and displays
10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons
Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and HDZONE (page 67).
! The ZONE 3 button is not used with this unit.
11 Remote control LED
Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.
12
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands).
Switch to perform operations in the main zone.
Also use this button to set up surround sound.
13 VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
14 MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
15 OPTION
The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be regis-
tered using the learning mode.
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Controls and displays
Display
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
L C R
SL SR
XL XR
XC
LFE
AUTO
DIGITAL PLUS
AUTO SURROUND
STREAM DIRECT
PROLOGIC
x
ADV.SURROUND
STANDARD
SP
AB
SLEEP
DSD PCM
DTS HD ES 96/24
MSTR
S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX
OVER
MONO
dB
2
MULTI-ZONE
STEREO
TrueHD
TUNED RDS
PQLS
ALC
AT T
2
2
USB
VIDEO
TV
DVD
HDMI
DVR
BD
CD
TUNER
iPod
[ 2 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 4 ]
21 3 10 118654 129 13 14 15
20 2117 18 19
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1 Signal indicators
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input sig-
nal automatically (page 51).
2 Program format indicators
Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input.
! L/R – Left front/Right front channel
! C – Center channel
! SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel
! LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)
! XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above
! XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag
3 Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.
! 2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding.
! 2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding.
! 2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding.
! DTS – Lights with DTS decoding.
! DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding.
! 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding.
! DSD – Lights when an SACD or a file’s DSD signals are playing.
! PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.
! MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals.
4 MULTI-ZONE
Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 67).
5 SOUND
Lights when the DIALOG E (Dialog Enhancement) or TONE (tone controls) features is selected (page 63).
6 PQLS
Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 60).
7 S.RTRV
Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active (page 63).
8 Listening mode indicators
! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 49).
! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 49).
! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 50).
! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 50).
! STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 49).
9 (PHASE CONTROL)
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 51).
10 ATT
Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 63).
11 OVER
Lights when excessive analog signals are being input.
12 Tuner indicators
! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.
! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.
! MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX.
! RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.
13
Lights when the sound is muted.
14 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level.
---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.
15 Input function indicators
Light to indicate the input function you have selected.
16 Scroll indicators
Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.
17 Speaker indicators
Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS (page 67).
18 SLEEP
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 68).
19 Matrix decoding format indicators
! 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 49).
20 Character display
Displays various system information.
21 Remote control mode indicator
Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 88)
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Controls and displays
Front panel
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
with USB
5V 2.1 A
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
1 2 5
33
467 8
10 119 12
13 14 1615
1 u STANDBY/ON
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2 INPUT SELECTOR dial
Use to select an input function.
3 Indicators
! ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 63).
! FL OFF – Lights when “off” (nothing displayed) is selected with the display’s dimmer adjustment (page 68).
! HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected
(page 23).
! iPod iPhone iPad – Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected (page 31).
4 MULTI-ZONE controls
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 29) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone
(page 67).
5 Character display
See Display on page 13.
6 TUNER controls
! BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 44).
! TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall
(page 44).
! TUNE i/j – Find radio frequencies (page 44).
! PRESET k/l – Find preset stations (page 44).
7 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7).
8 MASTER VOLUME dial
9 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 35).
11 SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker terminal (page 67).
12 Listening mode buttons
! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 49), Auto Level Control and
Stream Direct mode (page 50).
! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X,
Stereo etc.) (page 49).
! ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 50).
13 ECO
Use to switch the eco mode type (page 50).
14 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL
Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 41).
15 iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals
Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 31), or connect a USB device for
audio and photo playback (page 32).
16 HDMI input/MHL connector
Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 32).
An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the MHL cable (page 32).
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Connecting your equipment .........................................................................................................16
Rear panel ......................................................................................................................................16
Determining the speakers’ application ........................................................................................17
Placing the speakers ...................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting the speakers ...............................................................................................................19
Installing your speaker system .....................................................................................................19
Selecting the Speaker system .......................................................................................................21
About the audio connection .........................................................................................................21
About the video converter ...........................................................................................................22
About HDMI ...................................................................................................................................22
Connecting your TV and playback components .........................................................................23
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources ............................... 25
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box ........................................................26
Connecting other audio components ..........................................................................................27
Connecting additional amplifiers .................................................................................................27
Connecting AM/FM antennas .......................................................................................................28
MULTI-ZONE setup ........................................................................................................................29
Connecting to the network through LAN interface ...................................................................30
Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER ...................................................................................31
Connecting an iPod........................................................................................................................31
Connecting a USB device ..............................................................................................................32
Connecting an MHL-compatible device ....................................................................................... 32
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input ...................................... 32
Connecting to a wireless LAN .......................................................................................................32
Connecting an IR receiver .............................................................................................................33
Plugging in the receiver ................................................................................................................33
Connecting your equipment
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Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter
explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
CAUTION
! Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
! When making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected unplugged from the
power outlets.
! Depending on the device being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection and terminal
names may differ from the explanations in this manual. Also refer to the operating instructions of the respec-
tive devices.
Important
Illustration shows the VSX-1123, however connections for the VSX-923 are the same except where noted.
Rear panel
VSX-1123
HDMI
A
IN
1
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B
OUT
IN
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.1 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
ADAPTER PORT
IR
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
(
DVD
)
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
ANTENNA
AUDIO
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR
1
2
PRE OUT
L
R
L
R
OUTIN
L
R
IN
DVD
SAT/CBL
SAT/CBL
IN
1
ANALOG IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
DVR/BDR
IN
DVD
IN
SPEAKERS
AC IN
VSX-923
HDMI
A
IN
1
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B
OUT
IN
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.1 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
ADAPTER PORT
IR
MONITOR
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
(
DVD
)
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
ANTENNA
AUDIO
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
SUB
WOOFER
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR
1
2
PRE OUT
L
R
OUTIN
L
R
IN
DVD
SAT/CBL
SAT/CBL
IN
1
ANALOG IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
DVR/BDR
IN
DVD
IN
SPEAKERS
AC IN
Note
The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input
Setup menu on page 36 to change the assignments if other connections are used.
Input function
Input Terminals
HDMI Audio Component
BD
(BD)
DVD IN 1 COAX-1 IN 1
SAT/CBL IN 2
DVR/BDR IN 3
TV OPT-1
HDMI 4 IN 4
HDMI 5/MHL
(front panel)
IN 5
HDMI 6 IN 6
HDMI 7 IN 7
CD ANALOG-1
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Determining the speakers’ application
This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.
! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R).
! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither.
! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.
Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this
case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.
Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
Important
! The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than [A] (see
Speaker system setting on page 84).
! Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back
speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.
[A] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height)
*Default setting
! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)
SL
L
FHL
SW
2
SW
1
C
R
FHR
SR
SBL
SBR
A 7.2 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right
front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back
speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofers (SW 1/SW 2).
It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the surround back
speakers.
This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.
[B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide)
! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW)
FWR
FWL
SL
L
R
SR
SBL
SBR
SW
2
SW
1
C
This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers
(FWL/FWR).
It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front wide speakers and the surround back speakers.
This surround system provides a sound field with good association between the sounds of the different channels.
[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection
! Speaker System setting: Speaker B
SL
L
R
SR
SBL
SBR
L
R
Speaker B
C
SW
1
SW
2
With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.2-channel surround sound
in the main zone when not using the B speakers.
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[D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality
surround)
! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.
L
R
SL
SR
Front Bi-Amp
SW
1
SW
2
C
[E] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)
! Speaker System setting: ZONE 2
With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)
L
L
R
R
SL
SR
Main zone
Sub zone
ZONE 2
C
SW
1
SW
2
Other speaker connections
! Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 speakers (except front left/
right speakers).
! When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front
channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could
be damaged.)
! After connecting, be sure to conduct the Full Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. See
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35.
Placing the speakers
Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.
L
SW
2SW
1
C
FHL
FWL
SL
SBL
SBR
SB
SR
FWR
R
FHR
30 30
60
60
60
120 120
! Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t
use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside
you.
! If you intend to connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind you.
! Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.
Some tips for improving sound quality
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines
should help you to get the best sound from your system.
! The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re
listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a
wall is not recommended.
! For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.
! If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a suffi-
cient distance from your CRT TV.
! If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower
angle.
! Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV
screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left
and right speakers.
! It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use
less of an angle for bigger rooms.
! Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and tilted
slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be
more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.
! Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speak-
ers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.
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Connecting the speakers
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.
This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 W to 16 W.
CAUTION
! These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when con-
necting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated
parts.
! 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.
Bare wire connections
CAUTION
Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk
of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as
earthquakes.
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.
123
10 mm
Notes
! Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the
speaker cables to your speakers.
! Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.
! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.
Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this
case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.
Installing your speaker system
At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should
always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be con-
nected to the left surround back terminal).
Standard surround connection
A
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B
SUB
WOOFER
1
2
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
A
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B
SUB
WOOFER
1
2
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers.
Front height setting
Front height right Front height left
Front wide setting
Front wide right Front wide left
Speaker B setting
Speaker B - right Speaker B - left
Front right Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer
1F
ront left
The surround back terminals can also be used for ZONE 2.
Surround left
5.2 ch surround setting
Not connected Not connected
6.2 ch surround setting
Not connected Surround back
7.2 ch surround setting
Surround back right Surround back left
ZONE 2 setting
ZONE 2 - Right ZONE 2 - Left
Surround right
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Bi-amping your speakers
Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different
amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate termi-
nals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.
A
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRL
(
Single
)
SUB
WOOFER
1
2
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
RL
B
A
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B
SUB
WOOFER
1
2
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
High
Low
High
Low
Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1
Surround leftSurround right
Front right Front left
Bi-amp compatible
speaker
Bi-amp compatible
speaker
CAUTION
! Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low
terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the
amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.
! If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so
may damage your speakers.
Bi-wiring your speakers
Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping.
! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.
CAUTION
! Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.
! When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown above.
% To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.
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Selecting the Speaker system
The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front
height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addi-
tion to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.
Front height setup
*Default setting
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 19.
2 If necessary, select ‘Normal(SB/FH)’ from the Speaker System menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.
Front wide setup
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 19.
2 Select ‘Normal(SB/FW)’ from the Speaker System menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.
Speaker B setup
You can listen to stereo playback in another room.
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 19.
2 Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.
Bi-Amping setup
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.
1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.
See Bi-amping your speakers on page 20.
2 Select ‘Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.
ZONE 2 setup
With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback on another component in ZONE 2.
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 19.
2 Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 84 to do this.
About the audio connection
Transferable audio signals
Sound signal priority
HDMI HD audio
Digital (Coaxial)Conventional digital audio
RCA (Analog)
(White/Red)
Conventional analog audio
Digital (Optical)
Types of cables and terminals
! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable.
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About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal.
If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices
must be connected through composite connections.
If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 36), the
converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
YPB PR
HDMI IN HDMI OUT
High picture quality
Video signals
can be output
Terminal for connection
with source device
Terminal for connection
with TV monitor
Notes
! The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV
to the receiver’s HDMI output when connecting this video source.
! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or dis-
play. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In
this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 65) OFF.
! The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are
480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
About HDMI
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI
®
/
TM
) technology.
This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.
! Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))
! 3D signal transfer
! Deep Color signal transfer
! x.v.Color signal transfer
! ARC (Audio Return Channel)
! 4K signal transfer
This may not operate properly, depending on the connected equipment.
4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are supported.
! Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels
! Input of the following digital audio formats:
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD
High Resolution Audio), CD, SACD (DSD signal)
! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI func-
tion on page 58)
Notes
! An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a
separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult
your local audio dealer for more information.
! If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on
the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be dis-
played, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.
! Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal
transfers.
! This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage
of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corre-
sponding format.
! Use a High Speed HDMI
®
/
TM
cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI
®
/
TM
cable is used, it may
not work properly.
! When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.
! Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.
! HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the
audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.
! Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/con-
necting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
“x.v.Color” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Connecting your TV and playback components
Connecting using HDMI
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it
to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI
functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 58).
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
L
R
IN
1
ANALOG IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
L
R
IN
1
ANALOG IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
HDMI INHDMI OUT HDMI OUT
HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray Disc player
Other HDMI/DVI-
equipped component
HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor
Select one
This connection is required in
order to listen to the sound of
the TV over the receiver.
! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI
output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output on page 68.
Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be set to MAIN beforehand (page 88).
! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD
player with no HDMI output on page 24).
! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.
When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio
Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so
there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on
page 59).
After setting the ARC, some time may be required for the connected device to be recognized and the sound to
be produced.
If you use a coaxial digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digi-
tal or analog audio input you connected the TV to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on connections and setup for the TV.
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Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output
This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no
HDMI output) to the receiver.
IN
1
P
R
P
B
Y
(
DVD
)
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DVD
DVD
IN
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
HDMI
IN
1
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
P
R
P
B
Y
(
DVD
)
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DVD
DVD
IN
HDMI IN
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
Select one
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
Select one
Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
DVD player, etc.
! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables
(page 23).
When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio
Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, so
there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on
page 59).
! If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digi-
tal input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input
This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to
the receiver.
Important
! With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI
cable or component video cable. Connect the receiver and TV using the same type of video cable as used to
connect the receiver and player.
! Also, when the receiver and TV are connected by anything other than an HDMI cable, the OSD function allow-
ing display of the receiver’s settings, operations, etc., on the TV’s screen cannot be used. In this case, watch
the receiver’s front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
DVD
IN
DVD
HDMI
IN
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
DVD
IN
HDMI
IN
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
DVD
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
Select one
HDMI OUT
TV
DVD player, etc.
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! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for
video signal input.
Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output
(composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings. Please refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables
(page 23).
! If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digi-
tal input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video
sources
This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD
recorders and BD recorders.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also
The Input Setup menu on page 36).
DVR/BDR
IN
DVR/BDR
L
R
IN
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DVR/BDR
L
R
IN
DVR/BDR
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
Select one
HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.
! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con-
necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by
HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 23).
HDMI
IN
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.
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Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The
Input Setup menu on page 36).
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
VIDEO
SAT/CBL
SAT/CBL
IN
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
SAT/CBL
SAT/CBL
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
Select one
STB
! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s
HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using
HDMI on page 23).
HDMI
IN
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
STB
! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from
the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this
case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below.
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
HDMI
IN
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
STB
If you use a digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input
you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
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Connecting other audio components
This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see
also The Input Setup menu on page 36).
ASSIGNABLE
ANALOG IN
(CD)
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
L
R
IN
1
HDMI
IN
1
IN
(
TV
)
1
IN
(
DVD
)
1
-
1 7
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
SAT/CBL
)
IN
3
IN
4
IN
6
IN
7
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
CONTROL
)
ASSIGNABLE
BD IN
OUT 1
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
L
R
IN
1
ANALOG IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
ANALOG
RL
AUDIO OUT
Select one
CD player, etc.
! If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the ANALOG IN 1
(CD) inputs instead.
Connecting additional amplifiers
This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to the
subwoofer channel of your system using the pre-outs. With the VSX-1123, an amplifier can also be added to the
front channel. To add amplifiers, connect as described below.
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
1
2
PRE OUT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
1
2
PRE OUT
L
R
R
L
ANALOG
INPUT
Front channel
amplifier
ANALOG
INPUT
Powered
subwoofer 1
ANALOG
INPUT
Powered
subwoofer 2
VSX-1123 only
! If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 81) to LARGE.
! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal.
Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this
case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.
! To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker terminals to SP: OFF (page 67) or simply disconnect
any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.
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Connecting AM/FM antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 28).
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
1
3
ab c
4
5
2
1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.
2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to
secure the AM antenna wires.
3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the
stand (fig. b).
! If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before
clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.
5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
Connecting external antennas
To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W.
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
75 Ω coaxial cable
To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
5 m to 6 m
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MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-
ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub zone have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub
zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have the speakers for the sub zone (ZONE 2). You will also need a
separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for the sub zone (For detail, see MULTI-ZONE setup
using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 30).
With the VSX-1123, it is also possible to connect a TV for the sub zone.
Also, if the separate receiver in the sub zone has an HDMI input terminal, this unit’s HDMI input can be played as
HDZONE.
Here are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.
Important
! The settings must be change at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 88).
! VSX-923 model cannot connect the TV monitor for sub zone.
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and HDZONE:
In case of VSX-1123
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB,
TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT
(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI
6, HDMI 7
(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)
a ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio and video input signals from the HDMI input terminals, digital input terminals
(OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals and output them to ZONE 2.
! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs is selected in the
main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone. (Inputs other than the ones listed
here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the sub zone.
b ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 7 are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6 and HDMI 7, in order
starting from terminal HDMI IN 1.
! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COM-
PONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE.
! When any of the HDMI 4, HDMI 6 or HDMI 7 inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as
in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.
In case of VSX-923
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT
(Output analog audio only.)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI
6, HDMI 7
(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)
a ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL
and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2.
b ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 7 are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6 and HDMI 7, in order
starting from terminal HDMI IN 1.
! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COM-
PONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE.
! When any of the HDMI 4, HDMI 6 or HDMI 7 inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as
in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
2 VSX-1123 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
ZONE 2
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
ZONE 2
OUT
RL
AUDIO IN
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone
VIDEO IN
2
1
VSX-1123 only
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MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)
You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 84) to use this setup.
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.
2 VSX-1123 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
RL
(Single
)
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
RL
(
Single
)
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
RL
VIDEO IN
2
1
VSX-1123 only
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone
MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE)
Important
! The settings must be change at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 88).
! To use the HDZONE functions, set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to OFF. For details, see HDMI
Setup on page 59.
% Connect a separate receiver to the HDMI OUT 2 (HDZONE) terminal on this receiver.
Connect speakers and a TV to the HDZONE receiver as shown on the illustration below.
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
OUT 2
(HDZONE)
SELECTABLE
HDMI IN
Sub zone (HDZONE) Main zone
Connecting to the network through LAN interface
By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen
to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including
your computer.
LAN
(
10/100
)
LAN
(
10/100
)
WAN
321
LAN
Internet
Modem
Router
LAN cable (sold separately)
to LAN port
to LAN port
Computer
NAS
Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP
server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher).
Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server func-
tion, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Network Setup menu on page 86.
LAN terminal specifications
! LAN terminal : Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Notes
! Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method
may differ depending on your Internet environment.
! When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For
more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER
When the Bluetooth
®
ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this receiver, a product equipped with
Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music
wirelessly.
! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles.
! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology
enabled devices.
! The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.1 A MAX
)
ADAPTER PORT
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.1 A MAX
)
ADAPTER PORT
Bluetooth® ADAPTER
Important
! Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty
contact.
% Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT.
! For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and
Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 46.
Connecting an iPod
This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod
using the controls of this receiver.
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
iPod/iPhone/iPad
USB cable included with the iPod
Tip
! An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the
respective products, see Playing an iPod on page 41.
% Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the
iPod/iPhone/iPad terminal on the front panel of this receiver.
! For the cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod.
! When connecting an iPhone to this unit, keep the iPhone at least 20 cm away from this unit. If the iPhone is
kept closer to this unit and a telephone call is received by the iPhone, noise may be output from this device.
! iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected to this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the
unit’s power is turned on.)
! For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 41.
Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video
If an iPod is connected using a dedicated iPod connection cable (sold separately), then video from the iPod can
also be enjoyed on a TV that is connected to the receiver.
! The iPod cable is not included with this receiver. The optional iPod cable from Pioneer is sold separately under
the part number L308102013030-IL.
Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an optional iPod cable.
! iPhone5, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano 7th generation cannot be
connected using a separately sold iPod cable.
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod cable
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting a USB device
It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver.
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
USB mass
storage device
% Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the
front panel of this receiver.
! This receiver does not support a USB hub.
! For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 42.
Connecting an MHL-compatible device
An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel
audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. Use the MHL cable to connect the device.
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
MHL enabled
device
MHL cable
% Switch the receiver into standby then use the MHL cable to connect your MHL enabled
device to the MHL terminal on the front panel of this receiver.
! To automatically switch to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is connected, see MHL Setup on
page 87.
! The MHL-compatible device is recharged whenever it is connected to this unit. (Recharging is enabled only
when the unit’s power is turned on.)
! For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see Playing an MHL-compatible device on page 43.
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel
input
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
Video camera (etc.)
Connecting to a wireless LAN
Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold
AS-WL300 for connection.
! Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable.
! Certain settings are required to use a wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300). For instructions on making these
settings, see the operating instructions included with the wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300).
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5
V
0.6 A MAX
)
WAN
DC 5V WPS
Ethernet
InternetModem
Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)
Router
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting an IR receiver
If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote
control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your
system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.
! Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR
receiver remote sensor window.
! Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your com-
ponent to check for IR compatibility.
! If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote
sensor on the front panel.
1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.
OUT
IN
IR
OUT
IN
IR
IN
IR
Closet or shelving unit
Non-Pioneer
component
IR receiver
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.
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection.
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.
CAUTION
! Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the
power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the
unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a
knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once
in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a
replacement.
! Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.
! Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.
! The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use,
e.g., when on vacation.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.
! After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins.
You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks
during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control
with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control
with HDMI function on page 58.
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Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) .................................... 35
The Input Setup menu ...................................................................................................................36
Operation Mode Setup .................................................................................................................37
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)...............................................................38
About the Home Menu .................................................................................................................38
Basic Setup
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Basic Setup
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto
MCACC)
The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account
ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, 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.
Important
! Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup.
! Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.
! Before using the Full Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected.
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are
connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
CAUTION
! The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.
THX
®
! THX is a trademark of THX Ltd. which is registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.
2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
PHONES
MCACC
SETUP MIC
Microphone
Tripod
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If
you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone.
Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make
accurate measurement impossible:
! Sofas or other soft surfaces.
! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.
The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.
Speaker System : Normal
(
SB/FH
)
1a.Full Auto MCACC
A/V RECEIVER
Exit Return
START
EQ Type : SYMMETRY
MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1
THX Speaker : NO
! If you leave the GUI screen for over five minutes, the screen saver will appear.
3 Select the parameters you want to set.
! When data measurement is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this
receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
! When measurement is taken of the reverb characteristics data other than SYMMETRY, the data are not
measured after the correction. If you will need to measure after correcting data, take the measurement using
the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup (page 78).
If the speakers are connected using any setup other than Normal(SB/FH), be sure to set Speaker System before
the Full Auto MCACC Setup. See Speaker system setting on page 84.
! Speaker System – Shows the current settings. When this is selected and ENTER is pressed, the speaker
system selection screen appears. Select the proper speaker system, then press RETURN to return.
If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another
room, read through Speaker system setting on page 84 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary
before continuing to step 4.
! EQ Type – This determines how the frequency balance is adjusted. Normally select SYMMETRY. For details,
see Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77.
! MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening posi-
tions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 81).
! THX Speaker – Select YES when using THX speakers (all speakers other than the front speakers are set to
SMALL). In other cases, leave at NO.
4 Press then select START.
5 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.
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6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.
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.
If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed,
the Full Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press
ENTER in step 7.
! With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check microphone.), select RETRY after check-
ing for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 36) and verifying the mic
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.
Now Analyzing... 2/9
Environment Check
1a.Full Auto MCACC
A/V RECEIVER
Exit Cancel
Ambient Noise : OK
Microphone :
Speaker YES/NO :
L : YES
FHL : YES
C : YES
FHR : YES
R : YES
SR : YES
SBR : YES
SBL : YES
SL : YES
SW : YES
1a.Full Auto MCACC
10
OK RETRY
A/V RECEIVER
Exi
tC
ancel
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.
! If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem
with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker con-
nections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use i/j to select the speaker and k/l to
change the setting and continue.
! If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the
phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are
properly connected.
If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker
connections.
If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly.
After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again.
If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue.
7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum
receiver settings.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.
8 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears
automatically.
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Full Auto MCACC Setup.
The settings made in the Full Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system,
but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 76 or The
System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 83.
! Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12
cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker
setup on page 84.
! The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This set-
ting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to
be changed.
! If Full Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and view-
ing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually.
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 panel 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.
The Input Setup menu
You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according
to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on page 37). In this case, you need to tell
the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote control correspond to
the components you’ve connected.
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are
connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.
A/V RECEIVER
ExitReturn
a.Manual SP Setup
b. Input Setup
c. OSD Language
d. Network Setup
e. HDMI Setup
f. Other Setup
4.System Setup
4b.Input Setup
A/V RECEIVER
Exi
tR
eturn
Input : DVD
Input Name : Rename
Audio In : COAX-1
HDMI Input : Input-1
Input Skip : OFF
Component In : In-1
4 Select the input function that you want to set up.
The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or SAT/CBL
which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote control.
5 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component.
For example, if your DVD player only has an optical output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s
Audio In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you’ve connected it to.
6 When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs.
There are optional settings in addition to the assignment of the input jacks:
! Input Name – You can choose to rename the input function for easier identification. Select Rename to do so,
or Default to return to the system default.
! Input Skip – When set to ON, that input is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT. (DVD and
other inputs can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons.)
7 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
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Input function default and possible settings
The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con-
nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup
menu on page 36 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (k) indicate possible assignments.
Input function
Input Terminals
HDMI Audio Component
BD
(BD)
DVD IN 1 COAX-1 IN 1
SAT/CBL IN 2
k k
DVR/BDR IN 3
k k
HDMI 4 IN 4
HDMI 5/MHL
(front panel)
IN 5
HDMI 6 IN 6
HDMI 7 IN 7
INTERNET RADIO
MEDIA SERVER
FAVORITES
iPod/USB
TV
OPT-1
<a>
CD
ANALOG-1
<b>
TUNER
ADAPTER PORT
a When ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, it is not possible to make assignments to the TV input’s Audio In terminals.
b Only the TV and CD inputs can be assigned to ANALOG-1.
Operation Mode Setup
This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided
for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.
One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic.
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are
connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
Important
! Many of the settings and functions cannot be selected when the Operation Mode is changed to Basic.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘Operation Mode Setup’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select the Operation Mode setting you want.
! Expert (default) – Users can set all the functions by themselves.
! Basic – Only certain basic settings can be operated. The settings that can be operated are shown below. They
can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions.
Operable settings/items Descriptions Page
HOME MENU
Full Auto MCACC
Makes high precision sound field settings easily.
35
Input Name
Input names can be changed as desired for easier use.
36
Input Skip
Inputs not being used are skipped (not displayed).
36
Software Update
Updates to the latest version of the software.
88
Network Information
Checks the receiver’s IP address.
87
Audio Parameters
MCACC
(MCACC preset)
Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory.
63
DELAY
(Sound Delay)
Adjusts the delay time of the overall sound.
63
S.RTRV
(Auto Sound Retriever)
Plays compressed sound with high sound quality.
63
DUAL
(Dual Mono)
Dual monaural audio setting.
63
INPUT ATT
(Input attenuate)
Decreases the input signal level to reduce distortion.
63
V.SPs
(Virtual Speakers)
Automatically complements virtual surround speakers (surround
back, front height and front wide) to create a sound field.
63
V.SB
(Virtual Surround Back)
Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback.
63
V.HEIGHT
(Virtual Height)
Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback.
63
V.WIDE
(Virtual Wide)
Creates a virtual wide channel sound for playback.
63
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images.
63
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Operable settings/items Descriptions Page
Other functions
INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input.
40
VOLUME +/, MUTE Use to set the listening volume.
40
LISTENING MODE
Selects your favorite listening modes.
48
PQLS
Plays using the PQLS function.
60
PHASE (Phase Control) Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected.
51
SOUND RETRIEVER AIR
Switches the input to ADAPTER PORT and plays compressed sound
with high sound quality.
46
iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CON-
TROL
Switches the input to iPod/USB and sets the mode allowing operation
from the iPod.
41
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Home Menu.
Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)
The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed.
! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen.
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are
connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO
jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected).
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
3 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.
4 Select ‘OSD Language’ from the System Setup menu.
5 Select the desired language.
6 Select ‘OK’ to change the language.
The setting is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically.
About the Home Menu
This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items
that have been set.
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are
connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
% To display the Home Menu screen, press on the remote control, then press
HOME MENU.
1. Advanced MCACC
2. MCACC Data Check
3. Data Management
4. System Setup
5. Network Information
6. Operation Mode Setup
Exit Return
HOME MENU
A/V RECEIVER
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
The top level in the Home Menu is as shown below. Refer to the respective explanations to set, check and adjust
as necessary.
! Advanced MCACC – Use this to make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for the surround
sound. For details, see Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 77.
! MCACC Data Check – Use this to check the MCACC memory. For details, see Checking MCACC Data on page
81.
! Data Management – Use this to manage the data in the MCACC memory. For details, see Data Management
on page 81.
! System Setup – Use this to make various settings related to this system. For details, see Making receiver set-
tings from the System Setup menu on page 84.
! Network Information – The setting status of the network-related items can be checked. For detail, see
Checking the Network Information on page 87.
! Operation Mode Setup – Use this to select this receiver’s operation mode. For details, see Operation Mode
Setup on page 37.
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Playing a source ............................................................................................................................. 40
Playing an iPod ..............................................................................................................................41
Playing a USB device .....................................................................................................................42
Playing an MHL-compatible device ..............................................................................................43
Listening to the radio .................................................................................................................... 44
Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ..............................................................45
Basic playback
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Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
STANDBY/ON
iPod
USB CBL
SATTUNERMHL
ADPT
CDTV
BDR
BD DVDDVR
NET
HDMI
VOLUME
INPUT
SELECT
RECEIVER
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
STANDARDADV SURR
RECEIVER
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.
Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have
one), then the receiver (press u STANDBY/ON).
Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.
2 Select the input function you want to play.
You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel
INPUT SELECTOR dial.
! If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 51).
3 Press to the receiver operation mode.
4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’
and start playback of the source.
If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you should hear surround sound. If you are play-
ing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.
! 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 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an
MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.
! See also Listening to your system on page 48 for information on different ways of listening to sources.
It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed prop-
erly. For details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 102.
When using surround speakers, 2DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS
is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals.
If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings.
5 Use the VOLUME +/– 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.
Note
Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the on-
screen display.
The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are con-
nected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front panel
display while performing the various operations and making settings.
Turning off the sound
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
% Press MUTE.
Playing a source with HDMI connection
% Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to the receiver’s HDMI input
terminals.
You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing
HDMI on the remote control repeatedly.
! Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 63 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio
output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).
! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or dis-
play. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In
this case, use an analog video connection.
Input Volume Absorber
This can be used to correct for the difference in volume between input sources.
1 Switch to the input whose volume you want to adjust.
2 Press
to the receiver operation mode.
3 Press CH LEVEL.
4 Use i/j to select ‘ALL’.
5 Adjust the volume using k/l.
The volume can be adjusted in the range of -12.0dB to +12.0dB, 0.5 dB steps.
6 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
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Playing an iPod
This receiver has the iPod/iPhone/iPad terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from
your iPod using the controls of this receiver.
Here we describe the procedure for playback on an iPod. For playback on a USB device, see Playing a USB device
on page 42.
Important
! USB works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and 4th generation),
iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and iPod nano (3rd through 7th generation).
Audio only for iPhone 5, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano (6th and 7th
generation).
However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models.
! This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the
website of Pioneer.
http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/eu/ (for Europe)
http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ao/ (for Australia and New Zealand)
! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result
in incompatibility with this receiver.
! iPod, iPhone and iPad are licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is
legally permitted to reproduce.
! Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the
equalizer off before connecting.
! Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any
inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.
! When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to
a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
See Connecting an iPod on page 31.
About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.
! It is also possible to operate the iPod on the iPod itself, without using the TV screen. For details, see
Switching the iPod controls on page 41.
2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.
When the display shows the names of folders and files, you’re ready to play music from the iPod.
! The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver.
Playing back audio files stored on an iPod
To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver.
You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver.
! Note that characters that cannot be displayed on this receiver are displayed as #.
! This feature is not available for photos on your iPod. To display photos, switch iPod operation to the iPod (see
Switching the iPod controls on page 41).
Finding what you want to play
When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist name,
album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.
1 Use i/j to select a category, then press ENTER to browse that category.
! When o or p is pressed at the list screen, the page switches.
! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.
2 Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums).
! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels.
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start
playback.
Note
You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For
example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.
Basic playback controls
This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on an iPod.
! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.
TOP MENU
ENTER
RETURN
DISP
Switching the iPod controls
You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver.
1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.
This enables operation and display on your iPod, and this receiver’s remote control and GUI screen become
inactive.
2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls.
Note
Change the receiver’s input to the iPod in one action by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button
on the front panel to enable iPod operations on the iPod.
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Playing a USB device
It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.
! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key
drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.
! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and
assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
See Connecting a USB device on page 32.
About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.
! Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device.
2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.
When the display shows the names of folders and files, you’re ready to play from the USB device.
Note
If an Over Current message lights in the display, the power requirements of the USB device are too high for this
receiver. Try following the points below:
! Switch the receiver off, then on again.
! Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off.
! Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power.
If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB device is incompatible.
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device
The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 2 (below) is 9.
! Note that non-Roman characters in the playlist are displayed as #.
1 Use i/j to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.
! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.
2 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start
playback.
! Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver.
! DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back on this receiver.
Basic playback controls
This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB memory devices.
! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.
TOP MENU
ENTER
RETURN
DISP
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device
! Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone.
1 Use i/j to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder.
! For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear.
! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.
2 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press ENTER to start
playback.
The selected content is displayed in full screen and a slideshow starts.
Basic playback controls
Button(s) What it does
ENTER, d
Starts displaying a photo and playing a slideshow.
g
Stops the player and returns to the previous menu.
Tip
! Slideshows of photo files can be played while listening to music files by returning to the folder/file list display
while playing a music file on a USB device then playing the photo files.
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About playable file formats
The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available
for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.
! With WAV, FLAC, AIFF and Apple Lossless files, when music files with the same format, sampling frequency,
quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively, they are played with no gap.
Music files
Category Extension Stream
MP3
<a>
.mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps
VBR/CBR Supported/Supported
WAV .wav LPCM
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
WMA .wma
WMA2/7/8/9
<b>
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps
VBR/CBR Supported/Supported
AAC
.m4a
.aac
.3gp
.3g2
MPEG-4 AAC LC
MPEG-4 HE AAC
(aacPlus v1/2)
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps
VBR/CBR Supported/Supported
Apple Lossless
.m4a
.mp4
Apple Lossless
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
FLAC
<c>
.flac FLAC
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
AIFF
.aiff
.aif
AIFF
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
DSD
<d>
.dff
.dsf
DSDIFF
DSF
Sampling frequency 2.8224 MHz
Quantization bitrate 1 bit
Channel 2 ch
a “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.”
b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi-
cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice.
c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback.
d ! VSX-1123 only.
! DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone.
Photo files
Category Extension Format
JPEG .jpg
Meeting the following conditions:
! Baseline JPEG format
! Y:Cb:Cr – 4:2:2
Playing an MHL-compatible device
MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices.
MHL can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and 3D/Full-HD video formats.
The MHL-compatible device’s video signals are output from the TV connected to the receiver, the audio signals
are output from the speakers connected to the receiver or TV.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
See Connecting an MHL-compatible device on page 32.
2 Press MHL on the remote control to switch the receiver to the MHL.
3 Select and play the desired contents on the MHL-compatible device.
Notes
! MHL-compatible devices can be operated with the receiver’s remote control by pressing the remote control’s
MHL button, but depending on the MHL-compatible device being used, some buttons may not be operable.
! To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected to the receiver on a TV that is also connected to the
receiver, the power to the receiver must be turned on.
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Listening to the radio
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a
station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station
presets on page 44 for more on how to do this.
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.
3 Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
! Automatic tuning – To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE +/ for about
a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to
search for other stations.
! Manual tuning – To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE +/.
! High speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/ for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency
you want.
Improving FM sound
If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press
MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to
enjoy the broadcast.
Tuning directly to a station
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.
3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).
4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.
If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over.
Saving station presets
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy
recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This
receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 stations each.
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.
See Listening to the radio on page 44 for more on this.
2 Press TOOLS (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class.
3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press PRESET +/– to select the station
preset you want.
You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset.
4 Press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.
Listening to station presets
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G.
3 Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset you want.
! You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.
Naming station presets
For easier identification, you can name your station presets.
1 Choose the station preset you want to name.
See Listening to station presets on page 44 for how to do this.
2 Press TOOLS (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows PRESET NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position.
3 Input the name you want.
Use TUNE +/ (or TUNE i/j of front panel) to select a character, PRESET +/ (or PRESET k/l of front panel) to
set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.
Notes
! To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input eight spaces instead of a name.
! Once you have named a station preset, you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display
between name and frequency.
An introduction to RDS (for Europe)
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of
information-the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example.
One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s
broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.
You can search the following program types:
! In addition, there are two other program types, TEST and NONE. You can’t search for these.
NEWS - News
AFFAIRS - Current Affairs
INFO - General Information
SPORT - Sport
EDUCATE - Educational
DRAMA - Radio plays, etc.
CULTURE - National or regional culture, theater, etc.
SCIENCE - Science and technology
VARIED - Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or
interviews.
POP M - Pop music
ROCK M - Rock music
EASY M - Easy listening
LIGHT M - ‘Light’ classical music
CLASSICS - ‘Serious’ classical music
OTHER M - Music not fitting above categories
WEATHER - Weather reports
FINANCE - Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN - Programs for children
SOCIAL - Social affairs
RELIGION - Programs concerning religion
PHONE IN - Public expressing their views by phone
TRAVEL - Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announce-
ments
LEISURE - Leisure interests and hobbies
JAZZ - Jazz
COUNTRY - Country music
NATION M - Popular music in a language other than English
OLDIES - Popular music from the ’50s and ’60s
FOLK M - Folk music
DOCUMENT - Documentary
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Searching for RDS programs
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can
search for any of the program types listed above.
1 Press TUNER to select the FM band.
! RDS is only possible in the FM band.
2 Press PTY.
PTY SEARCH shows in the display.
3 Press PRESET +/– to select the program type you want to hear.
4 Press ENTER to search for the program type.
The system starts searching through all frequencies for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the
station plays for five seconds.
5 If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the five seconds.
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.
If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find that program type at the time of the search.
! RDS searches all frequencies. If the program type could not be found among all the frequencies, NO PTY is
displayed.
Displaying RDS information
Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS information available.
! If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.
! If you see NO RT DATA in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station.
! If you see NO PS DATA in the PS display, it means no PS data can be received.
! If you see NO PTY DATA in the PTY display, it means no PTY data can be received.
% Press DISP for RDS information.
Each press changes the display as follows:
! Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone
number as RT.
! Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio station.
! Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast.
! Current tuner frequency.
Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music
This receiver
Remote control
operation
Music data
Bluetooth
®
ADAPTER
Bluetooth
wireless
technology enabled device:
cell phone
Bluetooth
wireless
technology enabled device:
Digital music player
Device not equipped with
Bluetooth
wireless technology:
Digital music player
+
Bluetooth
audio transmitter
(sold commercially)
! About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.
Wireless music play
When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with
Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wire-
lessly. Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you can
listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. The AS-BT100 and AS-BT200 models
supports SCMS-T contents protection, so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS-T type
Bluetooth wireless technology.
! The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.
Remote control operation
The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.
! It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles.
! Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.
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Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device
“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth
ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared.
The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi-
cations. For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.
! Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER.
! To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both your system and Bluetooth wireless
technology device.
! If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code
setting on the receiver. Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on
the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing
operation below.
! When using the AS-BT200 only: This unit complies with Bluetooth Specifications Ver. 2.1. When this unit and
another device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology both comply with Bluetooth Specification Ver. 2.1,
pairing of the two may be possible without the need for inputting a password.
In this case, a passcode may be displayed on this receiver and on the device equipped with Bluetooth wire-
less technology. If this happens, check that the same passcode is displayed on this receiver and the device
equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, then press ENTER. After this, also perform the connection
operation on the Bluetooth device to be connected. If the passcode does not match the code displayed on the
Bluetooth device to be connected, press RETURN to cancel pairing, then try starting over.
Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless
technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below.
! Pair one unit at a time.
! When connecting this receiver by Bluetooth connections with a device equipped with the Bluetooth function to
listen to music, do not connect any devices other than this receiver by Bluetooth connection to the Bluetooth-
equipped device. If a Bluetooth connection is already established with a device other than this receiver, discon-
nect the other device before connecting this receiver.
1 Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input.
2 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup.
3 Use i/j to select ‘PIN’ then press ENTER.
4 Use i/j to select one of PIN codes 0000, 1234 or 8888, then press ENTER.
You can use any of 0000, 1234 or 8888 PIN codes. Bluetooth wireless technology device using any other PIN
code cannot be used with this receiver.
5 Press the RETURN button twice to exit Bluetooth Setup.
6 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make pair, place it
near the receiver and set it to the pairing mode.
7 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list, select Bluetooth ADAPTER and enter
the PIN code selected in step 4.
8 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by the Bluetooth wireless technology
device.
If the receiver and Bluetooth wireless technology device are not paired, start over from step 6.
Notes
! The PIN code may in some cases be referred to as PASSKEY.
! For information on enabling pairing on the Bluetooth wireless technology device, connection procedures, etc.,
see the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s operating instructions.
Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with
your system
1 Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input.
2 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device, perform the operation to connect to the
Bluetooth ADAPTER.
! When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT, No Adapter will be displayed if
ADAPTER PORT input is selected.
3 Start playback of music contents stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.
This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on Bluetooth wireless tech-
nology devices.
! Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile.
! Depending on the Bluetooth wireless technology device you use, operation may differ from what is shown in
the remote control buttons.
4 While listening to a source, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then
press ADV SURR repeatedly to select SOUND RETRIEVER AIR.
Notes
! The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
! When Air Jam is set to Air Jam ON, playback is not possible with the above procedure. Set Air Jam to
Air Jam OFF before playing (page 47).
! With this receiver, when an iPod is connected or disconnected while the music of a Bluetooth wireless technol-
ogy device is playing, the connection with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may be canceled.
! The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can only be selected when the ADAPTER PORT input.
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Air Jam
Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free.
Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you
can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. You and
your friends can add songs from your devices to the playlist. Also Air Jam lets you delete the song before anyone
has to hear it.
1 Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input.
2 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup.
3 Use i/j to select ‘Air Jam’ then press ENTER.
4 Use i/j to select ‘Air Jam ON’ then press ENTER.
5 Press the RETURN button twice to exit Bluetooth Setup.
For more details of using Air Jam, access to our website.
http://pioneer.jp/product/soft/iapp_airjam/en.html
Notes
! Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and
4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch (2nd through 5th generation).
! The Air Jam function cannot be used while an iPod is connected to this receiver.
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Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ................................................ 49
Selecting MCACC presets .............................................................................................................. 51
Choosing the input signal ............................................................................................................. 51
Better sound using Phase Control ................................................................................................51
Listening to your system
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Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes
Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend
on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.
To play with surround sound, check “Standard surround sound” or “Using the Advanced surround effects” below
and select the desired mode.
To play with the optimum mode for the input signal, see “Auto playback” or “Using Stream Direct”. (The sound is
played in stereo when 2-channel signals are input, in surround when multi-channel signals are input.)
Important
! The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the cur-
rent source, settings and status of the receiver.
Auto playback
There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but the simplest, most direct listening option
is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 While listening to a source, press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) for
auto playback of a source.
AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before showing the decoding or playback format. Check the digi-
tal format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.
! If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically
be selected and shows in the display.
! When listening to the ADAPTER PORT input, the SOUND RETRIEVER AIR feature is selected automatically.
ALC – In the Auto level control (ALC) mode, this receiver equalizes playback sound levels.
Also, the low and high frequency sounds, dialogs, surround effects, etc., that are difficult to hear when the vol-
ume is low are adjusted to be optimal for the volume level. This mode is particularly optimum when listening at
night.
Note
When ALC is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options
on page 63.
Standard surround sound
The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 While listening to a source, press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND).
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
! If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically
be selected and shows in the display.
! If the surround back speakers are not connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel
sound).
! Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT cannot be selected when no front height speaker is connected. Furthermore,
WIDE SURROUND MOVIE and WIDE SURROUND MUSIC cannot be selected when no front wide speaker is
connected.
With two channel sources, you can select from:
! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources
! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources
! 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to video games
! 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono)
! 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front height)
! WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to movie sources
! WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to music sources
! Neo:X CINEMA – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back, front height or front wide), especially suited to
movie sources
! Neo:X MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back, front height or front wide), especially suited to
music sources
! Neo:X GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back, front height or front wide), especially suited to video
games
! STEREO – The audio is heard with your sound settings and you can still use the audio options.
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 decod-
ing for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)
! DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS-ES encoded sources
! Neo:X CINEMA – See above
! Neo:X MUSIC – See above
! Neo:X GAME – See above
! 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – See above
! WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – See above
! WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – See above
! STEREO – See above
! Straight Decode – Plays back without the effects above.
Notes
! 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 63).
! When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters
you can adjust: C.WIDTH,DIMENSION and PANORAMA. See Setting the Audio options on page 63 to adjust
them.
! When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:X Cinema, Neo:X Music or Neo:X Game mode, you can also adjust
the C.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 63).
! When listening through headphones, you can select STEREO mode only.
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Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced
Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music
sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 Press ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a listening mode.
! ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks
! DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog
! ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games
! SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs
! CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound
! ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music
! EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers
! F.S.SURROUND – Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left
and right speakers sound projection area converges.
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
! SOUND RETRIEVER AIR – Suitable for listening to the sound from a Bluetooth wireless technology device.
The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can only be selected when the ADAPTER PORT input.
! PHONES SURR – When listening through headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround.
! ECO MODE 1 – Select this to play for example music that has a high audio level with a lower power consump-
tion than usual.
! ECO MODE 2 – Select this to play movies, etc., with a high ratio of low volume scenes and high volume
scenes (a large dynamic ratio) with a lower power consumption than usual. This mode provides greater power
savings than ECO MODE 1.
Notes
! The Front Stage Surround Advance (F.S.SURROUND) function allows you to create natural surround sound
effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.
! When ECO MODE 1 or ECO MODE 2 is selected, the front panel’s display lights with the dimmest brightness.
! When using headphones, SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (only with the ADAPTER PORT input), PHONES SURR,
ECO MODE 1 and ECO MODE 2 can be selected.
Using Stream Direct
Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces-
sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.
Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected. For
details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 102.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 While listening to a source, press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to
select the mode you want.
Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.
! AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 49.
! ALC – Listening in Auto level control mode (page 49).
When ALC is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio
options on page 63.
! DIRECT – Plays back sound from the source with the least modification next to PURE DIRECT. With DIRECT,
the only modifications added to PURE DIRECT playback are calibration of the sound field by the MCACC sys-
tem and the Phase Control effect.
! PURE DIRECT – Plays back unmodified sound from source with only minimal digital treatment.
Note
When listening through headphones, you can select ALC or PURE DIRECT mode only.
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Selecting MCACC presets
! Default setting: MEMORY 1
If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the
kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a
video game close to the TV).
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 While listening to a source, press MCACC.
Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets. See Data Management on page 81 to check and man-
age your current settings.
! These settings have no effect when headphones are connected.
! You can also press k/l to select the MCACC preset.
Choosing the input signal
On this receiver, it is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below.
! This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96/24) digital
signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM (32 kHz to 192
kHz), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and SACD.
! You may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal.
To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 21) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.
! Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with
your DVD player.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
! AUTO – The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; DIGITAL; ANALOG.
! ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.
! DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.
! HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.
When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not
from this receiver.
When set to DIGITAL, HDMI or AUTO (only selected DIGITAL or HDMI), the indicators light according to the
signal being decoded (see Display on page 13).
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 matching for an opti-
mal sound image. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound
sources.
% Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.
The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.
Notes
! 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.
! For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the
first place. Phase Control Plus function corrects for phase shifting on such discs. For instructions on setting
the Phase Control Plus, see Setting the Audio options on page 63.
! If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0º). 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 headphones are plugged in.
When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.
When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Setting the Audio options on page
63.
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Playback with Network functions ................................................................................................ 54
About network playback ..............................................................................................................56
About playable file formats ..........................................................................................................57
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Introduction
This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your
components to these terminals.
Listening to Internet radio stations
You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created,
edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products.
dSee Playback with Network functions on page 54 and Listening to Internet radio stations on page 54.
Playback the music files stored in PCs
You can playback a lot of musics stored in your PCs using this unit.
! Besides a PC, you can also play back audio files stored on your other components with the built-in media
server function based on DLNA 1.0 or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e. network-capable hard disks and
audio systems).
dSee Playback with Network functions on page 54 and Playing back audio files stored on components on the
network on page 55.
Notes
! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
! Photo or video files cannot be played back.
! With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back
on this receiver.
About playable DLNA network devices
This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the
receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices:
! PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed
! PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed
! DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)
Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played via command from an exter-
nal Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs (Digital Media
Renderers). This receiver supports this DMR function. When in the DMR mode, such operations as playing and
stopping files can be performed from the external controller. Volume adjustment and the muting control are also
possible. The DMR mode is canceled if the remote control unit is operated while in the DMR mode (aside from
certain buttons, including the VOLUME +/, MUTE and DISP).
! Depending on the external controller being used, playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted
from the controller. In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control.
Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac
and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1
The receiver’s input will switch automatically to AirPlay when AirPlay is in use. *2
The following operations can be performed when in AirPlay mode:
! Adjustment of the receiver’s volume from iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or iTunes.
! Pause/resume, next/previous track, and shuffle/repeat from the remote control of the receiver. *3
! Display of the currently playing track information on the receiver’s display, including artist, song and album
name.
*1: For more information, see the Apple website (http://www.apple.com).
*2: The receiver’s power automatically turns on when Network Standby at Network Setup is set to ON.
*3: If operation is not possible, press NET, then operate again.
Notes
! A network environment is required to use AirPlay.
! The receiver’s name that shows up in the AirPlay UI on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes can be changed by
Friendly Name from Network Setup.
! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod,
iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not
be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer
website.
About the DHCP server function
To play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations, you must turn
on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function,
it is necessary to set up the network manually. Otherwise, you cannot play back audio files stored on components
on the network or listen to Internet radio stations. See Network Setup menu on page 86 for more on this.
Authorizing this receiver
This receiver must be authorized to enable playback. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a
connection over the network to the PC. If not, please authorize this receiver manually on the PC. The authorization
(or permission) method for access varies depending on the type of server currently being connected. For more
information on authorizing this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of your server.
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About HTC Connect
This receiver features “HTC Connect”, a simple way to enjoy music content from your HTC Connect certified
smart phone.
1 HTC Connect music streaming provided on this product has been developed based on interoperability testing
as defined by the HTC Connect Certification program with the HTC Connect-compatible smartphones.
2 Music Navigation via the music progress bar is not currently supported with HTC Connect.
3 Third party music applications (those other than HTC’s pre-installed “Music” app) have not been tested for
compatibility and may not work. HTC Connect has been tested with MP3, AAC, WMA and WAV encoding for-
mats. Other formats may not be compatible.
4 High network congestion may interfere with the operation of HTC Connect.
HTC Connect Certified Smartphones
The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com-
patible devices and audio format support.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/htc (for USA)
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/htc (for Canada)
Notes
! Specifications and design subject to modification without notice.
! HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation.
Playback with Network functions
Important
! About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.
! When you play back audio files, ‘Connecting...’ is displayed before playback starts. The display may continue
for several seconds depending on the type of file.
! In case a domain is configured in a Windows network environment, you cannot access a PC on the network
while you are logged onto the domain. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine.
! There are cases where the time elapsed may not be correctly displayed.
1 Press NET repeatedly to select the category you want to play back.
It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the network.
Select a category from the following list:
! INTERNET RADIO – Internet radio
When INTERNET RADIO is selected, the radio station that was playing last time is played.
! MEDIA SERVER – Server components on the network
! FAVORITES – Favorite songs currently being registered
Depending on the selected category, the names of folders, files, and Internet radio stations are displayed.
2 Use i/j to select the folder, music files or Internet radio station to play back, and then
press ENTER.
Press i/j to scroll up and down the list and select the desired item. When you press ENTER, playback starts
with the playback screen being displayed for the selected item. To return to the list screen, press RETURN.
When the list screen is displayed from the playback screen, the playback screen reappears automatically if no
operation is performed for 10 seconds while the list screen is displayed.
Only audio files with the mark can be played. In case of the folders with the mark, use i/j and ENTER to
select the desired folder and audio files.
! When o or p is pressed at the list screen, the page switches.
3 Repeat step 2 to play back the desired song.
For detailed operating instructions, refer to the section shown below.
! Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 54.
! Media server – See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 55.
! Favorites – See Playing back your favorite songs on page 55.
Basic playback controls
You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not
available for operation depending on the category currently being played back.
! Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode.
TOP MENU
ENTER
RETURN
DISP
TOOLS
/
CLR
+Favorite
Listening to Internet radio stations
Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet
radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed,
and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations
or radio networks. Whereas terrestrial, or OTA (over-the-air), radio stations are geographically restricted on the
range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air, Internet radio stations are accessible from
anywhere in the world, as long as there is a connection to the Internet, as services are not transmitted through
the air but are delivered over the World Wide Web. On this receiver you can select Internet radio stations by genre
as well as by region.
Depending on the Internet line conditions, the sound may not be smooth when playing Internet radio.
About list of Internet radio
The list of Internet radio stations on this receiver is created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service
exclusively for use with this receiver. For details about vTuner, see vTuner on page 106.
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Saving and retrieving Internet radio stations
You can easily save and retrieve saved Internet radio stations. See Playing back your favorite songs on page 55 for
more on this.
! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have high-speed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN
modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio.
! The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station. Check the firewall settings.
! A list of Internet radio stations provided by the vTuner database service is subject to change or deletion without
notice due to various reasons.
! Broadcasts may be stopped or interrupted depending on the Internet radio station. In this case, you cannot
listen to a radio station selected from the list of Internet radio stations.
Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site
With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the list of station distributed by vTuner can be registered
and played. Check the access code required for registration on the receiver, use this access code to access the
special Pioneer Internet radio site and register the desired broadcast stations in your favorites. The address of the
special Pioneer Internet radio site is:
http://www.radio-pioneer.com
1 Display the Internet Radio list screen.
To display the Internet Radio list screen, perform step 1 at Playback with Network functions on page 54.
2 Use i/j to select ‘Help’, then press ENTER.
3 Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER.
The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of
this address.
The following can be checked on the Help screen:
! Get access code – The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is
displayed.
! Show Your WebID/PW – After registering on the special Pioneer Internet radio site, the registered ID and
password are displayed.
! Reset Your WebID/PW – Resets all the information registered on the special Pioneer Internet radio site.
When reset, all the registered broadcast stations are also cleared. If you want to listen to the same stations,
re-register after resetting.
4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the
registration process.
http://www.radio-pioneer.com
Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration, following the instructions
on the screen.
5 Register the desired broadcast stations as your favorites, following the instructions on the
computer’s screen.
Both broadcast stations not on the vTuner list and stations on the vTuner list can be registered. In this case they
are registered on the receiver as favorite broadcast stations and can be played.
Playing back audio files stored on components on the network
This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the
receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices:
! PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed
! PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed
! DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)
Playing back your favorite songs
Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites
folder. Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered.
Registering and deleting audio files and Internet radio stations in and from the
Favorites folder
1 Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET RADIO or MEDIA SERVER.
2 With the track or Internet radio station you want to register selected, press +Favorite.
The selected song or Internet radio station is then registered in the Favorite.
Note
To delete tracks or Internet radio stations that have been registered, set the input to FAVORITES, select the track
or station to be deleted, then press the CLR button.
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About network playback
The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:
Windows Media Player
See Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 on page 106 for more on this.
DLNA
DLNA CERTIFIED
TM
Audio Player
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, comput-
ing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media
through a wired or wireless network in the home.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines.
This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some
setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the
software or device for more information.
DLNA
TM
, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED
TM
are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital
Living Network Alliance.
Content playable over a network
! Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.
! Movie or Photo files cannot be played back.
! There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet radio station even if the station can be selected from a
list of radio stations.
! Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.
! Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit.
For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.
Disclaimer for Third Party Content
Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed internet connection and may also require
account registration and a paid subscription.
Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice,
and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.
Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu-
lar period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.
About playback behavior over a network
! Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.
! If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed
or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection
between player and PC is recommended.
! If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.
! Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network
connection may be blocked.
Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica-
tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment.
Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a
license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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About playable file formats
The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not
available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats var-
ies depending on the type of server. Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported
by your server.
! Internet radio playback may be affected by the Internet communications environment, and in this case play-
back may not be possible even with the file formats listed here.
! With WAV, FLAC, AIFF and Apple Lossless files, when music files with the same format, sampling frequency,
quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively, they are played with no gap.
Gapless playback is not possible when the format is being converted (transcoded) by the server.
Gapless playback is not possible in the DMR mode.
Music files
Category Extension Stream
MP3
<a>
.mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps
VBR/CBR Supported/Supported
WAV .wav LPCM
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
WMA .wma
WMA2/7/8/9
<b>
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps
VBR/CBR Supported/Supported
AAC
.m4a
.aac
.3gp
.3g2
MPEG-4 AAC LC
MPEG-4 HE AAC
(aacPlus v1/2)
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps
VBR/CBR Supported/Supported
Apple Lossless
.m4a
.mp4
Apple Lossless
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
FLAC
<c>
.flac FLAC
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
Category Extension Stream
AIFF
.aiff
.aif
.aiff
.aif
Sampling frequency
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz
Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit
Channel 2 ch
a “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.”
b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi-
cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice.
c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback.
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About the Control with HDMI function .......................................................................................59
Making Control with HDMI connections ..................................................................................... 59
HDMI Setup .................................................................................................................................... 59
Before using synchronization .......................................................................................................60
About synchronized operations ...................................................................................................60
Setting the PQLS function .............................................................................................................60
About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ...........................................................60
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function .............................................................................61
Control with HDMI function
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Control with HDMI function
About the Control with HDMI function
Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos-
sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.
! The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMI-
compatible component is played.
! The receiver’s power is also set to standby, when the TV’s power is set to standby.
Important
! With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as “KURO LINK”.
! You cannot use this function with components that do not support Control with HDMI.
! We only guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components. However,
we do not guarantee that all synchronized operations will work with components that support the Control with
HDMI function.
! Use a High Speed HDMI
®
/
TM
cable when you want to use the Control with HDMI function. The Control with
HDMI function may not work properly if a different type of HDMI cable is used.
! For details about concrete operations, settings, etc., refer to also the operating instructions for each
component.
Making Control with HDMI connections
You can use synchronized operation for a connected TV and other components.
! Be sure to connect the TV’s audio cable to the audio input of this unit. When the TV and receiver are connected
by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV
is input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case,
set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 59).
For details, see Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23.
Important
! When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the
power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.
! After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins.
You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks
during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control
with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with
HDMI function on page 58.
! To get the most out of this function, we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but
rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver.
! The Control with HDMI function can be used with a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, but not with a
TV connected to the HDMI OUT 2 terminal.
HDMI Setup
You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible compo-
nents in order to make use of the Control with HDMI function. For more information see the operating instruc-
tions for each component.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
2 Select ‘System Setup’, then press ENTER.
3 Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER.
4 Select the ‘Control’ setting you want.
Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the
Control with HDMI function.
When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF.
! ON – Enables the Control with HDMI function. Set Control Mode, ARC and PQLS in the subsequent setting
items to the desired values.
Also, by setting this to ON, the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions can be operated
automatically by connecting a player supporting the respective functions. See Setting the Audio options
on page 63 for details on Sound Retriever Link, Setting the Video options on page 65 for details on Stream
Smoother Link.
! OFF – The Control with HDMI is disabled. The Control Mode, ARC and PQLS functions in the subsequent
setting items cannot be used.
5 Select the ‘Control Mode’ setting you want.
Choose whether you want to enable synchronized operations.
! ON – Enabled for the synchronized operations.
! OFF – The synchronized operations disabled.
6 Select the ‘ARC’ setting you want.
When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is connected to the receiver, the sound of
the TV can be input via the HDMI OUT 1 terminal.
After setting the ARC, some time may be required for the connected device to be recognized and the sound to be
produced.
! ON – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI terminal.
! OFF – The TV’s sound is input from the Audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs.
7 Select the ‘PQLS’ setting you want.
Choose whether to set this unit’s PQLS function AUTO or OFF.
For details about PQLS function, see Setting the PQLS function on page 60.
! AUTO – PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing
errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface. This
is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS-compatible players.
! OFF – PQLS is disabled.
8 Select the ‘Standby Through’ setting you want.
It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI-connected player to the TV when this receiver’s power is on
standby.
Select the HDMI input whose HDMI signal is to be input for through transfer when in the standby mode. When
Last is selected, the signal being input to the currently selected HDMI input is transferred. When OFF is selected,
no HDMI input is transferred through when in the standby mode. (However, when Control is set to ON, the HDMI
signal is transferred through by the Control with HDMI function even when in the standby mode.)
! When anything other than OFF is set for this setting, the receiver’s HDMI input can be switched even when
the receiver is in the standby mode. (Switch by pointing the remote control at the receiver and pressing the
HDMI, BD, DVD, SAT/CBL or DVR/BDR button.)
! Setting to anything other than “OFF” increases power consumption in the standby mode.
! This setting can be used even with devices that are not compatible with the Control with HDMI function.
! The Standby Through function cannot be used with MHL-compatible devices.
9 When you’re finished, press HOME MENU.
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Control with HDMI function
Before using synchronization
Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must:
1 Put all components into standby mode.
2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the TV being turned on last.
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.
4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed.
About synchronized operations
Important
! Synchronized operations are enabled when Control Mode is set to ON after setting Control in HDMI Setup to
ON. For details, see HDMI Setup on page 59.
The Control with HDMI-compatible component connected to the receiver operates in sync as described below.
! From the menu screen of the Control with HDMI-compatible TV, set audio to be played through this receiver,
and the receiver will switch to the synchronized amp mode.
! When in the synchronized amp mode, you can adjust the receiver’s volume or mute the sound using the TV’s
remote control.
! When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is
turned off. To turn the synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to be played through the receiver from the
TV’s menu screen, etc. This receiver will power up and switch to the synchronized amp mode.
! When the synchronized amp mode is canceled, the receiver’s power turns off if you were viewing an HDMI
input or a TV program on the TV.
! When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled if an operation that produces
sound from the TV is performed from the TV’s menu screen, etc.
! When the TV’s power is set to standby, the receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a
component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV.)
! The receiver’s input switches automatically when the Control with HDMI-compatible component is played.
! The receiver’s input switches automatically when the TV’s input is switched.
! The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other
than one connected by HDMI.
The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs.
! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s
screen.
! When the OSD language is switched on the TV, the receiver’s language setting also switches accordingly.
Setting the PQLS function
PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with
HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS
compatible player, etc. This enables removing jitter that has a negative effect on the quality of the sound and is
generated upon transmission.
! On players compatible with PQLS Bit-stream, PQLS always works for all sources.
! On players compatible with PQLS Multi Surround, PQLS works for all sources. Set the player’s audio output to
Linear PCM.
! On players compatible with PQLS 2 ch Audio, PQLS only works when playing CDs.
Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
This function is activated when Control is set to ON.
Tip
! The PQLS setting is set at PQLS in HDMI Setup on the HOME MENU, but the setting can also be switched
with the remote control, as described below.
% Press PQLS to select the PQLS setting.
The setting is displayed on the front panel display.
! PQLS AUTO – PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by
timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI inter-
face. This is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS-compatible players.
! PQLS OFF – PQLS is disabled.
About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link
These are automatic functions allowing you to output optimum audio and video signals from the receiver using
the Control with HDMI function. When a player supporting the respective function is connected to the receiver
by HDMI, the sound/picture is optimized for the compressed audio/video file played on the player.
! Depending on the compressed audio/video file format, it may not be operated automatically.
Sound Retriever Link
When playing a compressed audio file on the player, the file’s bitrate information is acquired using the Control
with HDMI function, and the sound is optimized on the receiver based on this information.
To activate the Sound Retriever Link function, make the setting below.
1 Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.
See HDMI Setup on page 59.
2 Set the S.RTRV (Auto Sound Retriever) setting to ON.
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Stream Smoother Link
Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is
being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function.
To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below.
1 Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.
See HDMI Setup on page 59.
2 Set the STREAM (Stream Smoother) setting to AUTO.
See Setting the Video options on page 65.
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Cautions on the Control with HDMI function
! Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter
(such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.
! Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this
receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can
cause operational errors.
! When the receiver’s Control is turned ON, even if the receiver’s power is in the standby mode, it is possible
to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the
receiver, but only when a Control with HDMI-compatible component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) and compatible
TV are connected. In this case, the receiver’s power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light.
! If the Control setting is not set to OFF, the power consumption during standby will increase.
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Setting the Audio options ............................................................................................................63
Setting the Video options ............................................................................................................. 65
Switching the speaker terminals ..................................................................................................67
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ................................................................................................... 67
Network settings from a web browser .......................................................................................68
Using the sleep timer ....................................................................................................................68
Dimming the display .....................................................................................................................68
Switching the HDMI output ..........................................................................................................68
Checking your system settings .....................................................................................................68
Resetting the system ..................................................................................................................... 69
Using other functions
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Using other functions
Setting the Audio options
There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The
defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
Important
! Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current
source, settings and status of the receiver.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press AUDIO PARAMETER.
2 Use i/j 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 k/l to set as necessary.
See the table below for the options available for each setting.
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.
Audio parameter menu
Setting What it does Option(s)
MCACC
(MCACC preset)
Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory when multiple preset
memories are saved. When an MCACC preset memory has been
renamed, the given name is displayed.
c M1. MEMORY 1 to
M6. MEMORY 6 d
Default:
M1. MEMORY 1
EQ
(Acoustic Calibration EQ)
Switches on/off the effects of EQ Pro.
ON
OFF
S-WAVE
(Standing Wave)
Switches on/off the effects of Standing Wave Control.
ON
OFF
Phase C+
(Phase Control Plus)
For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE
channel is delayed upon recording in the first place. This function
corrects for phase shifting on such discs.
This function is particularly effective when playing multi-channel
music containing low frequency effects (LFE).
When AUTO is selected, not only the low range delay but also the
polarity and correlation are detected to achieve the optimum effect.
c AUTO/0 to 16 (ms) d
Default: AUTO
DELAY
(Sound Delay)
Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the
soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a
bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of
the video.
c 0 to 800 (ms) d
Default: 0
TONE
(Tone Control)
Applies the treble and bass tone controls to a source, or bypasses
them completely.
This setting is only displayed when the listening mode is STEREO,
Auto surround (STEREO) or SOUND RETRIEVER AIR.
BYPASS
ON
BASS
<a>
Adjusts the amount of bass.
c –6 to +6 (dB) d
Default: 0 (dB)
TREBLE
<a>
Adjusts the amount of treble.
c –6 to +6 (dB) d
Default: 0 (dB)
Setting What it does Option(s)
S.RTRV
(Auto Sound Retriever)
<b>
With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to
compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving
the sound’s sense of density and modulation.
Also, when a player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function is
connected to the receiver by HDMI, by setting this to ON, the bitrate
information of the compressed audio file being played on the player
is acquired using the Control with HDMI function, and the sound is
optimized based on this information (Sound Retriever Link).
OFF
ON
DNR
(Digital Noise Reduction)
May improve the quality of sound in a noisy source (for example, video
tape with lots of background noise) when switched on.
This only has an effect with 2-channel signal inputs.
This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48
kHz or less.
OFF
ON
DIALOG E
(Dialog Enhancement)
<c>
Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other
background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. By moving from UP1
through UP2 and UP3 up to UP4, you can make the sound source
seem to relocate upwards.
c OFF/FLAT/UP1/UP2/
UP3/UP4 d
Default: OFF
Hi-bit24
VSX-1123 only
Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or
BDs. 16- and 20-bit PCM as well as compressed audio is requantized
to 24 bits, more subtle musical expression.
This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48
kHz or less.
ON
OFF
PQLS
(Precision Quartz Lock
System)
Switches the PQLS function between AUTO and OFF (Setting the
PQLS function on page 60).
AUTO
OFF
DUAL
(Dual Mono)
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should
be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary
when two languages need to be sent to separate channels.
CH1 – Channel 1 is
heard only
CH2 – Channel 2 is
heard only
CH1 CH2 – Both chan-
nels heard from front
speakers
Fixed PCM
This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes
the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.
When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-
PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.
OFF
ON
DRC
(Dynamic Range Control)
<d>
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized
for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and
DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this feature when listen-
ing to surround sound at low volumes).
AUTO
MAX
MID
OFF
Loud Mgmt
(Loudness Management)
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized
for Dolby TrueHD (you may need to use this feature when listening to
surround sound at low volumes).
This can only be set when DRC is set to OFF and the input signal is a
Dolby TrueHD signal.
ON
OFF
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Setting What it does Option(s)
LFE
(LFE Attenuate)
Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu-
ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting
the sound from the speakers.
The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended
value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB, –15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited
by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output
from the LFE channel.
c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/
–10dB/ –5dB/ –4dB/
–3dB/ –2dB/ –1dB/
0dB d
Default: 0dB
INPUT ATT
(Input attenuate)
<e>
If the sound is distorted, this can be used to lower the input signal
level and reduce the distortion.
OFF
ON
HDMI
(HDMI Audio)
<f>
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver
(amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is
output from this receiver.
AMP
THROUGH
A.DELAY
(Auto delay)
<g>
This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay between
components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time
is set depending on the operational status of the display connected
with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted
according to the audio delay time.
OFF
ON
C.WIDTH
(Center Width)
(Applicable only when using a
center speaker)
<h>
Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center
channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound
wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
c 0 to 7 d
Default: 3
DIMENSION
<h>
Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings).
c –3 to +3 d
Default: 0
PANORAMA
<h>
Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a
‘wraparound’ effect.
OFF
ON
C.GAIN
(Center Gain)
(Applicable only when using a
center speaker)
<i>
Adjusts the center gain to create a wider stereo effect with vocals.
Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left
speakers) to 1.0 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).
c 0 to 1.0 d
Defaults:
Neo:X CINEMA: 1.0
Neo:X MUSIC: 0.3
Neo:X GAME: 1.0
EFFECT
Sets the effect level for the ALC mode.
c 10 to 90 d
Defaults: 50
H.GAIN
(Height Gain)
Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in
2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the top
will be more emphasized.
LOW
MID
HIGH
V.SPs
(Virtual Speakers)
When AUTO is selected, the sound field is created with the surround
back, front height and front wide channels whose Speaker Setting is
set to NO automatically complemented.
To set the respective channels individually, select MANUAL.
AUTO
MANUAL
V.SB
(Virtual Surround Back)
<j>
When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your sur-
round speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
back channel information.
OFF
ON
V.HEIGHT
(Virtual Height)
<k>
When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front
speakers.
OFF
ON
Setting What it does Option(s)
V.WIDE
(Virtual Wide)
<l>
When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front
speakers.
This improves the continuity of the sound from the front channel to
the surround channels.
OFF
ON
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
<m>
When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to
behind the display, resulting in a sound field with the same depth as
the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence.
OFF
MIN
MID
MAX
a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b ! When ON is selected, the Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the
USB memory audio and INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES (digital audio input only) to achieve high sound qual-
ity.
! With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is
set to ON.
! When ON is selected, optimum correction of the audio signals input via the HDMI OUT terminal is conducted with the HDMI
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, and the sound of digital TV broadcasts is produced with HD quality. This is valid when
the input is set to TV and ARC in HDMI Setup is set to ON. (See HDMI Setup on page 59.)
c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on
the listening mode.
d The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e ! The attenuator isn’t available when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.
! The attenuator does not function when the listening mode is set to PURE DIRECT with AirPlay.
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 60.
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:X CINEMA/MUSIC/GAME mode.
j ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs.
! 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:dA+B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button.
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
k ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs.
! 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.
! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO. It can also not be
used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
l ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs.
! You can’t use the Virtual Wide 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 Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO. It can also not be
used when playing signals containing actual front wide channel information.
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
m ! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
! You can’t use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or Stream Direct modes is
selected.
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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
! The VIDEO PARAMETER menu settings only apply to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal’s signal.
! 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 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press VIDEO PARAMETER.
2 Use i/j 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 k/l to set as necessary.
See the table below for the options available for each setting.
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.
Video parameter menu
Setting What it does Option(s)
V.CONV
(Digital Video Converter)
<a>
Converts video signals for output from the HDMI OUT connector for
all video types (see page 22).
ON
OFF
RES
(Resolution)
<b>
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).
(“576p” indicates the 480p/576p resolution setting.)
AUTO
PURE
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
1080/24p
4K
PCINEMA
(PureCinema)
<c, e>
This setting optimizes the operation of the progressive scanning cir-
cuit for playing film materials. Normally set it to AUTO. If the picture
seems unnatural, switch this to ON or OFF.
AUTO
ON
OFF
P.MOTION
(Progressive Motion)
<c, e>
Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set
to progressive.
c –4 to +4 d
Default: 0
STREAM
(Stream Smoother)
<e>
This improves elements that reduce picture quality mainly noticeable
in network contents, such as mosquito noise and block noise.
When AUTO is selected, this unit’s Stream Smoother function
automatically turns on when network contents are played on the
player supporting Stream Smoother Link and connected to this unit
by HDMI (assuming that integrated operation with the Control with
HDMI function is set). (Stream Smoother Link)
OFF
ON
AUTO
Setting What it does Option(s)
V.ADJ
(Advanced Video Adjust)
Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con-
nected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal moni-
tors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors. If you
want to adjust the picture quality settings to your personal tastes,
select MEMORY.
PDP
LCD
FPJ
PRO
MEMORY
YNR
<d, e>
Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal.
c
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c 0 to +8 d
Default: 0
CNR
<d, e>
Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal.
c
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c 0 to +8 d
Default: 0
BNR
<d, e>
Reduces block noise (block-shaped distortion generated upon MPEG
compression) in the picture.
c
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c 0 to +8 d
Default: 0
MNR
<d, e>
Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the contours of the
picture upon MPEG compression) in the picture.
c
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c 0 to +8 d
Default: 0
DETAIL
<d, e>
Adjusts how sharp edges appear.
c
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c 0 to +8 d
Default: 0
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Setting What it does Option(s)
BRIGHT
(Brightness)
<d, e>
Adjusts the overall brightness.
c
0
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c –6 to +6 d
Default: 0
CONTRAST
<d, e>
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark.
c
0
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c –6 to +6 d
Default: 0
HUE
<d, e>
Adjusts the red/green balance.
c
0
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c –6 to +6 d
Default: 0
CHROMA
(Chroma Level)
<d, e>
Adjusts saturation from dull to bright.
c
0
d
(The image is only an example for checking the effect.)
c –6 to +6 d
Default: 0
BLK SETUP
(Black Setup)
<f>
Sets the black level according to the video input signal.
Normally select 0. If the black level is too bright due to the combina-
tion with the connected monitor, select 7.5.
0
7.5
Setting What it does Option(s)
ASP
(Aspect)
<g>
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
a ! If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF.
! When connected to a video device using the component video input, set this setting to ON and watch with the HDMI output.
b ! When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some cases no picture
will be output due to copyright protection signals. In this case, change the setting.
! When AUTO is selected, the resolution is selected automatically according to the capacity of the TV (monitor) connected by
HDMI. When PURE is selected, the signals are output with the same resolution as when input (see About the video converter on
page 22).
c ! P.MOTION is disabled when PCINEMA is set to ON.
! This setting have the effect only for pictures recorded in the interlaced scan format (480i/576i or 1080i signals).
d Adjustment is not possible unless V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) is set to MEMORY.
e ! This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input:
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i analog video signals
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals
f This adjustment is only possible when 480i signals are being input from the composite video jacks.
g ! If the image doesn’t match your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the monitor.
! This setting is only displayed when 480i/p or 576i/p video signals are being input.
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Switching the speaker terminals
If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW) or Speaker B at Speaker system setting on page 84, you can
switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will
simply switch your main speaker terminals on or off.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode.
2 Use SPEAKERS to select a speaker system setting.
As mentioned above, if you have selected Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main
speaker terminal (A) on or off.
Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:
When you select Normal(SB/FH), you can select from:
! SP: SB/FH ON – Surround back or front height channels are added to the front, center and surround chan-
nels (maximum 5 channels) and a maximum of 7 channels are output. The surround back and front height
channels are switched automatically according to the audio input signal.
! SP: SB ON – Surround back channels are added to the front, center and surround channels (maximum 5
channels) and a maximum of 7 channels are output.
! SP: FH ON – Front height channels are added to the front, center and surround channels (maximum 5 chan-
nels) and a maximum of 7 channels are output.
! SP: OFF – No sound is output from the speakers.
When you select Normal(SB/FW), you can select from:
! SP: SB/FW ON – Surround back or front wide channels are added to the front, center and surround channels
(maximum 5 channels) and a maximum of 7 channels are output. The surround back and front wide channels
are switched automatically according to the audio input signal.
! SP: SB ON – Surround back channels are added to the front, center and surround channels (maximum 5
channels) and a maximum of 7 channels are output.
! SP: FW ON – Front wide channels are added to the front, center and surround channels (maximum 5 chan-
nels) and a maximum of 7 channels are output.
! SP: OFF – No sound is output from the speakers.
When you select Speaker B, you can select from:
! SP: A ON – Sound is output from the A-speaker terminals (up to 7 channels (including surround back chan-
nels), depending on the source).
! SP: B ON – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to the B-speaker terminals. Multichannel
sources will not be heard.
! SP: A+B ON – Sound is output from the A-speaker terminals (up to 5 channels, depending on the source), the
two speakers connected to the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. The sound from the B-speaker termi-
nals will be the same as the sound from the A-speaker terminals (multichannel sources will be downmixed to
2 channels).
! SP: OFF – No sound is output from the speakers.
Notes
! The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 84. However, if SP:
B ON is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).
! All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls
The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2
remote controls and HDZONE remote controls on page 68.
Important
! The settings must be change at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 88).
1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel.
Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option:
! ZONE 2 ON – Turns on the MULTI-ZONE feature for ZONE 2.
! Z2&HDZONE ON – Turns on the MULTI-ZONE feature for ZONE 2 and the HDZONE.
! HDZONE ON – Turns on the MULTI-ZONE feature for the HDZONE.
! MULTI ZONE OFF – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off
The MULTI-ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON.
2 Press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL on the front panel to select the sub zone(s) you want.
! When the receiver is on, make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE and your
selected sub zone(s) show in the display. If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone
only.
If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE and your selected sub zone(s) continue to show
in the display.
3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the sub zone.
For example, ZONE 2 DVD sends the source connected to the DVD inputs to the sub room (ZONE 2).
! If you select TUNER, you can use the tuner controls to select a preset station (see Saving station presets
on page 44 if you’re unsure how to do this). The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time.
Therefore, changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other zone. Please be careful not
to change stations when recording a radio broadcast.
4 When Speaker System is set to ZONE 2, use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume
for the sub zone.
In case of VSX-1123
! Even if Speaker System is not set to ZONE 2, the volume of the sound being output from the AUDIO ZONE 2
OUT terminals can be adjusted. Adjust the volume as desired using the MASTER VOLUME dial.
! When Speaker System is set to anything other than ZONE 2, the volume output from the receiver’s AUDIO
ZONE 2 OUT terminals can be fixed to –40 dB or 0 dB and the volume can be adjusted from the connected
amplifier. If you want to adjust the volume from the connected amplifier, see ZONE Setup on page 88.
5 When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone
controls.
You can also press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone.
! You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control
first.
! If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main
rooms so that this receiver is in standby.
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ZONE 2 remote controls
Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the corresponding zone.
The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls:
Button(s) What it does
u
Switches on/off power in the sub zone.
INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input function in the sub zone.
Input function buttons
Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub
zone.
VOLUME +/
<a>
Use to set the listening volume in the sub zone.
MUTE
<a>
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also
restores the sound).
a In case of VSX-1123
The volume cannot be adjusted on the receiver if Volume Level at ZONE 2 Setup under ZONE Setup is set to –40 dB Fixed or
0 dB Fixed.
In case of VSX-923
You can only use this button when Speaker System is set to ZONE 2.
Note
! The ZONE 3 button is not used with this unit.
HDZONE remote controls
Press the remote control’s HDZONE to operate the corresponding zone.
The following table shows the possible HDZONE remote controls:
Button(s) What it does
u
Switches on/off power in the HDZONE.
INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input function in the HDZONE.
Input function buttons
Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the
HDZONE.
Note
! The VOLUME +/ and MUTE buttons cannot be operated for HDZONE.
Network settings from a web browser
Network settings can be made using the browser on a computer connected to the same LAN as the receiver.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver.
2 Turn on the computer’s power and launch the Internet browser.
3 Input the receiver’s IP address into the browser’s address input field.
For example, if the receiver’s address is 192.168.1.2, input “http://192.168.1.2/”. Check the receiver’s IP address at
Checking the Network Information on page 87.
When connected with the receiver, the Web Control screen appears in the browser.
4 When the Web Control screen appears, select the item you want to set.
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without
worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.
% Press to the receiver operation mode, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep
time.
30 min 60 min
Off 90 min
! You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle
through the sleep options again.
! The sleep timer is valid for all zones. If any zone is on, the sleep timer continues functioning.
Dimming the display
You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the
display automatically brightens for a few seconds.
% Press to the receiver operation mode, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the
brightness of the front panel display.
! You can also choose to turn the display off. In this case, the FL OFF indicator lights.
Switching the HDMI output
Set which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output terminals.
The HDMI OUT 1 terminal is compatible with the Control with HDMI function.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press HDMI OUT.
2 Use k/l to select the setting.
Please wait a while when Please wait ... is displayed.
The output switches among OUT 1+2, OUT 1, OUT 2 and OFF each time the button is pressed.
! The synchronized amp mode is canceled when the HDMI output is switched. If you wish to use the synchro-
nized amp mode, switch to OUT 1, then select the synchronized amp mode on the TV using the TV’s remote
control.
! When MAIN/HDZONE is set to HDZONE, it is not possible to switch to OUT 2 (page 88).
! Only signals input in HDMI format can be played with the HDMI OUT 2 terminal.
Checking your system settings
Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel process-
ing and your current MCACC preset.
1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press STATUS.
2 Use i/j to check the system setting.
The information on the main unit display switches as shown below each time one of the buttons is pressed.
Audio format f Sampling frequency f MCACC memory f Auto phase control plus correction value f
Input source to be played in ZONE 2 f Input source to be played in the HDZONE f HDMI output setting f
Subzone to which the HDZONE is output
! For some settings, some items are not displayed.
3 When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.
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Resetting the system
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.
Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF.
! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.
! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 59).
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.
The display shows RESET c NO d.
3 Select ‘RESET’ using PRESET k/l, then press ENTER on the front panel.
The display shows RESET? OK.
4 Press ENTER to confirm.
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings.
! Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged.
Default system settings
Setting Default
Digital Video Converter
ON
SPEAKERS
SB/FH ON
Speaker System
Normal(SB/FH)
Speaker Setting
Front
SMALL
Center
SMALL
FH/FW
SMALL
Surr
SMALL
SB
SMALLx2
SW
YES
Surround Position
IN REAR
Crossover
80 Hz
X-Curve
OFF
DIMMER Medium bright
Inputs
See Input function default and possible settings on page 37.
HDMI
HDMI Audio
AMP
Control
OFF
Control Mode --- (OFF)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) --- (OFF)
PQLS --- (AUTO)
Standby Through
OFF
DSP
Power On Level
LAST
Volume Limit
OFF
Mute Level
FULL
Phase Control
ON
Setting Default
Auto Sound Retriever
iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA
SERVER, FAVORITES, ADAPTER PORT
input function
ON
Other input functions
OFF
Sound Delay 0 ms
Dual Mono
CH1
DRC
AUTO
LFE Attenuate
0dB
Auto delay
OFF
Digital Safety
OFF
Effect Level ALC (Auto Level Control)
50
2 PL II Music Options
Center Width
3
Dimension
0
Panorama
OFF
Neo:X Options Center Gain
Neo:X CINEMA: 1.0
Neo:X MUSIC: 0.3
Neo:X GAME: 1.0
2 PL IIz Options
Height Gain
MID
All Inputs
Listening Mode (2 ch/multi ch)
AUTO SURROUND
Listening Mode (Headphones)
STEREO
See also Setting the Audio options on page 63 for other default DSP settings.
MCACC
MCACC Position Memory
M1. MEMORY 1
Channel Level (M1 to M6) 0.0 dB
Speaker Distance (M1 to M6) 3.00 m
Standing Wave (M1 to M6)
ATT of all channels/filters 0.0 dB
SWch Wide Trim 0.0 dB
EQ Data (M1 to M6)
All channels/bands 0.0 dB
EQ Wide Trim 0.0 dB
Network
Network Standby
OFF
DHCP
ON
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About the Remote Setup menu ....................................................................................................71
Operating multiple receivers ........................................................................................................ 71
Setting the remote to control other components.......................................................................71
Selecting preset codes directly ..................................................................................................... 71
Programming signals from other remote controls .....................................................................72
Erasing one of the remote control button settings .................................................................... 72
Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function ..........................................................73
Direct function ...............................................................................................................................73
About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions ..... 73
Resetting the remote control settings ......................................................................................... 73
Controlling components ...............................................................................................................74
Controlling the rest of your system
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About the Remote Setup menu
The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing RCU SETUP. The different items
on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the
respective items.
Setting What it does
Preset recall
Preset codes can be set for the various input functions. The remote control codes of a number of other
devices (including products of other brands) are preset in the remote control to allow these devices to be
operated. See Selecting preset codes directly on page 71.
Code learning
If the desired operations cannot be performed even though you have set the preset codes, the remote control
signals of other devices can be learned directly. See Programming signals from other remote controls on
page 72.
Direct function
This is a setting for changing only the remote control unit’s operation screen, without changing the receiver’s
input, when the remote control unit’s input function buttons are pressed. This is convenient for using the
remote control unit for devices not connected to the receiver. See Direct function on page 73.
Erase learning
This function is used to erase remote control codes that have been learned. Codes learned for the different
input functions can be erased individually. See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 72.
Reset function
This is a function for resetting preset codes that have been set. Key resetting can be done for individual input
functions. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function on page 73.
All reset
This is a function for resetting all remote control unit settings you have made to the defaults set upon ship-
ment from the factory. See Resetting the remote control settings on page 73.
Change RC
mode
If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from
operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See Operating multiple receivers on page
71.
Notes
! You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RCU SETUP.
! After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.
Operating multiple receivers
Up to four receivers can be operated discretely using this receiver’s remote control when using multiple receiv-
ers, provided they are of the same model as this receiver. The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the
preset code to set the remote control setting.
! Set the remote modes on the receivers before using this function (see Remote Control Mode Setup on page
88).
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘4’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP.
2 Press the number button for the receiver (“Receiver 1” to “Receiver 4”) you wish to
operate.
For example, to operate “Receiver 2”, press ‘2’.
If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash, the setting has been successfully completed.
When the preset code is input, the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed.
Setting the remote to control other components
Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons (such as DVD or CD) using the compo-
nent’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.
However, there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset
code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using.
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote
individual commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on
page 72).
! With the TV CONTROL buttons, the TV can be operated regardless of the input set for the remote control’s
operation mode. When using one TV set, we recommend assigning the same TV’s preset codes to the
TV CONTROL INPUT button and the TV button. When using two TV sets, for better convenience assign the TV
connected to the MONITOR OUT terminals to the TV CONTROL INPUT button, the other TV to the TV button.
! Devices may be assigned to the following input function buttons.
CH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
INPUT
SELECT
iPod
USB
STATUS
TUNERMHL
ADPT
RCU SETUP
SOURCE
STANDBY/ON
NET
RECEIVER
MUTE
VOLUME
VOL
ALL ZONE STBY
DISCRETE ON
CBL
SAT
CDTV
BDR
BD DVDDVR HDMI
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
CH LEVEL
DIMMER SLEEP
SIGNAL SEL
SPEAKERS
PRESET TUNE
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
HD ZONE
CLASS
ENTER
/
CLR
CH
CH
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Z2 Z3 HDZ
HDMI OUT
MCACC
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
AUTO
S.RTRV
STANDARDADV SURR
AUDIO
DISP
OPTION
Selecting preset codes directly
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘1’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP.
2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.
To assign the preset codes of the TV to be operated with the TV CONTROL function, press the TV CONTROL
INPUT button.
The LED blinks once and flashes continuously.
3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit preset code.
See Preset code list on page 110.
If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash, the setting has been successfully completed.
When the preset code is fully input, the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed. If this hap-
pens, enter the 4-digit preset code again.
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4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control.
To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing u SOURCE. If it doesn’t
seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one).
5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode.
Programming signals from other remote controls
If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you
can program signals from the remote control of another component. This can also be used to program additional
operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code.
The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer
format only).
Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls. The buttons available
are shown below:
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
CH LEVEL
DIMMER SLEEP
SIGNAL SEL
SPEAKERS
MPX
PRESET TUNE
BAND PTY
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
HD ZONE
CLASS
FEATURES
+Favorite
Z2 Z3 HDZ
HDMI OUT
MCACC
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
AUTO
S.RTRV
STANDARD ADV SURR
OPTION
P. CTRL
+
PHASE
ECO
PQLS
ENTER
/
CLR
CH
CH
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DISP
iPod CTRL
HOME
MENU
INPUT
SELECT
iPod
USB CBL
STATUS
SATTUNERMHL
ADPT
CDTV
RCU SETUP
STANDBY/ON
BDR
BD DVDDVR
NET
HDMI
RECEIVER
MUTE
VOLUME
TOP MENU
VIDEO
PARAMETER
AUDIO
PARAMETER
RETURN
TOOLS
MENU
ALL ZONE STBY
DISCRETE ON
CH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
VOL
ENTER
SOURCE
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘2’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
! To “learn” codes at the TV CONTROL buttons, proceed to step 3.
! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP.
2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.
The LED blinks once and flashes continuously.
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.
The LED flashes once, then stops flashing, remaining lit.
! The remote controls should be 3 cm apart.
3 cm
This receiver’s
remote control
Other remote
control
4 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the
signal to this receiver’s remote control.
If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash, the setting has been successfully completed.
! If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one
input function on page 73 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that
some signals may take more memory than others).
! Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the
wrong signal.
! Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to
be moved closer together or farther apart.
5 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 3 and 4.
To program signals for another component, exit and repeat steps 2 through 4.
6 Press RCU SETUP to exit the programming mode.
Erasing one of the remote control button settings
This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the button to the factory default.
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘7’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
! To erase operations registered at the TV CONTROL buttons, proceed to step 3.
! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP.
2 Press the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased.
The LED flashes once.
3 Press and hold the button to be erased for three seconds.
If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.
4 Repeat step 3 to erase other buttons.
5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the erasing mode.
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Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function
This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input func-
tion, and restores the factory default.
This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used.
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘9’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP.
2 Press and hold the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased for
three seconds.
To erase the operations registered at all the TV CONTROL buttons, press the TV CONTROL INPUT button for 3
seconds.
If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.
Direct function
! Default setting: On
You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same
time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote
control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver, and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR
while you continue to listen to your CD player.
When direct function is on, any component you select (using the input function buttons) will be selected by both
the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control with-
out affecting the receiver.
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘5’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP.
2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.
3 Press ‘1’ (On) or ‘0’ (Off) to switch the direct function mode.
If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash, the setting has been successfully completed.
If the LED flashes three times, the setting has failed.
4 Press RCU SETUP to exit the setup.
About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON
(Discrete On) functions
ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby)
The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby.
Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby
simultaneously.
! In order to set the power of amplifiers/receivers connected to sub zones to the standby mode, the connected
amplifiers/receivers must be installed or connected in such a way that they can receive remote control signals.
! The power of the amplifiers/receivers can be switched to standby with this operation even when using multiple
Pioneer amplifiers/receivers and their Remote Control Mode have been changed.
DISCRETE ON (Discrete On)
The Discrete On function lets you perform a series of operations: switching to the input you want to play while
turning the receiver’s power on.
When the receiver is installed in an AV rack, etc., and you cannot tell whether the power is set to the on or the
standby mode, this operation is handy because it allows you to switch to the selected input without switching the
receiver’s power to standby, even if the power is on when the operation is performed.
Using All Zone Standby
1 Press ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON.
The LED continues to flash.
2 Press u STANDBY/ON.
The receiver’s power switches to standby and all zones are turned off.
Using Discrete On
1 Press ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON.
The LED continues to flash.
2 Press an input function button you want to play.
The receiver’s power turns on (if it was already on, it stays on, without turning off), and the input switches to the
input selected here.
Resetting the remote control settings
Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default.
! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is
convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.
1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press ‘0’ for three seconds.
Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash.
2 Press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds.
If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.
Default preset codes
Input function button Preset code
BD
2255
DVD
2197
DVR/BDR
2144
HDMI
2034
TV
0305
CD
5000
SAT/CBL
6329
OPTION
1103
TV CONTROL (INPUT) 0305
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Controlling components
This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control
other components on page 71 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.
MCACC
PQLS
PHASE
AUTO
S.RTRV
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
CH LEVEL
DIMMER SLEEP
SIGNAL SEL
SPEAKERS
MPX
PRESET TUNE
BAND PTY
iPod CTRL
HOME
MENU
INPUT
SELECT
iPod
USB CBL
STATUS
SATTUNERMHL
ZONE 2 ZONE 3
HD ZONE
ADPT
CDTV
RCU SETUP
STANDBY/ON
BDR
BD DVDDVR
NET
HDMI
RECEIVER
MUTE
VOLUME
TOP MENU
VIDEO
PARAMETER
AUDIO
PARAMETER
RETURN
CLASS
FEATURES
TOOLS
MENU
ALL ZONE STBY
DISCRETE ON
+Favorite
Z2 Z3 HDZ
HDMI OUT
MCACC
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
AUTO
S.RTRV
STANDARD ADV SURR
OPTION
CH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
VOL
P. CTRL
+
PHASE
ECO
PQLS
ENTER
/
CLR
CH
CH
22
546
8
0
79
132
AUDIO
DISP
ENTER
SOURCE
TV and Audio/Video components
Button(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD
HDD/BDR/
DVR
VCR SAT/CATV
u SOURCE
POWER ON/
OFF
POWER ON/
OFF
POWER ON/
OFF
POWER ON/
OFF
POWER ON/
OFF
POWER ON/
OFF
Number buttons numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics
!/CLR ! (dot)
KURO LINK CLEAR +
*
ENTER (CLASS) CH ENTER CH ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
EXIT/INFO EXIT TOP MENU TOP MENU LIST
TOOLS/GUIDE/
EPG
USER MENU
TOOLS
<a>
GUIDE GUIDE
i/j/k/l i/j/k/l i/j/k/l i/j/k/l i/j/k/l
i/j/k/l
ENTER
ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU
RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN
d
d d d d
e
AUTO SETUP
e e e e
g
FREEZE
g g g g
m
m m m m
n
n n n n
o
TV/DTV AV SELECTION
o o
o
p
SCREEN SIZE
p p
p
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
DISP
DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY/INFO
CH +/–
CH +/– CH +/–
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION
+/–
<a>
CH +/– CH +/– CH +/–
a Controls for BD.
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Audio/Video components
Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE
u SOURCE
POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF
Number buttons numerics numerics numerics
!/CLR
+10 >10/CLEAR
CLEAR
<a>
CLEAR
ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER
OPEN/CLOSE
<a>
ENTER
TOP MENU
MSc
LEGATO LINK
<b>
MSd
i/j/k/l i/j/k/l
e/g/m/n
ENTER
ENTER
SACD SETUP
<b>
RETURN
d d d d d
e e e e e
g g g g g
m m m m m
n n n n n
o o o o o
p p p p p
AUDIO
AUDIO
PURE AUDIO
<b>
DISP
DISPLAY/INFO
TIME
<b>
a Controls for MD.
b Controls for SACD.
TV (Projector)
Button(s) TV (Projector)
u SOURCE
POWER ON
1
MOVIE
2
STANDARD
3
DYNAMIC
4
USER1
5
USER2
6
USER3
7
COLOR+
8
SHARP+
9
GAMMA
0
COLOR–
!/CLR
SHARP–
ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP
EXIT
INFO
i/j/k/l i/j/k/l
ENTER
ENTER
TEST
HIDE
MENU
m
HDMI1
d
HDMI2
n
COMP.
o
VIDEO
e
S-VIDEO
g
BRIGHT–
p
BRIGHT+
AUDIO
POWER OFF
DISP
ASPECT
CH +/–
CONTRAST+/–
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Automatic MCACC (Expert)...........................................................................................................77
Manual MCACC setup ...................................................................................................................78
Checking MCACC Data ..................................................................................................................81
Data Management .........................................................................................................................81
The Advanced MCACC menu
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Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu
The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with
the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and
with high precision. The acoustic characteristics of the listening environment are measured and the frequency
response is calibrated accordingly to allow high precision, automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the
sound field to bring it closer to a studio environment than ever before. Furthermore, while it was previously dif-
ficult to eliminate standing waves, this receiver is equipped with a standing wave control function using a unique
process to perform acoustic analysis and reduce their influence.
This section describes how to calibrate the sound field automatically and fine-adjust the sound field data
manually.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
! Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu.
3 Select ‘Advanced MCACC’ from the Home Menu, then press ENTER.
4 Select the setting you want to adjust.
! Full Auto MCACC – See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35 for
a quick and effective automatic surround setup.
! Auto MCACC – See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77 for a more detailed MCACC setup.
! Manual MCACC – Fine-tunes your speaker settings and customizes the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual
MCACC setup on page 78).
! Demo – No settings are saved and no errors occur. When the speakers are connected to this receiver, the
test tone is output repeatedly. Press RETURN to cancel the test tone.
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically conducting optimum sound
tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35, you can customize your setup options below. You can calibrate your sys-
tem differently for up to six different MCACC presets, which are useful if you have different listening positions
depending on the type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the
TV).
Important
! Make sure the microphone/speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.
! The screen saver will automatically appear after five minutes of inactivity.
CAUTION
! The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.
1 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu, then press ENTER.
If the Advanced MCACC screen is not displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC
menu on page 77.
2 Select the parameters you want to set.
Use i/j to select the item, then use k/l to set.
! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one set-
ting (to save time) if you want.
When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics
data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
When measurement is performed with other than SYMMETRY (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System),
the reverberation characteristics after calibration cannot be predicted, so the graph for the characteristics
after calibration (“After”) cannot be displayed. If you will need to display the graph for the characteristics
after calibration (“After”), take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC
setup (page 78).
The EQ Pro & S-Wave measurement is also taken when ALL or Keep SP System is selected. See
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 80 for more on this.
Either effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional and Standing Wave can be switched on and off in the
respective MCACC preset. For details, see Setting the Audio options on page 63.
! EQ Type (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is EQ Pro & S-Wave) – This determines how the
frequency balance is adjusted.
After a single calibration is performed, each of the following three correction curves can be stored separately
in the MCACC memory.
SYMMETRY implements symmetric correction for each pair of left and right speakers to flatten the
frequency-amplitude characteristics.
ALL CH ADJ is a ‘flat’ setting where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to
any one channel.
FRONT ALIGN sets all speakers in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied
to the front left and right channels).
If you selected ALL or Keep SP System as your Auto MCACC menu, you can specify the MCACC preset
where you want to save the SYMMETRY, ALL CH ADJ and FRONT ALIGN settings.
! THX Speaker (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is ALL or Speaker Setting) – Select YES
when using THX speakers (all speakers other than the front speakers are set to SMALL). In other cases, leave
at NO.
! STAND.WAVE Multi-Point (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is EQ Pro & S-Wave) – In
addition to measurements at the listening position, you can use two more reference points for which test
tones will be analyzed for standing waves. This is useful if you want to get a balanced ‘flat’ calibration for sev-
eral seating positions in your listening area. Place the microphone at the reference point indicated on-screen
and note that the last microphone placement will be at your main listening position:
3
2nd reference
point
3rd reference
point
Main listening
position
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3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
iPod iPhone iPad
DIRECT
CONTROLECO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STANDARD
SURROUND
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
PHONES
SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON / OFFBANDTUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
iPod iPhone iPadHDMI
ADVANCED
MCACC
FL OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
5V 2.1 A
with USB
HDMI 5 INPUT/
MHL (5V 0.9 A)
PHONES
MCACC
SETUP MIC
Microphone
Tripod
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If
you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone.
! It may not be possible to measure correctly if the microphone is placed on a table, sofa, etc.
4 When you’re finished setting the options, select START then press ENTER.
5 Follow the instructions on-screen.
6 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones.
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.
! With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check microphone.), select RETRY after check-
ing for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 36) and verifying the mic
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.
! Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.
7 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.
If no operations are performed for 10 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 ENTER in
step 8.
! If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem
with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker con-
nections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use i/j to select the speaker and k/l to
change the setting and continue.
! If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the
phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are
properly connected.
If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker
connections.
If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly.
After this, perform the Auto MCACC procedure again.
If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue.
8 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum
receiver settings.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes.
! If you selected a STAND.WAVE Multi-Point setup (in step 2), you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd
and 3rd reference points before finally placing it at your main listening position.
9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears
automatically.
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 Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or
Manual SP Setup menu (starting on page 84).
! Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12
cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker
setup on page 84.
! The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This set-
ting 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.
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen
(see Checking MCACC Data on page 81).
Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. When you’re finished, select RETURN to go back to
the Home Menu.
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC Setup.
Manual MCACC setup
You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more
familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically con-
ducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35.
You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or
add new speakers).
CAUTION
! The test tones used in the Manual MCACC setup are output at high volume.
Important
! Press the MCACC button while the pertinent setup screens are displayed to select MCACC presets.
! For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it
about ear level at your normal listening position. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu before you
connect the microphone to this receiver.
! See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 36 for notes regarding high background noise
levels and other possible interference.
! If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position.
1 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu.
See Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 77 if you’re not already at this screen.
2 Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.
! Fine Channel Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel
Level on page 79).
! Fine SP Distance – Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on page
79).
! Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on
page 79).
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The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust
on page 79:
! EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones (see
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 79).
! EQ Professional – Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make
detailed settings according to your room’s reverb characteristics (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional
on page 80).
Fine Channel Level
! Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels)
You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. You can
adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in 0.5 dB increments. The following setting can help you make detailed
adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 84.
1 Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
The volume increases to the 0.0 dB reference level.
2 Adjust the level of the left channel.
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty
of room to adjust the other speaker levels.
! After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary.
Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like
both tones are the same volume, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
! For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select.
! If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use i/j to select it.
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Fine Speaker Distance
! Default setting: 3.00 m (all speakers)
For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some
speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. You can adjust the distance of
each speaker in 1 cm increments. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not
achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 84.
1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary.
Use k/l to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.
Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two
speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span.
! If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your
speakers very slightly.
! The subwoofer’s test tone differs in tone from other channels. Adjust so that the sound of the subwoofer can
be heard distinctly. Note that when adjusting the subwoofer, depending on the low frequency response of
your speaker, it may be difficult to hear the change even when the setting is increased or decreased or when
the position of the speaker is changed. Note that it may be difficult to compare this tone with the other speak-
ers in your setup (depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker).
When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
! For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select.
! If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use i/j to select it.
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Standing Wave
! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters)
Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate
mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negative effect on the
overall sound, especially at certain lower frequencies. Depending on speaker placement, your listening posi-
tion, and ultimately the shape of your room, it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The Standing Wave
Control uses filters to reduce the effect of overly resonant sounds in your listening area. During playback of a
source, you can customize the filters used for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC presets.
! Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI
connection.
1 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
2 Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control.
! Filter Channel – Select the channel to which you will apply the filter(s): MAIN (all except center channel and
subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer).
! TRIM (only available when the filter channel above is SW) – Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to compen-
sate for the difference in output post-filter).
! Freq / Q / ATT – These are the filter parameters where Freq represents the frequency you will be targeting
and Q is the bandwidth (the higher the Q, the narrower the bandwidth, or range) of the attenuation (ATT, the
amount of reduction to the targeted frequency).
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust
! Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all channels/bands)
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works
by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can
color the original source material (providing a ‘flat’ equalization setting). If you’re not satisfied with the adjust-
ment provided in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35 or Automatic
MCACC (Expert) on page 77, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits
your tastes.
1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking.
Use i/j to select the channel.
Use k/l to select the frequency and i/j to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of
the screen and press k to return to Ch, then use i/j to select the channel.
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! The OVER! indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this
happens, bring the level down until OVER! disappears from the display.
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Note
Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance. If the speaker balance
seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM feature. Use k/l to select
TRIM, then use i/j to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker.
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional
This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based
on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
Performing the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional procedure is effective when the lower frequencies seem
overly reverberant in your listening room (i.e. it sounds ‘boomy’) as shown at Type A below, or when different
channels seem to exhibit different reverb characteristics as shown at Type B.
! Type A: Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies
Level
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro.
calibration range
Low frequencies
High frequencies
Conventional MCACC
EQ calibration range
Time
(in msec)
0
80
160
! Type B: Reverb characteristics for different channels
Level
0
80
160
Time
(in msec)
Front L
Front R
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro.
calibration range
Conventional MCACC
EQ calibration range
Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional
1 Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER.
2 Select an option and press ENTER.
! Reverb Measurement – Use this to measure the reverb characteristics before and after calibration.
! Reverb View – You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each
channel.
If the Reverb View procedure is performed after the Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning
(Full Auto MCACC) on page 35 or Reverb Measurement operation, depending on the standing wave
control setting, differences may appear on the reverb graph. With the Auto MCACC function, the rever-
berations are measured with the standing waves controlled, so the reverb characteristics graph shows the
characteristics with the effect of the standing waves eliminated. By contrast, the Reverb Measurement
function measures the reverberations without controlling the standing waves, so the graph indi-
cates the reverb characteristics including the effect of the standing waves. If you wish to check the
reverb characteristics of the room itself (with the standing waves as such), we recommend using the
Reverb Measurement function.
! Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and
calibration, based on the reverb measurement of your listening area. Note that customizing system calibra-
tion using this setup will alter the settings you made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full
Auto MCACC) on page 35 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77 and is not necessary if you’re satisfied
with these settings.
3 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START.
The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in
Reverb View:
! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by
this receiver (before calibration).
! EQ ON – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area with the equalization performed by this
receiver (after calibration). Note that the EQ response may not appear entirely flat due to adjustments neces-
sary for your listening area.
The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when EQ ON is
selected. To use another MCACC preset, press MCACC to select the MCACC memory you want to store.
After auto calibration with EQ Type : SYMMETRY (Full Auto MCACC, etc.), the graph for the inferred
reverb characteristics can be displayed by selecting Reverb View. To display the actually measured
reverb characteristics after EQ calibration, measure with EQ ON.
When the reverb measurement is finished, you can select Reverb View to see the results on-screen. See
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output on page 95 for troubleshooting information.
4 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel.
Press RETURN when you’re done.
The reverb characteristics are displayed when the Full Auto MCACC or Reverb Measurement measurements
are conducted.
Use k/l to select the channel, frequency and calibration setting you want to check. Use i/j to go back and
forth between the three. The reverb characteristics graph before and after EQ calibration can be displayed by
selecting Calibration : Before / After. Note that the markers on the vertical axis indicate decibels in 2 dB steps.
5 If ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ is selected, select the MCACC memory to be stored, then enter the
desired time setting for calibration, and then select START.
! To specify the place where the MCACC memory is to be stored, press MCACC to select the MCACC memory
you want to store.
Based on the reverb measurement above, you can choose the time period that will be used for the final frequency
adjustment and calibration. Even though you can make this setting without reverb measurement, it is best to use
the measurement results as a reference for your time setting. For an optimal system calibration based on the
direct sound coming from the speakers, we recommend using the 30-50ms setting.
Use k/l to select the setting. Use i/j to switch between them.
Select the setting from the following time periods (in milliseconds): 0-20ms, 10-30ms, 20-40ms, 30-50ms,
40-60ms, 50-70ms and 60-80ms. This setting will be applied to all channels during calibration.
When you’re finished, select START. It will take about 2 to 4 minutes for the calibration to finish.
After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are given the option to check the settings on-screen.
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Checking MCACC Data
At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35, the proce-
dure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 78, you
can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select the setting you want to check.
! Speaker Setting – Used to check the settings of the speaker systems. See Speaker Setting on page 81 for
more on this.
! Channel Level – Used to check the output level of the different speakers. See Channel Level on page 81 for
more on this.
! Speaker Distance – Used to check the distance to the different speakers. See Speaker Distance on page 81
for more on this.
! Standing Wave – Used to check the standing wave control filter settings. See Standing Wave on page 81 for
more on this.
! Acoustic Cal EQ – Used to check the calibration values of the listening environment’s frequency response.
See Acoustic Cal EQ on page 81 for more on this.
4 Press RETURN to go back to the MCACC Data Check menu, repeating steps 2 and 3 to check
other settings.
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Home Menu.
Speaker Setting
Use this to display the speaker size and number of speakers. See Speaker Setting on page 84 for more on this.
1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.
2 Select the channel you want to check.
Use i/j to select the channel. The corresponding channel on the layout diagram is highlighted.
Channel Level
Use this to display the level of the various channels. See Channel Level on page 85 for more on this.
1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.
2 When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use k/l to select the MCACC preset you want to check.
The level of the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed. ‘---’ is displayed for channels that
are not connected.
Speaker Distance
Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance on
page 85 for more on this.
1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.
2 When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use k/l to select the MCACC preset you want to check.
The distance from the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed. ‘---’ is displayed for chan-
nels that are not connected.
Standing Wave
Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing
Wave on page 79 for more on this.
1 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.
2 When ‘Filter Channel’ is highlighted, use i/j to select the channel for which you want to
check standing wave control.
The standing wave related calibration value for the selected channel stored at the selected MCACC preset and its
graph are displayed.
3 Press k to highlight ‘MCACC’, then use i/j to select the MCACC preset you want to
check.
Acoustic Cal EQ
Use this to display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the different
MCACC presets. See Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 79 for more on this.
1 Select ‘Acoustic Cal EQ’ from the MCACC Data Check menu.
2 When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use i/j to select the channel.
The calibration value for the frequency response of the selected channel stored at the selected MCACC preset
and its graph are displayed.
3 Press k to highlight ‘MCACC’, then use i/j to select the MCACC preset you want to
check.
Data Management
This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen-
ing positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position). This is useful for alternate settings to
match the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa,
or playing a video game close to the TV).
From this menu you can copy from one preset to another, name presets for easier identification and clear any
ones you don’t need.
! This can be done in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35 or
Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77, either of which you should have already completed.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘Data Management’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
! Memory Rename – Name your MCACC presets for easy identification (see Renaming MCACC presets on
page 82).
! MCACC Memory Copy – Copy settings from one MCACC preset to another (see Copying MCACC preset data
on page 82).
! MCACC Memory Clear – Clear any MCACC presets that you don’t want (see Clearing MCACC presets on
page 82).
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Renaming MCACC presets
If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier
identification.
1 Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu.
2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then select an appropriate preset name.
Use i/j to select the preset, then k/l to select a preset name.
3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you’re finished.
You will return to the Data Management setup menu.
Copying MCACC preset data
If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 78), we recom-
mend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you
a reference point from which to start.
! The settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35 or
Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77.
1 Select ‘MCACC Memory Copy’ from the Data Management setup menu.
2 Select the setting you want to copy.
! All Data – Copies all the settings of the selected MCACC preset memory.
! Level & Distance – Copies only the channel level and speaker distance settings of the selected MCACC pre-
set memory.
3 Select the MCACC preset you’ll be copying the settings ‘From’, then specify where you
want to copy them (‘To’).
Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC preset you’re currently using (this can’t be undone).
4 Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings.
When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied.
Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically
return to the Data Management setup menu.
Clearing MCACC presets
If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration
settings of that preset.
1 Select ‘MCACC Memory Clear’ from the Data Management setup menu.
2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear.
Make sure you don’t clear an MCACC preset you’re currently using (this can’t be undone).
3 Select ‘OK’ to confirm and clear the preset.
When MCACC Memory Clear? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not cleared.
Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been cleared, then you automatically
return to the Data Management setup menu.
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Manual speaker setup ...................................................................................................................84
Network Setup menu .................................................................................................................... 86
Checking the Network Information ............................................................................................. 87
MHL Setup ......................................................................................................................................87
The Other Setup menu .................................................................................................................. 87
Making network settings using Safari.........................................................................................89
Using Safari to set a friendly name ..............................................................................................89
Using Safari to update the firmware ...........................................................................................90
The System Setup and Other Setup menus
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Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other
settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.).
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are
connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.
2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
! Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu.
3 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu, then press ENTER.
4 Select the setting you want to adjust.
! Manual SP Setup – Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size, number dis-
tance and overall balance of the connected speakers (see Manual speaker setup on page 84).
! Input Setup – Specifies what you’ve connected to the digital, HDMI and component video inputs (see The
Input Setup menu on page 36).
! OSD Language – The GUI screen’s display language can be changed (see Changing the OSD display lan-
guage (OSD Language) on page 38).
! Network Setup – Conducts the setup necessary to connect this unit to the network (see Network Setup
menu on page 86).
! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 58).
! MHL Setup – Changes the settings related to MHL (see MHL Setup on page 87).
! Other Setup – Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup
menu on page 87).
Manual speaker setup
This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need
to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new
speakers).
These settings are designed to customize your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in
Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35, it isn’t necessary to make all of
these settings.
CAUTION
! The test tones used in the Manual SP Setup are output at high volume.
1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press ENTER.
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 84 if you’re not already at this screen.
2 Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:
! Speaker System – Specifies how you are using your surround back speaker terminals and B speaker termi-
nals (page 84).
! Speaker Setting – Specifies the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (page 84).
! Channel Level – Adjusts the overall balance of your speaker system (page 85).
! Speaker Distance – Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 85).
! X-Curve – Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks (page 85).
3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each
screen.
Speaker system setting
! Default setting: Normal(SB/FH)
There are several ways you can use the speaker terminals with this receiver. In addition to a normal home theater
setup where they are used for the front height speakers or front wide speakers, they can be used for bi-amping
the front speakers or as an independent speaker system in another room.
1 Select ‘Speaker System’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 84 if you’re not already at this screen.
2 Select the speaker system setting.
! Normal(SB/FH) – Select for normal home theater use with front height speakers in your main (speaker sys-
tem A) setup.
! Normal(SB/FW) – Select for normal home theater use with front wide speakers in your main (speaker system
A) setup.
! Speaker B – Select to use the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see Switching
the speaker terminals on page 67).
! Front Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi-amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your speakers on
page 20).
! ZONE 2 – Select to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system in another zone (see
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 67).
3 If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW), or Speaker B in Step 2, select the placement
of the surround speakers.
In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening position,
the surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the side. This function mixes the sound of the surround
speakers with the surround back speakers so that the surround sound is heard from diagonally to the rear as it
should be.
Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to
achieve good results. In this case, set the setting to ON SIDE or IN REAR.
! ON SIDE – Select when the surround speakers is positioned right beside you.
! IN REAR – Select when the surround speaker is positioned obliquely behind you.
4 When ‘Setting Change?’ is displayed, select Yes.
If No is selected, the setting is not changed.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Speaker Setting
Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It
is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full
Auto MCACC) on page 35 are correct. Note that this setting applies to all MCACC presets, and cannot be set
independently.
! If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to SMALL.
1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set, then select a speaker size.
Use k/l to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:
! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a
subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.
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! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to
send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO
(the center channel is sent to the front speakers).
! FH – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to
send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front height speakers, choose
NO (the front height channel is sent to the front speakers).
You can adjust this setting only when Speaker System setting is Normal(SB/FH).
If the surround speakers are set to NO, this setting will automatically be set to NO.
! FW – Select LARGE if your front wide speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to
send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front wide speakers, choose
NO (the front wide channel is sent to the front speakers).
You can adjust this setting only when Speaker System setting is Normal(SB/FW).
If the surround speakers are set to NO, this setting will automatically be set to NO.
! Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send
bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the
sound of the surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a subwoofer).
! SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1
if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send
bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose
NO.
If you selected ZONE 2 or Front Bi-Amp (in Speaker system setting on page 84) you can’t adjust the sur-
round back settings.
If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.
! SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES
is selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you
want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also
routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output
from other speakers).
If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers
and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker
placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency
cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results,
listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL
alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to
route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.
If you select NO for the subwoofer the front speakers will automatically be fixed to LARGE. Also, the center, sur-
round, surround back, front height and front wide speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to
SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.
3 Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.
Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).
! This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or
the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff
will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.
! With Full Auto MCACC setup or Auto MCACC setup (ALL or Speaker Setting), the setting here will not
apply and the crossover frequency will be automatically set. Crossover frequency is a frequency aimed at
achieving the optimal sound field taking into account the bass capacity of all connected speakers and human
aural characteristics.
! If you’re using THX speakers, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80 Hz.
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Channel Level
Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor
when setting up a home theater system.
1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
The test tones will start.
2 Adjust the level of each channel using k/l.
Use i/j to switch speakers.
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.
! If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and
adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Note
You can change the channel levels by press to the receiver operation mode, then press CH LEVEL, and
then using k/l on the remote control.
Speaker Distance
For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from
the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.
1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using k/l.
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.01 m increments.
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Note
For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening
position.
X-Curve
Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts
as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks.
1 Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want.
Use k/l to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting
at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of –3.0dB/oct). Use the following
guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size:
Room size (
m
2
)
X-Curve
(dB/oct)
–0.5 –1.0 –1.5 –2.0 –2.5 –3.0
36 48 60 72 300 1000
! If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect.
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
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Network Setup menu
Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select ‘Network Setup’ from the System Setup menu.
4 Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:
! IP Address, Proxy – Sets up the IP address/Proxy of this receiver (page 86).
! Network Standby – Allows the AVNavigator function to be used even when the receiver is in the standby
mode (page 86).
! Friendly Name – The name of the receiver displayed on a computer or other device connected to the network
can be changed (page 86).
! Parental Lock – Restricts usage of network functions (page 87).
IP address/Proxy setting
In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this receiver is a broadband router (with a built-in DHCP
server function), simply turn on the DHCP server function, and you will not need to set up the network manually.
You must set up the network as described below only when you have connected this receiver to a broadband
router without a DHCP server function. Before you set up the network, consult with your ISP or the network man-
ager for the required settings. It is advised that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your network
component.
! In case you make changes to the network configuration without the DHCP server function, make the corre-
sponding changes to the network settings of this receiver.
IP Address
The IP address to be entered must be defined within the following ranges. If the IP address defined is beyond the
following ranges, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio
stations.
Class A: 10.0.0.1 to 10.255.255.254
Class B: 172.16.0.1 to 172.31.255.254
Class C: 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254
Subnet Mask
In case an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is directly connected to this receiver, enter the subnet mask pro-
vided by your ISP on paper. In most cases, enter 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway
In case a gateway (router) is connected to this receiver, enter the corresponding IP address.
Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server
In case there is only one DNS server address provided by your ISP on paper, enter it in the ‘Primary DNS Server
field. In case there are more than two DNS server addresses, enter ‘Secondary DNS Server’ in the other DNS
server address field.
Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port
This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address
of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’ field. Also, enter the port number of your proxy server in the
Proxy Port’ field.
1 Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network Setup menu.
2 Select the DHCP setting you want.
When you select ON, the network is automatically set up, and you do not need to follow Steps 3. Proceed with
Step 4.
If there is no DHCP server on the network and you select ON, this receiver will use its own Auto IP function to
determine the IP address.
! The IP address determined by the Auto IP function is 169.254.X.X. You cannot listen to an Internet radio sta-
tion if the IP address is set for the Auto IP function.
3 Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server and
Secondary DNS Server.
Press i/j to select a number and k/l to move the cursor.
4 Select ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’ for the Enable Proxy Server setting to deactivate or activate the proxy
server.
In case you select ‘OFF’, proceed with Step 7. In case you select ‘ON’, on the other hand, proceed with Step 5.
5 Enter the address of your proxy server or the domain name.
Use i/j to select a character, k/l to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.
6 Enter the port number of your proxy server.
Use i/j to select a character, k/l to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.
7 Select ‘OK’ to confirm the IP Address/Proxy setup.
Network Standby
This setting allows the AVNavigator function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the same
LAN as the receiver to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode.
1 Select ‘Network Standby’ from the Network Setup menu.
2 Specify whether the Network Standby is ON or OFF.
! ON – Even when the receiver is in the standby mode, the power can be turned on from an external application
(AVNavigator, etc.) on a device connected to the network.
! OFF – The AVNavigator function cannot be used when the receiver is in the standby mode (This lets you
reduce power consumption in the standby mode).
Friendly Name
1 Select ‘Friendly Name’ from the Network Setup menu.
2 Select ‘Edit Name’ then select ‘Rename’.
If after changing the name you want to restore the name to the default, select Default.
3 Input the name you want.
Use i/j to select a character, k/l to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.
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Parental Lock
Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions.
! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”.
Important
When the INTERNET RADIO or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected.
1 Select ‘Parental Lock’ from the Network Setup menu.
2 Input the password.
Use i/j to select a character, k/l to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.
3 Specify whether to turn Parental Lock on or off.
! OFF – Internet services are not restricted.
! ON – Internet services are restricted.
4 If you want to change the password, select Change Password.
In this case, the procedure returns to step 2.
Checking the Network Information
The setting status of the following network-related items can be checked.
! IP Address – Check the IP address of this receiver.
! MAC Address – Check the MAC address of this receiver.
! Friendly NameFriendly Name on page 86.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘Network Information’ from the Home Menu.
Display the setting status of the network-related items.
MHL Setup
Select whether or not to switch the input automatically to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is
connected.
! Default setting: ON
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
! Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu.
2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu, then press ENTER.
3 Select ‘MHL Setup’ from the System Setup menu.
4 Select the ‘Auto input switching’ setting you want.
Note
This is only valid for MHL-compatible devices supporting this function.
The Other Setup menu
The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER.
4 Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:
! Auto Power Down – Sets the power to turn off automatically when the receiver is not being used (page 87).
! Volume Setup – Sets up the volume-related operations of this receiver (page 87).
! Remote Control Mode Setup – Sets this receiver’s remote control mode (page 88).
! Software Update – Use to update the receiver’s software and check the version (page 88).
! ZONE Setup – Use to make the sub zone-related settings (page 88).
! On Screen Display Setup – Sets whether or not to display the status on the display when the receiver is oper-
ated (page 89).
! Play ZONE Setup (VSX-1123 only) – Select the zone for playing the audio contents of devices in the home
network (page 89).
5 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each
screen.
Auto Power Down
The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of
time with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver. When using ZONE 2 or HDZONE, the ZONE 2 or
HDZONE power can also be set to turn off, but for ZONE 2 or HDZONE the power turns off automatically after the
amount of time set here even if signals are being input or operations have been performed.
Different times can be set for the main zone, ZONE 2 and HDZONE.
1 Select ‘Auto Power Down’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select the zone you want to set and set the time after which the power turns off.
! MAIN – The time can be selected from among “15 min”, “30 min”, “60 min” and “OFF”. The power turns off
after there has been no signal and no operation for the selected time.
! ZONE 2 – The time can be selected from among “30 min”, “1 hour”, “3 hours”, “6 hours”, “9 hours” and
OFF”. The power turns off after the selected time.
! HDZONE – The time can be selected from among “30 min”, “1 hour”, “3 hours”, “6 hours”, “9 hours” and
OFF”. The power turns off after the selected time.
Note
Depending on the connected devices, the Auto Power Down function may not work properly due to excessive
noise or other reasons.
Volume Setup
You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is
turned on.
1 Select ‘Volume Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
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2 Select the Power ON Level setting you want.
The volume can be set so that it is always set to the same level when the receiver’s power is turned on.
! LAST (default) – When the power is turned on, the volume is set to the same level as when the power was last
turned off.
!---” – When the power is turned on, the volume is set to minimum level.
! –80.0dB to +12.0dB – Specify the volume to be set when the power is turned on, in steps of 0.5 dB.
It is not possible to set a volume level greater than the value specified at Volume Limit setup (see below).
3 Select the Volume Limit setting you want.
Use this function to limit the maximum volume. The volume cannot be increased above the level set here, even by
operating VOLUME button (or the dial on the front panel).
! OFF (default) – The maximum volume is not limited.
! –20.0dB/–10.0dB/0.0dB – The maximum volume is limited to the value set here.
4 Select the Mute Level setting you want.
This sets how much the volume is to be turned down when MUTE is pressed.
! FULL (default) – No sound.
! –40.0dB/–20.0dB – The volume will be turned down to the level specified here.
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
Remote Control Mode Setup
! Default setting: 1
This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver
are being used.
1 Select ‘Remote Control Mode Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select the Remote Control Mode setting you want.
3 Select ‘OK’ to change the remote control mode.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to change the remote control’s setting.
See Operating multiple receivers on page 71.
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
Software Update
Use this procedure to update the receiver’s software and check the version. There are two ways to update: via the
Internet and via a USB memory device.
Updating via the Internet is performed by accessing the file server from the receiver and downloading the file.
This procedure is only possible if the receiver is connected to the Internet.
Updating via a USB memory device is performed by downloading the update file from a computer, reading this
file onto a USB memory device then inserting this USB memory device into the USB port on the receiver’s front
panel. With this procedure, the USB memory device containing the update file must first be inserted into the USB
port on the receiver’s front panel.
! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an
update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before
saving it on the USB memory device. If there are any old downloaded files or downloaded files for other models
on the USB memory device, delete them.
! If an update file does not exist in the Pioneer’s website, updating the software for the receiver is not necessary.
Important
! DO NOT unplug the power cord during updating.
! When updating via the Internet, do not disconnect the LAN cable. When updating via a USB memory device,
do not disconnect the USB memory device.
! If updating is interrupted before it is completed, start updating over from the beginning.
! The receiver’s settings may be reset when the software is updated. Information on the models for which the
settings are reset is provided on the Pioneer website. Check the website before updating.
1 Select ‘Software Update’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select the update procedure.
! Update via Internet – The receiver checks whether updatable software is available via the Internet.
! Update via USB Memory – The receiver checks whether the USB memory device inserted into the USB port
on the receiver’s front panel contains updatable software.
Accessing” is displayed and the update file is checked. Wait a while.
3 Check on the screen whether or not an update file was found.
If “New version found.” is displayed, the update file has been found. The version number and updating time are displayed.
If “This is the latest version. There is no need to update.” is displayed, no update file has been found.
4 To update, select OK.
The updating screen appears and updating is performed.
! The power turns off automatically once updating is completed.
Software Update messages
Status messages Descriptions
FILE ERROR
Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again. If the error still
occurs, try using a different USB memory device.
No update file was found on the USB memory device. Store the file in the USB memory device’s root directory.
UPDATE ERROR 1 to
UPDATE ERROR 7
Turn the receiver’s power off, then turn it back on and try updating the software again.
Update via USB
If this message flashes, updating has failed. Update via a USB memory device. Put the update file on a
USB memory device and connect the device to the USB port. When the file is found, software updating
starts automatically.
UE11
Updating has failed. Use the same procedure to update the software again.
UE22
UE33
ZONE Setup
Switches the sub-zone setting.
1 Select ‘ZONE Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select ‘MAIN/HDZONE’, then press ENTER.
3 Set the usage of the HDMI OUT 2 terminal.
! MAIN: Select this to output the same input source as in the main zone.
After setting this to MAIN, exit the home menu, then press HDMI OUT and select the terminal for HDMI
output (page 68).
! HDZONE: Use the HDMI output’s multizone function (HDZONE) to output an input source different from the
one in the main zone (page 67).
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
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ZONE 2 setup
VSX-1123 only
When making multi-zone connections using the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals and performing playback in Zone
2, you can set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the receiver or to fix it to a specific volume (–40 dB Fixed
or 0 dB Fixed). This is set to Variable upon shipment from the factory, allowing the volume to be adjusted on the
receiver. If you would like to adjust the volume from the connected amplifier, make the setting below.
! This setting is not possible if multi-zone settings have been made using the speaker terminals and
Speaker System is set to anything other than ZONE 2. In this case, adjust the volume for the sub zones on the
receiver.
CAUTION
! Note that when Volume Level is set to 0 dB Fixed, the audio output from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals
is set to the maximum. Also, depending on the volume setting on the connected amplifier, large volumes may
be produced even when Volume Level is set to –40 dB Fixed.
1 Select ‘ZONE Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select ‘ZONE 2’, then press ENTER.
3 Select the Volume Level setting you want.
! Variable (default) – The Zone 2 volume is adjusted from the receiver.
! –40 dB Fixed/0 dB Fixed – The Zone 2 volume level output from the receiver is fixed to the value set here.
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
On Screen Display Setup
When the receiver is operated, its status (the input name, listening mode, etc.) is displayed superimposed over
the video output on the display. This status display can be turned off by switching this setting to OFF.
! Default setting: ON
1 Select ‘On Screen Display Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select the On Screen Display setting you want.
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
Notes
! The on-screen display is not displayed for video outputs from the HDMI OUT 2 and VIDEO MONITOR OUT
terminals.
! Depending on the type of video input signal (4K, 3D, etc.), the on-screen display may not be displayed.
! The size of the characters displayed differs according to the output resolution.
Play ZONE Setup
VSX-1123 only
Select the zone for playing the audio contents of devices in the home network when using in the DMR mode.
! For playable DLNA-compatible network devices, see page 53.
1 Select ‘Play ZONE Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
2 Select the zone in which you want to play the audio contents.
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
Making network settings using Safari
1 Launch Safari on your computer.
2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name
(Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark.
If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari.
a
b
3 Click IP, Proxy Setting.
4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply.
Note
This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.
Using Safari to set a friendly name
1 Launch Safari on your computer.
2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name
(Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark.
If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari.
3 Click Friendly Name.
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4 Input a friendly name, then press Apply.
Note
This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.
Using Safari to update the firmware
1 Launch Safari on your computer.
2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name
(Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark.
If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari.
3 Click Firmware Update.
4 Press Start.
The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here.
5 Browse the latest firmware on your computer (a) and then press Upload (b).
Firmware files have the extension “fw”. Select a file with the extension “fw”.
The confirmation screen is displayed. If you continue the firmware update, press OK. Once the firmware update
process starts, you cannot stop it. Wait until the file is uploaded (about one minute may be required depending
on your LAN connection environment).
a
b
6 The firmware upload status screen is displayed.
The upload process finished successfully.” will be shown when the update is completed.
Once updating is completed, the receiver’s power automatically turns off.
Note
This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................92
Power ..............................................................................................................................................92
No sound ........................................................................................................................................92
Other audio problems ................................................................................................................... 93
ADAPTER PORT terminal ............................................................................................................... 94
Video ...............................................................................................................................................94
Settings ...........................................................................................................................................94
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output .............................................................................95
Display ............................................................................................................................................ 95
Remote control ..............................................................................................................................95
HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................96
MHL .................................................................................................................................................96
AVNavigator ..................................................................................................................................96
USB interface ..................................................................................................................................97
iPod .................................................................................................................................................97
Network..........................................................................................................................................98
Web Control ................................................................................................................................... 99
Wireless LAN ..................................................................................................................................99
FAQ
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong
with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate
the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis-
ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair
work.
! If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting below, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on
the remote control or front panel stop working completely, do the following:
! Press u STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on.
If this does not solve the problem, turn off the power again, then press and hold the u STANDBY/ON button
on the front panel for at least 10 seconds. (The power turns on, then turns off after 10 seconds.)
! If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold u STANDBY/ON on the front panel for over 10 seconds. The
power will turn off. In this case, the various settings made on the receiver may be cleared. (However, settings
made when the power was turned off normally are not cleared.)
Power
Symptom Remedy
The power does not turn on. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in to an active power outlet.
Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
Power cannot be turned off.
(ZONE 2 ON is displayed.)
Press the ZONE 2 button on the remote control, then press u STANDBY/ON to turn the
power off. Next, press RECEIVER to set the remote control back to the AV amplifier control
mode.
Power cannot be turned off.
(HDZONE ON is displayed.)
Press the HDZONE button on the remote control, then press u STANDBY/ON to turn
the power off. Next, press RECEIVER to set the remote control back to the AV amplifier
control mode.
The receiver suddenly switches off
or the iPod iPhone iPad indicator
blinks.
Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another
set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer
authorized independent service company.
During loud playback the power sud-
denly switches off.
Turn down the volume.
Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 78.
Switch on the digital safety feature. While holding down ENTER on the front panel,
press u STANDBY/ON to set this receiver to the standby mode. Use TUNE i/j to
select D.SAFETY cOFFd, and then use PRESET k/l to select 1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY
cOFFd to deactivate this feature). If the power switches off even with 2 switched on, turn
down the volume. With 1 or 2 on, some features may be unavailable.
If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your
speaker settings to Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS
(see Speaker Setting on page 84).
The unit does not respond when the
buttons are pressed.
Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.
Try disconnecting the power cord, then connect again.
AMP ERR blinks in the display, then
the power automatically switches off.
The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and
the power does not turn on.
The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Unplug the
receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
Symptom Remedy
The receiver suddenly switches off or
the FL OFF indicator blinks.
There is a problem with the receiver’s power unit or fan. Try turning on the power. If the
same thing happens, the receiver is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call
a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may appear when
the power is turned on.)
AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis-
play and the FL OFF indicator flash
and the power turns off.
Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on (see
Installing the receiver on page 7).
Check whether the cables used to connect the speakers are short-circuited.
Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again.
The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue.
Lower the volume level.
HDZONE cannot be turned on.
Set Output Setting at MAIN/HDZONE to HDZONE (page 88).
No sound
Symptom Remedy
No sound is output when an input
function is selected.
No sound is output from the front
speakers.
Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS).
Make sure the correct input function is selected.
Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.
Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SEL).
Note that when Fixed PCM ON is selected, you won’t be able to hear any other signal
format (see Setting the Audio options on page 63).
Check that the source component is connected properly (see Connecting your equipment
on page 16).
Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page
19).
No sound from the surround or
center speakers.
Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t
selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see Enjoying various types of play-
back using the listening modes on page 49).
Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page
84).
Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 85).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).
No sound from surround back
speakers.
Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround
speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 84).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 19). If only one
surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel
speaker terminal.
Surround back speakers will not play while the Speaker System is set to Speaker B and
audio is being played through speaker B.
When Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH) or Normal(SB/FW) and SP: FH ON or
SP: FW ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button, no sound will be output from the sur-
round back speakers. Select SP: SB/FH ON, SP: SB/FW ON or SP: SB ON (see Switching
the speaker terminals on page 67).
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Symptom Remedy
No sound from front height or front
wide speakers.
Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the
surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 84).
When Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH) or Normal(SB/FW) and SP: SB ON is
selected with the SPEAKERS button, no sound will be output from the front height or
front wide speakers. Select SP: SB/FH ON, SP: SB/FW ON, SP: FH ON or SP: FW ON (see
Switching the speaker terminals on page 67).
Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).
No sound from subwoofer. Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.
If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.
Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 84).
The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteris-
tics of your other speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 84).
If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your
speaker settings to Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS
(see Speaker Setting on page 84).
Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see Setting the
Audio options on page 63).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 85).
No sound from one speaker.
Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 85).
Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 84).
The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect
listening modes, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Enjoying various
types of playback using the listening modes on page 49).
Sound is produced from analog
components, but not from digital
ones (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).
Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page
51).
Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is
connected to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
Check the digital output settings on the source component.
If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
No sound is output or a noise is out-
put when Dolby Digital/DTS software
is played back.
Check that your BD or DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.
Check the digital output settings or the HDMI audio output settings of your BD or DVD
player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.
If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
No sound when using the
HOME MENU.
If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the HOME MENU.
Other audio problems
Symptom Remedy
Speaker switching sound (clicking
sound) is heard from receiver during
playback.
Depending on the listening mode, the front height (or front wide) and surround back
speakers may switch automatically in function of changes in the input audio. A speaker
switching sound (clicking sound) will be heard from the receiver at this time. If this sound
bothers you, we recommend to change the speaker terminal option (see Switching the
speaker terminals on page 67).
Symptom Remedy
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically, or there is
considerable noise in radio broad-
casts.
Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a
wall, etc.
Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 28).
Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light,
motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.
Noise is output when scanning a
DTS CD.
This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital
information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume
when scanning.
When playing a DTS format LD there
is audible noise on the soundtrack.
Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on
page 51).
Subwoofer output is very low.
To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL
(see Speaker Setting on page 84).
Everything seems to be set up cor-
rectly, but the playback sound is odd.
The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on
the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connect-
ing the speakers on page 19).
The Phase Control feature doesn’t
seem to have an audible effect.
If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass
cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your sub-
woofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the
best overall effect on the sound).
Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance
on page 85).
Noise or hum can be heard even
when there is no sound being input.
Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same
power source are not causing interference.
Can’t select some Input functions by
the INPUT SELECTOR on the front
panel or the INPUT SELECT button
on the remote control.
Check the Input Skip settings in the Input Setup menu (see The Input Setup menu on
page 36).
Check the HDMI Input assignment in the Input Setup menu then try OFF (see The Input
Setup menu on page 36).
There seems to be a time lag
between the speakers and the output
of the subwoofer.
See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35 to
set up your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in
the subwoofer output).
The maximum volume available
(shown in the front panel display) is
lower than the +12dB maximum.
Check that the Volume Limit is set to OFF (see Volume Setup on page 87).
The channel level setting may be over 0.0dB.
Certain listening modes or
HOME MENU items cannot be
selected.
When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and
not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set
Operation Mode to Expert (see Operation Mode Setup on page 37).
Some functions cannot be selected, depending on the input signal and listening mode.
The volume level drops automati-
cally.
The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for
better ventilation (see Installing the receiver on page 7).
Volume seems different when input
is switched.
Set the Channel Level setting to ALL, then adjust the volume of the respective input
sources (see Input Volume Absorber on page 40).
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ADAPTER PORT terminal
Symptom Remedy
The Bluetooth wireless technology
device cannot be connected or oper-
ated. Sound from the Bluetooth wire-
less technology device is not emitted
or the sound is interrupted.
Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave
oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless technology apparatus) is near the unit. If
such an object is near the unit, set the unit far from it. Or, stop using the object emitting
the electromagnetic waves.
Check that the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not too far from the unit and that
obstructions are not set between the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit.
Set the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit so that the distance between
them is less than about 10 m and no obstructions exist between them.
Check that the Bluetooth ADAPTER and the ADAPTER PORT of the unit are correctly
connected.
The Bluetooth wireless technology device may not be set to the communication mode
supporting the Bluetooth wireless technology. Check the setting of the Bluetooth wireless
technology device.
Check that pairing is correct. The pairing setting was deleted from this unit or the Blue-
tooth wireless technology device. Reset the pairing.
Check that the profile is correct. Use a Bluetooth wireless technology device that supports
A2DP profile and AVRCP profile.
The Air Jam function cannot be
used.
Disconnect the iPod from this receiver (see Air Jam on page 47).
Video
Symptom Remedy
No image is output when an input is
selected.
Check the video connections of the source component.
For HDMI, or when V.CONV is set to OFF and a TV and another component are con-
nected with different cords (in Setting the Video options on page 65), you must connect
your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your
video component. For the component video input, however, signals are only output from
the HDMI output, so when using the component video input, set V.CONV to ON.
Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component
video or HDMI cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
Check the video output settings of the source component.
Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.
Some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be con-
verted. If adjusting this receiver’s Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page
65) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn’t work, try switch-
ing V.CONV (in Setting the Video options on page 65) to OFF.
Noisy, intermittent, or distorted
picture.
Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example),
or the video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The
picture quality may also depend on the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off
the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of
connection (component or composite), then start playback again.
The picture's movement is unnatural.
When Resolution under VIDEO PARAMETER is set to 1080/24p, the picture may not be
displayed properly for some source materials. In this case, set the resolution to some-
thing other than 1080/24p (page 65).
Settings
Symptom Remedy
The Auto MCACC Setup continually
shows an error.
The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as
possible (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 36). If the noise
level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually
(page 84).
When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L
(Single) terminals.
To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround channel,
not the surround back channel.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
If Reverse Phase is displayed, try the following:
— The speaker’s wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.
— Depending on the type of speakers and their installation conditions, Reverse Phase
may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected. If this happens, select
GO NEXT and continue.
— If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using
speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), it may not be
possible to properly identify the polarity.
After using the Auto MCACC Setup,
the speaker size setting is incorrect.
There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner,
motor, etc. Switch off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
Depending on a number of factors (bass reproduction capabilities of the speakers, room
size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases. Change the speaker setting
manually in Speaker Setting on page 84, and use the ALL (Keep SP System) option for
the Auto MCACC menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77 if this is a recurring
problem.
Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Dis-
tance setting properly.
Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–)
terminals are matched up properly).
The display shows KEY LOCK ON
when you try to make settings.
With the receiver in standby, press u STANDBY/ON for about 5 seconds while holding
down SPEAKERS to disable the key lock.
Most recent settings have been
erased.
The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.
Settings are only stored if all the zones are turned off. Turn off all the zones before unplug-
ging the power cord.
The various system settings are not
stored.
Do not pull out the power cord while conducting the settings. (The settings will be stored
when both the main zone and sub zone turn off. Turn off all zones before pulling out the
power cord.)
Certain listening modes or
HOME MENU items cannot be
selected.
When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and
not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set
Operation Mode to Expert (see Operation Mode Setup on page 37).
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Professional Calibration EQ graphical output
Symptom Remedy
The reverb characteristics graph
after EQ calibration does not appear
entirely flat.
There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ
in the Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room character-
istics to achieve optimal sound.
Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no
adjustment needed.
The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after mea-
surements.
EQ adjustments made using the
Manual MCACC setup do not appear
to change the reverb characteristics
graph after EQ calibration.
Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these
adjustments in the reverb characteristics graph after EQ calibration. However, these
adjustments are taken into account by the filters dedicated to overall system calibration.
Lower frequency response curves do
not seem to have been calibrated for
SMALL speakers.
Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for
speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these
frequencies.
Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measur-
able sound is output for display.
Display
Symptom Remedy
The display is dark or off. Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness.
The OSD screen is not displayed. The on-screen display is not displayed unless the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and
the TV are connected with an HDMI cable. If the TV does not support HDMI, perform the
operations and make the settings watching the display on the receiver’s front panel.
Depending on the type of video input signal (4K, 3D, etc.), the on-screen display may not
be displayed.
You can’t get DIGITAL to display
when using SIGNAL SEL.
Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned cor-
rectly (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).
2 DIGITAL or DTS does not light
when playing Dolby/DTS software.
These indicators do not light if playback is paused.
Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.
When playing Dolby Digital or DTS
sources, the receiver’s format indica-
tors do not light.
Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on
page 51).
Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to
PCM.
Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is
selected.
When playing certain discs, none of
the receiver’s format indicators light.
The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on
what audio tracks are recorded on the disc.
When playing a disc with the listen-
ing mode set to Auto Surround or
ALC, 2 Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:X
appear on the receiver.
Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on
page 51).
If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded),
then this is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio
tracks available.
Symptom Remedy
During playback of DVD-Audio, the
display shows PCM.
This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a
malfunction.
The power turns off automatically
and some indicator flashes, or some
indicator flashes and the power does
not turn on.
See the Power section (page 92).
Remote control
Symptom Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.
Press
on the remote control to switch to the receiver control mode.
Set the remote control unit’s remote control mode so that it matches the setting on the
main unit (see Operating multiple receivers on page 71).
Check whether the receiver’s remote control mode is properly set (see Remote Control
Mode Setup on page 88).
Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 7).
Be sure to operate within 7 m and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
Operating range of remote control unit on page 7).
Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote
sensor.
Other components can’t be operated
with the system remote.
If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset
codes.
The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.
When commands from the remote control units of other devices are registered using the
learning function, in some cases they may not be learned properly. In this case, register
the commands again using the learning function (see page 72). If they still do not work,
they may be in a special format that cannot be registered on this receiver’s remote con-
trol. Operate the device using another remote control.
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FAQ
HDMI
Symptom Remedy
The HDMI indicator blinks continu-
ously.
Check all the points below.
No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are
also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or
composite video jacks.
Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work with
this receiver (even if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the component
or composite video jacks between source and receiver.
If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your
monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer
for support.
If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other
setting for your component.
While analog video signals are being output over HDMI, use a separate connection for
audio output.
To output signals in Deep Color, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI
®
/
TM
Cable) to
connect this receiver to a component or TV with the Deep Color feature.
Influence from a TV whose power is set to standby may cause the picture or sound not to
be produced or to be broken. In this case, press HDMI OUT and switch so that the HDMI
output to which that TV is connected is not selected.
No picture.
Try changing the Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 65).
To use the HDMI OUT 2 terminal in the main zone, set the MAIN/HDZONE
Output Setting to MAIN (page 88).
No sound, or sound suddenly
ceases.
Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options on page 63).
If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.
If analog video is being output over HDMI, please use a separate connection for the
audio.
Check the audio output settings of the source component.
HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due
to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or
beginning playback.
Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT terminal during playback,
or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or inter-
rupted audio.
Noisy or distorted picture. Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example),
or the video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The
picture quality may also depend on the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off
the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of
connection (component or composite), then start playback again.
If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your
monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer
for support.
HDCP ERROR shows in the display. Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP. If it is not
compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using a different type of connection
(component or composite). Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause
this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video,
this is not a malfunction.
Symptom Remedy
Synchronized operation not possible
using Control with HDMI function.
Check the HDMI connections.
The cable may be damaged.
Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on page 59).
Turn the TV’s power on before turning on this receiver’s power.
Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting to on (see TV’s operating instructions).
Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set the HDMI output to OUT 1. Then
turn on first the TV’s power, then this receiver’s power.
When HDZONE is set to ON, the
video resolution and number of
audio channels for the main zone
side changes.
This is due to the HDMI connection specifications; it is not a malfunction. When play-
ing the same input in the main zone and HDZONE, video and audio signals that can be
output in common for all the devices connected to the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2
(HDZONE) terminals are set.
HDZONE cannot be turned on.
Set Output Setting at MAIN/HDZONE to HDZONE (page 88).
When the input source for the main
or HD zone is switched or when the
power of the respective zones is
turned on and off, the audio or video
of the HDMI output terminal that is
not being operated is sometimes
interrupted.
This is because the HDMI devices need to recognize each other again. This is not a
malfunction. If the picture is disturbed or not displayed, turn off the power of the devices
in all the zones, then try again. Also try temporarily turning the Network Standby and
Standby Through settings OFF.
MHL
Symptom Remedy
When playing an MHL-compat-
ible device connected to the
HDMI 5/MHL terminal, the Standby
Through function does not work and
the power turns off.
The MHL device will not operate unless power is being supplied from this receiver. When
this receiver is in the Standby Through mode, power cannot be supplied due to reduced
power consumption. Because of this, the MHL device will not operate. This is not a mal-
function.
MHL-compatible device cannot be
operated with the remote control.
Press MHL to set the remote control to the MHL control mode.
AVNavigator
Symptom Causes Remedy
AVNavigator cannot be
installed.
An error message may appear
if there are not enough system
resources available.
Restart the computer and start installing with no other
applications running.
Installation of AVNavigator may fail
because of incompatibilities with
other applications.
Try the following (in given order):
1. If other applications are running on the computer, quit
those applications before installing.
2. If the problem persists, restart the computer and install
with no other applications running.
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Symptom Causes Remedy
The menu is not displayed
even when the included
CD-ROM is inserted into the
computer’s drive.
Depending on the computer’s set-
tings and environment, the menu
may not be displayed automatically.
Using Explorer, etc., double-click “MAIN_MENU.exe” in the
CD-ROM to execute it. A caution regarding security may
be displayed, but there is no security problem, so continue
the operation.
You are using a Macintosh com-
puter.
The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of
AVNavigator. The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be
downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu/.
AVNavigator does not inter-
act well with the receiver.
The receiver’s power is not turned
on.
Turn the receiver’s power on. (Wait about 60 seconds after
the power turns on for network functions to start.)
After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the
receiver.
To turn this unit’s power on and off from the Interactive
Manual, set Network Standby at HOME MENU d
System Setup d Network Setup to ON.
The receiver or computer is not con-
nected to the LAN.
Connect a LAN cable to the receiver or computer (page 30).
After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the
receiver.
The router’s power is off. Turn the router’s power on.
After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the
receiver.
AVNavigator’s network settings are
not correct.
If your router does not support DHCP or UPnP, the receiv-
er’s IP address must be set in AVNavigator. First set the
IP address on the receiver, then set the same address in
AVNavigator (page 86).
After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the
receiver.
Network connections could be
restricted due to the computer’s net-
work settings, security settings, etc.
Check the computer’s network settings, security settings,
etc.
After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the
receiver.
When the operating instructions
interactive mode is changed, the
settings may not be transferred to
the browser, causing AVNavigator to
stop interacting.
Either refresh the page’s display using the browser’s
refresh button or display a different page from the links so
that the setting is transferred.
When the
Wiring Navi, Operation Guide,
Interactive Manual or
Glossary is launched, a
warning about security
protection appears on the
browser.
This is because of the browser’s
security function.
This is not a problem. Perform the operation to authorize
the blocked contents.
Software updating does not
operate well.
There may be a problem with your
Internet Service Provider’s network.
Contact your contracted provider.
USB interface
Symptoms Causes Remedies
The folders/files stored on a
USB memory device are not
displayed.
The folders/files are currently stored
in a region other than the FAT (File
Allocation Table) region.
Store the folders/files in the FAT region.
The number of levels in a folder is
more than 9.
Limit the maximum number of levels in a folder to 9 (page
42).
The audio files are copyrighted.
Copyrighted audio files stored on a USB memory device
cannot be played back (page 42).
A USB memory device is
not recognized.
The USB memory device does not
support the mass storage class
specifications.
Try using a USB memory device compatible with the mass
storage class specifications. Note that there are cases
where even the audio files stored on a USB memory device
compatible with the mass storage class specifications are
not played back on this receiver (page 42).
Connect the USB memory device and switch on this
receiver (page 32).
A USB hub is currently being used.
This receiver does not support USB hubs (page 42).
This receiver recognizes the USB
memory device as a fraud.
Switch off and on again this receiver.
Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off.
Change to an input other than iPod/USB, then set the input
back to iPod/USB.
A USB memory device is
connected and displayed,
but the audio files stored
on the USB memory device
cannot be played back.
Some formats of USB memory
devices, including FAT 12, NTFS, and
HFS, cannot be played back on this
receiver.
Check whether the format of your USB memory device is
either FAT 16 or FAT 32. Note that the FAT 12, NTFS, and
HFS formats cannot be played back on this receiver (page
42).
The file format cannot be properly
played back on this receiver.
See the list of file formats that can be played back on this
receiver (page 43).
The USB memory cannot be
operated with the remote
control.
Press iPod USB to set the remote control to the iPod USB
control mode.
iPod
Symptoms Causes Remedies
iPod is not recognized. This receiver recognizes the iPod as
a fraud.
Switch off and on again this receiver.
Reconnect the iPod with the receiver switched off.
Change to an input other than iPod/USB, then set the input
back to iPod/USB.
iPod touch/iPhone/iPad is
not recognized or otherwise
does not operate properly.
The iPod’s operation may be
unstable.
Try performing the operation below.
1. Press the sleep/sleep cancel button on the iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad simultaneously with the home button for at
least 10 seconds to restart the device.
2. Turn this receiver’s power on.
3. Connect the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad to this receiver.
iPod cannot be operated
with the remote control.
Press iPod USB to set the remote control to the iPod USB
control mode.
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Network
Symptoms Causes Remedies
Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con-
nected.
Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 30).
The router is not switched on. Switch on the router.
Internet security software is cur-
rently installed in the connected
component.
There are cases where a component with Internet security
software installed cannot be accessed.
The audio component on the net-
work which has been switched off is
switched on.
Switch on the audio component on the network before
switching on this receiver.
Playback does not start
while “Connecting...” con-
tinues to be displayed.
The component is currently discon-
nected from this receiver or the
power supply.
Check whether the component is properly connected to
this receiver or the power supply.
The network function can-
not be operated with the
remote control.
Press NET to set the remote control to the network function
control mode.
The PC or Internet radio is
not properly operated.
The corresponding IP address is not
properly set.
Switch on the built-in DHCP server function of your router,
or set up the network manually according to your network
environment (page 86).
The IP address is being automati-
cally configured.
The automatic configuration process takes time. Please
wait.
The audio files stored on
components on the net-
work, such as a PC, cannot
be played back.
Windows Media Player 11 or
Windows Media Player 12 is not cur-
rently installed on your PC.
Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player
12 on your PC (page 53).
Audio files recorded in MPEG-4
AAC or FLAC are being played back
on Windows Media Player 11 or
Windows Media Player 12.
Audio files recorded in MPEG-4 AAC or FLAC cannot be
played back on Windows Media Player 11 or Windows
Media Player 12. Try using another server. Refer to the
operation manual supplied with your server.
The component connected to the
network is not properly operated.
Check whether the component is affected by special cir-
cumstances or is in the sleep mode.
Try rebooting the component if necessary.
The component connected to the
network does not permit file sharing.
Try changing the settings for the component connected to
the network.
The folder stored on the component
connected to the network has been
deleted or damaged.
Check the folder stored on the component connected to
the network.
Network connections could be
restricted due to the computer’s net-
work settings, security settings, etc.
Check the computer’s network settings, security settings,
etc.
Supported file formats vary by server.
As such, files not supported by your
server are not displayed on this unit.
For more information check with the manufacturer of your
server.
The audio files are copyrighted. DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back on this
receiver.
Symptoms Causes Remedies
Cannot access the com-
ponent connected to the
network.
The component connected to the
network is not properly set.
If the client is automatically authorized, you need to enter
the corresponding information again. Check whether the
connection status is set to “Do not authorize”.
There are no playable audio files on
the component connected to the
network.
Check the audio files stored on the component connected
to the network.
Audio playback is undesir-
ably stopped or disturbed.
The audio file currently being played
back was not recorded in a format
playable on this receiver.
Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup-
ported by this receiver.
Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted.
Note that there are cases where even the audio files listed
as playable on this receiver cannot be played back or
displayed (page 57).
The LAN cable is currently discon-
nected.
Connect the LAN cable properly (page 30).
There is heavy traffic on the network
with the Internet being accessed on
the same network.
Use 100BASE-TX to access the components on the net-
work.
When in the DMR mode, depending
on the external controller being used,
playback may be interrupted when a
volume operation is performed from
the controller.
In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote
control.
There is a connection routed through
a wireless LAN on the same network.
There may be a shortage of bandwidth on the 2.4 GHz band
used by the wireless LAN. Make wired LAN connections not
routed through a wireless LAN.
Install away from any devices emitting electromagnetic
waves on the 2.4 GHz band (microwave ovens, game con-
soles, etc.). If this does not solve the problem, stop using
other devices that emit electromagnetic waves.
Cannot access Windows
Media Player 11 or
Windows Media Player 12.
In case of Windows Media Player
11: You are currently logged onto
the domain through your PC with
Windows XP or Windows Vista
installed.
In case of Windows Media Player
12: You are currently logged onto
the domain through your PC with
Windows 7 installed.
Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local
machine (page 54).
Cannot listen to Internet
radio stations.
The firewall settings for components
on the network are currently in
operation.
Check the firewall settings for components on the network.
You are currently disconnected from
the Internet.
Check the connection settings for components on the
network, and consult with your network service provider if
necessary (page 86).
The broadcasts from an Internet
radio station are stopped or inter-
rupted.
There are cases where you cannot listen to some Internet
radio stations even when they are listed in the list of Inter-
net radio stations on this receiver (page 54).
The Network functions
cannot be operated with
the buttons on the remote
control.
The remote control is not currently
set to the Network function mode.
Press NET to set the remote control to the Network func-
tion mode (page 54).
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Symptoms Causes Remedies
When the DMR mode or
AirPlay is used from a
computer, smartphone,
etc., the sound is played in
ZONE 2.
(VSX-1123 only)
Play ZONE Setup is set to ZONE 2. Change Play ZONE Setup to MAIN.
Network connections
cannot be made via the
wireless LAN converter
(AS-WL300).
For details, see Wireless LAN on page 99.
Web Control
Symptoms Causes Remedies
Web Control screen is not
displayed on browser.
This receiver’s IP address has not
been entered into the browser cor-
rectly.
Check the receiver’s IP address and enter it correctly in the
browser (page 86).
Receiver settings cannot be
made from a browser.
JavaScript is disabled on the internet
browser.
Enable JavaScript.
The browser is not compatible with
JavaScript.
Use an internet browser that is compatible with JavaScript.
Wireless LAN
Network cannot be accessed via wireless LAN.
Wireless LAN converter’s power is not on. (Wireless LAN converter’s “Power”, “WPS” and “Wireless” indica-
tors are not all lit.)
! Check that the USB cable connecting the wireless LAN converter to the receiver’s DC OUTPUT for
WIRELESS LAN terminal is properly connected.
WLAN POW ERR is displayed on the receiver’s display window.
! There is a problem with the wireless LAN converter’s power supply. Turn the receiver’s power off, then
disconnect the USB cable, reconnect the USB cable and turn the receiver’s power back on.
! If WLAN POW ERR is still displayed after repeating the above procedure several times, there is a problem
with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde-
pendent service company.
The LAN cable is not firmly connected.
! Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 32).
Wireless LAN converter and base unit (wireless LAN router, etc.) are too far apart or there is an obstacle
between them.
! Improve the wireless LAN environment by moving the wireless LAN converter and base unit closer
together, etc.
There is a microwave oven or other device generating electromagnetic waves near the wireless LAN
environment.
! Use the system in a place away from microwave ovens or others device generating electromagnetic
waves.
! Avoid using devices generating electromagnetic waves as much as possible when using the system with
the wireless LAN.
Multiple wireless LAN converters are connected to the wireless LAN router.
! When connecting multiple wireless LAN converters, their IP addresses must be changed.
Wireless LAN connections cannot be established between the wireless LAN converter and base unit (wireless
LAN router, etc.).
! The wireless LAN converter must be set in order to establish wireless LAN connections. For details, see
the CD-ROM included with the wireless LAN converter.
The IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter do not match the settings of the wireless
LAN router, etc.
! Check the IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter (including the DHCP setting).
If the receiver’s DHCP setting is “ON”, turn the receiver’s power off, then turn the power back on.
Check that the IP addresses of the receiver and wireless LAN converter match the settings of the wireless
LAN router, etc.
If the receiver’s DHCP setting is “OFF”, set an IP address matching the network of the base unit (wireless
LAN router, etc.).
For example, if the wireless LAN router’s IP address is “192.168.1.1”, set the receiver’s IP address to
“192.168.1.XXX” (*1), the subnet mask to “255.255.255.0”, the gateway and DNS to “192.168.1.1”.
Next, set the wireless LAN converter’s IP address to “192.168.1.249” (*2).
(*1) Set the “XXX” in “192.168.1.XXX” to a number between 2 and 248 that is not assigned to other devices.
(*2) Set the “249” in “192.168.1.249” to a number between 2 and 249 that is not assigned to other devices.
Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings.
! The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings.
For details, see the CD-ROM included for the wireless LAN converter. Check the settings of the wireless
LAN router, etc., then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter.
Note, however, that making the advanced wireless LAN settings will not necessarily improve the wireless
LAN environment. Be careful when changing the settings.
The access point is set to conceal the SSID.
! In this case, the SSID may not be displayed on the access point list screen. If not, set the SSID, etc., by
making the wireless LAN converter settings on the receiver manually.
The access point’s security settings use WEP 152-bit length code key or shared key authentication.
! The receiver does not support WEP 152-bit length code key or shared key authentication.
Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken.
! Reset the wireless LAN converter. After this, redo the wireless LAN converter’s settings.
About resetting
1. Check that the wireless LAN converter’s power is on.
2. Press the wireless LAN converter’s reset button for at least 3 seconds.
3. Release the reset button.
When the wireless LAN converter is restarted, the resetting procedure is completed.
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Surround sound formats .............................................................................................................101
HTC Connect .................................................................................................................................101
About iPod ...................................................................................................................................101
Windows 7 ...................................................................................................................................101
MHL ...............................................................................................................................................101
Software license notice ............................................................................................................... 102
Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats .........................102
Speaker Setting Guide ................................................................................................................103
About messages displayed when using network functions ....................................................104
Important information regarding the HDMI connection .........................................................104
Cleaning the unit .........................................................................................................................104
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................ 105
Features index..............................................................................................................................108
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................109
Preset code list .............................................................................................................................110
Additional information
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Additional information
Surround sound formats
Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and
terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes.
Dolby
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
The DTS technologies are explained below. See http://www.dts.com for more detailed information.
Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535; 6,226,616;
7,212,872; 7,272,567; 7,668,723; 7,392,195; 7,930,184; 7,333,929; 7,548,853; 7,003,467 and 7,283,634. DTS, the
Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Neo:X | 7.1 is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©
2012 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HTC Connect
HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation.
About iPod
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac
and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and
4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch (2nd through 5th generation).
USB works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and 4th generation),
iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and iPod nano (3rd through 7th generation).
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.
Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, iPod touch, iTunes, Safari, Bonjour, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS and OS X
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The AirPlay logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Windows 7
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
MHL
MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL, LLC in the
United States and other countries.
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Additional information
Software license notice
About Apple Lossless Audio Codec
Copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. You may obtain a copy of the License at
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About FLAC
FLAC Decoder
Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Josh Coalson
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Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal
formats
The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct
mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 50) you have selected.
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats
Input signal format
Auto Surround / ALC /
DIRECT
PURE DIRECT
Surround Back speaker(s): Connected
Dolby Digital Surround
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS Surround
Neo:X CINEMA Neo:X CINEMA
Other stereo sources Stereo playback Stereo playback
Analog sources As above ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
PCM sources As above Stereo playback
DVD-A sources As above As above
SACD sources As above As above
Surround Back speaker(s): Not connected
Dolby Digital Surround
2 Pro Logic II MOVIE 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
DTS Surround
Neo:X CINEMA Neo:X CINEMA
Other stereo sources Stereo playback Stereo playback
Analog sources As above ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
PCM sources As above Stereo playback
DVD-A sources As above As above
SACD sources As above As above
Multichannel signal formats
Input signal format Auto Surround / ALC PURE DIRECT / DIRECT
Surround Back speaker(s): Connected
Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby TrueHD EX (6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby Digital EX
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
<a>
Dolby Digital EX
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
<a>
DTS-HD Master Audio ES (6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (Matrix) DTS-ES (Matrix)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)
DTS sources (5.1 channel encoding) Straight decoding Straight decoding
DTS-HD sources As above As above
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources As above As above
Surround Back speaker(s): Not connected
DVD-A sources/Multi-ch PCM Straight decoding Straight decoding
SACD sources (5.1 channel encoding) As above As above
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources As above As above
a Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
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Speaker Setting Guide
In order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important to accurately position the speakers and make
their volume and tone characteristics uniform so as to finely focus the multi-channel sound.
The three major elements in positioning the speakers are distance, angle and orientation (the direction in
which the speakers are pointing).
Distance: The distance of all the speakers should be equal.
Angle: The speakers should be horizontally symmetrical.
Orientation: The orientation should be horizontally symmetrical.
In most homes, however, it is not possible to achieve this environment. For the distance, on this receiver it is pos-
sible to automatically correct the speaker distance electrically to a precision of 1 cm using the Full Auto MCACC
Setup function (page 35).
Step 1: Speaker layout and distance adjustment
Use speaker stands or the like to make sure the speakers are steady, and leave at least 10 cm from the surround-
ing walls. Position the speakers attentively so that the speakers on the left and right are at equal angles from the
listening position (center of the adjustments). (We recommend using cords, etc., when adjusting the layout.)
Ideally all the speakers should be equidistant from the listening position.
Note
If the speakers cannot be set at equal distances (on a circle), use the Auto MCACC Setup speaker distance cor-
rection and Fine Speaker Distance functions to make them equalize the distance artificially.
Step 2: Adjusting the speaker height
Adjust the heights (angles) of the different speakers.
Adjust so that the front speaker units reproducing mid- and high frequencies is roughly at the height of the ears.
If the center speaker cannot be set at the same height as the front speakers, adjust its angle of elevation to point
it to the listening position.
Set surround speaker 1 so that it is not under the height of the ears.
Step 3: Adjusting the speaker orientation
If the left and right speakers are not pointing in the same direction, the tone will not be the same on the right
and left, and as a result the sound field will not be reproduced properly. However, if all the speakers are pointed
towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research
Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an
area 30 cm to 80 cm behind the listening position (between the surround speakers and the listening position).
However, the sense of sound positioning can differ according to the conditions in the room and the speakers
being used. In smaller environments in particular (when the front speakers are close to the listening position),
with this method the speakers will be pointed too inward. We suggest you use this example of installation as
reference when trying out different installation methods.
Step 4: Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer
Placing the subwoofer between the center and front speakers makes even music sources sound more natural (if
there is only one subwoofer, it doesn’t matter if it is placed on the left or right side). The low bass sound output
from the subwoofer is not directional and there is no need to adjust the height. Normally the subwoofer is placed
on the floor. Put it in a position at which it will not cancel out the bass sound output from the other speakers.
Also note that placing it near a wall may result in sympathetic vibrations with the building that could excessively
amplify the bass sound.
If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This
can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in stand-
ing waves. However, even if standing waves are generated, their influence on the sound quality can be prevented
using the Auto MCACC’s standing wave control function (page 79).
Step 5: Default settings with the Auto MCACC Setup (auto sound field
correction) function
It is more effective to perform the Full Auto MCACC Setup (page 35) procedure once the adjustments described
above have been completed.
Note
The distance to the subwoofer may be slightly larger than the distance actually measured with a tape measure,
etc. This is because this distance is corrected for electric delay, and is not a problem.
Positional relationship between speakers and monitor
Position of front speakers and monitor
The front speakers should be as equidistant as possible to the monitor.
L
R
45° to 60°
Position of center speaker and monitor
Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the
screen makes the overall sound more natural. For TVs using Braun tubes, however, when installing the center
speaker on the floor, adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position.
Installation on floor
(Diagram as seen
from the side)
Monitor
! If the center speaker is not of the shielded type, install it away from the TV.
! When installing the center speaker on top of the monitor, place it facing slightly downwards towards the listen-
ing position.
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About messages displayed when using network functions
Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network
functions.
Status messages Descriptions
Connection Down
The selected category or Internet radio station cannot be accessed.
File Format Error
Cannot be played back for some reasons.
Track Not Found
The selected song has not been found anywhere on the network.
Server Error
The selected server cannot be accessed.
Server Disconnected
The server has been disconnected.
Empty
There are no files stored in the selected folder.
License Error
The license for the contents to be played back is invalid.
Item Already Exists
This is displayed when the file you have attempted to register in the Favorites folder has
already been registered.
Favorite List Full
This is displayed when you have attempted to register a file in the Favorites folder but the
Favorites folder is already full.
Important information regarding the HDMI connection
There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on
the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility
information).
If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the
following configurations when connecting up.
Configuration A
Use component video cables to connect the video output of your HDMI-equipped component to the receiver’s
component video input. The receiver can then convert the analog component video signal to a digital HDMI sig-
nal for transmission to the display. For this configuration, use the most convenient connection (digital is recom-
mended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections.
Note
The picture quality will change slightly during conversion.
Configuration B
Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most conve-
nient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for
more on audio connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration.
Notes
! If your display only has one HDMI terminal, you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component.
! Depending on the component, audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the
connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio
limitations).
! If you want to switch the input function, you’ll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display
unit.
! Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the
display every time you switch input functions.
Cleaning the unit
! Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.
! When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with
water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.
! Never use thinners, benzene, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will cor-
rode the surface.
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Glossary
Audio formats/Decoding
Dolby
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and
digital broadcast soundtracks.
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is the lossless encoding technology developed for high-definition optical discs in the upcoming
era.
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus is the audio technology for all high-definition programming and media. It combines the effi-
ciency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected
in the upcoming high-definition era.
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended) is an extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a
surround back channel is matrixed into the surround left/right channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for
compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decoding system.
Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack,
which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to
the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three-
dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.
DTS
The DTS technologies are explained below. See http://www.dts.com for more detailed information.
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system from DTS Inc. now widely used for DVD-Video, DVD-
Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital broadcasts, and video games.
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to
listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio quality.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables.
DTS-ES
DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources.
DTS Neo:X
DTS Neo:X can generate 11.1 channel surround sound from any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV) and
from 5.1 channel sources.
Decoding
A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal process-
ing circuit, etc., into the original signals. The term “decoding” (or “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technol-
ogy which converts 2-channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5.1-channel signals into 6.1 or
7.1 channels.
Calibrating the sound field/Improving the sound quality
Phase Control
The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction
through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.
Phase Control Plus (Auto Phase Control Plus)
Corrects the delay in the contents’ low frequency effects (LFE). When properly corrected, the bass sound is more
powerful, improving the balance of the sound.
When AUTO is selected, the contents are analyzed in real time, allowing them to be played in optimal conditions.
This is effective for contents with low frequency effects (LFE), such as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel contents.
Virtual Speakers
Virtual playback of a maximum of 11.2 channels combining the actually installed speakers and the virtual speak-
ers is possible. This makes for smoother connection between the sounds and an improved 3D feel.
Virtual Surround Back
When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back
channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel
information.
Virtual Height
When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel
through your front speakers.
Virtual Wide
When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel
through your front speakers.
Virtual Depth
When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to behind the display, resulting in a sound field with
the same depth as the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence.
Auto Sound Retriever
The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged arti-
facts left over after compression.
With some audio inputs, the Sound Retriever effect is automatically optimized based on the bitrate information of
the contents that have been input to achieve high sound quality.
Sound Retriever Air
Sound Retriever Air compensates for reduced sound quality due to compression when sending Bluetooth signals.
PQLS
Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.
ALC (Auto Level Control)
In the Auto level control (ALC) mode, this receiver equalizes playback sound levels.
Also, the low and high frequency sounds, dialogs, surround effects, etc., that are difficult to hear when the vol-
ume is low are adjusted to be optimal for the volume level. This mode is particularly optimum when listening at
night.
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Front Stage Surround Advance
With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using
only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound.
MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced fea-
tures of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.
HDMI
Control with HDMI function
Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos-
sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.
! The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMI-
compatible component is played.
! The receiver’s power is also set to standby, when the TV’s power is set to standby.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is connected to the receiver, the sound of
the TV can be input via the HDMI OUT terminal.
The sound of the TV can be input from the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal, so connection with the TV can be com-
pleted with a single HDMI cable.
Network function
AirPlay
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac
and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
For more information, see the Apple website (http://www.apple.com).
DLNA
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, comput-
ing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media
through a wired or wireless network in the home.
vTuner
vTuner is a paid online database service that allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts on the Internet.
vTuner lists thousands of stations from over 100 different countries around the globe. For more detail about
vTuner, visit the following website:
http://www.radio-pioneer.com
“This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of
such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized
subsidiary.”
aacPlus
AAC decoder uses aacPlus developed by Coding Technologies. (www.codingtechnologies.com)
Apple Lossless (ALAC)
“ALAC” stands for Apple Lossless Audio Codec. This is a loseless type audio codec and is used for example for
iTunes
®
. It compresses non-compressed files (such as WAV and AIFF) to about one half the original size with no
loss of sound quality.
FLAC
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an audio format allows lossless codec. Audio is compressed in FLAC with-
out any loss in quality. For more details about FLAC, visit the following website:
http://flac.sourceforge.net/
Windows Media
Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows. Windows
Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Use an application licensed by Microsoft Corporation to author, distribute, or play Windows Media formatted
content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction.
Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12
Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to
home stereo systems and TVs.
With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your
home.
This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.
! Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP or Windows Vista)
! Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7)
For more information check the official Microsoft website.
Router
A device for relaying data flowing on a network to another network. In homes, routers often also function as
DHCP servers. Products with built-in wireless LAN access points are called “wireless LAN routers”.
DHCP
Abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol for automatically assigning such setting infor-
mation as IP addresses within network connections. This offers convenience in that, when enabled, it allows
network functions to be used simply by connecting the devices to the network.
Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi
“Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition
of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years,
Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wire-
less connection. As a way of reassuring users, products that have passed interoperability tests carry the logo
“Wi-Fi Certified” to indicate that compatibility is assured.
WPS
Abbreviation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. A standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance industry group for a function
allowing settings related to interconnection of WPS-compatible wireless LAN devices and encryption to be made
with simple operations. There are a number of methods, including push-button configuration and PIN code con-
figuration. This AV receiver supports both push-button configuration and PIN code configuration.
SSID
Abbreviation of Service Set IDentifier. A wireless LAN access point identifier. Can be set as desired using up to 32
characters of English letters and numbers.
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Bluetooth function
Bluetooth wireless technology
A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices
several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band which
does not require applications for licenses or usage registration for applications conducting wireless exchange
of digital information at relatively low speeds, such as computer mouses and keyboards, mobile phones, smart-
phones, text and audio information for PDAs, etc.
Pairing
“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth
ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared.
The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi-
cations. For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.
! Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER.
! To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both your system and Bluetooth wireless
technology device.
Receiver function
Operation Mode
This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided
for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.
MHL
MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices.
MHL can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and 3D/Full-HD video formats.
“This receiver incorporates MHL 2.”
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Features index
Operation Mode
See Operation Mode Setup on page 37.
AVNavigator
See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 8.
Full Auto MCACC
See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 35.
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77.
Manual MCACC setup
See Manual MCACC setup on page 78.
PQLS
See Setting the PQLS function on page 60.
Phase Control
See Better sound using Phase Control on page 51.
Standing Wave
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Phase Control Plus
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Auto Sound Retriever
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
ALC (Auto Level Control)
See Auto playback on page 49.
Front Stage Surround Advance
See Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 49.
Sound Retriever Air
See Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 49.
Dialog Enhancement
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Internet radio
See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 54.
vTuner
See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 54.
DLNA
See About network playback on page 56.
AirPlay
See Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes on page 53.
Wireless LAN
See Connecting to a wireless LAN on page 32.
Playback High Resolution audio file
See About playable file formats on page 57.
See Playing a USB device on page 42.
Slideshow
See Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device on page 42.
Bluetooth ADAPTER
See Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music on page 45.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
See HDMI Setup on page 59.
Auto delay
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Height Gain (Dolby Pro Logic llz Height option)
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Virtual Surround Back
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Virtual Height
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Virtual Wide
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Virtual Depth
See Setting the Audio options on page 63.
Digital Video Converter
See Setting the Video options on page 65.
Pure Cinema
See Setting the Video options on page 65.
Progressive Motion
See Setting the Video options on page 65.
Advanced Video Adjust
See Setting the Video options on page 65.
Auto Power Down
See The Other Setup menu on page 87.
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Specifications
Audio Section
Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 1 %)
Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ....................................................................................150 W per channel
Rated power output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 W, 0.09 %)
Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ....................................................................................105 W per channel
For Oceania model: Maximum power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 10 %)
Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ....................................................................................160 W per channel
Total harmonic distortion ....................................................................................0.06 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 50 W/ch, 8 W)
Guaranteed speaker impedance ..................................................................................................................... 6 W to 16 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)
LINE .................................................................................................................................................................. 100 dB
Frequency Response ................................................................................. 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB (Pure Direct Mode)
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
LINE .......................................................................................................................................................315 mV/47 kW
Tuner Section
Frequency Range (FM) ....................................................................................................................87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Antenna Input (FM) ................................................................................................................................ 75 W unbalanced
Frequency Range (AM) ..................................................................................................................... 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
Antenna (AM) ............................................................................................................................ Loop antenna (balanced)
Video Section
Signal level
Composite Video .................................................................................................................................... 1 Vp-p (75 W)
Component Video .................................................................................... Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 W), PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 W)
Corresponding maximum resolution
Component Video .................................................................................................................................1080p (1125p)
Digital In/Out Section
HDMI terminal ......................................................................................................................................... 19-pin (Not DVI)
HDMI output type ............................................................................................................................................ 5 V, 100 mA
HDMI input/MHL terminal ............................................................................................................................. 5 V, 900 mA
USB terminal .......................................................................................................USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
iPod terminal ....................................................................................................................... USB, and Video (Composite)
ADAPTER PORT terminal ............................................................................................................................... 5 V, 100 mA
WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER terminal .............................................................................................................. 5 V, 600 mA
Integrated Control Section
Control (IR) terminal ....................................................................................................................ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO)
IR signal .............................................................................................................................High Active (High Level: 2.0 V)
Network Section
LAN terminal ...............................................................................................................................10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX
Miscellaneous
Power requirements ........................................................................................................ AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption ..................................................................................................................................................550 W
In standby ............................................................................................................................................................0.1 W
Dimensions ................................................................................................... 435 mm (W) x 168 mm (H) x 362.5 mm (D)
Weight (without package)
VSX-1123 ............................................................................................................................................................. 9.8 kg
VSX-923 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9.7 kg
Number of Furnished Parts
MCACC Setup microphone .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Remote control unit .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries .................................................................................................................................. 2
AM loop antenna ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
FM wire antenna ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Warranty card....................................................................................................................................................................1
Power cord
CD-ROM (AVNavigator)
Quick start guide
Safety Brochure
Notes
! These specifications are applicable when the power supply is 230 V.
! Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.
! This product includes FontAvenue
®
fonts licensed by NEC Corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of
NEC Corporation.
! iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries.
! Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
! Corporation and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
corporations.
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Preset code list
You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that
there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There
are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code.
Important
! We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed. Operation may not be possible
even if a preset code is entered.
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote
individual commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on
page 72).
TV
Pioneer 0113, 0233, 0252,
0275, 0291, 0295, 0296, 0305
A.R. Systems 0155
Acme 0141
Acura 0142, 0154
ADC 0140
Admiral 0138, 0139, 0140,
0145, 0146
Adyson 0141, 0228, 0229
Agashi 0228, 0229
Agazi 0140
Aiko 0141, 0142, 0154, 0155,
0228, 0229
Aim 0155
Aiwa 0199
Akai 0142, 0143, 0149, 0152,
0154, 0155, 0228, 0229
Akiba 0143, 0155
Akura 0140, 0143, 0154,
0155
Alaron 0228
Alba 0125, 0141, 0142, 0143,
0147, 0150, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0190, 0193, 0203, 0228
Alcyon 0132
Allorgan 0229
Allstar 0149, 0155
AMOi 0224
Amplivision 0125, 0141,
0156, 0229
Amstrad 0140, 0142, 0143,
0154, 0155
Anam 0142
Anglo 0142, 0154
Anitech 0132, 0140, 0142,
0154, 0155
Ansonic 0125, 0133, 0142,
0144, 0154, 0155
Arcam 0228, 0229
Arcam Delta 0141
Aristona 0149, 0152, 0155
Arthur Martin 0156
ASA 0138, 0146
Asberg 0132, 0149, 0155
Astra 0142
Asuka 0140, 0141, 0143,
0228, 0229
Atlantic 0141, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0228
Atori 0142, 0154
Auchan 0156
Audiosonic 0125, 0141,
0142, 0143, 0149, 0152, 0155,
0229
AudioTon 0125, 0141, 0229
Ausind 0132
Autovox 0132, 0138, 0140,
0141, 0229
Awa 0228, 0229
Baird 0229
Bang & Olufsen 0138, 0230
Basic Line 0142, 0143, 0149,
0154, 0155, 0229
Bastide 0141, 0229
Baur 0152, 0155
Bazin 0229
Beko 0125, 0150, 0155, 0175
Benq 0219
Beon 0149, 0152, 0155
Best 0125
Bestar 0125, 0149, 0155
Binatone 0141, 0229
Blue Sky 0143, 0155
Blue Star 0151
Boots 0141, 0229
BPL 0151, 0155
Brandt 0148, 0153, 0157,
0159
Brinkmann 0155
Brionvega 0138, 0149, 0152,
0155
Britannia 0141, 0228, 0229
Bruns 0138
BTC 0143
Bush 0142, 0143, 0145, 0147,
0149, 0151, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0180, 0193, 0229
Capsonic 0140
Carena 0155
Carrefour 0147
Cascade 0142, 0154, 0155
Casio 0221
Cathay 0149, 0152, 0155
CCE 0229
Centurion 0149, 0152, 0155
Century 0138
CGE 0125, 0132
Cimline 0142, 0154
City 0142, 0154
Clarivox 0152
Clatronic 0125, 0132, 0140,
0141, 0142, 0143, 0149, 0150,
0154, 0155, 0229
CMS 0228
CMS Hightec 0229
Concorde 0142, 0154
Condor 0125, 0141, 0149,
0150, 0154, 0155, 0228
Contec 0141, 0142, 0147,
0154, 0228
Continental Edison 0148
Cosmel 0142, 0154
Crosley 0132, 0138
Crown 0125, 0132, 0142,
0149, 0150, 0152, 0154, 0155
CS Electronics 0141, 0143,
0228
CTC Clatronic 0144
Cybertron 0143
Daewoo 0128, 0141, 0142,
0149, 0154, 0155, 0169, 0179,
0206, 0228, 0229
Dainichi 0143, 0228
Dansai 0140, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0228, 0229
Dantax 0125, 0152
Dawa 0155
Daytron 0142, 0154
De Graaf 0145
Decca 0141, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0229
Denver 0213, 0218
Desmet 0149, 0152, 0155
Diamant 0155
Diamond 0228
Dixi 0142, 0149, 0152, 0154,
0155, 0229
DTS 0142, 0154
Dual 0141, 0155, 0229
Dual-Tec 0141, 0142
Dumont 0138, 0141, 0144,
0229
Dux 0152
Dynatron 0149, 0152, 0155
Elbe 0125, 0133, 0155, 0229
Elcit 0138
Electa 0151
ELECTRO TECH 0142
Elin 0141, 0149, 0152, 0154,
0155, 0228
Elite 0143, 0149, 0155
Elman 0144
Elta 0142, 0154, 0228
Emerson 0125, 0138, 0155
Epson 0216
Erres 0149, 0152, 0155
ESC 0229
Etron 0142
Eurofeel 0229, 0140
Euroline 0152
Euroman 0125, 0140, 0141,
0149, 0155, 0228, 0229
Europhon 0141, 0144, 0149,
0155, 0228, 0229
Expert 0156
Exquisit 0155
Fenner 0142, 0154
Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153,
0157
Fidelity 0141, 0145, 0155,
0228
Filsai 0229
Finlandia 0145
Finlux 0132, 0138, 0141,
0144, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229
Firstline 0141, 0142, 0149,
0154, 0155, 0228, 0229
Fisher 0125, 0138, 0141,
0147, 0150, 0229
Flint 0149, 0155
Formenti 0132, 0138, 0139,
0141, 0152, 0228
Formenti/Phoenix 0228
Fortress 0138, 0139
Fraba 0125, 0155
Friac 0125
Frontech 0140, 0142, 0145,
0146, 0154, 0229
Fujitsu 0229
Fujitsu General 0229
Funai 0140
Galaxi 0155, 0150
Galaxis 0125, 0155
GBC 0142, 0147, 0154
Geant Casino 0156
GEC 0141, 0146, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0229
Geloso 0142, 0145, 0154
General Technic 0142, 0154
Genexxa 0143, 0146, 0149,
0155
Giant 0229
GoldHand 0228
Goldline 0155
Goldstar 0125, 0141, 0142,
0145, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0228, 0229
Goodmans 0140, 0142,
0147, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0222, 0229
Gorenje 0125, 0150
GPM 0143
Graetz 0146
Granada 0132, 0141, 0145,
0147, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0156,
0229
Grandin 0142, 0143, 0151,
0152
Gronic 0229
Grundig 0124, 0125, 0132,
0155, 0162
Halifax 0140, 0141, 0228,
0229
Hampton 0141, 0228, 0229
Hanseatic 0125, 0133, 0141,
0142, 0147, 0149, 0152, 0154,
0155, 0229
Hantarex 0142, 0154, 0155
Ha
ntor 0155
Harwood 0154, 0155
HCM 0140, 0141, 0142, 0151,
0154, 0155, 0229
Hema 0154, 0229
Higashi 0228
HiLine 0155
Hinari 0142, 0143, 0147,
0149, 0152, 0154, 0155
Hisawa 0143, 0151, 0156
Hitachi 0137, 0141, 0145,
0146, 0147, 0155, 0191, 0226,
0229
Hornyphon 0149, 0155
Hoshai 0143
Huanyu 0141, 0228
Hygashi 0141, 0228, 0229
Hyper 0141, 0142, 0154,
0228, 0229
Hypson 0140, 0141, 0149,
0151, 0152, 0155, 0156, 0229
Iberia 0155
ICE 0140, 0141, 0142, 0143,
0149, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229
ICeS 0228
Imperial 0125, 0132, 0146,
0149, 0150, 0155
Indiana 0149, 0152, 0155
Ingelen 0146
Ingersol 0142, 0154
Inno Hit 0132, 0141, 0142,
0143, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0229
Innovation 0140, 0142
Interactive 0125
Interbuy 0142, 0154
Interfunk 0125, 0138, 0146,
0149, 0152, 0155
International 0228
Intervision 0125, 0140,
0141, 0144, 0155, 0229
Irradio 0132, 0142, 0143,
0149, 0152, 0154, 0155
Isukai 0143, 0155
ITC 0141, 0229
ITS 0143, 0149, 0151, 0155,
0228
ITT 0142, 0146
ITV 0142, 0152, 0155
JVC 0134, 0135, 0147, 0149,
0192
Kaisui 0141, 0142, 0143,
0151, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229
Kamosonic 0141
Kamp 0141, 0228
Kapsch 0146
Karcher 0125, 0141, 0142,
0152, 0155
Kawasho 0228
Kendo 0125, 0144, 0145,
0155
KIC 0229
Kingsley 0141, 0228
Kneissel 0125, 0133, 0155
Kolster 0149, 0155
Konka 0143
Korpel 0149, 0152, 0155
Korting 0125, 0138
Kosmos 0155
Koyoda 0142
KTV 0141, 0229
Kyoto 0228, 0229
Lasat 0125
Lenco 0142, 0154
Lenoir 0141, 0142, 0154
Leyco 0140, 0149, 0152, 0155
LG 0125, 0136, 0141, 0142,
0145, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0186, 0189, 0196, 0220, 0228,
0229
LG/GoldStar 0129
Liesenk 0152
Liesenkotter 0155
Life 0140, 0142
Lifetec 0140, 0142, 0154,
0155
Lloyds 0154
Loewe 0125, 0133, 0155,
0166, 0167
Loewe Opta 0138, 0149,
0152
Luma 0145, 0152, 0154, 0155
Lumatron 0145, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0229
Lux May 0149
Luxor 0141, 0145, 0229
M Electronic 0141, 0142,
0146, 0148, 0149, 0152
Magnadyne 0138, 0144,
0152
Magnafon 0132, 0141, 0144,
0228
Magnum 0140, 0142
Mandor 0140
Manesth 0140, 0141, 0149,
0152, 0155, 0229
Marantz 0149, 0152, 0155
Marelli 0138
Mark 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0228, 0229
Masuda 0229
Matsui 0141, 0142, 0145,
0147, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0229
Mediator 0149, 0152, 0155
Medion 0140, 0142, 0155
M-Electronic 0154, 0155,
0228, 0229
Melvox 0156
Memorex 0142, 0154
Memphis 0142, 0154
Mercury 0154, 0155
Metz 0138, 0299, 0300, 0301,
0302
Micromaxx 0140, 0142
Microstar 0140, 0142
Minerva 0132
Minoka 0149, 0155
Mitsubishi 0138, 0147, 0149,
0155, 0200
Mivar 0125, 0132, 0133,
0141, 0228, 0229
Motion 0132
MTC 0125, 0228
Multi System 0152
Multitech 0125, 0141, 0142,
0144, 0145, 0147, 0152, 0154,
0155, 0228, 0229
Murphy 0141, 0228
 
 
 
 
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Naonis 0145
NEC 0147, 0229
Neckermann 0125, 0138,
0141, 0145, 0149, 0150, 0152,
0155, 0229
NEI 0149, 0152, 0155
Neufunk 0154, 0155
New Tech 0142, 0149, 0154,
0155, 0229
New World 0143
Nicamagic 0141, 0228
Nikkai 0140, 0141, 0143,
0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228,
0229
Nobliko 0132, 0141, 0144,
0228
Nokia 0146
Nordic 0229
Nordmende 0138, 0146,
0148, 0149
Nordvision 0152
Novatronic 0155
Oceanic 0146, 0156
Okano 0125, 0150, 0155
ONCEAS 0141
Opera 0155
Orbit 0149, 0155
Orion 0142, 0149, 0152,
0154, 0155, 0194
Orline 0155
Osaki 0140, 0141, 0143,
0155, 0229
Oso 0143
Otto Versand 0139, 0141,
0147, 0149, 0151, 0152, 0155,
0229
Pael 0141, 0228
Palladium 0125, 0141, 0150,
0155, 0229
Palsonic 0229
Panama 0140, 0141, 0142,
0154, 0155, 0228, 0229
Panasonic 0123, 0146, 0155,
0158, 0164, 0214, 0217
Panavision 0155
Pathe Cinema 0125, 0133,
0141, 0156, 0228
Pausa 0142, 0154
Perdio 0155, 0228
Perfekt 0155
Philco 0125, 0132, 0138,
0155
Philharmonic 0141, 0229
Philips 0115, 0117, 0138,
0141, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0160,
0163, 0165, 0170, 0171, 0173,
0174, 0182, 0183, 0195, 0196,
0202, 0205, 0212, 0215
Phoenix 0125, 0138, 0149,
0152, 0155, 0228
Phonola 0138, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0228
Plantron 0140, 0149, 0154,
0155
Playsonic 0229
Poppy 0142, 0154
Prandoni-Prince 0132, 0145
Precision 0141, 0229
Prima 0142, 0146, 0154
Profex 0142, 0154
Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155
Proline 0149, 0155
Prosonic 0125, 0141, 0152,
0155, 0228, 0229, 0232
Protech 0140, 0141, 0142,
0144, 0149, 0152, 0229
Provision 0152, 0155
Pye 0149, 0152, 0155, 0198
Pymi 0142, 0154
Quandra Vision 0156
Quelle 0140, 0141, 0149,
0152, 0155, 0229
Questa 0147
Radialva 0155
Radio Shack 0155
Radiola 0149, 0152, 0155,
0229
Radiomarelli 0138, 0155
Radiotone 0125, 0149, 0154,
0155
Rank 0147
Recor 0155
Redstar 0155
Reflex 0155
Revox 0125, 0149, 0152,
0155
Rex 0140, 0145, 0146
RFT 0125, 0133, 0138
Rhapsody 0228
R-Line 0149, 0152, 0155
Roadstar 0140, 0142, 0143,
0154
Robotron 0138
Rowa 0228, 0229
Royal Lux 0125
RTF 0138
Saba 0138, 0146, 0148, 0153,
0157, 0159
Saisho 0140, 0141, 0142,
0154, 0229
Salora 0145, 0146
Sambers 0132, 0144
Samsung 0119, 0120, 0125,
0140, 0141, 0142, 0149, 0150,
0152, 0154, 0155, 0177, 0178,
0181, 0204, 0208, 0228, 0229
Sandra 0141, 0228, 0229
Sansui 0149, 0155
Sanyo 0125, 0133, 0141,
0147, 0154, 0187, 0228, 0229
SBR 0152, 0155
SCHAUB LORENTZ 0146
Schneider 0141, 0143, 0149,
0152, 0155, 0190, 0229
SEG 0140, 0141, 0144, 0147,
0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228,
0229
SEI 0155
SEI-Sinudyne 0138, 0144,
0146
Seleco 0145, 0146, 0147
Sencora 0142, 0154
Sentra 0154
Serino 0228
Sharp 0130, 0131, 0139,
0147, 0184, 0207
Siarem 0138, 0144, 0155
Sierra 0149, 0155
Siesta 0125
Silva 0228
Silver 0147
Singer 0138, 0144, 0156
Sinudyne 0138, 0144, 0152,
0155
Skantic 0146
Solavox 0146
Sonitron 0125, 0229
Sonoko 0140, 0141, 0142,
0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0229
Sonolor 0146, 0156
Sontec 0125, 0149, 0152,
0155
Sony 0116, 0118, 0142, 0147,
0161, 0168, 0172, 0185, 0188,
0197, 0201, 0211, 0225, 0227
Sound & Vision 0143, 0144
Soundwave 0149, 0152,
0155
Standard 0141, 0142, 0143,
0149, 0154, 0155, 0229
Starlight 0152
Starlite 0154, 0155
Stenway 0151
Stern 0145, 0146
Strato 0154, 0155
Stylandia 0229
Sunkai 0142
Sunstar 0154, 0155
Sunwood 0142, 0149, 0154,
0155
Superla 0141, 0228, 0229
SuperTech 0154, 0155, 0228
Supra 0142, 0154
Susumu 0143
Sutron 0142, 0154
Sydney 0141, 0228, 0229
Sysline 0152
Sytong 0228
Tandy 0139, 0141, 0143,
0146, 0229
Tashiko 0144, 0145, 0147,
0228, 0229
Tatung 0141, 0149, 0152,
0155, 0229
TCM 0140, 0142
Teac 0155, 0229
Tec 0141, 0142, 0154, 0229
TEDELEX 0229
Teleavia 0148
Telecor 0155, 0229
Telefunken 0148, 0149,
0155, 0157
Telegazi 0155
Telemeister 0155
Telesonic 0155
Telestar 0155
Teletech 0142, 0152, 0154,
0155
Teleton 0141, 0229
Televideon 0228
Televiso 0156
Tensai 0142, 0143, 0149,
0154, 0155, 0229
Tesmet 0149
Tevion 0140, 0142
Texet 0141, 0154, 0228, 0229
Thomson 0121, 0122, 0141,
0148, 0149, 0153, 0155, 0157,
0159, 0210
Thorn 0152, 0155
Tokai 0149, 0155, 0229
Tokyo 0141, 0228
Tomashi 0151
Toshiba 0126, 0127, 0147,
0176, 0209, 0229
Towada 0146, 0229
Trakton 0229
Trans Continens 0155, 0229
Transtec 0228
Trident 0229
Triumph 0155
Vestel 0145, 0146, 0149,
0150, 0152, 0155, 0229
Vexa 0142, 0152, 0154, 0155
Victor 0147, 0149
VIDEOLOGIC 0228
Videologique 0141, 0143,
0228, 0229
VideoSystem 0149, 0155
Videotechnic 0228, 0229
Viewsonic 0223
Visiola 0141, 0228
Vision 0149, 0155, 0229
Vortec 0149, 0152, 0155
Voxson 0132, 0138, 0145,
0146, 0149, 0155
Waltham 0141, 0155, 0229
Watson 0149, 0152, 0155
Watt Radio 0141, 0144,
0228
Wega 0138, 0147, 0155
Wegavox 0154
Weltblick 0149, 0152, 0155,
0229
White Westinghouse 0141,
0144, 0152, 0155, 0228
Xrypton 0155
Yamishi 0155, 0229
Yokan 0155
Yoko 0125, 0140, 0141, 0142,
0143, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,
0228, 0229
Yorx 0143
Zanussi 0145, 0229
Pioneer 2014
AEG 2188
Aiwa 2149
Akai 2096
Akura 2186
Alba 2122, 2133, 2143
Amitech 2188
AMW 2189
Awa 2189
Bang & Olufsen 2191
Bellagio 2189
Best Buy 2185
Brainwave 2188
Brandt 2112, 2139
Bush 2122, 2143, 2177, 2184
Cambridge Audio 2180
CAT 2182, 2183
Centrum 2183
CGV 2180, 2188
Cinetec 2189
Clatronic 2184
Coby 2190
Conia 2177
Continental Edison 2189
Crown 2188
C-Tech 2181
CyberHome 2103, 2132
Daenyx 2189
Daewoo 2130, 2154, 2188,
2189
Daewoo International
2189
Dalton 2187
Dansai 2179, 2188
Daytek 2105, 2128, 2189
Dayton 2189
DEC 2184
Decca 2188
Denon 2161, 2163
Denver 2164, 2184, 2186,
2190
Denzel 2178
Diamond 2180, 2181
DK Digital 2129
Dmtech 2095
Dual 2178
DVX 2181
Easy Home 2185
Eclipse 2180
Electrohome 2188
Elin 2188
Elta 2142, 2188
Enzer 2178
Finlux 2180, 2188
Gericom 2145
Global Solutions 2181
Global Sphere 2181
Goodmans 2122, 2165, 2184
Graetz 2178
Grundig 2148
Grunkel 2188
H&B 2184
Haaz 2180, 2181
HiMAX 2185
Hitachi 2110, 2178, 2185
Innovation 2097
JVC 2119, 2136, 2152
Kansai 2190
Kennex 2188
Kenwood 2146
KeyPlug 2188
Kiiro 2188
Kingavon 2184
Kiss 2178
Koda 2184
KXD 2185
Lawson 2181
Lecson 2179
Lenco 2184, 2188
LG 2111, 2115, 2135, 2138,
2160, 2171
Life 2097
Lifetec 2097
Limit 2181
Loewe 2151
LogicLab 2181
Magnavox 2184
Majestic 2190
Marantz 2157
Marquant 2188
Matsui 2139
Mecotek 2188
Medion 2097
MiCO 2180
Micromaxx 2097
Microstar 2097
Minoka 2188
Mizuda 2184, 2185
Monyka 2178
Mustek 2101
Mx Onda 2180
Naiko 2188
Neufunk 2178
Nevir 2188
NU-TEC 2177
Onkyo 2167
Optim 2179
Optimus 2099
Orava 2184
Orbit 2189
Orion 2156
P&B 2184
Pacific 2181
Panasonic 2113, 2114, 2121,
2127, 2131, 2170
Philips 2100, 2106, 2117,
2118, 2126, 2134, 2157
Pointer 2188
Portland 2188
Powerpoint 2189
Prosonic 2190
Provision 2184
Raite 2178
RedStar 2186, 2188, 2190
Reoc 2181
Roadstar 2116, 2184
Ronin 2189
Rowa 2177
Rownsonic 2183
Saba 2112, 2139
Sabaki 2181
Saivod 2188
Samsung 2110, 2137, 2158,
2173, 2176
Sansui 2180, 2181, 2188
Sanyo 2140, 2166
ScanMagic 2101
Schaub Lorenz 2188
Schneider 2095
Scientific Labs 2181
Scott 2120, 2187
SEG 2116, 2178, 2181, 2189
Sharp 2097, 2141, 2174
Sigmatek 2185
Silva 2186
Singer 2180, 2181
Skymaster 2153, 2181
Skyworth 2186
Slim Art 2188
SM Electronic 2181
Sony 2104, 2108, 2123, 2124,
2125, 2150, 2175
Soundmaster 2181
Soundmax 2181
Spectra 2189
Standard 2181
Star Cluster 2181
Starmedia 2184
Sunkai 2188
DVD
If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset
codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR).
 
 
 
 
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BD
If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset
codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR).
Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255,
2258, 2259, 2260, 2281
Denon 2310, 2311, 2312
Hitachi 2307, 2308, 2309
JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294,
2295, 2296
LG 2286, 2287
Marantz 2302, 2303
Mitsubishi 2300, 2301
Onkyo 2289
Panasonic 2277, 2278, 2279
Philips 2280
Samsung 2282
Sharp 2304, 2305, 2306
Sony 2283, 2284, 2285, 2292
Toshiba 2288, 2262
Yamaha 2297, 2298, 2299
DVR (BDR, HDR)
If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset
codes for the DVD, BD.
Pioneer 2078, 2099, 2107,
2109, 2144, 2157, 2193, 2194,
2195, 2196, 2258, 2259, 2260,
2261, 2264, 2265, 2266, 2270
Panasonic 2263, 2269
Sharp 2267, 2275
Sony 2268, 2271, 2272, 2273,
2276
Toshiba 2274
VCR
Pioneer 1053, 1108
Adyson 1050
Aiwa 1033, 1034, 1035
Akai 1034
Akiba 1040, 1050
Akura 1034, 1040, 1050
Alba 1035, 1036, 1037, 1040,
1050, 1051
Ambassador 1037
Amstrad 1033, 1050, 1051
Anitech 1040, 1050
ASA 1038, 1039
Asuka 1033, 1038, 1039,
1040, 1050
Audiosonic 1051
Baird 1033, 1034, 1036, 1051
Bang & Olufsen 1052
Basic Line 1035, 1036, 1037,
1040, 1050, 1051
Baur 1039
Bestar 1036, 1037, 1051
Black Panther Line 1036,
1051
Blaupunkt 1039
Bondstec 1037, 1050
Bush 1035, 1036, 1040, 1050,
1051
Cathay 1051
Catron 1037
CGE 1033, 1034
Cimline 1035, 1040, 1050
Clatronic 1037, 1050
Condor 1036, 1037, 1051
Crown 1036, 1037, 1040,
1050, 1051
Daewoo 1036, 1037, 1051
Dansai 1040, 1050, 1051
Dantax 1035
Daytron 1036, 1051
De Graaf 1039
Decca 1033, 1034, 1039
Denko 1050
Dual 1034, 1051, 1060
Dumont 1033, 1039
Elbe 1051
Elcatech 1050
Elsay 1050
Elta 1040, 1050, 1051
Emerson 1050
ESC 1036, 1051
Etzuko 1040, 1050
Ferguson 1034
Fidelity 1033, 1050
Finlandia 1039
Finlux 1033, 1034, 1039
Firstline 1035, 1038, 1040,
1050
Flint 1035
Formenti/Phoenix 1039
Frontech 1037
Fujitsu 1033
Funai 1033
Galaxy 1033
GBC 1037, 1040
GEC 1039
Geloso 1040
General 1037
General Technic 1035
GoldHand 1040, 1050
Goldstar 1033, 1048
Goodmans 1033, 1036,
1037, 1038, 1040, 1050, 1051
Graetz 1034
Granada 1039
Grandin 1033, 1036, 1037,
1038, 1040, 1050, 1051
Grundig 1039, 1040
Hanseatic 1038, 1039, 1051
Harwood 1050
HCM 1040, 1050
Hinari 1035, 1040, 1050,
1051
Hisawa 1035
Hitachi 1033, 1034, 1039,
1045
Hypson 1035, 1040, 1050,
1051
Impego 1037
Imperial 1033
Inno Hit 1036, 1037, 1039,
1040, 1050, 1051
Innovation 1035
CD
Pioneer 5000, 5011, 5062,
5063, 5064, 5067, 5068, 5070,
5071, 5072, 5073, 5074, 5075
AKAI 5043
Asuka 5045
Denon 5019
Fisher 5048
Goldstar 5040
Hitachi 5042
Kenwood 5020, 5021, 5031
Luxman 5049
Marantz 5033
Onkyo 5017, 5018, 5030,
5050
Panasonic 5036
Philips 5022, 5032, 5044
RCA 5013, 5029
Roadstar 5052
Sharp 5051
Sony 5012, 5023, 5026, 5027,
5028, 5039
TEAC 5015, 5016, 5034, 5035,
5037
Technics 5041
Victor 5014
Yamaha 5024, 5025, 5038,
5046, 5047
Supervision 2181
Synn 2181
Tatung 2130, 2188
TCM 2097
Teac 2162, 2177, 2181
Tec 2186
Technika 2188
Telefunken 2183
Tensai 2188
Tevion 2097, 2181, 2187
Thomson 2098, 2112, 2155,
2159
Tokai 2178, 2186
Toshiba 2102, 2156, 2168,
2169, 2172
TRANScontinents 2189
Trio 2188
TruVision 2185
Wharfedale 2180, 2181
Xbox 2098
Xlogic 2181, 2188
XMS 2188
Yamada 2189
Yamaha 2106
Yamakawa 2178, 2189
Yukai 2101, 2147
Interbuy 1038, 1050
Interfunk 1039
Intervision 1033, 1051
Irradio 1038, 1040, 1050
ITT 1034
ITV 1036, 1038, 1051
JVC 1034, 1046
Kaisui 1040, 1050
Karcher 1039
Kendo 1035, 1036, 1037,
1050
Korpel 1040, 1050
Kyoto 1050
Lenco 1036
Leyco 1040, 1050
LG 1033, 1038, 1049
Lifetec 1035
Loewe Opta 1038, 1039
Logik 1040, 1050
Lumatron 1036, 1051
Luxor 1050
M Electronic 1033
Manesth 1040, 1050
Marantz 1039
Mark 1051
Matsui 1035, 1038
Matsushita 1033, 1039
Mediator 1039
Medion 1035
Memorex 1033, 1038
Memphis 1040, 1050
Micromaxx 1035
Microstar 1035
Migros 1033
Multitech 1033, 1037, 1039,
1040, 1050
Murphy 1033
NEC 1034
Neckermann 1034, 1039
NEI 1039
Nesco 1040, 1050
Nikkai 1037, 1050, 1051
Nokia 1034, 1051
Nordmende 1034
Oceanic 1033, 1034
Okano 1035, 1050, 1051
Orion 1035
Orson 1033
Osaki 1033, 1038, 1040, 1050
Otto Versand 1039
Palladium 1034, 1038, 1040,
1050
Panasonic 1043
Pathe Marconi 1034
Perdio 1033
Philco 1050
Philips 1039, 1045, 1052
Phonola 1039
Portland 1036, 1037, 1051
Prinz 1033
Profex 1040
Proline 1033
Prosonic 1035, 1051
Pye 1039
Quelle 1033, 1039
Radialva 1050
Radiola 1039
Rex 1034
RFT 1037, 1039, 1050
Roadstar 1036, 1038, 1040,
1050, 1051
Royal 1050
Saba 1034
Saisho 1035, 1040
Samsung 1041
Samurai 1037, 1050
Sansui 1034
Saville 1051
SBR 1039
Schaub Lorenz 1033, 1034
Schneider 1033, 1035, 1036,
1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1050,
1051
SEG 1040, 1050, 1051
SEI-Sinudyne 1039
Seleco 1034
Sentra 1037, 1050
Sentron 1040, 1050
Sharp 1042
Shintom 1040, 1050
Shivaki 1038
Siemens 1038
Silva 1038
Silver 1051
Sinudyne 1039
Solavox 1037
Sonneclair 1050
Sonoko 1036, 1051
Sontec 1038
Sony 1044
Standard 1036, 1051
Stern 1051
Sunkai 1035
Sunstar 1033
Suntronic 1033
Sunwood 1040, 1050
Symphonic 1050
Taisho 1035
Tandberg 1051
Tashiko 1033
Tatung 1033, 1034, 1039
TCM 1035
Teac 1051
Tec 1037, 1050, 1051
Teleavia 1034
Telefunken 1034
Teletech 1050, 1051
Tenosal 1040, 1050
Tensai 1033, 1038, 1040,
1050
Tevion 1035
Thomson 1034, 1048
Thorn 1034
Tokai 1038, 1040, 1050
Tonsai 1040
Toshiba 1034, 1039, 1047
Towada 1040, 1050
Towika 1040, 1050
TVA 1037
Uher 1038
Ultravox 1051
United Quick Star 1036,
1051
Universum 1033, 1038, 1039
Videon 1035
Weltblick 1038
Yamishi 1040, 1050
Yokan 1040, 1050
Yoko 1037, 1038, 1040, 1050
 
 
 
 
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Additional information
Satellite Set Top Box
Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204
@sat 6251
@Sky 6238
ABsat 6180
Acoustic Solutions 6217
ADB 6174
Akai 6214
Akura 6228
Alba 6176, 6200, 6180, 6217
Allsat 6214
Alltech 6180
Allvision 6252, 6238, 6199
Amitronica 6180
Ampere 6256, 6261
Amstrad 6202, 6243, 6256,
6261, 6236, 6180
Anglo 6180
Ankaro 6180
Ansonic 6245
Anttron 6200
Apollo 6176
Apro 6232
Arcon 6192
Arcus 6193
Armstrong 6214
Arnion 6251
ASA 6230
Asat 6214
ASCI 6213, 6238
ASLF 6180
AssCom 6220
Astra 6255, 6180
Astratec 6268, 6269
Astrell 6202
Astro 6177, 6236, 6255,
6200, 6246, 6215, 6222, 6243
Atlanta 6245
Atsat 6251
AtSky 6238
Audioline 6232
Audioton 6200
Austar 6174
Avalon 6261
Axil 6244, 6186, 6245
Axis 6267
Axitronic 6228
B.net 6232
B@ytronic 6230, 6199
Balmet 6186
Beko 6176
Belson 6245
Big Sat 6186
Black Diamond 6217
Blaupunkt 6177
Blue Sky 6180
Boca 6256, 6180, 6252, 6185,
6257, 6237, 6187, 6188
Bodner & Mann 6194
Boshmann 6244, 6247
Boston 6227
Brainwave 6232, 6231
British Sky Broadcasting
6210
Broco 6180
BskyB 6210
BT 6195
Bubu Sat 6180
Bush 6254, 6217, 6264, 6228,
6190, 6232, 6268, 6201, 6265,
6182
Cambridge 6236
Canal Digital 6220
Canal Satellite 6220, 6219,
6278, 6277
Canal+ 6220, 6277
CGV 6244, 6183
Cherokee 6194
Chess 6213, 6180, 6238, 6228
CityCom 6229, 6255, 6179,
6192, 6241, 6252
Clark 6200
Classic 6232
Clatronic 6244
Clayton 6228
Clemens Kamphus 6261
Cobra 6261
Colombia 6256
Columbia 6256
Comag 6256, 6252, 6185,
6199, 6244, 6257, 6237, 6189,
6187, 6188
Comsat 6244
Condor 6255, 6253
Connexions 6261
Conrad 6256, 6236, 6207,
6255
Coship 6186, 6232
Crown 6217
Cryptovision 6176
CS 6247
Cyfrowy Polsat 6220
Cyrus 6214
D-box 6275
Daewoo 6267, 6180, 6195,
6268, 6182
Dantax 6228
Deltasat 6192
Denver 6245
Digatron 6231
Digenius 6229, 6226
Digiality 6255, 6238
Digifusion 6268, 6269
Digihome 6217, 6265, 6218
DigiLogic 6217
DigiQuest 6251, 6186, 6247
DigiSat 6252
Digisky 6186
Digital 6187
Digital Vision 6269
DigitalBox 6222, 6247
Dijam 6195
DirecTV 6263
Discovery 6194
Distratel 6202, 6250
DMT 6192
DNT 6214, 6261
Doro 6232
Dual 6252
Durabrand 6217, 6218
Echolink 6185
Echostar 6220, 6233, 6261,
6176, 6180, 6181, 6239
Edision 6247
Einhell 6256, 6236, 6180
Elap 6180, 6244, 6183
Elbe 6245
Elless 6230
Elsat 6180
Elta 6214
eMTech 6196
Energy Sistem 6247
Engel 6180, 6227
EP Sat 6176
Eurieult 6202
Eurocrypt 6176
EuroLine 6227
Europa 6236, 6255
Europhon 6256, 6229, 6255
Eurosat 6189
Eurosky 6256, 6213, 6229,
6236, 6255, 6230
Eurostar 6255, 6179
Eutelsat 6180
Eutra 6230
Evesham 6218
Exator 6200
Fagor 6203
Fenner 6180
Ferguson 6176, 6264, 6268,
6269
Fidelity 6236
Finlandia 6176
Finlux 6176, 6207, 6228
FinnSat 6230
Flair Mate 6180
Fly Com 6186
FMD 6213, 6244, 6186
Freecom 6236
FTEmaximal 6180, 6189
Fuba 6177, 6229, 6261, 6207,
6226, 6196
Galaxis 6220, 6267
Gardiner 6179
Garnet 6192
GbSAT 6196
Gecco 6246, 6199
General Satellite 6241
Globo 6230, 6227, 6238,
6199, 6257
GOD Digital 6214
Gold Box 6220, 6219
Gold Vision 6247
Golden Interstar 6250
Goodmans 6176, 6254,
6217, 6264, 6271, 6218, 6201,
6190
Gran Prix 6230
Granada 6176
Grandin 6228
Grocos 6239, 6186
Grundig 6220, 6177, 6217,
6264, 6232, 6218, 6201, 6190
Haensel & Gretel 6256
Haier 6245
Hama 6183
Hanseatic 6215, 6222
Hauppauge 6231, 6232
HB 6196
Heliocom 6255
Helium 6255
Hiro 6189
Hirschmann 6267, 6177,
6229, 6261, 6236, 6207, 6255,
6230, 6252, 6199, 6189
Hitachi 6176, 6217, 6218
HNE 6256
Hornet 6251
Houston 6261
Humax 6241, 6268, 6242
Huth 6256, 6255, 6192, 6193
Hyundai 6192
ID
Digital 6241
ILLUSION sat 6247
Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223,
6238, 6232
Ingelen 6213, 6261
Inno Hit 6228
International 6256
Interstar 6196
Intervision 6255
Inves 6268
iotronic 6244
ITT Nokia 6176, 6207
Jaeger 6238
K-SAT 6180
Kamm 6180
Kaon 6251
KaTelco 6267
Kathrein 6177, 6214, 6213,
6262, 6200, 6180, 6179, 6272,
6183
Kendo 6252
Kenwood 6220
Key West 6256
Kiton 6213
KR 6200
Kreiling 6213, 6194, 6228
Kreiselmeyer 6177
Kyostar 6200
L&S Electronic 6256, 6238
Labgear 6195
LaSAT 6177, 6256, 6229,
6255, 6230
Leiko 6228
Lemon 6238
Lenco 6255, 6180
Lenson 6236
LG 6192
Lifesat 6256, 6229, 6180
Listo 6228
Lodos 6217
Logik 6217
Logix 6192
Lorenzen 6256, 6229, 6255,
6226, 6231, 6257, 6237
Luxor 6236, 6207, 6265
M Electronic 6179
Manata 6256, 6180
Manhattan 6176, 6251
Marantz 6214
Maspro 6177, 6180
Matsui 6177, 6217, 6271,
6228, 6268, 6269
Max 6255
Maximum 6192, 6238
Mediabox 6220, 6219
Mediacom 6198
MediaSat 6220, 6219, 6236,
6278, 6277
Medion 6256, 6229, 6180,
6230, 6192, 6252, 6238, 6199,
6228
Medison 6180
Mega 6214
MegaSat 6189
Metronic 6256, 6200, 6180,
6179, 6202, 6250, 6238, 6244
Metz 6177
Micro 6236, 6255, 6200,
6180, 6231
Micro Elektronic 6180
Micro Technology 6180
Micromaxx 6229
Microstar 6229, 6192, 6226
Microtec 6180
Mitsubishi 6176
Morgan’s 6214, 6256, 6180,
6252, 6199
Multibroadcast 6174
Multichoice 6174
Myryad 6214
Mysat 6180
MySky 6212, 6211
NEOTION 6238
Netsat 6263
Neuhaus 6236, 6255, 6180
Neuling 6256, 6252, 6257,
6188
Neusat 6180
Neveling 6226
Newton 6261
NextWave 6193
Nichimen 6254
Nikko 6214, 6180
Noda Electronic 6202
Nokia 6220, 6176, 6207, 6206
Nordmende 6176
Octagon 6200
OctalTV 6231
Onn 6217, 6218
Opentel 6252, 6199
Optex 6213, 6180, 6250,
6244, 6203, 6228
Orbis 6252, 6238, 6199
Orbitech 6213, 6236, 6215,
6222, 6216, 6223
P/Sat 6252
Pace 6220, 6214, 6176, 6181,
6273, 6212, 6211
Pacific 6217
Packard Bell 6267
Palcom 6229, 6226, 6239
Palladium 6261, 6236
Palsat 6236
Panasonic 6176, 6178
Panda 6177, 6176, 6255
Pansat 6191
Pass 6183
Patriot 6256
peeKTon 6186, 6245
Philips 6220, 6177, 6214,
6275, 6219, 6277, 6268, 6232,
6179, 6200, 6176, 6263
Phoenix 6245
Phonotrend 6233
Pilotime 6278
Pino 6238
Pixx 6191
Planet 6261
PMB 6180, 6203
Polytron 6261
Portland 6195
Preisner 6256, 6261, 6243,
6185
Premier 6219
Primacom 6267
Pro Basic 6220, 6184
Proline 6217
Promax 6176
Proscan 6234
Quelle 6229, 6255
Radiola 6214
Radix 6261, 6243
Rainbow 6200
RCA 6234
Rebox 6196
Regal 6227
RFT 6214
Roadstar 6220, 6180
Rollmaster 6244
Rover 6180
Rownsonic 6183
SAB 6227, 6251
Saba 6255, 6230, 6202, 6184
Sabre 6176
Sagem 6275, 6258, 6277
Saivod 6245
Salora 6252
Samsung 6220, 6198, 6197,
6273, 6253
Sanyo 6228
SAT 6236
Sat Control 6251
Sat Partner 6236, 6200
Sat Team 6180
SAT+ 6239
Satcom 6255
Satec 6180
Satelco 6252
Satplus 6222
SatyCon 6247
Schaecke 6200
Schaub Lorenz 6196, 6245
Schneider 6198, 6227
Schwaiger 6267, 6256, 6262,
6255, 6230, 6202, 6192, 6238,
6199, 6186, 6257, 6247, 6232,
6187, 6188
Scientific Atlanta 6209
SCS 6229, 6230
Sedea Electronique 6256,
6213, 6198, 6250, 6228
Seemann 6261
SEG 6213, 6192, 6227, 6217,
6228
Septimo 6202
Serd 6199
Servimat 6203
ServiSat 6180, 6227
Shark 6247
Sharp 6265, 6218
Siemens 6177, 6261, 6238
Sigmatek 6245
Silva 6229
SilverCrest 6187
Skantin 6180
SKR 6180
SKT 6256
SKY 6263, 6210, 6212, 6211
SKY Italia 6220, 6212
Sky XL 6227, 6199
Skymaster 6233, 6180, 6192,
6238, 6239, 6183, 6203, 6184
Skymax 6214, 6244
Skypex 6230
Skyplus 6230, 6252, 6238,
6199
SkySat 6213, 6236, 6255,
6180
Skyvision 6238
SL 6256, 6229, 6230, 6231,
6257, 6232
SM Electronic 6233, 6180,
6239
Smart 6256, 6261, 6180,
6243, 6252, 6246, 6244, 6257,
6247
Sm
artVision 6186
Sony 6235, 6220, 6219, 6176
SR 6256
Star Sat 6196
 
 
 
 
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14
Additional information
Starland 6180
Starlite 6214
Stream 6212
Stream System 6251
Strong 6220, 6228, 6256,
6200, 6180, 6245, 6217, 6239
Sumin 6199
Sunny 6251
Sunsat 6180
Sunstar 6174, 6256
SuperMax 6193
Supratech 6244
Systec 6238
Tantec 6176
Targa 6191
Tatung 6176
TBoston 6227, 6245
Tecatel 6233
Technical 6228
Technika 6217, 6232, 6218
TechniSat 6213, 6261, 6176,
6236, 6215, 6222, 6216, 6223
Technomate 6250
Technosat 6193
Technosonic 6254, 6232
Technotrend 6232
Technowelt 6256, 6255
Techwood 6213, 6217, 6228,
6218
Telasat 6255
TELE System 6261, 6227,
6239, 6203
Teleciel 6200
Teleka 6261, 6236, 6255,
6200
Telesat 6255
Telestar 6213, 6236, 6215,
6222, 6216, 6223, 6227, 6238,
6228, 6232
Teletech 6213
Televes 6256, 6176, 6236,
6196, 6251, 6238, 6257
Telewire 6252
Tempo 6193
Tevion 6254, 6180, 6239,
6232, 6184
Thomson 6220, 6219, 6180,
6255, 6176, 6265, 6277, 6234,
6264, 6210, 6212
Thorn 6176
Tiny 6232
Tioko 6256
Titan 6189, 6184
TNT SAT 6258
Tokai 6214
Tonna 6176, 6236, 6180,
6203
Topfield 6198
Toshiba 6176, 6217
Trevi 6227
Triasat 6236
Triax 6220, 6214, 6256, 6189,
6253, 6228, 6203, 6261, 6213,
6257, 6244, 6195, 6264, 6227,
6243, 6180, 6236
Turnsat 6180
Twinner 6180, 6203
Unisat 6214, 6256
United 6227
Univers 6189
Universum 6177, 6213,
6229, 6255, 6230, 6215, 6227
Van Hunen 6226
Variosat 6177
VEA 6245
Ventana 6214
Vestel 6213, 6227, 6217,
6218
VH Sat 6229
Viasat 6273
Viola Digital 6232
Vision 6228, 6189
Visionic 6250
Visiosat 6213, 6254, 6180,
6244, 6186, 6191
Vitecom 6244
Volcasat 6245
VTech 6179
Wetekom 6236
Wewa 6176
Wharfedale 6217, 6265,
6218
Wisi 6177, 6256, 6229, 6261,
6176, 6236, 6255, 6230, 6252,
6199
Worldsat 6213, 6196, 6227,
6194
WorthIt! 6190
Woxter 6245
Xoro 6191
Xsat 6180, 6196, 6181
Xtreme 6251
Yakumo 6244
ZapMaster 6230
Zehnder 6213, 6262, 6179,
6192, 6252, 6227, 6238, 6199,
6244, 6247, 6249
Zeta Technology 6214
Zodiac 6261, 6200
Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination)
@sat 6251
Allvision 6199
Atsat 6251
B@ytronic 6230, 6199
Boca 6187
BskyB 6210
Bush 6254
Canal Satellite 6278
Comag 6199, 6187
Daewoo 6182
Digifusion 6269
Digihome 6218
DigiQuest 6251
Digital 6187
DMT 6192
Edision 6247
eMTech 6196
GbSAT 6196
Gecco 6199
Globo 6199
Goodmans 6254, 6218
Hirschmann 6230, 6199
Humax 6241, 6242
Huth 6192
Hyundai 6192
Kathrein 6272
LaSAT 6230
LG 6192
Luxor 6265
Maximum 6238
Mediacom 6198
MediaSat 6277
Medion 6230, 6199
Microstar 6192
Morgan’s 6199
MySky 6212, 6211
NEOTION 6238
Nichimen 6254
Nokia 6206
Opentel 6199
Orbis 6199
Pace 6273, 6211
Panasonic 6178
Philips 6263, 6277
Pilotime 6278
Pixx 6191
Proscan 6234
Rebox 6196
Sagem 6258
Samsung 6198, 6197, 6273
Sat Control 6251
Schneider 6198
Schwaiger 6230, 6192, 6199,
6187
Sedea Electronique 6198
Serd 6199
Sharp 6218
SilverCrest 6187
SKY 6210, 6212, 6211
SKY Italia 6212
Sky XL 6199
Skymaster 6192
Skypex 6230
Skyplus 6230, 6238, 6199
Stream System 6251
Sumin 6199
Sunny 6251
Targa 6191
TechniSat 6216, 6223
Technosonic 6254
Telestar 6216, 6223
Thomson 6210, 6265
TNT SAT 6258
Topfield 6198
Viasat 6273
Visiosat 6254, 6191
Wisi 6230
Xoro 6191
Xtreme 6251
Zehnder 6192, 6199, 6249
Cable Set Top Box
Pioneer 6205, 6325, 6328,
6329
ABC 6266
ADB 6175
Auna 6175
Austar 6276
Bell & Howell 6266
Birmingham Cable
Communications 6276
Cablecom 6270
Fosgate 6276
France Telecom 6260
Freebox 6274
General Instrument 6276,
6266
Humax 6224, 6248
Jerrold 6276, 6266
Kabel Deutschland 6224
Macab 6260
Madritel 6175
Magnavox 6266
Memorex 6240
Motorola 6276
Nokia 6208
Noos 6260
NTL 6276, 6221
Optus 6276
Orange 6260
Pace 6221
Panasonic 6240
Paragon 6240
Philips 6260, 6270
Pulsar 6240
Runco 6240
Sagem 6260
Salora 6240
Samsung 6221, 6240
Scientific Atlanta 6225
StarHub 6276
Supercable 6276
Telewest 6225
Thomson 6270, 6224
Toshiba 6240
UPC 6270
US Electronics 6276
Virgin Media 6225, 6221
Visiopass 6260
Zenith 6240
Ziggo 6208
Cable Set Top Box (Cable/PVR Combination)
Freebox 6274
Humax 6248, 6224
Nokia 6208
Scientific Atlanta 6225
Telewest 6225
Thomson 6270
UPC 6270
Virgin Media 6225
CD-R
Pioneer 5001, 5053, 5071
Philips 5054
Yamaha 5055
Cassete Deck
Pioneer 5058, 5059
Laser Disc Player
Pioneer 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010
Digital Tape
Pioneer 5057
Network Audio Player
Pioneer 5063
MD
Pioneer 5056
Game
X-Box 2313
AV Receiver
Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),
 
 
 
 
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