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Pioneer VSX-522-K User's Manual

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1. Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound Placing the speakers page 10 Connecting the speakers page 11 2 Connecting the components For surround sound you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu ray Disc DVD player to the receiver About video outputs connection page 13 Connecting a TV and playback components page 14 Connecting antennas page 16 Plugging in the receiver page 17 3 Power On Make sure you ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver Check the manual that came with the TV if you don t know how to do this 4 The Pre Out Setting page 33 When connecting the front height speakers The Input Assign menu page 32 When using connections other than the recommended connections The HDMI Setup menu page 33 When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function 5 Use the on screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC page 18 6 Basic playback page 20 Selecting the audio input signal page 20 Playing an iPod page 22 Playing a USB device page 23 Choosing the listening mode page 25 7 Adjusting the sound as desired Usin
2. 37 Cleaning the unit 37 Specifications 37 Contents 5 Before you start Checking what s in the box Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories Setup microphone Remote control AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries to confirm system operation x2 AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Warranty card Quick start guide Safety Brochure These operating instructions CD ROM 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 Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings The colors of the steps indicate the following
3. 5 Checking what s in the box 5 Installing the receiver 5 Flow of settings on the receiver 5 01 Controls and displays Front panel 6 Display 7 Remote control 8 Loading the batteries 9 Operating range of remote control 9 02 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 10 Hints on the speaker placement 10 Connecting the speakers 11 Connect the surround back or front height speakers 11 Making cable connections 12 HDMI cables 12 About HDMI 12 Analog audio cables 13 Digital audio cables 13 Standard RCA video cables
4. 1 These operating instructions CD ROM Note Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Additional information 77 38 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks amp DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound so what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL Set your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly wi
5. 23 Basic playback controls 23 Compressed audio compatibility 23 Listening to the radio 24 Improving FM sound 24 Saving station presets 24 Listening to station presets 24 Naming preset stations 24 05 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode 25 Auto playback 25 Listening in surround sound 25 Using the Advanced surround 26 Using Stream Direct 26 Using the Sound Retriever 26 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 26 Better sound using Phase Control 27 Using surround back channel processing 27 Setting the Up Mix function 27 Setting the Audio options 28 06 Home Menu Using the Home Menu
6. 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Antenna AM Loop antenna Digital In Out Section HDMI terminal Type A 19 pin HDMI output type 5 V 100 mA USB iPod terminal USB2 0 Full Speed Type A 5 V 1 A Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 415 W In standby 0 4 W ARC OFF Dimensions 435 mm W x 168 mm H x 342 5 mm D 173 16 in W x 65 8 in H x 131 2 in D Weight without package 8 7 kg 19 lb 3 oz Furnished Parts Microphone for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 Quick start guide 1 Safety Brochure
7. 30 Manual speaker setup 30 Speaker Setting 30 X Over 31 Channel Level 31 Speaker Distance 32 The Input Assign menu 32 The Pre Out Setting 33 The Auto Power Down menu 33 The FL Demo Mode menu 33 The HDMI Setup menu 33 07 Additional information Troubleshooting 35 General 35 HDMI 36 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 36 iPod messages 36 USB messages 36 About iPod iPhone 37 Resetting the main unit
8. If you selected Manual use to switch speakers The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on screen Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted Note 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 The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack 6 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu Tip You can change the channel levels at any time by press then press CH SELECT and LEV on the remote control You can also press CH SELECT and use to select the channel and then use to adjust the channel levels 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 For the assignment of the digital signal inputs see Selecting the audio input signal on page 20 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu 2 Select Speaker Distance from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Adjust the distance of each speaker using You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0 1 feet increments 4 When you re finished press RETURN Y
9. HDMI VSX 522 iPod iPhone iPod iPhone USB Tripod Microphone RECEIVER Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Setting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return Basic Setup 33 19 7 Wait for the test tones to finish 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 For correct speaker settings do not adjust the volume during the test tones 8 Confirm the speaker configuration The configuration shown on screen should reflect the actual speakers you have With error messages such as Too much ambient noise select RETRY after checking for ambient noise see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below If the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct use to select the speaker and to change the setting When you re finished go to the next step If you see an error message ERR in the right side column there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RETRY doesn t fix the problem turn off the power and check the speaker connections 9 Make sure OK is selected then press ENTER If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in step 9 the Auto MCACC setup will start automatically as shown A progress report is displayed on scr
10. PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT IN IN DVD BD SAT CBL GAME CD Single TV IN 1 1 IN 1 CD OUT ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION ATTENTIO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D IMP Class 2 Wiring 6 16 6 16 AM LOOP SURROUND CENTER FRONT R L R L A SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT ANALOG IN1 CD VIDEO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL IN1 TV DVD IN SAT CBL IN VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL IN1 CD MONITOR OUT Select one TV DVD player Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver Select one Set top box Connecting your equipment 22 16 Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas below 1 Push open the tabs then insert one wire fully into each terminal then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires 2 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 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best
11. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage e g 230 V or 120 V written on the rear panel D3 4 2 1 4 _A1_En 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 20 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 D3 4 2 1 7b _A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard do not place any naked flame sources such as a lighted candle on the equipment D3 4 2 1 7a_A1_En 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 D3 4 2 1 7c _A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable
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13. 13 About video outputs connection 13 Connecting a TV and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 15 Connecting antennas 16 Using external antennas 16 Connecting an iPod 17 Connecting a USB device 17 Plugging in the receiver 17 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 18 Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup 19 04 Basic playback Playing a source 20 Selecting the audio input signal 20 Playing an iPod 22 Playing back files stored on an iPod 22 Basic playback controls 22 Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls 22 Playing a USB device
14. D3 7 13 67 _A1_En 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 D8 10 1 3_A1_En Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long per
15. contents protected by HDCP 1080p 24 1080p 60 etc 3D signal transfer Deep Color signal transfer x v Color signal transfer Audio Return Channel see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33 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 DVD Audio CD SACD DSD 2 ch only Video CD Super VCD Note Use a High Speed HDMI cable If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI cable is used it may not work properly When an HDMI cable with a built in equalizer is connected it may not operate properly 3D Deep Color x v Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are 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 connecting the HDMI cable during playback may cause noise or interrupted audio HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries x v Color and are trademarks o
16. is incompatible Compressed audio compatibility Note that although most standard bit sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible some irregularly encoded files may not play back The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files MP3 MPEG 1 2 2 5 Audio Layer 3 Sampling rates 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps 128 kbps or higher recommended File extension mp3 WMA Windows Media Audio Sampling rates 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Bit rates 48 kbps to 192 kbps 128 kbps or higher recommended File extension wma WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding No AAC MPEG 4 Advanced Audio Coding Sampling rates 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Bit rates 16 kbps to 320 kbps 128 kbps or higher recommended File extension m4a Apple lossless encoding No Other compatibility information VBR variable bit rate MP3 WMA MPEG 4 AAC playback Yes Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly DRM Digital Rights Management protection compatible Yes DRM protected audio files will not play in this receiver About MPEG 4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding AAC is at the core of the MPEG 4 AAC standard which incorporates MPEG 2 AAC forming the basis of the MPEG 4 audio compression technology The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes bearing
17. page 25 ALC STANDARD SURR Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II 2 Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO 6 and the Auto level control stereo mode page 25 ADV SURR Switches between the various surround modes page 26 9 Receiver and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button BD DVD etc Press first to access AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options page 28 HOME MENU Press to access the Home Menu page 30 RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen Press BD or DVD first to access TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a Blu ray Disc DVD HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen MENU Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu ray Disc player Press TUNER first to access TOOLS Memorizes stations for recall also used to change the name page 24 BAND Switches between AM FM ST stereo and FM MONO radio bands page 24 Press iPod USB first to access iPod CTRL Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls page 22 10 TUNE PRESET ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system page 30 Also used to control Blu ray Disc DVD menus options Use TUNE can be used to find radio frequencies
18. 1 is heard only CH2 Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 Both channels heard from front speakers F PCM 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 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 listening to surround sound at low volumes AUTOe MAX MID OFF LFE ATT LFE Attenuate Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator 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 15 dB the LFE is limited by the respective degree When OFF is selected no sound is output from the LFE channel 0 0 dB 5 5 dB 10 10 dB 15 15 dB 20 20 dB OFF SACD G SACD Gain f Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range during digital processing 0 0 dB 6 6 dB HDMI HDMI Audio Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver AMP or through to a TV THRU When THRU
19. COAXIAL DVD IN SAT CBL IN MONITOR OUT DVD SAT CBL ANALOG IN IN R L PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT CD Single TV IN 1 IN 1 CD OUT ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE 1 FM UNBAL 75 Class 2 Wiring AM LOOP FRONT R L SUB WOOFER 1 DVD BD SAT CBL IN IN GAME DVD BD CD TUNER SAT CBL DVD SAT CBL DVD SAT CBL GAME DVD SAT CBL C1 SIGNAL SEL TV TV 1 O1 2 SIGNAL SEL A SIGNAL SEL A SIGNAL SEL CD TV Audio Audio Audio Audio Video Audio HDMI Video Other than TV input TV input ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings If you want to change this to TV input please change the settings in the Input Assign menu page 32 Basic playback 44 22 Playing 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 Important 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 Note This receiver is compatible with the audio of the iPod touch 1st 2nd 3rd 4th generation iPod classic iPod nano 3rd 4th 5th 6th generation iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S iPod shuffle not supported However tha
20. ES Movie Music Yes No DTS NEO 6 Movie Music Yes No DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT Movie Music No Yes Straight Decodee No additional effects STEREOf See above Listening to your system 55 26 b You can also adjust the C WIDTH DIMEN and PNRM effect see Setting the Audio options on page 28 c You can also adjust the H GAIN effect see Setting the Audio options on page 28 d You can also adjust the C IMG effect see Setting the Audio options on page 28 e Cannot be selected when the Pre Out is set to Surr Back see The Pre Out Setting on page 33 f You can choose the STEREO mode by using STEREO button The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight Loudness Phase Control Sound Retriever and Tone functions Note In modes that give 6 1 channel sound the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers Using the Advanced surround The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the compression process sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that
21. Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help D8 10 1 2_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_A1_En 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 D3 4 2 1 3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in for the first time read the following section carefully
22. TV input only A analog or C1 O1 digital can be selected However if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON the input is fixed to H HDMI and cannot be changed When set to H HDMI or C1 O1 digital 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input When the H HDMI is selected the A and DIGITAL indicators are off see page 7 RECEIVER Basic playback 44 21 When digital input optical or coaxial is selected this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 32 kHz to 96 kHz and DTS including DTS 96 kHz 24 bit digital signal formats The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are Dolby Digital DTS SACD DSD 2 ch only PCM 32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus DTS EXPRESS DTS HD Master Audio and DVD Audio including 192 kHz With other digital signal formats set to A analog You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal To prevent noise make the proper digital connections page 13 and set the signal input to C1 O1 digital Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player Tip In order to enjoy the picture and or sound from devices connected to each terminal select the input by doing the following HDMI VIDEO R L AUDIO PRE OUT SPE ANTENNA OPTICAL
23. TV with an HDMI cable and you switch the input of the TV when the receiver s selection is iPod USB input the receiver may automatically switch to TV If this happens switch the receiver s input back to the original input or turn OFF the ARC function see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33 Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver 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 23 Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver including the speakers Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet 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
24. below Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used because sometimes the problem may lie there If the trouble isn t sorted out even after going through the checks 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 General The power does not turn on Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically The receiver suddenly switches off When the Auto Power Down function is working the power will automatically turn off if the receiver has not operated for several hours Check the setting for the Auto Power Down function see The Auto Power Down menu on page 33 After about a minute you won t be able to switch the unit on during this time switch the receiver back on If the message persists call a Pioneer authorized independent service company Power automatically turns ON OFF and the input switches from one to another When the ARC function is ON The CEC Consumer Electronic Control function may activate when the ARC function is turned ON causing power to turn ON and OFF and the input
25. between input and output Depending in the output settings of the source component it may be outputting a video format that can t be displayed Change the output settings of the source or connect using the composite video jacks 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 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 composite video jacks between source and receiver If video images do not appear on your TV try adjusting the resolution Deep Color or other setting for your component To output signals in Deep Color use an HDMI cable High Speed HDMI Cable to connect this receiver to a component or TV with the Deep Color feature The OSD screen Home Menu etc isn t displayed The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use composite connections when setting up the system No sound or sound suddenly ceases Check that the HDMI setting is set to AMP page 28 If the component is a DVI device use a separate connection for the audio 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 form
26. effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges PHONES SURR When listening through headphones you can still get the effect of overall surround AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 25 DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup speaker setting channel level speaker distance as well as with dual mono settings You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal Phase Control Acoustic Calibration EQ Sound Delay Auto Delay LFE Attenuate and Center image functions are available PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are heard without any digital processing Front left speaker Front right speaker AUTO DIRECT AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT Listening to your system 55 27 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 optimal sound image at your listening position The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources Press PHASE to switch the P CTL Phase Control
27. helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2 channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression Press S RETRIEVER to switch the S RTV Sound Retriever ON or OFF Note The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2 channel sources Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 18 Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization While listening to a source press Acous EQ to switch the EQ Acoustic Calibration EQ ON or OFF The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active You can t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with Stream Direct mode and it has no effect with headphones ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog ENT SHOW Suitable for musical sources 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 UNPLUGGED Suitable for acoustic music sources EXT STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source using all of your speakers ADV SURR ADVANCED SURROUND F S S ADVANCE Front Stage Surround ADVANCE Allows you to create natural surround sound
28. iPod iPhone ALC STANDARD SURR AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT USB 4 5 6 10 11 13 12 14 15 2 1 7 9 3 8 Controls and displays 11 7 13 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 26 14 iPod iPhone USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source page 17 15 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup page 18 Display 16 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on page 27 17 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on page 25 18 Tuner indicators ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode page 24 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered kHz MHz Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM FM broadcast frequency 19 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is on or not page 6 SP A means the speakers are switched on SP means the speakers are switched off 20 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode page 8 21 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type etc 22 Character display Displays various system information 23 DTS indicators DTS Lights when a so
29. on page 32 Pre Out Setting Specify how to use the PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT outputs see The Pre Out Setting on page 33 Auto Power Down Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for several hours see The Auto Power Down menu on page 33 FL Demo Mode Sets the demo display on the front panel display see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 33 HDMI Setup Set the audio return channel function and set the HDMI input signal to Standby Through output or not during standby see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33 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 fine tune your system but if you re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 18 it isn t necessary to make all of these settings Important Depending on the Pre Out Setting there will be differences in the speaker items that can be adjusted The OSD display for these operating instructions is an example of when the Pre Out Setting is set to Surr Back Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration size number of speakers It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically settin
30. page 16 and adjust the position for best reception Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall or connect an outdoor FM antenna Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna page 16 Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Connect an outdoor antenna page 16 Noise during playback of a cassette deck Move the cassette deck away from your receiver until the noise disappears No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back Make sure the player s settings are correct and or the DTS signal out is on Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer See Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 18 to set up your system again using MCACC this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output After using the Auto MCACC setup the speaker size setting LARGE or SMALL is incorrect Low frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC setup Can t operat
31. they may not last over a long period We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions Never use new and old batteries together Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution s rules that apply in your country or area Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place such as inside a car or near a heater This can cause batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries Operating range of remote control 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 RECEIVER RECEIVER 30 7 m 23 ft 30 22 10 Chapter Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front
32. to switch from one to another Since this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation based on the CEC function turn OFF the HDMI CONTROL setting on the connected player Refer to the relevant device s instruction manual for details If this does not work turn OFF the ARC function If this is the case listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable OVERHEAT shows in the display and the power turns off The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value Try moving the unit for better ventilation page 2 Lower the volume level TEMP shows in the display and the volume level drops The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value Try moving the unit for better ventilation page 2 Lower the volume level No sound is output when an input function is selected Use VOLUME to turn up the volume Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off Set the SIGNAL SEL to H HDMI C1 O1 digital or A analog according to the type of connections made page 20 Make sure the component is connected correctly see Connecting your equipment on page 10 Check the audio output settings of the source component Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source component No image is output when an input function is selected Make sure the component is connected correctly see Connecting your equip
33. when Pre Out Setting is set to Height 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 other speakers Surr Back Select the number of surround back speakers you have one two or none Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect surround back speakers choose NO You can only adjust the Surr Back setting when Pre Out Setting is set to Surr Back If you select one surround back speaker only make sure that additional amplifier is hooked up to the PRE OUT L Single terminal Subwoofer LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected see notes below 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 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu Note If you select SMALL for the front speakers th
34. you want to adjust Depending on the current status mode of the receiver certain options may not be able to be selected Check the table below for notes on this 3 Use to set it as necessary See the table below for the options available for each setting 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu RECEIVER Setting What it does Option s EQ Acoustic Calibration EQ Switches on off the effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ ON OFF S 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 0 0 to 9 0 frames 1 second 30 frames NTSC Default 0 0 MIDNIGHT LOUDNESSa The MIDNIGHT allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volumes The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes M L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S RTV Sound Retriever b When audio data is removed during the compression process sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2 channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression OFFc ON DUAL MONOd Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played CH1 Channel
35. Auto Multi Channel Acoustic Calibration MCACC setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area taking into account ambient noise speaker size and distance and tests for both channel delay and channel level After you have set up the microphone provided with your system the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room CAUTION The test tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are output at high volume Important The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use composite connections for Auto MCACC setup The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you ve made Before using the Auto MCACC setup the iPod USB input should not be selected as an input source If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker make sure that the Pre Out setting is correctly set before performing the Auto MCACC setup see page 33 Here is an explanation using the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite cable 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 If you have a tripod use it
36. HDMI If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable set A DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually For more details about the lip sync feature of your display contact the manufacturer directly h Only available with 2 channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode i Only when listening to 2 channel sources in NEO 6 CINEMA and NEO 6 MUSIC mode DIMEN Dimension h Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back making the sound more distant minus settings or more forward positive settings 3 to 3 Default 0 PNRM Panorama h Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a wraparound effect OFF ON C IMG Center Image i Applicable only when using a center speaker Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals Adjust the effect from 0 all center channel sent to front right and left speakers to 10 center channel sent to the center speaker only 0 to 10 Default 3 NEO 6 MUSIC 10 NEO 6 CINEMA H GAIN Height Gain Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode If set to H the sound from the top will be more emphasized L Low M Mid H High Setting What it does Option s 66 30 Chapter Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you re using the receiver and also explains how to fine tune indi
37. MONITOR OUT HDMI OUT Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection with TV monitor Playback component TV The OSD will not appear Video signals can be output Connecting your equipment 22 14 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI with HDCP equipped component Blu ray Disc player etc you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable The following connection setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function connect the receiver and TV with audio cables as shown If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal so there is no need to connect an audio cable In this case set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33 Important If the receiver is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable the on screen display OSD will not be displayed Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect In this case switch the TV input to analog to see the OSD screen for setup etc on the TV When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI cable and you switch the input of the TV to composite the input of the receiver may automatically switch to TV If this happens
38. ON or OFF Note 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 If your subwoofer has a phase control switch set it to the plus sign or 0 However the effect you can actually feel when Phase Control is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer Set the built in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF If this cannot be done on your subwoofer set the cutoff frequency to a higher value If the speaker distance is not properly set you may not have a maximized Phase Control effect The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on When the headphones are connected Using surround back channel processing You can have the receiver automatically use 6 1 or 7 1 decoding for 6 1 encoded sources for example Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES or you can choose to always use 6 1 or 7 1 decoding for example with 5 1 encoded material With 5 1 encoded sources a surround back channel will be gener
39. Register your product on http www pioneerelectronics com US http www pioneerelectronics ca Canada Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter Receive free tips updates and service bulletins on your new product AV Receiver VSX 522 K Operating Instructions 2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT D3 4 2 1 1_A1_En NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
40. and PRESET can be used to select preset radio stations page 24 SLEEP INPUT 1 4 7 RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL ENTER 2 5 8 DISP CLR 3 6 9 0 ENTER CH CH MUTE RETURN AUDIO PARAMETER MENU HOME MENU RECEIVER RECEIVER SOURCE TOOLS BAND iPod CTRL PTY TOP MENU T U N E T U N E P R E S E T P R E S E T 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 10 11 12 RECEIVER RECEIVER Controls and displays 11 9 11 Component control buttons The main buttons etc are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button BD DVD and CD These buttons also function as described below Press first to access BASS TRE Use to adjust Bass or Treble These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup and the X Over is set above 150 Hz the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing BASS page 31 12 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency page 24 or the tracks on a CD etc The
41. ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g when on vacation Note 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 ARC at HDMI setup to OFF you can skip this process For details see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33 AV RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME SOUND RETRIEVER MCACC SETUP MIC PRESET ENTER HDMI VSX 522 iPod iPhone iPod iPhone USB iPod iPhone USB cable for iPod connection This receiver AV RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME SOUND RETRIEVER MCACC SETUP MIC PRESET ENTER HDMI VSX 522 iPod iPhone iPod iPhone USB USB mass storage device This receiver 33 18 Chapter Basic Setup Canceling the demo display The display on the front panel shows various information demo displays when the receiver is not operating You can turn off the demo display For details see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 33 The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is performed see below Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC The
42. ated but the material may sound better in the 5 1 format for which it was originally encoded in which case you can simply switch surround back channel processing off With a 7 1 channel surround system audio signals that have undergone matrix decoding processing through surround back channel processing to which the Up Mix function is added are output from the surround back speakers Press then press SB CH repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options Each press cycles through the options as follows SB ON Matrix decoding processing for generating the surround back component from the surround component is turned on SB AUTO Matrix decoding processing for generating the surround back component from the surround component is switched automatically Matrix decoding processing is only performed when surround back channel signals are detected in the input signals SB OFF Matrix decoding processing for generating the surround back component from the surround component is turned off Setting the Up Mix function 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 The Up Mix 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 Using the Up Mix function is effectiv
43. ats 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 interrupted audio 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 the following configuration when connecting up Configuration Connect your HDMI equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable Then use the most convenient 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 Note 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 source 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 inpu
44. channel ARC function connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio will be inputted into this unit via the HDMI terminal without the need for an audio cable to be connected It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI connected player to the TV even when this receiver s power is on standby Important Use a High Speed HDMI Cable when using the ARC function The ARC function may not operate properly with other HDMI cables 1 Select HDMI Setup from the Home Menu 2 Choose the ARC setting you want When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI terminal 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 3 Choose the Standby Through setting you want When the receiver is in standby the HDMI input signal selected here will be output to the TV by HDMI LAST The HDMI input signal selected previously will be output BD DVD SAT CBL GAME The HDMI input signal selected here will be output OFF Signal will not be output during standby If the Standby Through setting is not set to OFF the power consumption during standby will increase The Auto Power Down setting will also be automatically set to OFF Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Se
45. e subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES Also the center surround surround back and front height 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 If the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO 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 to 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 X Over Default setting 100Hz 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 For more on selecting the speaker sizes see Speaker Setting on page 30 1 Select Manua
46. e the remote control Replace the batteries page 9 Operate within 7 m 23 ft 30 of the remote sensor page 9 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light The display is dark or off Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default Additional information 77 36 The front panel display switches over for no apparent reason to various different displays This happens because the demo display is in operation To turn off the demo display press any button to go back to the original display or set the FL Demo Mode to OFF see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 33 The receiver doesn t recognize iPod touch iPhone Try the following 1 Simultaneously keep pressing the sleep button and home button on the iPod touch or iPhone for over 10 seconds to restart 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Connect the iPod touch iPhone to the receiver HDMI No picture or sound 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 No picture Video signals that are input from the analog video terminal will not output from the HDMI terminal Signals that are input from the HDMI terminal will not output from the analog video terminal Be consistent with the type of cable
47. e to select preset radio stations page 24 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI equipped component lights when the component is connected page 14 7 iPod iPhone indicator Lights when an iPod iPhone is connected and iPod USB input is selected page 22 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control see Operating range of remote control on page 9 9 MASTER VOLUME dial 10 STANDBY ON 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected there is no sound output from the speakers The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR STEREO or STEREO ALC mode 12 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode page 25 and Stream Direct playback page 26 ALC STANDARD SURR Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II 2 Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO 6 and the Auto level control stereo mode page 25 ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the various surround modes page 26 STEREO Press to select stereo playback page 25 16 17 18 19 20 18 23 24 25 26 26 28 27 21 22 AV RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME STANDBY ON INPUT SELECTOR STEREO SOUND RETRIEVER ADVANCED SURROUND PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER HDMI MCACC VSX 522 iPod iPhone
48. e when the speakers in the 7 1 channel surround system are set up as recommended in the example on page 10 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 OFF 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down PRESET on the front panel and hold the STANDBY ON for about two seconds UP MIX OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off If you want to turn this function on perform steps 1 and 2 again When set to ON the Up Mix indicator on the front panel lights Note Set to ON regardless of this setting when playing DTS HD signals May automatically be set to OFF even when set to ON depending on the input signal and listening mode If the Standby Through is not set to OFF you may not be able to set the Up Mix function RECEIVER C SW L R SL SR SBL SBR SBL SBR C SW L R SL SR UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON Listening to your system 55 28 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 then press AUDIO PARAMETER button 2 Use to select the setting
49. eceiver Connecting your equipment 22 15 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player or other playback component with no HDMI terminal to the receiver Note In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using a analog audio cables set up for analog audio input is required see The Input Assign menu on page 32 You can only connect one component to the optical input terminal If connecting other devices please use a different method to connect the audio In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable first switch to the DVD DVD player or SAT CBL set top box then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O1 OPTICAL1 see Selecting the audio input signal on page 20 You can only connect one component to the coaxial input terminal If connecting other devices please use a different method to connect the audio In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable first switch to the DVD DVD player or SAT CBL set top box then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal C1 COAXIAL1 see Selecting the audio input signal on page 20 HDMI VIDEO R L AUDIO PRE OUT SPEAKERS ANTENNA OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD IN SAT CBL IN DVD SAT CBL ANALOG IN IN R L
50. een while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level speaker distance and Acoustic Calibration EQ Again try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening It may take 1 to 3 minutes 10 The Auto MCACC setup has finished You return to the Home Menu 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 Home Menu starting on page 30 Note Depending on the characteristics of your room sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm 5 inches will end up with different size settings You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on page 30 The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position This setting should be accurate taking delay and room characteristics into account and generally does not need to be changed Other 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 fol
51. eration of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance Apple iPhone iPod iPod shuffle iPod nano iPod classic iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver s settings to the factory default Use the front panel controls to do this 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down BAND press and hold STANDBY ON for about two seconds 3 When you see RESET appear in the display press AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT OK shows in the display 4 Press ALC STANDARD SURR to confirm OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings Important If the ARC function is ON you may not be able to initialize the unit If this happens turn OFF the ARC function or turn OFF all the connected device before turning OFF STANDBY the power for this unit and initialize after the HDMI indicator goes out If the Standby Through is not set to OFF you may not be able to initialize the unit 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 wit
52. f Sony Corporation HDMI Connecting your equipment 22 13 Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components These cables are typically red and white and you should connect the red plugs to R right terminals and white plugs to L left terminals Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver Note When connecting optical cables be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket When storing optical cable coil loosely The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter When you use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device the same cables should be used for connecting to the TV The signals input from the analog composite video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT L R AUDIO White Left Red Right COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable VIDEO Yellow VIDEO VIDEO IN IN HDMI
53. fficient 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 2 ft to 3 ft higher than your ears and titled slight 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 If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7 1 channel system the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function see Setting the Up Mix function on page 27 Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers CAUTION Make sure that all speakers are securely installed This not only improves so
54. g the Sound Retriever page 26 Better sound using Phase Control page 27 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ page 26 Using surround back channel processing page 27 Setting the Up Mix function page 27 Setting the Audio options page 28 Manual speaker setup page 30 11 6 Chapter Controls and displays Front panel 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source page 20 2 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ page 26 is on Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup page 18 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system on or off When the SP OFF is selected no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver DIMMER Dims or brightens the display The brightness can be controlled in four steps DISPLAY Switches the display of this unit The listening mode sound volume Pre Out setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed depending on the input source you have selected 4 Character display See Display on page 7 5 Tuner control buttons BAND Switches between AM FM ST stereo and FM MONO radio bands page 24 TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE PRESET and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall page 24 TUNE Used to find radio frequencies page 24 PRESET Us
55. g up for surround sound MCACC on page 18 are correct 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu 2 Select Speaker Setting from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size Use 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 RECEIVER Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Setting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return 2 Manual SP Setup Return a Speaker Setting b X Over c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 2a Speaker Setting Front Center Surr Surr Back Subwoofer Return SMALL SMALL NO YES SMALL Home Menu 66 31 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 other speakers Front Height Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect front height speakers choose NO You can only adjust the Front Height setting
56. h a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleansers Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surface Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 80 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion Front stereo 80 W 80 W Power output 1 kHz 6 1 140 W per channel Guaranteed speaker impedance 6 to 16 Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input Sensitivity Impedance LINE 200 mV 47 k Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network LINE 98 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz LINE 79 dB Video Section Signal level Composite 1 Vp p 75 Tuner Section Frequency Range FM 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna Input FM 75 unbalanced Frequency Range AM
57. iPod To navigate songs on your iPod you can take advantage of the OSD 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 non roman characters in the title are displayed as This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod 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 album name song name genre or composer similar to using your iPod directly 1 Use to select a category then press ENTER to browse that category To return to the previous level any time press RETURN 2 Use to browse the selected category e g albums Use to move to previous next levels 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play then press to start playback Tip If you re in the song category you can also press ENTER to start playback 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 During Audiobook playback press to switch the pla
58. iod of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections D8 10 3a_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE D36 AP9 1_A1_En WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm D36 P5_B1_En 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 K041_A1_En These symbols are only valid in the European Union K058c_A1_En Symbol examples for batteries Pb 4 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly Before you start
59. iods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped D3 7 13 69_En 11 12 13 14 If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel If connected to an AC outlet the cut off plug can cause severe electrical shock Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 1a_A1_En 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 per
60. is selected no sound is output from this receiver AMP THRU A DLY 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 h Applicable only when using a center speaker Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers making it sound wider higher settings or narrower lower settings 0 to 7 Default 3 Setting What it does Option s Listening to your system 55 29 a You can change the MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button b You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using S RETRIEVER button c The default setting when the iPod USB input is selected is ON d This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks e The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD f You shouldn t have any problems using this with most SACD discs but if the sound distorts it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB g This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio video synchronizing capability lip sync for
61. l SP Setup from the Home Menu 2 Select X Over from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Choose the frequency cutoff point Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers 4 When you re finished press RETURN You 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 CAUTION The test tones used in the Channel Level settings are output at high volume 1 Select Manual SP Setup from the Home Menu 2 Select Channel Level from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Select a setup option Manual Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels Auto Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically 2 Manual SP Setup Return a Speaker Setting b X Over c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 2b X Over Return Frequency 100Hz 2 Manual SP Setup Return a Speaker Setting b X Over c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 2c Channel Level Test Tone Manual ENTER Next Return Home Menu 66 32 4 Confirm your selected setup option The test tones will start after you press ENTER After the volume increases to the reference level test tones will be output 5 Adjust the level of each channel using
62. low 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 1 Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES NO Return 1 Auto MCACC Check OK Return 10 Next Front Center Surr Surr Back Subwoofer YES YES YES YESx2 YES 1 Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return 44 20 Chapter Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source such as a DVD disc with your home theater system 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 RECEIVER Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects 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 3 Press input function buttons to select the input function you want to play The input of the receiver will switch over and you will be able to operate other components using the remote control To operate the receiver first press on the remote control then press the appropriate button to operate The input source can a
63. lready 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 preset stations For easier identification you can name all of your preset stations 1 Choose the station preset you want to name See Listening to station presets above for how to do this 2 Press TOOLS twice The cursor at the first character position is blinking on the display 3 Input the name you want Choose a name up to eight characters long Use PRESET to select character position Use TUNE to select characters The name is stored when ENTER is pressed Tip To erase a station name follow steps 1 and 2 and press ENTER while the display is blank Press TOOLS while the display is blank to keep the previous name Once you have named a station preset Press DISP to show the name When you want to return to the frequency display press DISP several times to show the frequency 55 25 Chapter Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source While listening to a source press the listening mode button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want The listening mode is shown on the display on the front panel Important The lis
64. lso be selected by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control or by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial In this case the remote control won t switch operational modes If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound select the audio input signal for playback see Selecting the audio input signal below 4 Press AUTO DIRECT to select AUTO SURROUND and start playback of the source If you re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc with a digital audio connection you should hear surround sound If you re playing a stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection you will only hear sound from the front left right speakers in the default listening mode It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being performed properly When using a surround back speaker 2D PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5 1 channel signals and DTS NEO 6 is displayed when playing DTS 5 1 channel signals When not using a surround back speaker 2D is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode check the connections and settings Note 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 a
65. ment on page 10 Use the same type of video cables for the source component and TV to connect to this receiver see About video outputs connection on page 13 The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV No sound from subwoofer Make sure the subwoofer is switched on If the subwoofer has a volume knob make sure it s turned up The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 30 to YES or PLUS Switch the LFE ATT LFE Attenuate on page 28 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 5 No sound from surround or center speakers Connect the speakers properly page 11 Refer to Speaker Setting on page 30 to check the speaker settings Refer to Channel Level on page 31 to check the speaker levels 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 subwoofer set it to 0 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 32 Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Connect the antenna
66. nction is turned ON causing power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one to another Since this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation based on the CEC function we recommend that you turn OFF the HDMI CONTROL setting on the connected player This unit may not operate properly if the HDMI CONTROL on the player is ON Refer to the relevant device s instruction manual for details If this does not work turn OFF the ARC function If this is the case listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable In addition this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation that allows the TV remote control to operate the volume including mute Use this unit to operate the volume including mute Turn OFF the power and remove the power cord from the wall socket when connecting other devices or making connection changes to this unit After all connections are completed insert the power cord into the wall socket If the power cord is connected when the ARC function is ON the HDMI will take 2 to 10 seconds to initialize This unit cannot be operated during the initialization During initialization the HDMI indicator on the display will blink Turn ON the unit after blinking stops 77 35 Chapter Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points
67. nection with the PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT outputs An additional amplifier is required for the speaker connection Default setting Surr Back 1 Select Pre Out Setting from the Home Menu 2 Select which speaker to connect to the PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT outputs using Surr Back Connect the surround back speaker Height Connect the front height speaker 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Home Menu The Auto Power Down menu Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time has passed when the power has been on with no operation for several hours Default setting OFF 1 Select Auto Power Down from the Home Menu 2 Specify the amount of time to allow before the power is turned off when there has been no operation You can select 2 4 or 6 hours or OFF if no automatic shutoff is desired 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Home Menu Important If the Standby Through of the HDMI Setup is not set to OFF the Auto Power Down setting will automatically be set to OFF and cannot be changed The FL Demo Mode menu Set whether or not various demos are to be shown on the front panel display 1 Select FL Demo Mode from the Home Menu 2 Choose ON or OFF for the demo display 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Home Menu The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return
68. ou return to the Manual SP Setup menu The Input Assign menu ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings but this can be changed to TV input 1 Select Input Assign from the Home Menu 2 Select Analog Input from the Input Assign menu 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Input Assign menu 2c Channel Level Test Tone Manual Please Wait 20 Caution Loud test tones will be output Return 2c Channel Level Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr Back R Surr Back L Surround L Subwoofer Return 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB RECEIVER 2 Manual SP Setup Return a Speaker Setting b X Over c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 2d Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr Back R Surr Back L Surround L Subwoofer Return 10 0 ft 10 0 tt 10 0 ft 10 0 ft 10 0 ft 10 0 ft Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Setting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return 3 Input Assign Return a Analog Input 3a Analog Input Return Analog CD Home Menu 66 33 The Pre Out Setting Specify either using the surround back speaker or the front height speaker con
69. peed tuning Press and hold TUNE for high speed tuning Release the button at the frequency you want Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak set the receiver to the mono reception mode Press BAND to select FM MONO This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast 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 unit can memorize up to 30 stations 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Listening to the radio above for more on this 2 Press TOOLS The display shows PRESET then a blinking MEM and station preset 3 Press PRESET to select the station preset you want You can also use the number buttons 4 Press ENTER The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Note If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed Stations are stored in stereo When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode it shows as ST when recalled Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this See Saving station presets above if you haven t done this a
70. r depending on your speaker settings Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources Explanatory notes No No connected Yes Connected Two Two speakers are connected Whether connected or no a If surround back channel processing page 27 is switched off or the surround back speakers are set to NO DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII 5 1 channel sound SOUND RETRIEVER STEREO ADVANCED SURROUND DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE ALC STANDARD SURR AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT AUTO DIRECT AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT ALC STANDARD ALC STANDARD SURR Type of surround modes Suitable sources Surround back speaker s Front height speakers Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie Yesa No DOLBY PLII MOVIE No DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb Music Yesa No DOLBY PLII MUSICb No DOLBY PLIIx GAME Video games Yesa No DOLBY PLII GAME No DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHTc Movie Music No Yes NEO 6 CINEMAd Movie NEO 6 MUSICd Music DOLBY PRO LOGIC Old movies Straight Decodee No additional effects No STEREOf See above Multichannel sources STEREO ALC See above DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie Two No DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb Music Yes No DOLBY DIGITAL EX Movie Music Yes No DTS
71. r the album name nor the artist name is present the row is displayed as a blank space Note that non roman characters in the playlist are displayed as Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV See Connecting a USB device on page 17 2 Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite cable 3 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB input Loading appears in the OSD as this receiver starts recognizing the USB device connected After the recognition a playback screen appears in the OSD and playback starts automatically Basic playback controls This receiver s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB devices Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod USB operation mode Important If a USB Error message lights in the display try following the points below Switch the receiver off then on again Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off Select another input source like BD then switch back to iPod USB Use a dedicated AC adapter supplied with the device for USB power For more information on error messages see USB messages on page 36 If this doesn t remedy the problem it is likely your USB device
72. re are other buttons that can be accessed after is pressed For example MIDNIGHT etc SB CH Press to select ON AUTO or OFF the surround back channel page 27 CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select a channel then use LEV to adjust the level page 31 LEV Use to adjust the channel level MIDNIGHT Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening page 28 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system on or off When the SP OFF is selected no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver DIMMER Dims or brightens the display The brightness can be controlled in four steps 13 SOURCE Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD DVR units when BD DVD or CD is selected using the input function buttons 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can control only be used with Pioneer TVs Use to turn on off the power of the TV INPUT Use to select the TV input signal CH Use to select channels VOL Use to adjust the volume on your TV 15 VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 16 MUTE Mutes unmutes the sound 17 DISP Switches the display of this unit The listening mode sound volume Pre Out setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed depending on the input source you have selected Loading the batteries The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations
73. reception 4 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 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector not supplied to connect an external FM antenna To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m 16 ft to 20 ft length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP 2 1 3 4 fig a fig b FM UNBAL 75 F connector ANTENNA AM LOOP Outdoor antenna 5 m to 6 m 16 ft to 20 ft Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire Connecting your equipment 22 17 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 Switch the receiver into standby and then use the USB cable for iPod connection to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver The USB cable for iPod connection is not included with this receiver For the cable connection refer to also the operating instructions for iPod For instructions on playing the iPod see Playing an iPod on page 22 When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible
74. s when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on page 26 Controls and displays 11 8 Remote control As for operating other devices the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset The settings cannot be changed 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby 30 min 60 min 90 min Off You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on 3 Switches the remote to control the receiver used to select the white commands above the number buttons MIDNIGHT etc Also use this button to set up surround sound page 30 or Audio parameters page 28 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source page 20 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input source to this receiver page 20 This will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the remote control 6 SIGNAL SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the component to play back page 20 7 Sound control buttons Acous EQ Press to switch on off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting page 26 S RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 26 PHASE Press to switch on off Phase Control page 27 8 Listening mode buttons AUTO DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode page 25 and Stream Direct playback page 26 STEREO Press to select stereo playback
75. speakers L R the center speaker C the left and right surround speakers SL SR and the subwoofer SW a 5 1 ch surround system can be enjoyed Further by using an external amplifier you can connect the left and right surround back speakers SBL SBR or the left and right front height speaker FHL FHR to boost your system up to a 7 1 ch surround system You can also connect one surround back speaker SB and enjoy a 6 1 ch surround system To achieve the best possible surround sound install your speakers as shown below a This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the surround back or front height speakers are connected to the amplifier For details see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 11 Hints on the speaker placement 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 6 ft to 9 ft 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 su
76. switch the receiver s input back to the original input or turn OFF the ARC function see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33 Note In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using an analog audio cables set up for analog audio input is required see The Input Assign menu on page 32 HDMI VIDEO R L AUDIO PRE OUT SPEAKERS ANTENNA OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD IN SAT CBL IN MONITOR OUT DVD SAT CBL ANALOG IN IN R L PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT IN IN DVD BD SAT CBL GAME CD Single TV IN 1 1 IN 1 SAT CBL OUT ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION ATTENTIO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D IMP Class 2 Wiring 6 16 6 16 AM LOOP SURROUND CENTER FRONT R L R L A SUB WOOFER BD IN ANALOG IN1 CD HDMI OUT HDMI IN VIDEO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SAT CBL IN DVD IN GAME IN R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL IN1 TV MONITOR OUT HDMI OUT Select one HDMI DVI compatible TV This connection is necessary in order to see the OSD of the unit on the TV Set top box DVD player HDD DVD recorder Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder Game console HDMI DVI compatible components If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over the r
77. t some of the functions may be restricted for some models This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod iPhone indicated on the website of Pioneer http pioneer jp homeav support ios na Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod iPhone may result in incompatibility with this receiver iPod and iPhone 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 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV See Connecting an iPod on page 17 2 Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite cable 3 Press iPod USB to switch the receiver to the iPod USB input The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod 4 Use TOP MENU to display iPod Top menu When the display shows Top Menu you re ready to play music from the iPod If after pressing iPod USB the display shows NO DEVICE try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver Playing back files stored on an
78. t sources iPod messages iPod USB Error 1 I U ERR1 iPod USB Error 3 I U ERR3 Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver If this doesn t seem to work try resetting your iPod iPod USB Error 2 I U ERR2 Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver If this doesn t seem to work try resetting your iPod An iPod not supported by this receiver is connected Connect the iPod supported by this receiver page 22 No Track When there are no tracks in the category selected on the iPod Select a different category USB messages iPod USB Error 1 I U ERR1 There is a problem with the signal path from the USB to the receiver Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver iPod USB Error 3 I U ERR3 When there is no response from the USB Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver iPod USB Error 4 I U ERR4 The power requirements of the USB device are too high for this receiver Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver Additional information 77 37 About iPod iPhone Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the op
79. tening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source settings and status of the receiver Auto playback The simplest most direct listening option is the AUTO SURROUND feature With this the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary Press AUTO DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display it will then show the decoding or playback format Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed Note Stereo surround matrix formats are decoded accordingly using NEO 6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE see Listening in surround sound below for more on these decoding formats Listening in surround sound 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 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 you select STEREO ALC Auto Level Control stereo mode this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player When you select STEREO you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your subwoofe
80. the extension m4a DRM protected files will not play and files encoded with some versions of iTunes may not play Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries About WMA WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media Player bearing the extension wma Note that DRM protected files will not play and files encoded with some versions of Windows Media Player may not play Basic playback 44 24 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 Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Saving station presets below 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 Each press switches the band between FM stereo or mono and AM 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 s
81. ther 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire 3 Release the tabs 1 2 3 10 mm 3 8 in 1 2 3 10 mm 3 8 in HDMI VIDEO R L AUDIO PRE OUT SPEAKERS ANTENNA OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD IN SAT CBL IN MONITOR OUT DVD SAT CBL ANALOG IN IN R L PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT DVD BD SAT CBL IN IN GAME CD Single TV IN 1 IN 1 CD OUT ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION ATTENTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D IMPEDANCE DE Class 2 Wiring 6 16 6 16 AM LOOP SURROUND CENTER FRONT R L R L A SUB WOOFER 1 LINE LEVEL INPUT SPEAKER R SPEAKER L PREOUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT FRONT R L SURROUND R L CENTER PREOUT SUBWOOFER R L ANALOG AUDIO IN Center Surround right Front right Surround back or front height channel amplifier Front left Subwoofer Surround left Right Left Surround back or front height speakers Connecting your equipment 22 12 Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit as shown in the illustration If this happens the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers Important Before making or changing connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Before unplugging the power cord s
82. thout distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level set the dial and leave it there BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas S001a_A1_En lt ARB7467 B gt To register your product find the nearest authorized service location to purchase replacement parts operating instructions or accessories please go to one of following URLs Pour enregistrer votre produit trouver le service apr s vente agr le plus proche et pour acheter des pi ces de rechange des modes d emploi ou des accessoires reportez vous aux URL suivantes In the USA Aux Etats Unis http www pioneerelectronics com In Canada Aux Canada http www pioneerelectronics ca S018_B1_EnFr 2012 PIONEER CORPORATION All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 1 1 Shin ogura Saiwai ku Kawasaki shi Kanagawa 212 0031 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 340 Ferrier Street Unit 2 Markham Ontario L3R 2Z5 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 905 479 4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL
83. to place the microphone so that it s about ear level at your normal listening position Otherwise place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair 4 Press on the remote control then press the HOME MENU button The Home Menu appears on your TV Use and ENTER on the remote control 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 If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity 5 Select Auto MCACC from the Home Menu then press ENTER Mic In blinks when the microphone is not connected to MCACC SETUP MIC jack Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level 6 Follow the instructions on screen Make sure the microphone is connected Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is turned up When using surround back or front height speakers turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected and adjust the sound level to the desired level See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference AV RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME SOUND RETRIEVER MCACC SETUP MIC PRESET ENTER
84. tting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return 4 Pre Out Setting Return Pre Out Surr Back Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Setting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return 5 Auto Power Down Return OFF Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Setting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return 6 FL Demo Mode Return FL Demo ON Home Menu 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual SP Setup 3 Input Assign 4 Pre Out Setting 5 Auto Power Down 6 FL Demo Mode 7 HDMI Setup Return 7 HDMI Setup Return ARC OFF Standby Through OFF Home Menu 66 34 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Home Menu Before starting ARC operation When starting ARC operation put the TV and this unit in STANDBY mode after connecting this unit with the TV Next turn ON the power of this unit and then the TV in this order In order to start ARC operation after connecting this unit to a TV with an HDMI cable you will need to switch the input on the TV to the input mode required to connect to this unit Then you can select a TV program Important The ARC function may not operate even if the above conditions are met If this is the case listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable The CEC Consumer Electronic Control function may activate when the ARC fu
85. udio option set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM Depending on your DVD player or source discs you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound In this case the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound 5 Use 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 Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be selected for each input source Once it is set the audio input that was selected will be applied whenever you select the input source using the input function buttons Press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to the source component Each press cycles through the following H Selects an HDMI signal H can be selected for BD DVD SAT CBL or GAME input For other inputs H cannot be selected When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 28 is set to THRU the sound will be heard through your TV not from this receiver A Selects the analog inputs C1 O1 Selects the digital input The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1 and the optical 1 audio input is selected for O1 When H HDMI or C1 O1 digital is selected and the selected audio input is not provided A analog is automatically selected Note BD and GAME inputs are fixed to H HDMI It cannot be changed For the
86. und 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 Important To connect the surround back or front height speakers an additional amplifier is required Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT outputs of this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to the additional amplifier see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 11 120 120 SL L SW C R SR 120 120 SL L SW C R SR SB 120 120 SL L FHL FHR SW C R SR 90 90 60 SL L SW C R SR SBL SBR 5 1 channel surround system 7 1 channel surround Surround back system a 7 1 channel surround Front height system a 6 1 channel surround Surround back system a Connecting your equipment 22 11 Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers the front speakers in the diagram but using at least three speakers is recommended and a complete setup is best for surround sound Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right R terminal and the speaker on the left to the left L terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 and 16 Be s
87. urce with DTS encoded audio signals is detected HD Lights when a source with DTS EXPRESS or DTS HD encoded audio signals is detected ES Lights to indicate DTS ES decoding 96 24 Lights when a source with DTS 96 24 encoded audio signals is detected NEO 6 When one of the NEO 6 modes of the receiver is on this lights to indicate NEO 6 processing page 25 24 Dolby Digital indicators 2 D Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected 2 D Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected 2HD Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected EX Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding 2PLII x Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding see Listening in surround sound on page 25 for more on this 25 ADV S Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected see Using the Advanced surround on page 26 for more on this 26 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is not provided HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is selected Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided 27 Up Mix DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON page 27 Also lights when DIMMER is set to off 28 DIR Light
88. ure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source Bare wire connections CAUTION These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting 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 Connect the surround back or front height speakers Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the unit and additional amplifier to add a surround back or front height speaker The Pre Out setting must be set if the above connections are performed Select Surr Back if the surround back speaker is connected and Height if the front height speaker is connected If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is connected either setting will suffice see The Pre Out Setting on page 33 You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre outs for a single speaker as well In this case plug the amplifier into the left L Single terminal only Front speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire 3 Tighten terminal Center and surround speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands toge
89. vidual speaker system settings to your liking Important The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use composite connections for Home Menu If headphones are connected to the receiver disconnect them You can t use the Home Menu when the iPod USB input is selected 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV Press RECEIVER to switch on 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding composite cable 3 Press then press HOME MENU The Home Menu appears on your TV Use and ENTER on the remote control 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 4 Select the setting you want to adjust Auto MCACC This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup see Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 18 Manual SP Setup Speaker Setting Specify the size and number of speakers you ve connected see below X Over Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer page 31 Channel Level Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system page 31 Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position page 32 Input Assign Specify what you ve connected to the ANALOG IN1 audio input see The Input Assign menu
90. witch the power into standby HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with one cable If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver for both connections use HDMI cables Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction Note Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 28 to THRU THROUGH and set the input signal in Selecting the audio input signal on page 20 to HDMI 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 display Note that some components such as video game units have resolutions that may not be displayed In this case use a analog composite connection When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i 480p 576i or 576p Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with including DVD Video DVD Audio SACD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio see below for limitations Video CD Super VCD and CD This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections Digital transfer of uncompressed video
91. yback speed Faster Normal Slower Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls This allows you to switch between performing iPod operations via the receiver remote control or on the iPod itself Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod controls Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls when you re done Basic playback 44 23 Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver Important 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 Note This includes playback of WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC files except files with copy protection or restricted playback Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives portable flash memory particularly keydrives and digital audio players MP3 players of format FAT16 32 It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback With large amounts of data it may take longer for the receiver to read the contents of a USB device If the file selected cannot be played back this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable When the file currently being played back has no title assigned to it the file name is displayed in the OSD instead when neithe

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