Pioneer S-X360 User's Manual
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1. Hire OF installati n as xx ad c x dane ones ewes DoIDBSRI Vict see eeeee ds Setting up the remote to control your IV Using the TY remote control DUTLONS nnana sanna Precer Code lS a aci s oh 4 s k sawn CR QR CR TOOL es cu ES Ri General siaa Owes D Error DEI SUO aes Se d S s SC C CR C 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 usijbu3 01 Speaker Setup Guide Chapter 1 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting up When assembling the speakers lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling setting up and placing the speakers e Attach the smaller non skid pads to the base of each of the front speakers and the center speaker The four large non skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer as shown Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base flat surface of each speaker Non skid pads Small x 12 Front speakers Center speaker Non skid pads large x 4 Receiver subwoofer Home theater sound setup Depending on the size and characteristics of your room you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this system Standard surround setup This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5 1 channel home theater sound Us2. Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit This could cause the system error message may be to shut off automatically displayed at startup Check that the speakers are connected correctly Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model Try reducing the volume level e f the problem persists take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing No sound is output when Make sure the component is connected correctly see Connecting auxiliary components on an input function is page 26 selected urn up the volume No sound from surround Refer to Channel level setting on page 24 to check the speaker levels center speakers Check that you haven t selected the AUTO STEREO or VIRTUAL mode see stening in surround sound on page 18 Connect the speakers properly refer to Connecting up Can t operate using the Replace the batteries Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 15 remote control Operate within 7 m 30 of the remote sensor Using the remote control on page 15 Remove any obstacles or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light For operating the DVD recorder or other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of this receiver subwoofer
3. cursor left right buttons to select the program type you want to hear 4 Press ENTER to start the search The system searches the station presets for a match If it finds one searching stops for 5 sec 5 f you want to keep listening to the station press ENTER within the 5 seconds If you don t press ENTER searching resumes 1 In addition there are three other program types TEST ALARM and NO TYPE ALARM and TEST are used for emergency announcements You can t search for these but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found 2 f any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll some characters may be displayed incorrectly f you see NO DATA in the RT display it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station The display will automatically switch to the PS data display if no PS data the frequency is displayed Inthe PTY display NO DATA or NO TYPE may be shown In this case the PS display is shown after a few seconds 3 RDS is only possible in the FM band m 5 d Surround sound settings Chapter 7 Surround sound settings Using the Setup menu From the Setup menu you can access all the surround sound settings of the system including channel levels speaker distances dynamic range adjustment and dual mono audio playback Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu SETUP 4 TUNE
4. Output for component video red blue green plugs 2 HD AV cable Xbox360 AUDIO INI DIGITAL 360 0 SPEAKEI DVD DVR XBOX DIGITAL Al E 5 6 A NE NN T DISPLAY UNIT J 1 N NAI E PRI RRR RRR l o _ m 0 QQOQQOOOCPOOOOOOOOOOOO009 X 7 2 Display cable 2 3 Optical cable NH gt Connecting up 1 Connect the Xbox 360 to your TV and the receiver subwoofer a Connect the Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable this 2 is supplied with your Xbox 360 to the AV port on the rear of the Xbox 360 console Plug the yellow video plug into a video input on your TV monitor Plug the red white audio plugs into the audio inputs on your TV monitor If your TV has a component video input you can use this instead of the yellow composite video connection See your Xbox 360 user manual for more information Plug an optical cable supplied into the XBOX 360 OPTICAL jack on the rear of the receiver subwoofer then plug the other end into the digital audio output on the HD AV Cable Connect the display unit to the receiver subwoofer Plug the L shaped end of the display cable into the connector on the rear of the display unit then plug the other end of the display cable into SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on the
5. Lights when in one of the RDS display or search modes 5 kHz MHz Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display kHz for AM MHz for FM 6 Character display 7 Lights when sleep timer is active page 29 8 DOPLII Lights during Dolby Pro Logic Ill decoding page 18 9 DOD Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source page 18 usiibu3 E Controls and displays Remote control START SOUND TUNE TESTTONE SLEEP 1 Xbox 360 controls Use these buttons to control your Xbox 360 See your Xbox 360 user manual for detailed information on using your Xbox 360 2 RECEIVER Press to switch the receiver Subwoofer on or into standby 3 VOLUME Use to adjust the volume 4 Input select buttons XBOX 360 Press to select the XBOX 360 input DVD DVR page 26 Press to select the DVD DVR input DIGITAL page 26 Press to select the DIGITAL audio inputs ANALOG page 26 Press to select the ANALOG audio inputs TUNER page 22 Press to select the built in radio tuner 5 SETUP Use to access the menu system for Surround sound setup tuner settings and so on page 16 22 24 29 6 1 4 cursor buttons and ENTER Use to control receiver functions 7 SOUND page 20 Press to access the sound menu from which you can adjust bass and treble etc 8 S RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed stereo audio sources page 20 9 TV CON
6. ST ENTER _ gt ST MUNE Channel level setting The Auto MCACC feature see page 16 should give you the best surround sound setup However you may find that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can improve the surround sound in your listening room This method of setting the channel levels allows you to listen to a source and adjust the levels of each playback channel Note that the channel level settings for stereo playback are independent of the settings for surround sound playback A further method of setting the channel levels is to use the test tone method See Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone on page 25 for more on this 1 Select stereo or multichannel playback for a source 2 Press SETUP 3 Use the cursor left right buttons to select CH LEVEL then press ENTER 4 Use cursor left right to select a channel 4 cursor up down to adjust the level of that channel You can adjust the level of each channel by 10 dB f the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode or a stereo source is playing in Auto mode you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels Note 5 Press ENTER when you re finished f you use the Auto MCACC feature again it will overwrite the settings you have made here Speaker distance setting The Auto MCACC feature see page 16 should give you the best surround sound setup However you may find that by further adj
7. make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable or at least one set of analog audio cables are connected page 28 e f the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR cable check that the plasma display is switched on Point the remote control at the plasma display in order to operate the receiver subwoofer Check that nothing is mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack Additional information Cm Tuner Problem Remedy Considerable noise in Connect the AM antenna refer to the Connecting up and adjust the direction and position for radio broadcasts best reception You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to Connecting external antennas on page 26 Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna see Connecting external antennas on page 26 e Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away usiibu3 Auto tuning does not The radio signal is weak Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal For more pick up some stations sensitive tuning connect an outdoor antenna Error Messages Message Description 2CH ONLY An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources while the current source is a multichannel source 96K An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digit
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9. 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 230V or 120V written on the rear panel 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 A En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F less than 85 96RH 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_A_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_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC EMC Directives 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC D3 4 2 1 9a En D3 4 2 1 4 A En D3 4 2 1 1 En A If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted 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
10. down buttons to select BASS TRE then press ENTER e Selecting BASS TRE cancels the Quiet and Midnight listening modes These modes cannot be used at the same time 4 Usethe cursor left right buttons to select BASS or TREBLE use the 4 amp cursor up down buttons to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm Listening to your system Cm Boosting the bass level There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source 1 Press SOUND 2 Use the cursor left right buttons to select BASSMODE then press ENTER 3 Usethe t cursor up down buttons to select the sound then press ENTER to confirm Select between OFF MUSIC or CINEMA usiibu3 NT Listening to the radio Chapter 6 Listening to the radio Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen SETUP 4 TUNE TUNER ST __ ENTER 5 W TUNE 1 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner then press repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The display shows the band and frequency 2 Tune to frequency There are three tuning modes manual auto and high speed e Manual tuning Press TUNE repeatedly to change the displayed frequency e Auto tuning Press and hold TUNE until the frequency display starts to move then release The tuner will stop on the next s
11. listening mode see above DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic 4 1 channel surround sound for use with any two channel source MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie 5 1 channel surround sound especially suited to movie sources for use with any two channel source MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II Music 5 1 channel surround sound especially suited to music sources for use with any two channel source see Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below STEREO See Listening in stereo on page 19 Dolby Pro Logic Il Music settings When listening in Dolby Pro Logic 1 Music mode see above there are three settings you can adjust Center Width Dimension and Panorama 1 With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active press SOUND 2 Use cursor left right to select C WIDTH DIMEN or PANORAMA then press ENTER CWIDTH Center Width Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers making it sound wider higher settings or narrower lower settings DIMEN Dimension Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back making the sound more distant minus settings or more forward positive settings PANORAMA Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a wraparound effect 3 Use f 4 cursor up down to adjust the setting then press ENTER to confirm Listening to your system Using Front Surround The Front Surro
12. 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 A 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 period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a A En POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug 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 etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service cent
13. proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse D3 4 2 1 2 2 B En electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling X If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used a Private households in the 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer if you purchase a similar new one For countries not mentioned above please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health K058 En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation at least 5 cm at top 5 cm at rear and 5 cm at each side WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable oper
14. receiver subwoofer To attach the stands to the display unit slip the two spurs on the top of each stand into the corresponding holes on the rear of the display unit then snap the stand into place by pushing the catches on the stand base into the bottom set of holes as shown a Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow b Clip the loop onto the stand Note a Keep antenna cables away from other cables the display unit receiver subwoofer and DVD recorder f reception with the supplied antenna is poor see mproving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on page 22 or Connecting external antennas on page 26 Don t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers television sets or other electrical appliances e The signal earth 74 is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected It is not an electrical safety earth f radio reception is poor you may be able improve it by re inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal For best reception do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna 3 To ensure optimum reception make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit Oe C If you want to fix to a wall or other surface perform step b after first securing the stand with screws It is recommended that you determine the reception strength before sec
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16. 20 Boosting the bass 21 06 Listening to the radio Listening tothe radis seekers tee assa tet id urn Improving poor FM reception Improving poor AM MeMOnZING SIQtIOTIB a acude ero y a Listening 70 Staton DIOSBLS nee ausu rs RD PUE ES USING RDS tes stage Displaying RDS information Searching tor RDS DEOOTAITIS ww wow e wri 07 Surround sound settings Using the setup IIS vaca enea Channel level settings suwu auia sa a a a a a REGES Speaker distance Dynamic Range Dal SOLDI 2 cncceteeresde st Adjusting the channel levels using the testtone 08 Other connections Connecting auxiliary Connecting an analog audio component Listening to an external audio source Connecting external Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using the SR mode with a Pioneer plasma DIS IB edad ace TEES Aboutthe control OUUISC x ORT AW RC EE 09 Additional information Sewing the sleep WHE e ee e RSS Dimming tie display aat ataca a8 ed ded deere ees EGC Se WING CT D Resetting the Syste essu eee Installation and maintenance
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18. Pioneer sound vision soul 5 1ch Surround System HTP GS1 SX X360 Audio Multi channel Receiver Subwoofer G X 360 Speaker System Discover the benefits of registering your product online at www pioneer co uk www pioneer eur com Operating Instructions IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to PREVENT TH alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR dangerous voltage within the product s BACK SERVICEABLE PARTS enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE RVICING TO QUALIFIE magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVIC NEL 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 RISK OF CTRIC shock to persons WARNING This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not place any container filed 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 A En WARNING Before plugging in for the first time read the following section carefully The voltage of the available power supply
19. S CD setting If you play a DTS encoded CD you will need to change this setting to hear the decoded signal 1 Switch the system into standby 2 Press SETUP 3 Use the cursor left right buttons to select CD TYPE from the menu then press ENTER 4 Use the f cursor up down buttons to select a setting then press ENTER Select from NORMAL Use for playback of regular audio CDs Some DIS encoded CDs will output noise when played e DTS CD Use for playback of DIS encoded CDs but note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be skipped Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default 1 Switch the system on 2 Press and hold SURROUND then press the STANDBY ON button on the display unit The next time you switch on all the system settings should be reset Installation and maintenance Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a location Do V Use in a well ventilated room V Place on a solid flat level surface such as a table shelf or stereo rack Don t X Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity including near radiators and other heat generating appliances X Place on a window sill or other place where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight 1 The display dims and the blue indicator on the display switch
20. TRE RR 7 7 cm cone type Nominal IMpEJANC RR 49 PRECUEIICY range 75 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input POWE 100 W Dimensions 270 mm W x 90 mm H x 100 mm D Use tabernae efe 0 8 kg e Surround speakers Er IOS Bu Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded v 7i P 1 1 cm 1 way system sU c e 7 7 cm cone type N minal UNOS COG animirani ina 4Q FregUENCY ia 100 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum ITU POWE arraina 100 W Dimensions 105 mm W x 118 mm x 114 mm D Dile 0 6 kg e Accessories POE RE CADES MNT 5 pads SING Jearrat 12 Non skid pads WANS T 4 Mounting Drackets oes mundus 4 Screws for mounting 4 Note e Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements o www pioneer co uk gc 2 www pioneer eur com qe Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2006 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada TEL
21. TROL page 30 After setting up use these controls to control your TV 10 SR Use to setup the SR features and to select the SR4 mode page 27 11 TEST TONE Use to output the test tone for speaker setup page 25 12 SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer page 29 13 RDS DISP Changes RDS displays page 23 14 ADVANCED Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode page 19 15 SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode page 18 16 MCACC Starts the Auto MCACC setup page 16 Controls and displays Using the remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control e Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit s remote sensor e Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the display unit as shown Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Openthe battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control 2 Insert two AA LR6 alkaline batteries into the battery compartment following the indications inside the compartment 3 Close the cove
22. VESTEL 607 VICTOR 613 VOXSON 631 WALTHAM 643 WATSON 607 WATT RADIO 632 642 649 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607 YOKO 607 642 646 ZENITH 603 620 PIONEER 600 631 632 607 636 642 651 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 below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work f the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions For audio related problems please also check the settings of the audio playback device See the operating instructions for the device for detailed information e f you cannot use the Dolby Pro Logic Il or Sound Retriever functions when listening to a stereo source such as an audio CD or tracks on the Xbox 360 make sure that the digital output setting of the Xbox 360 is set to Stereo General Problem Remedy The power does notturnon Leave the unit plugged in wait for one minute then switch back on or switches off suddenly
23. a Noise cut mode 1 2 or 3 then press ENTER Memorizing stations You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time 1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station For the FM band select mono or auto stereo reception as necessary This setting is saved along with the preset 2 Press SETUP 3 Use the amp 9 cursor left right buttons to choose ST MEM then press ENTER 4 Usethe t cursor up down buttons to select the station preset you want then press ENTER Listening to station presets 1 Make sure the tuner function is selected 2 Use the ST buttons to select a station preset Listening to the radio Using RDS Radio Data System RDS is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information the name of the station and the kind of show they re broadcasting for example One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program For example you can search for a station that s broadcasting a show with the program type JAZZ You can search the following program types NEWS News FINANCE Stock market reports AFFAIRS Current Affairs commerce trading etc INFO General Information CHILDREN Programs for SPORT Sport children EDUCATE Educational SOCIAL Social affairs DRAMA Radio plays etc RELIGION Programs CULTURE National or regional concerning re
24. ackets to the center speaker Mounting screw not supplied 5 mmto 7 mm Before mounting e Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the wood screws to work loose or the wall material to fail to support it resulting in the speaker falling Make sure that the wall on which you intend to mount the speakers is strong enough to support them Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls Mounting screws are not supplied Use screws that are suitable forthe wall material and that will support the weight of the speaker Caution e you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall consult a professional for advice Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation Additional notes on speaker placement Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV For optimum effect install the surround speakers slightly above ear level Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen When installing the center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it with suitable means Otherwise the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker This front center and surround speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded However d
25. al EXIT Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity NOISY Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully ERR MIC An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is not connected properly ERR SP An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are not connected properly EEP ERROR Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing NO SPTYP Try switching the unit off then on again If the error still appears please contact a Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer Additional information Specifications SX X360 Audio Multi channel Receiver Subwoofer Amplifier section RMS Power Output Front Center Surround eee 100 W per channel 1 kHz 10 96 T H D 4 Q Subwoofer crcr 100 W 100 Hz 10 96 T H D 4 Q FM tuner section Frequency 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz a 15 Q unbalanced AM tuner section Frequency 531 kHz to 1602 kHz PUES VIA vU Pa Ep HR Loop antenna Subwoofer section E ACIOS UTE Bass reflex floor type niente 16 1 way system See ra icc A 16 cm cone type Nominal SEDE AE bn Up REPRE EIL HERI Rapids 49 FreaHericy range 25 Hz to 1 0 kHz Maxi
26. al AM antenna use 5 m to 6 m of vinyl insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors Leave the loop antenna connected Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire IAM rh LOOP ANTENNA Foran external FM antenna Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna EE 4 f 1j d PAL connector Other connections Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display you can use an SR cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features such as controlling this unit via the plasma display s remote sensor automatic video input switching of the plasma display display unit messages appearing on the plasma display screen and automatic volume muting on the plasma display Media receiver CONTROL Pioneer plasma display A Important e With an SR cable connected the remote must now be pointed towards your plasma display rather than the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to control the receiver subwoofer e Use a3 ringed miniplug SR cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit through a media receiver if applicable to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display Before you can use the extra SR features you need to make a few settings in the unit see SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays below Note SR Setup for Pioneer plasma
27. ation 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_A_En Receiver Subwoofer What s in the box Please confirm that the following items are all supplied Microphone for Auto MCACC setup page 16 Receiver subwoofer SX X360 box These operating instructions e Remote control page 14 Warranty card e alkaline batteries page 15 Speakers S X360 box Display unit page 13 e Speakers front x 2 surround x2 center x 1 page e Stand for display x 2 page 10 Non skid pads small x 12 page 6 Power cord page 11 Non skid pads large x 4 page 6 AM loop antenna page 9 Mounting Brackets x 4 page 8 FM wire antenna page 9 e Screws for mounting brackets x 4 page 8 Display cable page 9 e Speaker cables x 5 page 10 Optical cable page 9 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them in a safe place for future reference Contents What s in the box eee eee we ewe RI RR IIR 4 01 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting 6 Home 1hecel sound SOEUR RR 0e ne ew RS 6 Standard sur
28. ayback components such as DVD CD and MD players DVD player etc DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL e Connect the digital output jack on your DVD player etc to one of the DIGITAL input jacks on the receiver subwoofer Use a commercially available coaxial or optical cable to make this connection Connecting an analog audio component You can use the ANALOG input jacks to connect an analog audio component such as a tape player See Using this system for TV audio on page 12 for connection details this explains connecting the audio output from your TV but any analog audio component can be connected NT Other connections Listening to an external audio source You can connect both analog and digital external audio sources to this system Digital audio sources include digital satellite receivers CD recorders etc Analog sources include your TV See also Using this system for audio on page 12 and Connecting auxiliary components above AUDIO INPUT XBOX360 DVD DVR DIGITAL ANALOG 1 If the system isn t already on press RECEIVER to switch on Also make sure that the external source TV satellite receiver etc is switched on 2 Select DVD DVR DIGITAL or ANALOG to select the source for playback These buttons correspond with the input jacks on the receiver Subwoofer 3 If necessary start playback of the external source Connecting external antennas For an extern
29. d Additional informa tion on page 29 Surround sound settings DRC OFF default No dynamic range adjustment use when listening at higher volume e DRC MID Mid setting DRCHIGH Dynamic range is reduced loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased 4 Press ENTER to exit Dual mono setting Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DIS soundtracks should be played You can also use this setting to switch the audio channel on DVD RW discs recorded with bilingual audio 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the cursor left right buttons to select DUALMONO then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 cursor up down to select a setting Select one of the following CH1 MONO defau t Only channel 1 is played CH2 MONO Only channel 2 is played CH1 CH2 Both channels are played through the front speakers 4 Press ENTER to exit Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone If you prefer you can set the channel levels using a test tone as a reference rather than playing a source see Channel level setting on page 24 A test tone is played through each speaker in turn allowing you to adjust the level as it plays Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources are independent of the settings for surround sound sources TUNE ENTER W TUNE TEST TONE SURROUND 1 Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening mode f you want to set the channel levels for s
30. displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR cable T y D 20 oo eo 1 Press SR 2 Use the cursor left right buttons to choose SETUP then press ENTER 3 Use the cursor left right buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display See below for a full list and description of each 4 Usethe cursor up down buttons to adjust the setting 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings 6 When you re done press ENTER to leave the SR setup menu Automatic plasma display volume muting When Volume Control is switched on the volume of the plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver subwoofer is switched on or the receiver subwoofer s input function is changed to one that you would want to hear the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than the plasma display DVD for example VOL C ON When this unit is switched on or the input function is changed the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard e VOL COFF his unit does not control the volume of the plasma display 1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward 2 The 3 ringed SR cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095 Contact the Pioneer Customer Support div
31. e this setup together with Auto listening mode on page 18 or other listening mode E Front right e aN Receiver subwoofer Surround Surround left right Listening position e Connect the speaker system Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly After connecting everything place the speakers as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound After placing the speakers run the Auto MCACC setup page 16 to complete your surround sound setup Speaker Setup Guide am Front surround setup This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes in page 19 to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect Surround left Surround right Front left Yl center SN SS Receiver 3 Turn the surround speakers towards the closest subwoofer wall lining the arrows up for optimal Front Surround Turn each surround speaker so that the W arrow at the base is lined up with the FRONT SURROUND arrow on the front speaker This is only necessary with the FRTMOVIE or FRTMUSIC modes With EXTPOWER Extra Power line up the V arrow with the A EXTRA POWER arrow the surround speakers should be in the same direction as the front speakers See Using Front Surround on page 19 for more on this Listening positi
32. e is another code given for your maker repeat step 2 with a new code Additional information Cm Using the TV remote control buttons The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV Button What it does Press to switch the TV on off standby TV Preset code list Button What it does INPUT TV VOLUME TV CHANNEL Press to change the TV s video input Use to adjust the TV volume Use to change TV channels usiibu3 Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using Manufacturer Code s Manufacturer Code s MELEE T 216 MELET ETN 2109 ACURA 644 ADMIRAL 631 AIWA 660 AKAI 632 635 642 AKURA 641 ALBA 607 639 641 644 AMSTRAD 642 644 647 ANITECH 644 ASA 645 ASUKA 641 AUDIOGONIC 607 636 BASIC LINE 641 644 BAUR 631 607 642 BEKO 638 BEON 607 BLAUPUNKT 631 BLUE SKY 641 BLUE STAR 618 BPL 618 BRANDT 636 BTC 641 BUSH 607 641 642 644 647 656 CASCADE 644 CATHAY 607 CENTURION 607 CGB 642 CIMLINE 644 CLARIVOX 607 CLATRONIC 638 CONDOR 638 CONTEC 644 CROSLEY 632 CROWN 638 644 CRYSTAL 642 CYBERTRON 641 DAEWOO 607 644 656 DAINICHI 641 DANSAI 607 DAYTON 644 DECCA 607 648 DIXI 607 644 DUMONT 653 ELIN 607 ELITE 641 ELTA 644 EMERSON 642 ERRES 607 FERGUSON 6
33. emains in effect even in standby The SR setting does not affect the FM AM tuner function Using the SR mode with a Pioneer plasma display 1 Press SR on the remote 2 Use cursor left right to select SR ON then press ENTER The SR setting is maintained even after switching the receiver subwoofer into standby then back on Automatic muting and input switching will be effective when the receiver subwoofer is switched on e f you disconnect the SR cable or switch the plasma display off while SR is on the SR ON setting remains To switch to SR OFF follow steps 1 and 2 selecting SR OFF Note You can control this unit with the plasma display s remote sensor even in standby but you can t control this unit with either this unit s remote sensor or the plasma display s remote sensor when the plasma display is switched off AC off and the SR cable is connected to the CONTROL IN jack of this unit About the control out jack Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component When you use a remote control the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component Note that if you use this feature make sure that you also have at least one set of analog or coaxial digital audio jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes e Connect the CONTROL IN jack on anothe
34. en press ENTER 3 Usethe f 4 cursor up down buttons to switch EQ ON or EQ OFF then press ENTER to confirm On the EQ OFF setting equalization is set to off and speaker settings channel delay and channel level remains as it is set Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically after Auto MCACC setup is used Enhancing dialogue The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie sound track 1 Press SOUND 2 Usethe amp cursor left right buttons to select DIALOGUE then press ENTER 3 Usethe f 4 cursor up down buttons to select the amount dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm Select between OFF MID or MAX Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels 1 Press SOUND 2 Usethe amp cursor left right buttons to select TONE then press ENTER 3 Usethe f 4 cursor up down buttons to select QUIET or MIDNIGHT then press ENTER to confirm ocancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes select BASS TRE Adjusting the bass and treble Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone 1 Press SOUND 2 Usethe amp cursor left right buttons to select TONE then press ENTER 3 Usethe f 4 cursor up
35. epending on the installation location color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set If this happens turn the power switch of the television set OFF and turn it ON after 15 to 30 minutes If the problem persists place the speaker system away from the television set The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor Magnetic storage media such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes should also not be kept close to the receiver subwoofer Caution Do not attach the center speaker or the receiver subwoofer to the wall or ceiling they could cause injury if they fell e Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier This may result in malfunction or fire Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system For safety make sure that there is no exposed bare speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals Connecting up Cm Chapter 2 auum Connecting up Basic connections A Important When connecting this system or changing connections be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket After completing all connections connect the power cord to the wall socket Audio video output red white yellow plugs Receiver subwoofer Si FM antenna AM loop antenna C
36. er or your dealer for a replacement 002 En Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualitied service personnel IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark Y on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug
37. es off when the sleep timer is set 2 The display dims and the blue indicator on the display switches off when the sleep timer is set regardless of this setting 09 Additional information X Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment X Place directly on top of an amplifier or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use X Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference especially if the television uses an indoor antenna X Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be exposed to smoke or steam X Use on a thick rug or carpet or cover with cloth this may prevent proper cooling of the system unit X Place onan unstable surface or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit s feet Glossary Dolby Digital A multi channel audio encoding system developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far more 1 audio to be stored a disc than PCM encoding Dolby A matrix decoding technology Pro Logic Il developed by Dolby Laboratories that expands any two channel source audio such as CDs and TV broadcasts to a five channel playback left center right left surround right surround resulting in a surround experience DTS A multi channel audio encoding DIGITAL system developed by Digital Theater Systems that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding SURROUND Manufactured under license fr
38. es the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization Acoustic Calibration EQ for your particular room SETUP 4 TUNE SI ENTER 57 W TUNE A Important 1 Switch the system into standby The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud 2 Press SETUP however do not turn the volume down during setup as this may result in a sub optimal setup 3 Usethe cursor left right buttons to select e Make sure the microphone and speakers are not DEMO from the menu then press ENTER moved during the MCACC setup 4 Use the f cursor up down buttons to select a setting then press ENTER RECEIVER Select from e DEMO Switches the demo display on e DEMO OFF Switches the demo display off and the system into standby MCACC 1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel 2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position Place it about ear height and make sure it is level by using a table or chair Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone Note 1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout Getting started C 3 If the receiver subwoofer is off press RECEIVER to turn the power on 4 Press MCACC Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC The volume increa
39. g GAME Suitable for TV game units e VIRTUAL virtual surround effect using just the subwoofer and front speakers 5 STEREO Powerful surround sound for stereo music sources Listening in stereo You can listen to any source stereo or multichannel in stereo When playing a multichannel source all channels are downmixed to the front left right speakers and the subwoofer SURROUND e Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode m 5 5 z Listening to your system Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA 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 S RETRIEVER e While listening to a stereo source press S RETRIEVER Press repeatedly to switch between RTRV ON Switches the Sound Retriever on RTRV OFF Switches the Sound Retriever off Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 16 1 Press SOUND 2 Use the cursor left right buttons to select MCACC EQ th
40. in 4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 20 to switch on off Acoustic Calibration EQ Nr Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system Auto listening mode The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material If you set up the system for Front surround page 7 the Front Surround modes will give the best results see Using Front Surround on page 19 SURROUND e Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS the front panel OO D or DTS indicator lights You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode Listening in surround sound You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes If you set up the system for Front surround page 7 the Front Surround modes will give the best results see Using Front Surround on page 19 SURROUND e Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that s playing If the source is Dolby Digital or DIS the front panel D or DTS indicator lights AUTO Auto
41. ision for more information on obtaining an SR cable 3 You won t be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display even in standby as long as the power isn t switched off usiibu3 NT Other connections Automatic plasma display input switching In orderthatthe plasma display can switch automatically tothe correct input when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer you need to tell it how your System is connected For example if you connected your DVD recorder to the DVD DVR input on the receiver subwoofer and to input 2 on your plasma display select the DVD PDP2 setting here so that when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer to DVD DVR to watch your DVD recorder the plasma display will automatically switch to input 2 For each receiver subwoofer input function XBX Xbox 360 DVD DVD DVR DIG DIGITAL ANA ANALOG you can select NONE does not switch the plasma display input e PDP1 to PDP5 switches the plasma display input to one of the numbered inputs 1 to 5 TVTN switches the plasma display to its built in TV tuner Note e The number of video inputs available will depend on the plasma display you ve connected The PDP5 input may be called PC Input or similar on your plasma display The SR setting r
42. ligion culture theater etc PHONE IN Public expressing SCIENCE Science and their views by phone technology TRAVEL Holiday type travel VARIED Usually talk based rather than traffic material such as quiz shows or announcements interviews LEISURE Leisure interests and POP M Pop music hobbies ROCK M Rock music JAZZ Jazz EASY M Easy listening COUNTRY Country music LIGHT M Light classical music NATION M Popular music in a CLASSICS Serious classical language other than English music OLDIES Popular music from the OTHER M Music not fitting b0s and 60s above categories FOLK M Folk music WEATHER Weather reports DOCUMENT Documentary Displaying RDS information You can display the different types of RDS information available s ENTER ST RDS DISP e Press RDS DISP for RDS information Each press changes the display as follows Note e Radio Text RT Messages sent by the radio station For example atalk radio station may provide a phone number as RT e Program Service Name PS The name of the radio station Program Type PTY This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast SEARCH PTY search see below e Current tuner frequency Searching for RDS programs You can search for a program type listed above 1 Press the FM AM button for the FM band 2 Press RDS DISP repeatedly until SEARCH appears in the display 3 Use the
43. mum Input POWE 100 W Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 220 V to 240 V 50Hz 60 Hz Power comsuptlofie nd asas 50 W Power consumption in standby uus etes 0 3 W Dimensions 200 mm W x 375 mm H x 445 mm D ir oT T E 9 0 kg Accessories ty eter cme eer 1 ERR 1 alkaline batteries 2 Optical NN RD 1 Display Cable ERE D m m 1 SPC WON CUS Ol P 2 1 FM WIE antena MN aae o 1 Microphone for Auto MCACC setup 1 POWE se eT m m m 1 Waranty Cald T c 1 These operating instructions S X360 Speaker system Front speakers x2 surround speakers x2 center speaker x1 e Front speakers ETICIBBU BG essei metier ot totiens Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded SYSTEM 7 1 cm 1 way system DSK Cl S H 7 7 cm cone type Nominal IMTPCUANCS aa 49 FREQ UCNICY 8 rang 75 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum TU 100 W Dimensions 105 mm W x 118 mm x 114 mm D yii pee T Em 0 6 kg e Center speaker EOS E o caute keas Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded 7 7 cm 1 way system i EN
44. om Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc The Windows logo Windows Media Xbox 360 and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries and are used under license from Microsoft Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to control your TV To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table on the following page BACK SETUP MUNE 1 Switch on your TV 2 Press and hold down the BACK button then enter the maker code for your TV The following table shows which buttons on the remote correspond to which numbers Number kemote Number Remote button button 1 SETUP 6 gt ST 2 TUNE 7 SOUND 3 SR 8 TUNE 4 ST 9 TEST TONE 5 ENTER 0 SLEEP See the table on the next page for the list of maker codes If there is more than one code given for your maker input the first one in the list e f the maker s name of your TV doesn t appear in the table you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV 3 Point the remote towards your TV and press TV to check that the remote works with your TV If the remote is set up correctly the TV should switch off If it doesn t and ther
45. on 1 Connect the speaker system Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly After connecting everything place the speakers as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound The base of each surround speaker fits into the circular groove on the top of the front speakers as shown FRTMOVIE FRTMUSIC EXTPOWER FRONT EXTRA SURROUND Pioneer power After placing the speakers run the Auto MCACC setup page 16 to complete your surround sound setup Caution 2 Secure the speaker wire After testing for the slack necessary to turn the speaker To prevent accidents make sure the surround see the following step use the groove provided to speaker is placed securely on top of the front secure the speaker wire as shown Leave 5 cm of slack speaker from the speaker terminals so the upper Surround Please dont attach the speakers to the wall or speaker can turn freely speaker stands for Front surround setup usiibu3 01 Speaker Setup Guide Wall mounting the front and surround speaker system The front and surround speakers have holes for wall mounting However if you are using the Front Surround setup described on the previous page do not wall mount the surround speakers Attaching the brackets e Make sure to tighten the supplied screw as securely as possible when attaching the bracket to the back of the speaker Please do not attach the br
46. onding inputs for correct stereo sound You can use the ANALOG input jacks for any analog source you want such as a tape deck etc En Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Display unit 5 1ch SURROUND SYSTEM Pioneer VOLUME AUDIO INPUT SURROUND 1 STANDBY ON Press to switch the system on into standby 2 IR remote sensor page 15 3 Front panel display See below for details 4 Indicator Lights blue when the power is on except when the dimmer sleep timer is active STANDBY ON Q 5 SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode page 18 6 AUDIO INPUT page 26 Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs DVD DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL or ANALOG 7 VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume FF 809 DOPL I gan Huan Pe Boe Pee Boge nga Pool B 7 O 5 Display T DTS ESURR thist nior suse OOH ei one ones 1 DTS Lights during playback of a DIS source page 18 2 F SURR Lights when one of the Front Surround listening modes is selected page 19 SURR Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected page 19 3 SOUND Lights when Sound Retriever is active page 20 4 Tuner indicators Lights when a broadcast is being received CD Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode Q Lights when FM mono reception is selected amp
47. r Caution Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting Please observe the following Don t mix new and old batteries together Don t use different kinds of battery together although they may look similar different batteries may have different voltages Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment Remove batteries from equipment that isn t going to be used for a month or more When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area warnine 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 m 5 5 04 Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started System demo setting Using the Auto MCACC setup for Switches the automatic demo feature on or off this optimal surround sound starts when you plug in for the first time The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration MCACC system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area taking into account ambient noise and testing for channel delay and channel level After you have set up the microphone provided the system us
48. r Pioneer component to the CONTROL OUT jack on the receiver subwoofer This will allow you to control the other component such as a DVD player in a cabinet by pointing its remote at the display unit supplied with this receiver subwoofer You can also connect this receiver subwoofer to your plasma display as described above in which case you should point the remote at the plasma display to control your DVD player receiver subwoofer and plasma display Use a cable with a mono mini plug on each end for the connection Additional information Chapter 9 Additional information Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer switches off the receiver Subwoofer after a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying about it SLEEP 1 Press the SLEEP button to select an option Choose between the following options e SLP ON Switches off after about an hour SLP OFF Cancels the sleep timer After selecting SLP ON you can press SLEEP again to check how much time is left Each line indicates approximately 12 minutes remaining SLP Dimming the display m uv ER m D e You can choose to dim the display if you find it too bright 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the amp 9 cursor left right buttons to select DIMMER then press ENTER 3 Use the f 4 cursor up down buttons to select LIGHT or DARK then press ENTER Note m 5 5 DT
49. round SetUp 6 Front SUMOUNG Ro ae CRS 7 Wall mounting the front and surround speaker ence 635306440000 a See do a a us 8 Attaching the brackets 8 Before MOUNINO esiis ia cim onn a e e e BC E a a a 8 Additional notes on speaker placement 8 02 Connecting up basic CODO TOP cado e dde RR EORR eS 9 Using this system TOF TV audiO s a i uci d 6408 c Rd 12 03 Controls and displays buc Xs P 13 Oe anaa aa E a ae ee o ane ne 13 REMO CONTO eck mea E 14 Using the remote ee EC E RO OR RR COR 15 Putting the batteries in the remote control 15 04 Getting started System damo SOLUTI Ig Ou PA WO anes 16 Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround SOUN dietas 16 05 Listening to your system PULO IiStenind mite e a ucc caos m RR CREER 18 Listening in surround sound 18 Dolby Pre Logie ll MUSIC settings 3 vacas 18 SING FROME RR CR ecc OR D RR OR DR 19 Using Advanced 5 19 Listening IN SEBFBO xau doa add OR IHE CR Wood dede 19 Using the Sound 20 Listening with Acoustic Calibration 20 Enhancing ss i sai aeaaea acara 20 Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes 20 Adjusting the bass and treble
50. ses automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones e o cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished press MCACC The unit will continue to use the previous settings e fthe ambient noise level is too high NOISY blinks in the display for five seconds To exit and check the noise levels press MCACC or to try again press ENTER when RETRY shows in the display f you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the display there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections To try again press ENTER when you see RETRY When the MCACC setup is complete the volume level returns to normal COMPLETE shows in the display and Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated usijbu3 Note If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup too much ambient 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 environ ment and switch them off if necessary Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic If this seems to be happening switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup 2 f this doesn t work press MCACC turn off the power and check the problem indicated by the ERR message then try the Auto MCACC setup again 3 If COMPLETE doesn t appear it is likely an error occurred during the setup Please check all connections and try aga
51. tation it finds Repeat to keep searching e High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE until the frequency display starts to move rapidly Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want If necessary fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method Improving poor FM reception If you re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono 1 Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP 2 Use the amp cursor left right buttons to choose FM MODE then press ENTER 3 Usethe f 4 cursor up down buttons to select FM MONO then press ENTER The mono indicator CE lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto stereo mode the stereo indicator CD lights when receiving a stereo broadcast Improving poor AM sound The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched off Also try changing the position and direction of the AM loop antenna Changing the noise cut mode If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying the above you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode Just choose the one that sounds best 1 Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP 2 Use the cursor left right buttons to choose NOISECUT then press ENTER 3 Use the f 4 cursor up down buttons to select
52. tereo two channel playback select the STEREO listening mode 2 Press TEST TONE The test tone is output from each speaker in turn 3 While a test tone is playing use the cursor up down buttons to adjust that channel level The aim is to adjust the levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker You can adjust the level of each channel by 10 dB You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output using the VOLUME buttons this does not affect the channel level settings e f the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer produces it may sound quieter than it really is We suggest adjusting the subwoofer level while listening to a source See the method described in Channel level setting on page 24 4 When you re done press ENTER to exit test tone setup e f you use the Auto MCACC feature again it will overwrite the settings you have made here m 5 gt Chapter 8 _ Other connections A Important When connecting this system or changing connections be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket After completing all connections connect the power cord to the wall socket Connecting auxiliary components The receiver Subwoofer has optical and coaxial digital inputs for digital pl
53. to this system N N Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other than the one supplied with this system Connection to any other amplifier may result in malfunction or fire Upper terminal Lower terminal 7 Connect the power cords 6 Connect the subwoofer cable Connect the power cords to AC inlets on the receiver e Just below the subwoofer speaker to the left of subwoofer and Xbox 360 Connect the power cords to a center you should see the subwoofer connecting wall socket cable Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER terminal Receiver subwoofer Surround left Blue Surround right Gray Listening position Center Green Front left White Front right Red ES To ACoutlet Note 1 Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system NH gt Connecting up J AEN Using this system for TV audio If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to this system and enjoy surround TV sound AUDI IN SPEAKERS AUDIO OUTPUT 1 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your TV to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks on the receiver subwoofer Use the red white stereo audio cable not supplied for this connection Make sure you match the left and right outputs with their corresp
54. und modes are effective when you are using the Front surround speaker setup as described on page 7 The surround speakers should be placed on top of the front speakers and oriented either towards the walls or straight ahead depending on which mode you are using see below ADVANCED e Press ADVANCED to select a Front Surround mode Press repeatedly to select FRTMOVIE FRTMUSIC or EXTPOWER Turn each surround speaker so that the Y arrow at the base is lined up with the A FRONT SURROUND arrow on the front speaker This is only necessary with the FRTMOVIE or FRTMUSIC modes With EXTPOWER Extra Power line up the W arrow with the A EXTRA POWER arrow the surround speakers should be in the same direction as the front speakers FRTMOVIE FRTMUSIC EXTPOWER FRONT f2 EXTRA SURROUND power Using Advanced Surround The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects If you set up the system for Front surround page 7 the Front Surround modes will give the best results See Using Front Surround above ADVANCED e Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode Press repeatedly to select e ADVMOVIE Suitable for movies e ADVMUSIC Suitable for music EXPANDED Wide sound field e TV SURR Surround sound for mono or stereo TV broadcasts e SPORTS Suitable for sports programmin
55. uring the stand with the screws Connect the AM and FM antennas Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna each AM antenna terminal For each terminal press down on the tab to open insert the wire then release to secure Push the FM antenna plug onto the center pin of the FM antenna socket Connect each speaker Each speaker cable has a color coded connector at one end and two wires at the other end Color coded wire Connect to speaker Color coded connector Connect to rear panel Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire Connect the wires to the speaker Match the colored wired with the color coded label model label then insert the colored wire into the red side and the other wire into the black side Connecting up Cm Connect the other end to the color coded speaker terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer Make Caution m sure to insert completely These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE 5 The small lug at the wire end of the speaker plug voltage To prevent the risk of electric shock when should face up or down depending on whether it s connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables n being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker disconnect the power cord before touching any terminals Please make sure to connect correctly uninsulated parts Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied
56. ustment of the speaker distance settings you can improve the surround sound in your listening room Set the distance of each speaker from your normal listening position 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the amp 9 cursor left right buttons to select DISTANCE then press ENTER 3 Use cursor left right to select a speaker 5 cursor up down to adjust the distance Adjust the following speakers e L Front left speaker e C Center speaker e R Front right speaker e SR Surround right speaker e SL Surround left speaker e SW Subwoofer Each speaker can be adjusted from 0 3 m to 9 0 m 4 Press ENTER when you re finished f you use the Auto MCACC feature again it will overwrite the settings you have made here Dynamic Range Control When watching Dolby Digital or DIS material at low volume low level sounds including some of the dialog can be difficult to hear properly Using one of the Dynamic Range Control DRC settings can help by bringing up the low level sounds while controlling high level peaks Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks 1 Press SETUP 2 Use the cursor left right buttons to select DRC then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 cursor up down to select a setting Select one of the following 1 There are other settings you can adjust from the Setup menu these are explained in Listening to the radio on page 22 an
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