VSX1015 TXOperating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. CAUTION – TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
Please read through these operating NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
instructions so you will know how to WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
operate your model properly. After you have RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
finished reading the instructions, put them FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
away in a safe place for future reference. BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER
cords associated with accessories sold with the CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
the State of California and other governmental COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
reproductive harm. PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
Wash hands after handling D36-P4_En SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT. D2-4-4-1_EF
WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
D1-4-2-1_En
IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. D1-4-2-6-1_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 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_En
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment. D8-10-2_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_En
For U.S. and Australia Model

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
C67-7-3_En
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the
the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and
"dangerous voltage" within the product's BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL.
shock to persons. D1-4-2-3_En
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
operating instructions should be read before the • If this product is equipped with a polarized objects of any kind into this product through
product is operated. alternating current line plug (a plug having one openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and blade wider than the other), it will fit into the points or short-out parts that could result in a
operating instructions should be retained for outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
future reference. you are unable to insert the plug fully into the kind on the product.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
and in the operating instructions should be still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace product yourself as opening or removing covers
adhered to. your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use purpose of the polarized plug. hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
instructions should be followed. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire personnel.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only grounding type plug, a plug having a third DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you to qualified service personnel under the
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, following conditions:
the cabinet. contact your electrician to replace your obsolete • When the power-supply cord or plug is
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the damaged.
recommended by the product manufacturer as grounding type plug. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
they may cause hazards. POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply into the product.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this cords should be routed so that they are not likely • If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
product near water — for example, near a to be walked on or pinched by items placed • If the product does not operate normally by
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry upon or against them, paying particular following the operating instructions. Adjust only
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming attention to cords at plugs, convenience those controls that are covered by the operating
pool; and the like. receptacles, and the point where they exit from instructions as an improper adjustment of other
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an the product. controls may result in damage and will often
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an require extensive work by a qualified technician
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a outside antenna or cable system is connected to to restore the product to its normal operation.
child or adult, and serious damage to the the product, be sure the antenna or cable • If the product has been dropped or damaged in
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, system is grounded so as to provide some any way.
bracket, or table recommended by the protection against voltage surges and built-up • When the product exhibits a distinct change in
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any static charges. Article 810 of the National performance — this indicates a need for service.
mounting of the product should follow the Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a information with regard to proper grounding of are required, be sure the service technician has
mounting accessory recommended by the the mast and supporting structure, grounding of used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer. the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, manufacturer or have the same characteristics
CART — A product and cart combination should be size of grounding conductors, location of as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, antenna-discharge unit, connection to may result in fire, electric shock, or other
and uneven surfaces may cause the product grounding electrodes, and requirements for the hazards.
and cart combination to overturn. grounding electrode. See Figure A. SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this or repairs to this product, ask the service
product during a lightning storm, or when it is technician to perform safety checks to
left unattended and unused for long periods of determine that the product is in proper
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and operating condition.
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
will prevent damage to the product due to should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
lightning and power-line surges. HEAT — The product should be situated away from
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
power lines or other electric light or power that produce heat.
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet to keep from touching such power lines or
are provided for ventilation and to ensure circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
reliable operation of the product and to protect OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
it from overheating, and these openings must extension cords, or integral convenience
not be blocked or covered. The openings should receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
never be blocked by placing the product on a electric shock. ANTENNA
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This LEAD IN
product should not be placed in a built-in WIRE
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the GROUND
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered CLAMP
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be ANTENNA
operated only from the type of power source DISCHARGE UNIT
indicated on the marking label. If you are not (NEC SECTION 810-20)
sure of the type of power supply to your home, ELECTRIC
consult your product dealer or local power SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
company. EQUIPMENT (NEC SECTION 810-21)
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location. GROUND CLAMPS
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
Fig. A ELECTRODE SYSTEM
when left un-used for a long period of time.
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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Contents
01 Before you start 05 Listening to your system
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
02 5 minute guide Neo:6 Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Automatically setting up for surround sound Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the surround back channel
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC (Extended mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
Checking the settings on your DVD (or other) (VirtualSB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using Loudness and Midnight listening. . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
03 Connecting up
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . . 39
About cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 06 The System Setup menu
When making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Making receiver settings from the System Setup
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting digital audio components. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting analog audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting multichannel analog components . . . . . 17 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting video components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fine Channel Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting to the front panel video terminal . . . . . . 18 Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Surround Back Speaker Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hints on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 07 Using the tuner
AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
04 Controls and displays Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 08 Making recordings
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 30 Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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09 Controlling the rest of your system 11 Other Settings

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 52 The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Programming signals from other remote controls. . . 53 Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Erasing one of the remote control button settings. . . 54 Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Erasing all of the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . 54 LFE Attenuator Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . . . . . . . 65
Confirming preset codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 12 Additional information
Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10 Other connections No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . 73
About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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01 Before you start
Chapter 1:
Before you start
Features • Easy-to-use LCD remote control
The remote control gives you not only complete control
• High quality MOSFET design over every function of this receiver, but also over the main
This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET functions for other components in your home theater
configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and system. Using a system of preset codes, you can
generates equal amplifier power to all channels, program the remote to operate a wide range of other
eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a equipment.
particular sound field.
• Easy setup using Multichannel Acoustic Checking what’s in the box
Calibration (MCACC) Please check that you've received the following supplied
Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as accessories:
connecting your speakers, a DVD player or other source,
and your TV. The Auto Surround Setup provides a quick • Setup microphone
but accurate surround sound setup, while for complete
surround sound control you still have access to the full
range of surround sound settings.
• THX Select2 certified design
This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it
has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance
tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes
testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance • Remote control unit
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both
RECEIVER SELECT
DTV MENU
GUIDE SETUP
TOP MENU
D.ACCESS
DTV ON/OFF
T.EDIT
DVD/LD
the digital and analog domain, making your home
INPUT ATT
AUTO SURR
DISPLAY
CD
AUDIO
TUNER
TVVOL
SHIFT
MPX
THX
SYSTEM
+10
ST
RECEIVER CONTROL
CD-R/TAPE
CH RETURN
STANDARD
INPUT
ACOUSTIC
TV/SAT
SUBTITLE
RECEIVER
MULTI CONTROL
SELECT
INPUT
/CH SEL
EFFECT
TV CONTROL
EQ
TUNE
TUNE
REC
theater experience as faithful as possible to what the

FL DIMMER
ENTER
REC STOP
DTV INFO
ADV.SURR
DVR/VCR
SIGNAL
TV CH
SELECT
TUNER
SLEEP
CH
HDD
ST
director intended.
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DIALOG E
ENTER
SOURCE
STEREO
MUTE
SR
RECEIVER
TV CONT
CH
DVD
VOL
RETURN
CLASS
BAND
MENU
DISC
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby

Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound
right into your home with up to six channels of surround
sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.
The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby • AM loop antenna
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing
surround sound for any stereo source.
Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you
can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and
DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.
• Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional decoding • FM wire antenna
It is possible to listen to the Windows Media® Audio 9
Professional (WMA9 Pro) discrete surround format using
the on-board WMA9 Pro decoder.
• Seamless video conversion
With the Pioneer video converter, you can use a wide • Warranty card
range of cables interchangeably, giving you more • These operating instructions
flexibility when making video connections.
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Before you start 01
Ventilation Loading the batteries

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal
(at least 8 in. (20 cm) at the top). If not enough space is
provided between the unit and walls or other equipment,
heat will build up inside, interfering with performance
and/or causing malfunctions.
8 inches
Receiver (20 cm)
Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to protect the equipment from
overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything
directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are
never blocked or covered with items (such as
newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not
operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a
level and stable surface. Caution
Don’t install it on the following places: Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
– on a color TV (the screen may distort) leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off • Never use new and old batteries together.
a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries
– in direct sunlight properly according to the marks in the battery case.
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas • Batteries with the same shape may have different
– in places where there is vibration or other movement voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
– in places that are very dusty • When disposing of used batteries, please comply
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or
area.
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Chapter 2:
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that
give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're
in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on
the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.
DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending
on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different
speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of ‘being there’.
This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your
speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like
listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 31.
Listening to Surround Sound

This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should
have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in
the default settings.
• Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source.
1 Hook up your DVD player.
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. You can do
this with either a coaxial (recommended), or an optical connection (you don’t need to connect both). If you hook up
using an optical cable, you should refer to The Input Assign menu on page 62 to assign the optical input to DVD.
Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below.
2 Hook up your TV.
Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.
Optical cable
VIDEO IN
Video cord
TV
ASSIGNABLE
1 4
DIGITAL OUT IN 1
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
(T V / Y
ANTENNA
SAT ) AC OUTLET
OUT CONTROL
CD
IN PRE OUT PB
IN 2 SUBW.
IN OUT
PLAY
(CD-R/ ASSIGNABLE IN CEN- PR
TAPE/ TER
Coaxial
1 4 CD-R/ AC 120 V 60Hz
TAPE/MD SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX
MD) IN 1
(T V / OUT FRONT
MONITOR
OUT Y Y
MONITOR
SAT ) REC
R L OUT
IN 1 IN 2
cable IN 3
OUT
REC
IN 2 VIDEO1
(CD-R/
TAPE/
MD)
IN
PLAY
R
SUR-
ROUND
L
SUR-
ROUND
VIDEO1
IN PB PB
SPEAKERS
A R FRONT L CENTER
R SURROUND
L
SURROUND BACK / B
IN BACK IN PR PR
R L (Single)
(DVD/ ASSIGNABLE
1 4 DVR / R
L
(Single) DVR / VIDEO1
DVD player
SELECTABLE
LD) TV/ VCR
OUT CEN-
VCR
IN
SAT IN 3 REC
TER
OUT Y
(DVD/ SUBW.
IN LD) TV/
SAT
TV/
SAT
FRONT PB IN 3
IN IN
IN 4 IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/ DVD/ IN SELECTABLE
(CD) DVD/ LD
IN
SUR-
ROUND LD
IN
PR ASSIGNABLE
1 3
R L
LD R L
MULTI CH IN COMPONENT DVR /
VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO VCR
- OUT
ER Y
VIDEO OUT
TV/
NT SAT
P
IN
S
R- DVD/
UND LD P
IN
VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Video cord
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3 Connect your speakers.

A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary.
Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 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.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left 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 6–16Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 71 if you
plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8Ω).
Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers

L R C LS RS SBL SBR
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
ANTENNA Y
AC OUTLET
OUT CONTROL
CD
IN PRE OUT PB
IN OUT
SUBW.
PLAY
IN CEN-
ASSIGNABLE TER PR
1 4 CD-R/ AC 120 V 60Hz
IN 1 MONITOR
( TV / OUT OUT Y Y
FRONT
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 1 IN 2
IN 2 VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1
(CD-R/ IN PB PB
ROUND IN
TAPE/ SPEAKERS
MD) R L
SUR- A R FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / B
PLAY ROUND L R L
IN BACK IN PR PR R L (Single)
ASSIGNABLE L
1 4 DVR / R (Single) DVR /
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
OUT CEN- OUT Y
TER
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
IN PRE OUT
FRONT IN
PB IN 3
IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/
M SELECTABLE
SUR- DVD/
LD ASSIGNABLE
IN
SUBW. ROUND LD
IN
PR
1 3
R L
LAY R L
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO CEN-
VIDEO
TER
D-R/
APE/MD
OUT FRONT
REC
R L Powered
DEO1
SUR-
ROUND
subwoofer
R L
LAY
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
SW
L
VR / R (Single)
CR INPUT
OUT CEN-
• If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it up to the surround back left ( Single) terminal.
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns

Caution until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal
together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C).
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the
speakers to the receiver. fig. A fig. B fig. C
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is 3/8 in. (10mm)
properly prepared with about 3/8 in. (10 mm) of insulator
stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands
twisted together (fig. A).
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Note
• The speaker terminals also accept single banana
plugs.
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best
surround sound effect. See Hints on speaker placement
on page 21 for more on this.
Center Front
speaker speaker
(C) (R)
Front
speaker
(L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround
speaker (RS)
Surround
back
Listening speaker (SBR)
position
Surround
speaker (LS)
Surround back
speaker (SBL)
4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by

your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.
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.
5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set
up your system.
See Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC) on the next page for more on this.
6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.
Make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver’s
display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it
isn’t, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the
receiver to the DVD input.
In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a
source on page 13, there are several other sound options
you can select. See Listening to your system on page 31
for more on this. See also Making receiver settings from
the System Setup menu on page 40 for more setup
options.
• If you’re not familiar with the proper DVD settings,
refer to Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)
player on page 13.
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Automatically setting up for 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

surround sound (MCACC) 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP
The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic MIC jack on the front panel.
characteristics of your listening area, taking into account Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for and the microphone.
both channel delay and channel level. After you have set
up the microphone provided with your system, the TUNER
CONTROL
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION
MULTI
BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
MULTI
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
receiver uses the information from a series of test tones

JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM INPUT FL MCACC
SETUP RETURN ATT DIMMER SETUP MIC
to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your PHONES

MULTI JOG
particular room.
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a

source on page 13.
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that
it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.
Important Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not table or a chair.
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any the SYSTEM SETUP button.
existing speaker settings in the receiver. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the /// buttons and ENTER on the remote control to
headphones should be disconnected and MULTI CH navigate through the screens and select menu items.
IN switched off. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
• The receiver will automatically exit the current screen • Press SYSTEM SETUP at any time to exit the System
after three minutes of inactivity. Setup menu.
4 Select ‘AUTO MCACC’ from the System Setup
Caution menu then press ENTER.
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are System Setup
output at high volume. [ 1. Surr Back System ]
[ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 4. Manual SP Setup ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE [ 6. Other Setup ]
Enter : Select
Return : Exit
5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press

ENTER.
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
MULTI CONTROL
2. AUTO MCACC
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
Surround Back Output
[ Normal (SB) ]
Enter : Start
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR Return : Cancel
+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
ST
TUNE
ST
• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers,
DTV MENU
T.EDIT
ENTER
BAND or setting up a separate speaker system in another
SYSTEM
GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
RETURN
room, read through Surround back speaker setting on
TV CONTROL
page 40 and make sure to connect your speakers as
TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL necessary before continuing to step 6.
DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE
TUNER REC STOP

DISPLAY
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD
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6 Follow the instructions on-screen. 9 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
2. AUTO MCACC receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
• Set microphone
• Turn on Sub Woofer
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
2. AUTO MCACC
Return : Cancel Now Analyzing •••
Surround Analyzing
Speaker System [ ]
Speaker Distance [ ]
• Make sure the microphone is connected. Channel Level [ ]
Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically
Return:Cancel
detected every time you switch on the system. Make
sure it is on and the volume is turned up.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
• See below for notes regarding high background
happening. It may take 3–8 minutes.
noise levels and other possible interference.
10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select
7 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish
‘Skip’ to go back to the System Setup menu.
outputting test tones.
The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
the surround settings are complete.
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while 2. AUTO MCACC
it’s doing this. Analyzed Data Check
[a.Speaker Setting ]
[b.Speaker Distance ]
2. AUTO MCACC 2. AUTO MCACC [c.Channel Level ]
[d.Acoustic Cal EQ ]
Now Analyzing •••
Environment Check [ Skip ]

Please wait Ambient Noise [ ]
Microphone [ ]
Caution!! Speaker YES/NO [ ]
Test tone is
output loudly.
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give
Return:Cancel Return:Cancel
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This
System Setup menu (starting on page 40).
may result in incorrect speaker settings.
• If you are using THX Certified speakers, confirm that
8 Confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD. all speakers are set to SMALL in Speaker Setting on
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the page 46, and that the Crossover Network on page 47
actual speakers you have. is set to 80Hz.
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting
2. AUTO MCACC
individual parameters from the Analyzed Data Check
Check!!!
Front [ YES ] screen:
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
Surr Back [ YES X 2] • Speaker Setting – The size and number of speakers
Sub Woofer [ YES ]
you’ve connected (see page 46 for more on this)
[ OK ]
• Speaker Distance – The distance of your speakers
from the listening position (see page 48 for more on
If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use this)
the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the speaker • Channel Level – The overall balance of your speaker
and / (cursor left/right) to change the setting (and system (see page 47 for more on this)
number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to • Acoustic Cal EQ – Adjustments to the frequency
the next step. balance of your speaker system based on the
If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 43
column, there may be a problem with the speaker for more on this)
connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t fix the problem, Press RETURN after you have finished checking each
turn off the power and check the speaker connections. screen. When you’re finished, select Skip to go back to
the System Setup menu.
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Note Note
• If you leave an error message on the screen for over • Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you
three minutes, or if you cancel the Auto MCACC may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog
Setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a
and no settings will be made. multichannel listening mode (see Listening in
• Depending on the characteristics of your room, surround sound on page 31 if you need to do this) if
sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of you want multichannel surround sound.
around 5 inches (12cm) will end up with different size
settings. You can correct the setting manually using Playing a source
the Manual speaker setup on page 45.
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
the actual distance from the listening position. This
setting should be accurate (taking delay and room 1 Turn on the power of the playback component
characteristics into account) and generally does not (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer
need to be changed. (if you have one).
• If your source is the TV’s built-in tuner, then switch to
• Remember to disconnect the microphone after
the channel you want to watch, otherwise make sure
you’ve finished the Auto MCACC Setup.
that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For
example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input
Setup is now selected.)
If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto 2 If the receiver isn’t already on, press RECEIVER
MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the to switch it on.
walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the
microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check 3 Change the receiver input to the source you
for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, want to play.
etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch You can use the front panel input select buttons or the
them off if necessary. If there are any instructions dedicated MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote
showing in the front panel display, please follow them. control.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of 4 Press AUTO SURR (remote control) and start
the microphone. If this seems to be happening, playback of the DVD (or other component).
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the
Checking the settings on your DVD front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.
(or other) player • See also Listening to your system on page 31 for
Before continuing, you may want to check the digital more information on different ways of listening to
audio output settings on your DVD player and digital sources.
satellite receiver.
5 Use the volume control (front panel or remote)
• Check that your DVD player/satellite receiver is to adjust the volume level.
set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM • Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound
(2 channel) audio. is coming from the speakers connected to this
If there is an option for MPEG audio, set this to convert receiver.
the MPEG audio to PCM.
• Adjust the volume to your liking between –80dB
If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the (min) and +12dB (max).
player to this receiver, make sure that the player is set to
output multichannel analog audio.
Note
• If you need to manually switch the input signal type
from digital to analog (stereo or multichannel), press
SIGNAL SELECT (page 35).
• For more detailed surround sound setup, see The
System Setup menu on page 40.
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Chapter 3:
Connecting up
Video cables
Important
• Before making or changing any connections, switch Standard RCA video cables
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
These cables are the most common type of video
AC outlet.
connection and should be used to connect to the
composite video terminals. They have yellow plugs to
About cable types distinguish them from cables for audio.
Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio
components. These cables are typically red and white, Standard RCA video cable
and you should connect the red plugs to R (right)
terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.
S-video cables
Analog audio cables S-video cables give you clearer picture reproduction than
standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals
for the luminance and color.
Right (red)
Left (white)
S Video
Digital audio cables
Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or Component video cables
optical cables should be used to connect digital Use component video cables to get the best possible
components to this receiver. color reproduction of your video source. The color signal
of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the
color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way,
interference between the signals is avoided.
Component video cables

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when

inserting the plug not to damage the shutter Green (Y)
protecting the optical socket.
Blue (PB)
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable Red (PR)
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for
coaxial digital connections.
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When making cable connections About the video converter

Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends The video converter allows you to connect various video
the cables over the top or around this unit. If the cables sources using composite, S-video or component video
are laid on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by connections and the signal will be output through all of
the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise the MONITOR OUT jacks. The only exception is
to come from the speakers. component video input, which is only output from the
component video output. Therefore, if you want to
connect any source using component video, you must
also connect your TV using component video. If several
video components are connected to the same input
function, the converter gives priority to component, S-
video, then composite (in that order).
The following chart shows when the video signal will be
converted from the various video inputs (left column) for
output to the MONITOR OUT jacks (top row):
MONITOR OUT
Video
terminal VIDEO COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
(Composite) VIDEO
VIDEO IN

(Composite)
S-VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
• The mark above indicates that the component

video input must be assigned before it will be output
(see Assigning the component video inputs on
page 63 for more on this).
• When recording video sources however, you won’t be
able to record sources connected to the component
video inputs. With composite and S-video sources,
they must be connected using the same type of video
cable as you used to connect the recorder to the
receiver.
• Also note that this feature is available with NTSC
signals only. For a PAL signal, make sure you’ve used
the same type of cable for your video component and
monitor connections.
Note
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends
setting the Video Processor mode OFF.
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Connecting digital audio components

The easiest way to hook up this receiver for surround sound (Dolby Digital and DTS sources) is to use a digital input.
You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of
connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of
matching like with like (for example, the coaxial output from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). This
receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on the rear panel. Connect your digital
components as shown below.
There is one digital output jack which is marked DIGITAL OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital
recorder (for example an MD, DAT or CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.
DIGITAL
Satellite tuner OUT
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
ANTENNA Y
DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT CONTROL
CD recorder OUT IN
CD
IN
SUBW.
PRE OUT
IN OUT
PB
PLAY
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE
1 CD-R/ TER
4
TAPE/MD
IN 1 MONITOR
( TV/ OUT OUT Y
FRONT
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 1
IN 2 VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1
(CD-R/ IN ROUND IN PB
TAPE/
MD)
R L
SUR-
PLAY ROUND
IN BACK IN PR
ASSIGNABLE L
DIGITAL OUT 1 4 DVR / R (Single) DVR /
DVD or LD player
VCR VCR
COAX OUT CEN-
TER
OUT Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB
IN IN
IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/ DVD/
SUR-
LD ROUND LD PR
IN IN
R L
R L C
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
CD player COAX
Note
• If your digital connections are different from the default settings, you should refer to The Input Assign menu on
page 62 to assign the jacks to the proper component(s).
• If you have a have a DVD-Audio or SACD compatible player, see Connecting multichannel analog components on
page 17.
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Connecting analog audio components

To begin set up, connect your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the jacks. For components you
want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs),
but for components that only play, you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs. You must also hook up your digital
components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog
components. See page 16 for more on digital connections.
the AC outlet.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
OUTPUT
CD player
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
L
ANTENNA Y
R OUT
CD
CONTROL
IN PRE OUT PB
IN OUT
SUBW.
PLAY
IN PR
ASSIGNABLE CEN-
1 4 CD-R/ TER
TAPE/MD
IN 1 MONITOR
(TV/ OUT FRONT OUT Y
Y
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 1 IN 2
IN 2 VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1
(CD-R/ IN ROUND PB PB
IN
TAPE/
MD)
R L
SUR-
REC PLAY PLAY ROUND
CD-R/Tape/MD deck
IN BACK IN PR PR
ASSIGNABLE L
L VCR
OUT CEN-
TER
VCR
OUT Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
R LD) TV/
SAT
IN
FRONT
TV/
SAT
IN
PB IN 3
IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/ DVD/
SUR- PR ASSIGNABLE
LD ROUND LD
IN IN 1 3
R L
R L COMPONENT
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
Tip
• If you don’t plan on using the spare audio jacks for video components (for example, VIDEO1), you can use these
for connecting another audio component, like a line-level turntable.
Connecting multichannel analog components

If you prefer to use a separate component for decoding multichannel formats such as DVD Audio and SACD, you can
connect a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. Note
that the multichannel input can only be used when MULTI CH IN is selected (see page 39).
the AC outlet.
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
ANTENNA Y
AC OUTLET
OUT CONTROL
CD
IN PRE OUT PB
IN OUT
SUBW.
PLAY
IN CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE
CD-R/ TER AC 120 V 60Hz
1 4
IN 1 MONITOR
(TV/ OUT FRONT OUT Y
Y
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 1 IN 2 FRONT SURROUND SUB
IN 2 VIDEO1
(CD-R/ IN
SUR-
ROUND
VIDEO1
PB PB
OUTPUT OUTPUT WOOFER CENTER VIDEO
IN
TAPE/ R L
SPEAKERS OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
MD)
PLAY
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
A R FRONT L CENTER L R SURROUND L L SURROUNDR BACK / B L (Single)
IN IN PR PR
ASSIGNABLE L
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
OUT CEN-
TER
OUT Y R R
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
FRONT PB IN 3
IN IN
IN 4 R L
(CD) SELECTABLE
DVD/ SUR- DVD/
LD ROUND LD PR ASSIGNABLE
DVD/multi-channel decoder
IN IN 1 3
R L
R L COMPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
with multi-channel analog

output jacks
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Connecting video components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. With digital video components (like a DVD player), you
must use the connections shown on this page for the video signal, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD)
you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 16). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components
with analog audio connections (see page 17).
For better quality video, you can hook up using the component video jacks or the S-video jacks (quality descends in
this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. See About the video converter on page 15 if you
plan on connecting your other video components using different types of video cables than for your TV.
the AC outlet.
Video deck
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
OUTPUT
AM LOOP
L L
FM UNBAL 75Ω
VIDEO
TV tuner ANTENNA Y
R R
(or Satellite tuner) L OUT CONTROL
CD
IN PRE OUT PB
R SUBW.
IN OUT
PLAY
IN PR
ASSIGNABLE CEN-
1 4 CD-R/ TER
TAPE/MD
IN 1 MONITOR
( TV / OUT FRONT OUT Y
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 2 VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1
(CD-R/ IN ROUND PB
IN
TAPE/
R L
IN 1 SPEAKERS
MD) ASSIGNABLE
PLAY
SUR-
ROUND
A R FRONT L CENTER
ASSIGNABLE
IN BACK
L
IN PR INPUT
OUTPUT VCR VCR
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
VIDEO
DVD or LD player
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/
SAT
TV/
SAT
VIDEO
FRONT PB
IN IN IN 2
L IN 4 R L ASSIGNABLE
(CD) DVD/ DVD/
SUR-
LD ROUND LD PR
R
TV (monitor)
IN IN
R L 1 2
R L
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel
using the VIDEO2 button. There are standard audio/
video jacks as well as an S-video jack and an optical
input. Hook them up the same way you made the rear
panel connections.
ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH SIGNAL EXTENDED

TONE EQ ENHANCEMENT IN SELECT MODE SPEAKERS
MULTI
JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
MCACC
SETUP MIC
Video
camera
(etc.)
V L R
DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT
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Connecting antennas Antenna snap connectors

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into
as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, the hole, then snap the connector shut.
connect external antennas (see Using external antennas
below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off
and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or
changing any connections.
3/8 in. (10mm)
Using external antennas
To improve FM reception
Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna
AM loop using a coaxial 75Ω cable.
antenna
FM wire antenna
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
ANTENNA Y
OUT CONTROL
CD
IN PRE OUT PB
IN OUT
SUBW. AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
PLAY
ASSIGNABLE IN CEN- PR
F connector
1 4 CD-R/ TER
TAPE/MD ANTENNA
IN 1 MONITOR
(TV / OUT FRONT OUT Y
Y
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 1 IN 2
IN 2 VIDEO1
(CD-R/ SUR- VIDEO1
IN ROUND IN PB PB
TAPE/
MD) R L
SUR-
PLAY ROUND
IN BACK IN PR PR
ASSIGNABLE L
R
To improve AM reception
1 4 DVR / (Single) DVR /
VCR VCR
OUT CEN- OUT
TER Y
IN 3 REC
(DVD/
LD) TV/
SAT
SUBW.
FRONT
TV/
SAT
PB IN 3
Connect a 15–18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the
IN
IN 4
(CD)
IN
DVD/
R L
DVD/
AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied
SUR- ASSIGNABLE
LD
IN
R L
R
ROUND
L
LD
IN
PR
COMPONENT
1 3 AM loop antenna.
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
FM wire antenna
Outdoor
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically antenna
along a window frame or another suitable place that
gives good reception. 15–18 ft. (5–6m)
Indoor antenna
AM loop antenna (vinyl-coated wire)
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as
shown above. The ground terminal () helps reduce AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
radio noise (it is not an earthing plug). Attach (if ANTENNA
necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best

reception.
• Note that either wire can be inserted into the

respective terminals when connecting.
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Connecting the speakers

A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary.
Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 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. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 46)
to large.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left 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 6–16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on
page 71 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8Ω).
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers

L R C LS RS SBL SBR
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
ANTENNA Y
AC OUTLET
OUT CONTROL
CD
IN PRE OUT PB
IN OUT
SUBW.
PLAY
IN CEN-
ASSIGNABLE TER PR
1 4 CD-R/ AC 120 V 60Hz
IN 1 MONITOR
( TV / OUT OUT Y Y
FRONT
SAT ) REC
R L
IN 1 IN 2
IN 2 VIDEO1
SUR- VIDEO1
(CD-R/ IN PB PB
ROUND IN
TAPE/ SPEAKERS
MD) R L
SUR- A R FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK / B
PLAY ROUND L R L
IN BACK IN PR PR R L (Single)
ASSIGNABLE L
VCR VCR SELECTABLE
OUT CEN- OUT Y
TER
IN 3 REC
(DVD/ SUBW.
LD) TV/ TV/
SAT SAT
IN PRE OUT
FRONT IN
PB IN 3
IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/
M SELECTABLE
SUR- DVD/
LD ASSIGNABLE
IN
SUBW. ROUND LD
IN
PR
1 3
R L
LAY R L
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO CEN-
VIDEO
TER
D-R/
APE/MD
OUT FRONT
REC
R L Powered
DEO1
SUR-
ROUND
subwoofer
R L
LAY
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
SW
L
VR / R (Single)
CR INPUT
OUT CEN-
Speaker terminals
Note
• If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it 1 2 3
up to the surround back left (Single) terminal.
3/8 in. (10mm)
• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers,
or setting up a separate speaker system in another
room, read through Surround back speaker setting on
page 40 and make sure to connect your speakers as
necessary (these connections are explained in Other 1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
connections on page 58).
2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed
wire.
Caution Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
• Make sure no bare speaker wire is touching the back together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Use
panel when the unit is switched on. The power may good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the
cut off as a safety measure. receiver.
3 Tighten terminal.
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• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install

Note your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
• The speaker terminals also accept single banana are installed securely to prevent accidents and
plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.) improve sound quality.
Caution
• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of
the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other
suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or
injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your Overhead view of speaker setup
subwoofer. You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on
page 10.
Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular Front Front
placement in mind. Some are designed to be Left Center Right
floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to
sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall;
others should be placed away from walls. We have Subwoofer
provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your
speakers (following), but you should also follow the
guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer Surround Surround
provided with your particular speakers to get the most Left Right
out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV. Listening Position
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the Surround Back Left Surround Back Right
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have
Single Surround Back Speaker
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV. The diagrams below show suggested surround and
surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig.
• If you're using a center speaker, place the front A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation
narrower angle. with two surround back speakers connected.
• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at 90~120
the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker
does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of LS RS LS RS
the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening 0~60
position. The angle depends on the size of the room.
Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. RS
LS
• Surround and surround back speakers should be SB SBL SBL SBR SBR
positioned a foot-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm–90
cm) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. fig. A fig. B
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.
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3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by
the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power
consumption of connected equipment should not exceed
100 W (0.8 A).
AC OUTLET
AC 120 V 60Hz
SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX
ND SURROUND BACK / B
L
R L (Single)
SELECTABLE
THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the
diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the SELECTABLE
surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating

speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the
listener.
FL C FR
Caution
• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar
appliance to this unit's AC outlet.
• Do not connect appliances with high power
consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid
overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the
LS RS receiver to malfunction.
Surround Surround
• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the
100W maximum when playing sources at a high
SBL SBR
volume, this type of equipment should not be
Surround back
connected to the AC outlet.
If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same Note
distance from your listening position so you can take • This unit should be disconnected by removing the
advantage of the ASA feature. For more details see power plug from the wall socket when not in regular
Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) on page 74. use (ex. when on vacation).
See also Surround Back Speaker Position on page 48 to
make the settings that will give you the best sound
experience when using the Home THX modes (on
page 32).
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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 an 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 independent service
company for a replacement.
Operating other Pioneer components

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 audio or video jacks
connected to another component for grounding
purposes.
CONTROL
IN OUT IN
CONTROL
OUT
Receiver
Other Pioneer products

Remote with CONTROL terminals
control
unit Connect to CONTROL
terminal of other
Pioneer products
Note
• If you want to control all your components using this
receiver’s remote control, refer to Controlling the rest
of your system on page 52.
• If you have connected a remote control to the
CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you
won't be able to control this unit using the remote
sensor.
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04 Controls and displays
Chapter 4:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1 2 3 4 10 5 6 7 8 9
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX
LISTENING MODE
STANDBY/ON SELECT DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1
CD-R/
ENTER CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2
MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
TUNER TUNING/ MIDNIGHT/ ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH SIGNAL EXTENDED

EDIT STATION BAND MPX LOUDNESS TONE EQ ENHANCEMENT IN SELECT MODE SPEAKERS
TUNER
CONTROL MULTI MULTI
JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
MULTI JOG
PHONES
25 24 23 22 21 20
1 MULTI JOG dial 7 MCACC indicator

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on
menu options. (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH
ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 11) or EQ
2 STANDBY/ON
Auto Setting (page 43) is complete).
Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power
indicator lights when the receiver is on. 8 Input select buttons
Press to select an input source.
3 LISTENING MODE SELECT
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select the various 9 MASTER VOLUME dial
listening modes (page 31).
4 ENTER
5 Character display
See Display on page 26.
6 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control.
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10 Front panel controls 20 VIDEO2 INPUT

To access the front panel controls, push gently on the See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on
lower third portion of the panel with your finger. page 18.
21 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
STA
NDB
Y/ON
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
LISTE
NING
SELE
MOD
CT E
ENTE
22 FL DIMMER
R
MUL
TI
JOG
AUD
IO/V
IDEO
MUL
TI-C
HAN
NEL
REC
Dims or brightens the display.
EIVE
R
VSX
DVD -10
/LD 15T
TV/S
X
AT
DVR
23 INPUT ATT
CD
/VCR
CD-R
TAPE VIDE
/
/MD O1
TUN
ER
VIDE
O2
MAS
TER
VOL
UME
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to

prevent distortion.
11 TUNER CONTROL 24 System Setup menu controls
TUNER EDIT SYSTEM SETUP

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System
stations for recall (page 50). Setup menu (page 11, page 40, page 62).
TUNING/STATION RETURN
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select station presets Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
and radio frequencies (page 49). 25 PHONES jack
BAND Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 49). connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
MPX
Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono (page 49).
12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low
volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low
volume (page 38).
13 TONE
When the STEREO mode is selected, press this button to
access the bass and treble controls, which you can then
adjust with the MULTI JOG dial.
14 ACOUSTIC EQ
Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting
(page 34).
15 DIALOG ENHANCEMENT
Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a
movie (page 38).
16 MULTI CH IN
Press to select the component connected to the MULTI
CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player). See
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 39.
17 SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 35).
18 EXTENDED MODE
Selects the surround back channel mode (page 36) or
virtual surround back mode (page 37).
19 SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker system (page 58).
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Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
SIGNAL DIGITAL DIGITAL L C R LFE PL Neo 6 THX DVD TV DVR VIDEO1

AUTO ANALOG DTS LS S RS ADV. SURR VIR.SB CD CD - R TUNER VIDEO2
SP A B SLEEP SR WMA9 Pro AUTO SURR MONO STEREO TUNED DE MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ATT
OVER dB
16 15 6 14 13 12 11 10
1 Speaker indicators (page 58) 5 Matrix decoding format indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B.
2PLII
2 SIGNAL SELECT indicators This lights to indicate Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx
Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the decoding (see Listening in surround sound on
current component: page 31 for more on this).
AUTO Neo:6
Lights when AUTO signal select is on. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on,
this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (see Listening
DIGITAL
in surround sound on page 31 for more on this).
Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.
6 Listening mode indicators
ANALOG
Lights when an analog signal is detected. THX
Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected.
3 Digital format indicators
VIR.SB
2 DIGITAL
Lights during Virtual surround back processing.
Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is
detected. ADV.SURR
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes
DTS
has been selected.
Lights when a DTS encoded signal is detected.
AUTO SURR
WMA9 Pro
Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched
Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal.
on (see Auto playback on page 31).
4 Program format indicators
7 MIDNIGHT / LOUDNESS
These change according to which channels are active in
When Midnight or Loudness listening is switched on, the
Dolby and DTS encoded sources.
corresponding indicator shows in the display.
LS, S and RS will light at the same time to indicate
6.1channel sources. 8 Input source indicators
Light to indicate the input source you have selected.
• L – Left front channel
• C – Center channel 9 ATT
Lights when INPUT ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the
• R – Right front channel
level of the analog input signal.
• LS – Left surround channel
10 OVER
• S – Surround channel (mono) or surround back
Lights to indicate that the level of an analog source is too
channel
high. Use the attenuator (INPUT ATT) to reduce it.
• RS – Right surround channel
11 Master volume level
• LFE – Low frequency effects channel
Shows the overall volume level. –80dB indicates the
minimum level, and +12dB indicates the maximum level.
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12 DE
Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is
switched on (page 38).
13 TUNER indicators
STEREO
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received
in auto stereo mode.
MONO
Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX
button.
TUNED
Lights when a broadcast is being received.
14 Character display
Displays various system information (for example, the
reason an operation is not possible may flash in the
display).
15 SR+
Lights when the SR+ control mode has been switched
on (see Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma
display on page 61).
16 SLEEP
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 39).
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Remote control The following are accessed by pressing the RECEIVER

button first:
INPUT
INPUT ATT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input
1 11
signal to prevent distortion.
2
FL DIMMER
Dims or brightens the display.
12
SR+
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 61).
3 MULTI CONTROL
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 13 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SYSTEM
SETUP
The following button controls (except SYSTEM SETUP)
can be accessed after you have selected the
4 corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER, DVD/
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR
LD, TV/SAT, etc.)
+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS D. ACCESS

TOP MENU MENU
5 TUNE After pressing, you can access a radio station directly
DTV MENU ST ST
using the number buttons (page 49).
6 T.EDIT
ENTER
BAND
SYSTEM TUNE TOP MENU

GUIDE SETUP RETURN
TV CONTROL Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.
7 TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL 14 DTV MENU
Displays menus on a digital TV.
TUNER
15 T. EDIT
DISPLAY REC STOP
8 Press to memorize and name a station for recall
MPX
AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD DVD (page 50).
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO GUIDE
9 AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
Displays the guides on a digital TV.
SHIFT
EFFECT
/CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E SYSTEM SETUP
10 (Press RECEIVER first to access)
Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 40).
RECEIVER CLASS
Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio
1 RECEIVER station presets (page 50).
This switches between standby and on for this receiver. MENU
2 INPUT SELECT Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also
Use to select the input source. displays TV and DTV menus.
3 MULTI CONTROL buttons BAND

Press to select control of other components (see Switches between the tuner AM and FM bands
Controlling the rest of your system on page 52). (page 49).
4 Number buttons and other receiver/component RETURN

controls Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or
frequency (page 49) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. to select closed captioning with DTV).
DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands for TV or
DTV, and can also be used to select a disc in a multi-CD
player.
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6 (TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER CH +/–

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround Use to select channels when using a TV, VCR, DVR,
sound system (see page 40). Also used to control DVD etc.
menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing
player. Use the TUNE +/– buttons to find radio SHIFT:
frequencies and use ST +/– to find preset stations
(page 50). REC
Starts recording.
7 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to REC STOP
the TV CONT button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook Stops recording.
up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI HDD/DVD
CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main These buttons switch between the hard disk and DVD
TV to the TV CONT button (see page 52 for more on this). controls for DVD/HDD recorders.
TV 9 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons
Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
THX
TV VOL +/– Press to select a Home THX listening mode
Use to adjust the volume on your TV. (page 32).
INPUT SELECT STANDARD
Use to select the TV input signal. Press for Standard decoding and to switch between
TV CH +/– the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 31).
Use to select channels. ADV. SURR
8 Component control buttons Use to switch between the various surround modes
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a (page 33).
component after you have selected it using the MULTI STEREO
CONTROL buttons. Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after playback bypasses the tone controls and any other
you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL signal processing for the most accurate reproduction
button (for example DVD/LD, DVR/VCR or TV/SAT of a source (page 34).
(when connected to a DTV)).
AUTO SURR
DTV ON/OFF Press to have the receiver automatically detect what
Switches a digital TV on/off. kind of source you’re playing and select multichannel
or stereo playback as necessary (page 31).
DTV INFO
Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV. ACOUSTIC EQ
Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting
TUNER DISPLAY
(page 34).
Switches between named station presets and radio
frequencies (page 50). SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 35).
MPX
Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at
mono will improve the sound quality (page 49). low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and
treble at low volume (page 38).
AUDIO
Changes the audio language or channel on DVD EFFECT/CH SEL
discs. Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use –/+ to
adjust the level (page 47). Also adjusts the level of the
CH RETURN
Advanced Surround effects (page 33) as well as
Returns to the last channel selected with DTV, SAT
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 33) and Neo:6 Music
and some TVs.
parameters (page 34). You can then use the + and –
SUBTITLE buttons to make these adjustments.
Displays/changes the subtitles included in
multilingual DVD-Video discs.
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+/– 15 MUTE
Use to adjust the effect and channel levels, as well as Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
to change Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 Music muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
parameter settings.
SLEEP (SHIFT & –) Operating range of remote control unit
Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the The remote control may not work properly if:
amount of time before the receiver turns off • There are obstacles between the remote control and
(page 39). the receiver's remote sensor.
DIALOG E (SHIFT & +) • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the
Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a remote sensor.
movie (page 38). • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting
10 SHIFT infrared rays.
Press to access the DVR controls (above the component • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another
control buttons) as well as some RECEIVER controls. infrared remote control unit.
11 SOURCE
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the
receiver (see page 52 for more on this). STA
NDB
Y/ON
LISTE
NING
SELE MODE
CT
12 Character display (LCD)

ENTE
R
MUL
TI
JOG
This display shows information when transmitting AUD

IO/V
IDEO
MUL
TI-C
HAN
NEL
REC
EIVE
R
VSX
-10
control signals.
DVD 15T
/LD X
TV/S
AT
DVR
CD /VCR
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CD-R VIDE
TAPE /
/MD O1
TUNE
R
VIDE
O2
MAS
TER
VOL
UME
The following commands are shown when you’re setting 30

the remote to control other components (see Controlling
the rest of your system on page 52):
7m
SETUP
Indicates the setup mode, from which you choose the
options below.
PRESET
See Selecting preset codes directly on page 52.
LEARN
See Programming signals from other remote controls
on page 53.
DIRECT F
See Direct function on page 54.
ERASE
See Erasing one of the remote control button settings
on page 54.
RESET
See Erasing all of the remote control presets on
page 54.
READ ID
See Confirming preset codes on page 54.
13 RECEIVER
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to
select the green commands above the number buttons
(INPUT ATT, etc). Also use this button to set up surround
sound (page 11, page 40).
14 VOL +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
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Listening to your system 05
Chapter 5:
Listening to your system
Tip Note
• The listening modes described below can also be • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded
selected using the front panel controls. Simply press accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic
LISTENING MODE SELECT repeatedly to access the IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound below for
modes you want, then use the MULTI JOG to select a more on these decoding formats).
particular listening mode (after five seconds the • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect
mode is automatically set). headphones or select the multichannel analog
• This unit has an on-board WMA9 Pro decoder, so it is inputs.
possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using
a coaxial or optical digital connection when
connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player.
Listening in surround sound
However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in
etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio surround sound. However, the options available will
signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. depend on your speaker setup and the type of source
you’re listening to.
• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur
depending on your computer system. WMA9 Pro 7.1 If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using
channel 96kHz sources will be downsampled to 5.1 the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 36.
channel 48kHz.
• If you’re listening to a WMA9 Pro format source with Standard surround sound
headphones, only STEREO is available. The following modes provide basic surround sound for
stereo and multichannel sources.
Auto playback MPX
AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD
CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
DVD
CH
There are many ways to listen back to sources using this THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/

receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS
is the Auto Surround feature. With this, the receiver SHIFT

EFFECT
/CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing

and selects multichannel or stereo playback as
RECEIVER
necessary.
MPX CH RETURN
CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
CH • While listening to a source, press STANDARD.
THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS
EFFECT
• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround
SHIFT SLEEP DIALOG E
/CH SEL
encoded, the proper decoding format will
automatically be selected and shows in the display.
RECEIVER With two channel sources, you can select from:
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound,
• While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR for especially suited to movie sources
auto playback of a source. • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound,
AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before especially suited to music sources
showing the decoding or playback format. Check the
digital format indicators in the front panel display to see • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
how the source is being processed. especially suited to video games
• 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound
from the surround speakers is mono)
• Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially
suited to movie sources
• Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited
to music sources
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05 Listening to your system
With multichannel sources, if you have connected With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to
surround back speaker(s) and have selected Extended select from:
ON, you can select (according to format): • THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available your home theatre system using all the speakers in
when you’re using two surround back speakers) your setup
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX – Especially suited to
• Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel
sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure playback with 5.1 channel sources (only available
decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital when you’re using two surround back speakers)
Surround EX) • THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1
• DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
with DTS-ES encoded sources • THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1
• DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
with DTS encoded sources • THX MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
• THX GAMES MODE – Allows you to hear 7.1
Note
channel playback from the output of a video game
• If the Extended mode (page 36) is switched to OFF, or console
the surround back speakers are set to NO (this
happens automatically if the Surround back speaker
setting on page 40 is set to anything but Normal Note
(SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 • You won’t be able to use the THX options with 88.2/
channel sound). 96kHz PCM or DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources, or with the
• In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same headphones connected.
signal is heard from both surround back speakers. • If you only have one surround back speaker
connected, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX
Using the Home THX modes MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not
available.
THX and Home THX are technical standards created by
Lucasfilm Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. • When selecting the Dolby Pro Logic modes above,
Home THX is designed to make home theater audio the display shows the mode you selected, then after
sound more like what you hear in a cinema. a few seconds, shows THX CINEMA.
Different THX options will be available depending on the
source and the Extended mode setting (see Using the
surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 36 for
more on this).
MPX CH RETURN
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL

EFFECT SLEEP DIALOG E

SHIFT /CH SEL
RECEIVER
• Press THX to select a THX listening mode.

With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select
a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode
(see Listening in surround sound above for an
explanation of each process):
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
• 2 PRO LOGIC+THX
• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
• THX GAMES MODE
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Using the Advanced surround effects • If you press ADV. SURR when the headphones are
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety connected, the PhonesSurround mode will
of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced automatically be selected.
Surround modes are designed to be used with film • You can’t use the Advanced Surround effects with
soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music 88.2/96kHz PCM or DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources.
sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks
to see which you like.
MPX CH RETURN
HDD DVD
Tip
AUDIO SUBTITLE
CH CH
THX
RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is
AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
selected, the effect level can be adjusted in the range
of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT/CH SEL (until EFFECT
SHIFT /CH SEL
shows in the display). The effect level can be set for
each Advanced Surround mode by pressing +/–.
RECEIVER
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings

• Press ADV. SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic
repeatedly to select a listening mode. IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you
• ADVANCED MOVIE – Simulates the relaxed can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.
environment of a movie theater, and is suitable for MPX CH RETURN
watching movies. CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
CH
• ADVANCED MUSIC – Simulates the acoustic ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/

environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for
SHIFT
music or musical sources. /CH SEL
• TV SURROUND – This mode produces surround

sound for both mono and stereo TV sources. It is RECEIVER
useful for older movies recorded with mono

soundtracks. 1 With ‘2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC’ mode active, press
• SPORTS – This is designed for sports programs with EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select CENTER WIDTH,
a lot of action, adding to the excitement by bringing DIMENSION or PANORAMA.
background action to the forefront. • CENTER WIDTH – Provides a better blend of the front
• ADVANCED GAME – Useful when playing video speakers by spreading the center channel between
games. It works especially well with sound moving the front right and left speakers, making it sound
from left to right in game software with a lot of wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
movement. (This is applicable only when using a center speaker.)
• EXPANDED – This mode is especially designed to • DIMENSION – Adjusts the depth of the surround
give sound depth to stereo sources, and lets you hear sound balance from front to back, making the sound
two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated more distant (minus settings), or more forward
multichannel surround sound. Use with Dolby Pro (positive settings).
Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use • PANORAMA – Extends the front stereo image to
with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’
than the Standard modes. effect.
• 7ch STEREO – This can be selected to give 2 Use the +/– buttons to adjust the setting.
multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of Center Width is adjustable between 0 and 7 (default : 3);
the speakers in your setup. Dimension between –3 and +3 (default : 0); Panorama is
• PhonesSurround – When listening through On or Off (default : Off).
headphones, you can still get the effect of overall
3 Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other
surround.
settings.
Note Note
• Depending on the source and the sound mode you • If the Extended mode is switched off, 2 Pro Logic IIx
have selected, you may not get sound from the (above) becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel
surround back speakers in your setup. For more on sound), however the above setting will still be
this, refer to Using the surround back channel effective.
(Extended mode) on page 36.
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Neo:6 Music settings Listening with Acoustic Calibration

• Default setting: 3
EQ
When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH ADJ (after the Auto
mode, you can adjust the center image to create a wider MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting)
stereo effect with vocals. Note that this is only available
when using a center speaker. You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration
Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround
1 With Neo:6 MUSIC mode active, press EFFECT/CH sound (MCACC) on page 11 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on
SEL repeatedly to select C. IMAGE. page 43. Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic
MPX
AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD DVD
Calibration Equalization.
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL MPX CH RETURN
CH CH
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ RECEIVER CONTROL
AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS THX STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
EFFECT ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/

SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS

SHIFT /CH SEL
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
2 Use the +/– buttons to adjust the setting.

Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front
right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the TUNER
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
MULTI MULTI
center speaker only).

CONTROL JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
MULTI JOG
PHONES
Listening in stereo DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will hear the • While listening to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ.
source through just the front left and right speakers (and Press repeatedly to select between:
possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker
settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources • ALL CH ADJ – No special weighting is given to any
are downmixed to stereo. one channel.
MPX
AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD DVD
• FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are heard in
CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
CH
accordance with the front speaker settings.
AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
• CUSTOM 1/2 – Custom settings
SHIFT
EFFECT
/CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E • OFF – Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off.
The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when
Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.
RECEIVER
• While listening to a source, press STEREO for Note

stereo playback. • You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with WMA9
Press repeatedly to switch between: Pro sources or when MULTI CH IN is switched on,
• STEREO – The audio is heard with your surround and it has no effect when headphones are
settings (such as channel level) and you can still use connected.
digital processing (such as the Midnight, Loudness, • If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ when
and Tone control functions). DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically
• DIRECT – Bypass all effects and surround settings so switches to STEREO.
that the audio remains as close to the source audio
signal as possible.
Note
• If you switch on any signal processing features (for
example, the Midnight listening mode or the tone
controls) when DIRECT is selected, the receiver
automatically switches to STEREO.
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Choosing the input signal

You need to hook up a component to both analog and
digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between
input signals.
MPX CH RETURN
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL


SHIFT /CH SEL
RECEIVER

TUNER MULTI MULTI
CONTROL JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
MULTI JOG
PHONES
• Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal

corresponding to the source component.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
• AUTO – This automatically switches to DIGITAL if a
digital source is detected, otherwise it remains on
ANALOG.
• ANALOG – Selects the analog inputs.
• DIGITAL – Selects the digital input.
When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with
Dolby Digital decoding, DTS lights with DTS decoding,
and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9
Pro signal.
Note
• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM
(32kHz–96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal
formats (including DTS 96kHz/24 bit). With other
digital signal formats, set to 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 16) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For
more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with your DVD player.
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Using the surround back channel • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) repeatedly
to cycle the surround back channel options.
(Extended mode) Each press cycles through the options as follows:
• Default setting: Extended ON
• Extended ON – 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used
You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 (for example, a surround back channel will be
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby generated for 5.1 encoded material)
Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use
• Extended AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or
6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded
7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example,
material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
channel will be generated, but the material may sound
better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally • Extended OFF – Maximum 5.1 playback
encoded (in which case, you can simply switch the
Extended mode off). Note
The table below indicates when you will hear the
• You must have surround back speakers connected
surround back channel when playing various kinds of
(and set to LARGE or SMALL in the Speaker Setting on
sources. (=Sound plays through surround back
page 46) and the Surround back speaker setting on
speaker(s))
page 40 must be set to Normal (SB) to hear the
surround back channel.
TUNER
CONTROL
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION
MULTI
JOG
BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
MULTI
JOG
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
• You can’t use the surround back channel with
SYSTEM
SETUP RETURN
INPUT
ATT
FL
DIMMER
MCACC
SETUP MIC
VIDEO2 INPUT
headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT mode.
PHONES
MULTI JOG • You can’t hear the surround back channel with DTS
96kHz/24 bit or PCM 96/88.2kHz sources.
Standard / THX
Extended Advanced
Type of source Multichannel Stereo sources
mode surround
sources 2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded ON
multichannel source with 6.1ch
surround AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded ON
multichannel source
AUTO
WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel ON
source
AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM encoded stereo ON
source
AUTO
WMA9 Pro encoded stereo source ON
AUTO
Analog 2-channel (stereo) source ON
AUTO
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Using the Virtual Surround Back Each press cycles through the options as follows:
mode (VirtualSB) • VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)
When you’re not using surround back speakers,
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround • VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is
back channel through your surround speakers. For automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for
example, you can choose to listen to sources with no example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is
encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding switched off
(VirtualSB ON). Sometimes the material may sound
better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally
encoded. In this case you can have the receiver only Note
apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode with
EX or DTS-ES (VirtualSB AUTO), or you can simply headphones, or with the THX or STEREO / DIRECT
switch it off (VirtualSB OFF). modes.
The table indicates when you will hear the virtual • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if
surround back channel. (=Virtual surround back the surround speakers are on and the Surr Back
channel is active) setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 46.
• You can’t hear the virtual surround back channel with
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
DTS 96kHz/24 bit, PCM 96/88.2kHz, or WMA9 Pro
TUNER
CONTROL
MULTI
JOG
MULTI
JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
sources.
SETUP RETURN ATT DIMMER
• The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied

SETUP MIC
MULTI JOG
PHONES
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R to sources that do not have surround channel
information.
• Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) repeatedly
to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.
Standard
VirtualSB Advanced
Type of source Multichannel Stereo sources
mode surround
sources 2 Pro Logic II 2 Pro Logic Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded ON
multichannel source with 6.1ch
surround AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded ON
multichannel source
AUTO
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo ON
source; other digital stereo source
AUTO
Analog 2-channel (stereo) source ON
AUTO
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Using Loudness and Midnight Using the tone controls

listening Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to
The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone
bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. control.
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear
effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. LISTENING MODE
The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume STANDBY/ON SELECT
at which you’re listening.

ENTER
MULTI JOG
MPX CH RETURN
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL


SHIFT /CH SEL
RECEIVER
• Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between TUNER

CONTROL
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION
MULTI
JOG
BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
MULTI
JOG
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF. SYSTEM

SETUP RETURN
INPUT
ATT
FL
DIMMER
MCACC
SETUP MIC
VIDEO2 INPUT
MULTI JOG
PHONES
Note
• You can’t use MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS with DTS 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to
96kHz/24 bit, PCM 96/88.2kHz or WMA9 Pro sources, adjust.
or when MULTI CH IN, or one of the THX modes has Each press switches between BASS and TREBLE.
been selected.
2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of
• If you switch on Loudness or Midnight listening when bass or treble as necessary.
DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6 to +6 (dB).
switches to STEREO.
• Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input
automatically.
Enhancing dialog
• Default setting: DIALOG E OFF Note
The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the • You can only use the tone controls when STEREO/
center channel to make it stand out from other DIRECT is selected. DIRECT will switch to STEREO
background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. when the tone controls are used.
MPX CH RETURN
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL


SHIFT /CH SEL
RECEIVER
• Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog

enhancement on or off.
If you’re using the front panel, press DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT.
Note
• You can’t use dialog enhancement with DTS 96kHz/
24 bit, PCM 96/88.2kHz or WMA9 Pro sources, or
when one of the THX modes has been selected.
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Playing other sources • You can’t listen to your speaker B (Second Zone)
system during playback from the multichannel
inputs.
INPUT
Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a
specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without
worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use
MULTI CONTROL
the remote control to set the sleep timer.
MPX CH RETURN
CH CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
1 Turn on the power of the playback component. AUTO SURR

ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS

SHIFT /CH SEL
2 Turn on the power of the receiver.
3 Select the source you want to playback.
RECEIVER
Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT).
4 Start playback of the component you selected in • Press SHIFT+SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep
step 1. time.
30 min 60 min
Selecting the multichannel analog
inputs
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with Off 90 min
multichannel analog outputs to this receiver (page 17),
you must select the analog multichannel inputs for
surround sound playback. Note
• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
by pressing SHIFT+SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly
TUNER
CONTROL
MULTI
JOG
MULTI
JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
will cycle through the sleep options again.
• You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by
switching off the receiver.
MULTI JOG
PHONES
1 Make sure you have set the playback source to

the proper output setting.
For example, you might need to set your DVD player to
output multichannel analog audio.
2 Press MULTI CH IN on the front panel.
To cancel playback from the multichannel inputs, press
MULTI CH IN once again.
Note
• When playback from the multichannel inputs is
selected, you can’t use the ACOUSTIC EQ, DIALOG
E, SIGNAL SELECT, INPUT ATT, TONE, and
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS buttons, as well as any of
the listening modes (including STEREO/DIRECT and
the Extended mode).
• When playback from the multichannel inputs is
selected, only the volume and channel levels can be
set.
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06 The System Setup menu
Chapter 6:
The System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the 3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
System Setup menu System Setup
The following section shows you how to make detailed [ 1. Surr Back System ]
[ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for [ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in [ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune
Enter : Select
individual speaker system settings to your liking. Return : Exit
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE • Surr Back System – Specify how you are using your
surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker
setting below).
• AUTO MCACC – This is a quick and effective
automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting
up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11).
MULTI CONTROL • MANUAL MCACC – Fine tune your speaker settings

and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see
Manual MCACC speaker setup below).
• Manual SP Setup – Specify the size, number,
distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR connected (see Manual speaker setup on page 45).
+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS
• Input Assign – Specify what you’ve connected to the
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE digital and component video inputs (see The Input
DTV MENU ST
ENTER
ST
Assign menu on page 62).
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM
GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
RETURN
• Other Setup – Make customized settings to reflect
TV CONTROL
how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup
TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL menu on page 63).
TUNER
DISPLAY REC STOP
Surround back speaker setting
MPX CH RETURN
• Default setting: Normal (SB)
There are several ways you can use the surround back
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. speaker channels with this system. In addition to a
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on. normal home theater setup where they are used for the
• If headphones are connected to the receiver, surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping
disconnect them. the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in
another room.
2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press
the SYSTEM SETUP button. 1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the menu.
/// buttons and ENTER on the remote control to See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
navigate through the screens and select menu items. above if you’re not already at this screen.
Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.
System Setup
• Press SYSTEM SETUP at any time to exit the System
[ 1. Surr Back System ]
Setup menu. [ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
Enter : Select
Return : Exit
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2 Select the surround back speaker setting. 1 Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup
menu.
1. Surround Back System See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
Surround Back Output
[ Normal(SB) ]
above if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
[ 1. Surr Back System ]
[ 2. AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ]
• Normal (SB) – Select for normal home theater use Enter : Select
Return : Exit
with surround back speakers in your main (speaker
system A) setup.
• Second Zone – Select to use the (surround back) B 2 Select the setting you want to adjust.
speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to
another room (see Second Zone speaker B setup on make these settings in order.
page 58).
3.MANUAL MCACC
• Front Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi- [ a .Fine Ch Level ]
amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front [
[
b .Fine Ch Distance
c .EQ AUTO Setting
]
]
speakers on page 59). [
[
d .EQ Data Copy
e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust
]
]
[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ]
[ g .EQ Data Check ]
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
• Fine Ch Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall

Manual MCACC speaker setup balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel
You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup Level below).
menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more
familiar with the system. Before making these settings, • Fine Ch Distance – Make precise delay settings for
you should have already completed Automatically setting your speaker system (see Fine Channel Distance on
up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11. page 42).
You only need to make these settings once (unless you The last five settings are specifically for customizing the
change the placement of your current speaker system or parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ below:
add new speakers). • EQ AUTO Setting – Measure the acoustic
characteristics of your room and automatically
adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system
Important (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically
• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect below).
the setup microphone to the front panel and place it • EQ Data Copy – Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ
about ear level at your normal listening position. See settings for manual adjustment (see Copying your
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) Acoustic Calibration EQ settings below).
on page 11 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see
• EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust – Make detailed manual
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ
on page 13 for notes regarding high background
settings (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ
noise levels and other possible interference.
manually on page 44).
• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up
• EQ Data Check – Check the ALL CH ADJUST,
the volume to the middle position.
FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on-
screen display (see Checking your Acoustic
Calibration EQ settings on page 44).
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Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Distance

• Default setting: 0dB (all channels) • Default setting: 10.0 ft (all channels)
You can achieve better surround sound by properly For proper sound depth and separation with your system,
adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some
following setting can help you make detailed speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening
adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual position at the same time. The following setting can help
speaker setup on page 45. you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve
using the Manual speaker setup below.
1 Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC
setup menu. 1 Select ‘Fine Ch Distance’ from the Manual
The volume increases to the 0dB reference level. MCACC setup menu.
3.MANUAL MCACC 3a.Fine Channel Level 3.MANUAL MCACC 3b.Fine Channel Distance
[ a .Fine Ch Level ] [ a .Fine Ch Level ]

[ b .Fine Ch Distance ] [ b .Fine Ch Distance ]
[ c .EQ AUTO Setting ] [ c .EQ AUTO Setting ]
[ d .EQ Data Copy ] Please Wait [ d .EQ Data Copy ] Please Wait
[ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ] [ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ]
[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ] Caution!! [ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ] Caution!!
[ g .EQ Data Check ] Test tone is [ g .EQ Data Check ] Test tone is
output loudly. output loudly.
2 Adjust the level of the left channel. 2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want listening position.
to keep the level around 0dB so that you’ll have plenty of
room to adjust the other speaker levels. 3b.Fine Channel Distance
Left [ 10.0ft ]
3a.Fine Channel Level
Left [ + 0.5dB ]
Enter:Next
Return:Cancel
Enter:Next
Return:Cancel 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the
distance as necessary.
• After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output. Use / (cursor left/right) to adjust the delay of the
speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels
The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from
(+/– 10dB) as necessary.
0.5 to 45.0 feet.
Use / (cursor left/right) to adjust the volume of the
speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. 3b.Fine Channel Distance
When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, Ref:Left
Right
10.0ft
[ 10.0ft ]
press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next Center
Surround L
[ 10.0ft
[ 10.0ft
]
]
channel. Surround
Surr Back
R
L
[ 10.0ft
[ 10.0ft
]
]
Surr Back R [ 10.0ft ]
Sub Woofer [ 10.0ft ]
3a.Fine Channel Level
Ref:Left + 0.5dB
Right [ + 1.0dB ] Return:Finish
Center [ 0.0dB ]
Surround L [ 0.0dB ]
Surround R [ 0.0dB ]
Surr Back L [ 0.0dB ] Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the
Surr Back R [ 0.0dB ]
Sub Woofer [ 0.0dB ] target channel. From the listening position, face the two
speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each
Return:Finish
speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
you and between your arm span.
change depending on which speaker you select.
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply
use / (cursor up/down) to select it.
4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
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When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, 2 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish.
press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next
channel. 3c. EQ AUTO Setting 3c. EQ AUTO Setting
Now Analyzing ••• Now Analyzing •••

• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
Environment Check Surround Analyzing
change depending on which speaker you select. Ambient Noise [ ] Channel Level [ ]
Microphone [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply Speaker YES/NO [ ]
use / (cursor up/down) to select it.

You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance
is adjusted automatically for the following settings:
Acoustic Calibration EQ • ALL CH ADJUST – A ‘flat’ setting where all the
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room speakers are set individually so no special weighting
equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It is given to any one channel.
works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your • FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are set in accordance
room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that with the front speaker settings (no equalization is
can color the original source material. This provides a applied to the front left and right channels).
‘flat’ equalization setting. If you’re not satisfied with the
You will return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup menu after
automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings
the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set.
manually to get a frequency balance that suits your
tastes.
Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings
If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration
Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically
EQ (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually
If you have already completed Automatically setting up for
below), we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or
surround sound (MCACC) on page 11, ALL CH ADJUST
the FRONT ALIGN settings from the EQ AUTO setup
and FRONT ALIGN (below) should already be set.
above (or from Automatically setting up for surround
Therefore, if you want to adjust your settings manually,
sound (MCACC) on page 11) to one of the custom
you can skip to Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ
settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you
manually below.
a reference point from which to start.
1 Select ‘EQ AUTO Setting’ from the Manual
1 Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual MCACC
MCACC setup menu.
setup menu.
3.MANUAL MCACC 3c.EQ AUTO Setting
3.MANUAL MCACC
[ a .Fine Ch Level ]
[ b .Fine Ch Distance ] [ a .Fine Ch Level ]
[ c .EQ AUTO Setting ] [ b .Fine Ch Distance ]
[ d .EQ Data Copy ] Please Wait [ c .EQ AUTO Setting ]
[ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ] [ d .EQ Data Copy ]
[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ] Caution!! [ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ]
[ g .EQ Data Check ] Test tone is [ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ]
output loudly. [ g .EQ Data Check ]
Return:Cancel
• Make sure the microphone is connected.

2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then use the /
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically (cursor left/right) buttons to select the setting you
detected every time you switch on the system. Make want to copy.
sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position.
• See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC 3d. EQ Data Copy 3d. EQ Data Copy
Setup on page 13 for notes regarding high TO FROM TO FROM
CUSTOM1 [ CUSTOM1 ] CUSTOM1 [ ALL CH ADJ. ]

background noise levels and other possible CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ] CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ]
interference. Start Copy [ OK ] Start Copy [ OK ]
• You can also copy from one custom setting to

another. For more on the ALL CH ADJUST and
FRONT ALIGN settings, see Setting the Acoustic
Calibration EQ automatically above.
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3 Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm. 3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to
your liking.
3d. EQ Data Copy
TO FROM 3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust 3f. EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

Test Tone Type: Test Tone Type:
CUSTOM1 [ ALL CH ADJ. ] "ALL CH ADJUST" "ALL CH ADJUST"
CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ] [ Left EQ ] [ Left EQ ]
Start Copy [ OK ] 40Hz : [+ 1.0dB ] 40Hz : [ 0.0dB ]
125Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 125Hz : [ 0.0dB ]
250Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB ]
Enter :Start Copy 4kHz : [ 0.0dB ] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB ]
13kHz : [ 0.0dB ] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB ]
TRIM : [ 0.0dB ] TRIM : [ 0.0dB ]
Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the
Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ, channel.
we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the
FRONT ALIGN settings from the auto setup above (or
frequency and / (cursor left/right) to boost or cut the
from Automatically setting up for surround sound
EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of the
(MCACC) on page 11) to one of the custom settings.
screen and use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to
Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a
select the next channel.
reference point from which to start (see Copying your
Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above for how to do this). • The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you selected
FRONT ALIGN.
1 Select ‘EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust or EQ CUSTOM2
• The OVER indicator shows in the display if the
Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
frequency adjustment is too drastic and might
3.MANUAL MCACC
distort. If this happens, bring the level down until
[ a .Fine Ch Level ]
OVER disappears from the display.
[ b .Fine Ch Distance ]
[ c .EQ AUTO Setting ]
[ d .EQ Data Copy ]
[ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ]
[
[
f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust
g .EQ Data Check
]
]
Tip
• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too
drastically will affect the overall balance. If the
speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or
2 Select which method you would like to use to
lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM
adjust the overall frequency balance.
feature. Use / (cursor up/down) to select TRIM
It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the
then use / (cursor left/right) to raise or lower the
custom setting in Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ
channel level for the current speaker.
settings above.
3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Test Tone Type
[ ALL CH ADJUST ]
Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings
After you have completed an automatic or manual
Enter : Next Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the
Return : Cancel
ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings
using the on-screen display.
• ALL CH ADJUST – All the speakers can be set
1 Select ‘EQ Data Check’ from the Manual MCACC
independently so no special weighting is given to any
setup menu.
one channel. When adjusting, test tones will sound
for each individual channel.
3.MANUAL MCACC
• FRONT ALIGN – Speakers are set in accordance with [ a .Fine Ch Level ]
[ b .Fine Ch Distance ]
the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone [ c .EQ AUTO Setting ]
[ d .EQ Data Copy ]
will alternate between the left front (reference) [ e .EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust ]
[ f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust ]
speaker and the target speaker. [ g .EQ Data Check ]
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2 Select the setting you want to check. Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to
3g. EQ Data Check
Type [ ALL CH ADJUST ] optimize the surround sound performance. You only
Ch [ Left EQ]
need to make these settings once (unless you change the
40Hz : 0.0dB
125Hz : 0.0dB placement of your current speaker system or add new
250Hz : 0.0dB
4kHz
13kHz
:
:
0.0dB
0.0dB
speakers.).
TRIM : 0.0dB
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 11, it
• It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.
can compare the different settings.
3 Select the channels you want, pressing ENTER
Caution
when you’re finished checking each one.
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
3g. EQ Data Check 3g. EQ Data Check high volume (the volume increases to 0db
Type [ ALL CH ADJUST ] Type [ ALL CH ADJUST ]
Ch [ Left EQ] Ch [ Left EQ] automatically).
40Hz : 0.0dB 40Hz : 0.0dB 0.0dB
125Hz
250Hz
:
:
0.0dB
0.0dB
125Hz
250Hz
:
:
0.0dB
0.0dB
1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press ENTER.
4kHz : 0.0dB 4kHz : 0.0dB
13kHz : 0.0dB 13kHz : 0.0dB
TRIM : 0.0dB TRIM : 0.0dB System Setup
[ 1 . Surr Back System ]
[ 2 . AUTO MCACC ]
[ 3 . MANUAL MCACC ]
[ 4 . Manual SP Setup ]
4 When you're finished, press RETURN. [
[
5 . Input Assign
6 . Other Setup
]
]
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Enter : Select
Return : Exit
2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to
adjust these settings in order:
4. Manual SP Setup
[ a . Speaker Setting ]
[ b . Crossover Network ]
[ c . Channel Level ]
[ d . Speaker Distance ]
[ e . THX Audio Setting ]
• Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of

speakers you’ve connected (page 46).
• Crossover Network– Specify which frequencies will
be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover Network
below).
• Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your
speaker system (page 47).
• Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your
speakers from the listening position (page 48).
• THX Audio Setting – Specify whether you are using
a THX speaker setup (page 48).
3 Make the adjustments necessary for each
setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each
screen.
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Speaker Setting output bass sound continuously or you want deeper

Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come
(size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure out the front and center speakers are also routed to
that the settings made in Automatically setting up for the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer
surround sound (MCACC) on page 11 are correct. choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from
other speakers).
1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP
Setup menu.
Note
4. Manual SP Setup
• If you selected Second Zone or Front Bi-Amp (in
[ a . Speaker Setting ]
[ b . Crossover Network ] Surround back speaker setting on page 40) you can’t
[ c . Channel Level ]
[ d . Speaker Distance ] adjust the surround back settings.
• If you select SMALL for the front speakers the
subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also,
the center and surround speakers can’t be set to
LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this
2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.
then select a speaker size.
• If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround
back speakers will automatically be set to NO.
4a. Speaker Setting
Front [ LARGE ] • If you select one surround back speaker only, make
Center [ SMALL ]
Surround [ SMALL ] sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround
Surr Back [ SMALLx2 ]
Sub Woofer [ YES ] back terminal.
(THX Speaker:SMALL)
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that all
speakers are set to SMALL.
Use / (cursor left/right) to select the size (and You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
number) of each of the following speakers:
• Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers
reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you Tip
didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send • If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may
the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers
• Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however,
reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker
SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other placement of your room you may actually experience
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency
speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to cancellations. In this case, try changing the position
the front speakers). or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results,
• Surround – Select LARGE if your surround speakers listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and
reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL
SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is
surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by
surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a selecting SMALL for the front speakers.
subwoofer).
• 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.
• 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
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Crossover Network Channel Level

• Default setting: 80Hz Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the
This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds overall balance of your speaker system, an important
playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or factor when setting up a home theater system.
the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those 1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup
selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will menu.
be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.
4. Manual SP Setup
[ a. Speaker Setting ]
Note [ b. Crossover Network ]
[ c. Channel Level ]
[ d. Speaker Distance ]
• For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker [ e. THX Audio Setting ]
Setting above.
1 Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP
Setup menu.
2 Select a setup option.
4. Manual SP Setup
[ a . Speaker Setting ] 4c. Channel Level 4c. Channel Level

[ b . Crossover Network ]
[ c . Channel Level ] Test Tone [ [ Auto ] ] Test Tone [ Manual ]
[ d . Speaker Distance ]
Enter : Next Enter : Next

Return : Cancel Return : Cancel
2 Choose the frequency cutoff point.

Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the • Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.
• Auto – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves
4b. Crossover Network
from speaker to speaker automatically.
Frequency [ 80Hz ]
3 Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press ENTER.
(THX Speaker = 80Hz)
4c. Channel Level
Test Tone [ Manual ]
Setting Start
3 When you’re finished, press RETURN. Please Wait
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Caution!!

Test tone is
output loudly.
Return:Cancel
Note
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the 4 Adjust the level of each channel using the /
crossover frequency is set to 80Hz. (cursor left/right) buttons.
If you selected Manual, use / (cursor up/down) to
switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in
the order shown on-screen:
4c. Channel Level

Left [ + 0.5dB]
Center [ 0.0dB]
Right [ 0.0dB]
Surround R [ 0.0dB]
Surr Back R [ 0.0dB]
Surr Back L [ 0.0dB]
Surround L [ 0.0dB]
Sub Woofer [ 0.0dB]
Return:Finish
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is

emitted.
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Note Tip
• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, • For best surround sound, make sure the surround
take the readings from your main listening position back speakers are the same distance from the
and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C- listening position.
weighting/slow reading).
• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You
Surround Back Speaker Position
may need to adjust the level after testing with an
For the most effective results when using the THX Select2
actual soundtrack.
Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN. the Home THX modes on page 32) with the Advanced
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 73),
it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker
system setup on page 22 for more on this.
Tip
• You can change the channel levels at any time by Note
using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/– on the remote control.
You can set separate levels for the listening modes • If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have
(Standard, Home THX, Advanced and Stereo/Direct) one, you won't be able to select this setting.
as well as for the MULTI CH IN mode. However, the 1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP
listening mode setting will be cleared if you use one Setup menu.
of the setups (for example, System Setup or Auto
Setup) to set the channel levels at a later date. 4. Manual SP Setup
[ b. Crossover Network ]
Speaker Distance [
[
c.
d.
Channel Level
Speaker Distance
]
]
[ e. THX Audio Setting ]
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.
2 Specify the distance of your surround back
1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP
speakers from each other.
Setup menu.
4e. THX Audio Setting
4. Manual SP Setup
SB SP Position
[ b. Crossover Network ] [ 0 – 1 ft ]
[ c. Channel Level ]
[ d. Speaker Distance ]
[ e. THX Audio Setting ]
SBL–SBR
2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using the / • Surround speakers apart (best for THX surround
(cursor left/right) buttons. sound).
• Surround speakers between apart.
4d. Speaker Distance
Left [ 10.0ft ] • Surround speakers more than apart.
Center [ 10.0ft ]
Right [ 10.0ft ]
Surround R
Surr Back R
[ 10.0ft
[ 10.0ft
]
]
Surr Back L
Surround L
[ 10.0ft
[ 10.0ft
]
]
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Sub Woofer [ 10.0ft ]
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 feet

increments.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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Using the tuner 07
Chapter 7:
Using the tuner
Listening to the radio Automatic tuning
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and To search for stations in the currently selected band,
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and press and hold TUNE +/– for about a second. The
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the receiver will start searching for the next station,
frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for
station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can other stations.
memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving Manual tuning
station presets on page 50 for more on how to do this. To change the frequency one step at a time, press
TUNE +/–.
INPUT
High speed tuning
Press and hold TUNE +/– for high speed tuning.
Release the button at the frequency you want.
Improving FM stereo sound

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONT
If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when
CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press
the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono
reception mode. This should improve the sound quality
and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS
TOP MENU
CLASS
MENU Tuning directly to a station
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the

ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply
SYSTEM TUNE
GUIDE SETUP
TV CONTROL
RETURN enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on
TVVOL INPUT TV CH VOL
the remote control.
SELECT
1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.

TUNER
DISPLAY REC STOP 2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or
MPX CH RETURN
HDD DVD
AM), if necessary.
AUDIO SUBTITLE
CH
RECEIVER CONTROL
CH Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
AUTO SURR
ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).
EFFECT
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency
of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.
RECEIVER
If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS
1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. twice to cancel the frequency and start over.
2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or

AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
3 Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
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07 Using the tuner
Saving station presets Naming station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's For easier identification, you can name your station
convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for presets.
easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name.
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This See Listening to station presets below for how to do this.
unit can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three
banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see page 49) is The display shows STATION NAME, then a blinking
also stored. cursor at the first character position.
3 Input the name you want.
Choose from the following characters for a name up to
four characters long.
LISTENING MODE
STANDBY/ON SELECT
ENTER
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
MULTI JOG
0123456789
!”#$%&’()∗+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{|} ˜
• Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST +/–
buttons (remote) to select characters.
• Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no character
is input, a space is input.
TUNER
CONTROL
MULTI
JOG
MULTI
JOG • The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after
VIDEO2 INPUT
SYSTEM
SETUP RETURN
INPUT
ATT
FL
DIMMER
MCACC
SETUP MIC choosing the fourth character.
MULTI JOG
PHONES
Tip
INPUT
• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and
INPUT ATT
+10
FL DIMMER SR
DISC input four spaces instead of a name.
ENTER
D.ACCESS
TOP MENU
CLASS
MENU • Once you have named a station preset, you can press
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST TUNER DISPLAY when listening to a station to

ENTER
T.EDIT BAND switch the display between name and frequency.
SYSTEM TUNE
GUIDE SETUP RETURN
TV CONTROL
CD
MULTI CONTROL
CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL 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
TUNER
DISPLAY REC STOP
already.
MPX CH RETURN
DISC
CH CH 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the
See Listening to the radio on page 49 for more on this. station is stored.
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.
The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking 3 Press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to select the station
memory class. preset you want.
3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes • You can also use the number buttons on the remote
then press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to select the station control to recall the station preset.
preset you want.
You can also use the number buttons or the MULTI JOG Note
dial (front panel) to select a station preset.
• If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power
4 Press ENTER. outlet for over a month, the station memories will be
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop lost and will have to be reprogrammed.
blinking and the receiver stores the station.
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Making recordings 08
Chapter 8:
Making recordings
Making an audio or a video recording 2 Select the input signal (if necessary).
You can make an audio or a video recording from the Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal
built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source corresponding to the source component (see page 35 for
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). more on this).
Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an 3 Prepare the source you want to record.
analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.
components you are recording to/from are hooked up in
4 Prepare the recorder.
the same way (see Connecting up on page 14 for more on
Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording
connections).
device and set the recording levels.
If you want to record a video source, you also need to use
Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if
the same type of connection for the source as for the
you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set
recorder. For example, you can’t record a component
the audio recording level automatically—check the
hooked up to S-video jacks with a recorder hooked up to
component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.
the composite video outputs (see page 18 for more on
video connections). 5 Start recording, then start playback of the source
INPUT
component.
TVVOL
SELECT
TV CH VOL
INPUT

Note
TUNER REC STOP
DISPLAY
MPX CH RETURN
• The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble,
HDD DVD
AUDIO SUBTITLE
CH CH loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the
RECEIVER CONTROL
recorded signal.
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONT AUTO SURR EQ SELECT LOUDNESS
• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can
EFFECT
SHIFT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
only be recorded in analog.
• Some video sources are copy-protected. These
RECEIVER cannot be recorded.
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015X
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1
CD-R/
CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2
MASTER VOLUME

TUNER MULTI MULTI
CONTROL JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
MULTI JOG
PHONES
1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT).
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09 Controlling the rest of your system
Chapter 9:
Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control other 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and
hold the 1 button.
components The remote LCD display shows SETUP.
Most components can be assigned to one of the MULTI
CONTROL buttons using the component’s manufacturer 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the
preset code stored in the remote. component you want to control.
The LCD on the remote displays the component you want
However, please note that there are cases where only
to control.
certain functions may be controllable after assigning the
proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in • You can’t assign the RECEIVER button.
the remote control will not work for the model that you 3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select PRESET
are using. then press ENTER.
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the
component you want to control, you can still teach the 4 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the first
remote individual commands from another remote letter of the brand name of your component then
control (page 53). press ENTER.
This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P
for Pioneer).
Note
5 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the
• TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite manufacturer’s name from the list then press ENTER.
TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the TV/SAT or TV
CONT button. 6 Use / (cursor up/down) to select the proper
code from the list, then try using this remote control
• If you assign the TUNER function to another
with your component.
component, you will have to reassign it to the Pioneer
The code should start with the component type (for
preset code to use this receiver’s built-in tuner.
example, DVD 009). If there is more than one, start with
• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing the first one.
RECEIVER. To go back a step, press RETURN.
To try out the remote control, switch the component on or
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote off (into standby) by pressing SOURCE . If it doesn’t
automatically exits the operation. seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there
is one).
Selecting preset codes directly • If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you
can still teach the remote individual commands from
another remote control (see Programming signals
INPUT
RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE from other remote controls below).
7 If your component is controlled successfully,
press ENTER to confirm.
The remote LCD display shows OK.
MULTI CONTROL

+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST
ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM TUNE
GUIDE SETUP RETURN
TV CONTROL

SELECT
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Controlling the rest of your system 09
Programming signals from other Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be
learned from other remote controls. The buttons
remote controls available are shown below:
If the preset code for your component is not available, or
the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you
INPUT
can program signals from the remote control of another RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
component. This can also be used to program additional

operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after
assigning a preset code.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and
hold the 1 button. DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONT
The remote LCD display shows SETUP. CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER
2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the

component you want to control.
to control. +10
ENTER
DISC
D.ACCESS CLASS
• You can’t assign the RECEIVER button. TOP MENU
TUNE
MENU
DTV MENU ST ST
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select LEARN then T.EDIT

ENTER
BAND
press ENTER. SYSTEM

GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
RETURN
TV CONTROL
PRES KEY shows in the LCD display.
SELECT
• To exit or cancel press RECEIVER.
4 Point the two remote controls towards each
TUNER REC STOP
other then press the button that will be doing the DISPLAY
learning on this receiver’s remote control. MPX

AUDIO
CH RETURN
SUBTITLE HDD
CH
DVD
CH
PRES KEY starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready THX

RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
to accept a signal. AUTO SURR

ACOUSTIC
EQ
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
• The remote controls should be 1–2 inches apart. SHIFT

EFFECT
/CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E
1 – 2 inches
DISC
SOURCE
MCACC
SETUP
RETURN
RECEIVER
TV CONT
CLASS
MENU
BAND
EFFECT
MUTE
VOL
SLEEP
ENTER
DVD
CH
SR
RECEIVER CONTROL
ST
DVR/VCR
DTV INFO
TUNER
REC STOP
RECEIVER
TV CH
STEREO
LEVEL
HDD
MULTI CONTROL
TV CONTROL
CH
FL DIMMER
SETUP
ENTER
TEST TONE
CH RETURN
RECEIVER SELECT
CD-R/TAPE
ADV.SURR
CHSELECT
SELECT
SUBTITLE
INPUT
TUNE
TUNE
INPUT
TV/SAT
REC
RECEIVER
+10
ST
INPUT ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DTV ON/OFF
STANDRAD
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
TUNER
SHIFT
AUDIO
D.ACCESS
TVVOL
DVD/LD
MPX
DTV MENU
T.EDIT
CD
GUIDE
5 Press the corresponding button on the other 6 To program additional signals for the current
remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal component repeat steps 4 and 5.
to this receiver’s remote control. To program signals for another component, exit and
For example, if you want to learn the playback control repeat steps 1 through 5.
signal, press and hold for a couple of seconds. The
LCD display will show OK if the operation has been 7 Press the RECEIVER button to exit and store the
learned. operation(s).
If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the
LCD will display ERROR briefly and then display PRES Note
KEY again. If this happens, keep pressing the (teaching)
button as you vary the distance between the two remotes, • Some commands from other remote controls cannot
until the LCD display shows OK. be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need
to be moved closer together or farther apart.
• If the remote LCD shows ERROR, it may also mean
the memory is full. See Erasing one of the remote
control button settings below to erase a programmed
button you’re not using to free up more memory.
• TV CONTROL buttons (TV,TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–
and INPUT SELECT) can only be learned after
selecting TV CONT.
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Erasing one of the remote control Direct function

button settings • Default setting: ON
This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and You can use the direct function feature to control one
restores the button to the factory default. component using the remote control while at the same
time, using your receiver to playback a different
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and component. This could let you, for example, use the
hold the 1 button. remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver
The remote LCD display shows SETUP. and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your
2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button corresponding VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.
to the button setting to be erased. When direct function is on, any component you select
The LCD on the remote displays the component. (using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by
both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select ERASE then
direct function off, you can operate the remote control
press ENTER.
without affecting the receiver.
The LCD display flashes PRES KEY.
4 Press and hold the button to be erased for two
hold the 1 button.
seconds.
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.
The LCD display shows OK or NO CODE to confirm the
button has been erased. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the
component you want to control.
5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.
6 Press the RECEIVER button when you’re done. to control.
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select DIRECT F
Erasing all of the remote control then press ENTER.
presets to control.
This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and
programmed buttons. 4 Use / (cursor up/down) to switch direct
function ON or OFF then press ENTER.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.
hold the 1 button.
Note
2 Press the DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL button.
• You can’t use direct function with the TV CONT
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select RESET then function.
press and hold ENTER for about two seconds.
The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have
been erased. Confirming preset codes
Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned
to a MULTI CONTROL button.
hold the 1 button.
2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button of the
component for which you want to check the preset
code.
3 Use / (cursor left/right) to select READ ID
then press ENTER.
The brand name and preset code appears in the display
for three seconds.
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Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands
(see Setting the remote to control other components on page 52 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons
to select the component.
Button(s) Function Components
TV Press to switch the component assigned to the TV CONT Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
button on or off. DTV
INPUT Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.) TV

SELECT
TV CH +/– Selects channels. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

DTV
TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
SOURCE Switches the DTV on or off. DTV
Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV
Switches the DTV on or off. DTV
Press to get information on DTV programs. DTV
Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. DTV
Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu. DTV
Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV
Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu. DTV
AUDIO Use to switch DTV audio tracks. DTV

CH RETURN Use to return to the previously selected channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
DTV MENU Press to display the DTV menu. DTV

GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
RETURN Use to select RETURN or EXIT. DTV
Number Use to select a specific TV channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

buttons DTV
+10 button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel. DTV
ENTER/ Use to enter a channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

DISC DTV
MENU Select different menus from the DTV functions. DTV
Select the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV
& Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
ENTER DTV
Note
• The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button.
Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT (MULTI CONTROL) button. If you
have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button.
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Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the
commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 52 for more on this). Use the MULTI
CONTROL buttons to select the component.
Button (s) Function Components
SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD

Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks or chapters. player
Go back channels (channel –). DVR/VCR

Press to advance to the start of the next track or chapter. CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD
Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks or chapters. player
Go forward channels (channel +). VCR
Pause playback or recording. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Start playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Hold down for fast forward playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Hold down for fast reverse playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
stopped will cause the disc tray to open). DVR player/Cassette deck
REC Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this button must be pressed MD/CD-R/VCR/ DVR player/
(SHIFT+) twice to take effect (the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first). Cassette deck
REC STOP Stops recording. DVR player

(SHIFT+)
Number Directly access tracks on a program source. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD
buttons player
Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen DVD/DVR player

display.
+10 button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press +10 then 3 to select track 13.) CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD
player
ENTER/ Chooses the disc. Multiple CD player

DISC
Ejects the disc. MD player
Use as the ENTER button. VCR
Use as the CLEAR button. DVD
Displays the setup screen for DVR players. DVR player
Changes sides of the LD. LD player
TOP MENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD player. DVD/DVR player
MENU Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using. DVD/DVR player
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Button (s) Function Components
Pauses the tape. Cassette deck
Stops the tape. Cassette deck
ENTER Starts playback. Cassette deck
/ Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape. Cassette deck
& Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR Player

ENTER
GUIDE Press to access the DVD player setup screen. DVD/DVR Player
CH +/– Selects channels. VCR/DVD/DVR Player
Selects tracks. CD/MD/CD-R/Cassette

deck
AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. DVD/DVR Player
SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs. DVD/DVR Player
HDD Switches to the hard disk controls when using a DVD/HDD recorder. DVR Player
(SHIFT +
CH–)
DVD Switches to the DVD controls when using a DVD/HDD recorder. DVR Player
(SHIFT +
CH+)
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10 Other connections
Chapter 10:
Other connections
Switching the speaker system
Caution
If you selected Second Zone in Surround back speaker
• Before making or changing the connections, switch off setting on page 40, three speaker system settings are
the power and disconnect the power cord from the possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the button will simply
last connection you make with your system. switch your main speaker system on or off. The options
• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker below are for the Second Zone setting only.
wires from different terminals. • Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance select a speaker system setting.
between 6–16Ω (please see Switching the speaker As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal (SB),
impedance on page 71 if you plan to use speakers the button will simply switch your main speaker system
with an impedance of less than 8Ω). (A) on or off.
Second Zone speaker B setup TUNER

CONTROL
TUNER
EDIT
TUNING/
STATION
MULTI
BAND MPX
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS TONE
ACOUSTIC
MULTI
EQ
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
MULTI CH
IN
SIGNAL
SELECT
EXTENDED
MODE SPEAKERS
JOG JOG
After selecting Second Zone in Surround back speaker SYSTEM

SETUP RETURN
INPUT FL MCACC
VIDEO2 INPUT
ATT DIMMER SETUP MIC
setting on page 40, you can use the speakers connected MULTI JOG
to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear PHONES
panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See

Switching the speaker system below for the listening Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:
options with this setup. • SPA – Sound is output from speaker system A and
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.
speaker terminals on the rear panel. • SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers
Connect them the same way you connected your connected to speaker system B. Multichannel
speakers in Connecting the speakers on page 20. Make sources will not be heard. The same signal is output
sure to review Hints on speaker placement on page 21 from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.
when placing the speakers in another room. • SPAB – Sound is output from speaker system A (up
2 Select ‘Second Zone’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two
menu. speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer.
See Surround back speaker setting on page 40 to do this. The sound from speaker system B will be the same as
the sound from speaker system A (multichannel
sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).
• SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The
same sound is output from the pre-out terminals
(including from your subwoofer, if connected) as
when selecting speaker system A (above).
Note
• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you
made in Manual speaker setup on page 45. However,
if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the
subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).
• Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker
setting on page 40 output from the surround back
pre-out terminals may change.
• All speaker systems (except Second Zone
connections) are switched off when headphones are
connected.
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Other connections 10
Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi-
and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amping, but additionally, interference effects within the
amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to
terminals) for better crossover performance. Your do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they
speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate must have separate terminals for the high and low
terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected
will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using. Normal (SB) or Second Zone in Surround back speaker
setting on page 40.
1 Connect your speakers as shown below.
This illustration below shows the connections for bi- • To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords
amping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right to the speaker terminal on the receiver.
speaker in the same way. Using a banana plug for the second connection is
recommended.
SPEAKERS
A R FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK /
L R SURROUND L B
R L (Single)
SELECTABLE
Front left
speaker SELECTABLE
Hi
Caution
Lo
• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are
fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your
speakers.
Since both front and surround back speaker terminals
output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front • Don't connect different speakers from the same
or surround back) is powering which part (Hi or Low) of terminal in this way.
the speaker.
• Make sure that the + / – connections are properly
inserted.
2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr
Back System’ menu.
See Surround back speaker setting on page 40 to specify
how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.
Caution
• Most speakers with both Hi and Low terminals have
two metal plates that connect the Hi to the Low
terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-
amping the speakers or you could severely damage
the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more
information.
• If your speakers have a removable crossover network,
make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing
so may damage your speakers.
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10 Other connections
Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer

This receiver has more than enough power for any home plasma display
use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an
channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the SR+ cable (see note below) to connect it to this unit and
connections shown below to add amplifiers to power take advantage of various convenient features, such as
your speakers. automatic video input switching of the plasma display
when the input is changed.
• Before making or changing the connections, switch

off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
CONTROL
AC outlet.
OUT
ANALOG
INPUT
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
Powered
subwoofer
ANTENNA
Pioneer plasma
CONTROL
ANALOG display
INPUT
PRE OUT
IN OUT
SUBW.
Center channel AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
CEN-
TER amplifier (mono) MONITOR OUT
ANTENNA Y
MONITOR
FRONT OUT OUT CONTROL
ANALOG CD
IN PRE OUT PB
R L INPUT SUBW.
IN OUT
L R PLAY
IN
SUR- VIDEO1 CEN- PR
ASSIGNABLE
CD-R/ TER
ROUND IN 1 4
R L Front channel IN 1
(T V /
TAPE/MD
OUT FRONT
MONITOR
OUT
Y Y
SUR-
ROUND
BACK IN
amplifier SAT )
IN 2 VIDEO1
REC
R L
IN 1 IN 2
L (CD-R/ IN
SUR-
ROUND
VIDEO1
IN PB PB
R (Single) DVR /
ANALOG TAPE/ R L
MD)
VCR PLAY
SUR-
INPUT
ROUND
IN BACK
CEN- OUT ASSIGNABLE L
IN PR PR
TER L R 1 4 DVR / R (Single) DVR /
VCR VCR
SUBW. OUT CEN-
TV/
SAT
Surround channel IN 3
(DVD/
REC
SUBW.
TER
OUT Y
FRONT
R L
IN amplifier LD) TV/
SAT
IN
FRONT
TV/
SAT
IN PB IN 3
IN 4 R L
(CD) DVD/
DVD/ SUR- DVD/
SUR- ASSIGNABLE
ROUND LD ANALOG LD
IN
ROUND LD
IN
PR
1 3
R L
R L IN INPUT R L
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO
L L R DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO
MULTI CH IN VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO
Surround back
channel amplifier
Important
• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround
back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an
this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control
terminal only. at the plasma display remote sensor to control the
receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the
• The sound from the surround back terminals will
receiver using the remote control if you switch the
depend on how you have configured the Surround
plasma display off.
back speaker setting on page 40.
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the
speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any Note
speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. • This receiver is compatible with all SR+ equipped
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 46) to
large.
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• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL
OUT jack of your plasma display. plasma display
Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of
make a few settings in the receiver. See SR+ Setup for features become available to make using this receiver
Pioneer plasma displays on page 65 for detailed with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These
instructions. features include:
• On-screen displays when making receiver settings,
such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.
• On-screen volume display.
• On-screen display of listening mode.
• Automatic video input switching on the plasma
display.
VIDEO VIDEO • Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.
INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma INPUT 2
display See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on
page 65 for more on setting up the receiver.
INPUT
DVD player Satellite receiver, etc
DVD TV/SAT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX
MULTI CONTROL
LISTENING MODE
STANDBY/ON SELECT DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1
CD-R/
ENTER CD TAPE/MD TUNER VIDEO2
MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME

TUNER MULTI MULTI
CONTROL JOG JOG
VIDEO2 INPUT
MULTI JOG
PHONES
VSX-1015TX
+10 DISC
ENTER
To make the most of the SR+ features, you should D.ACCESS

TOP MENU
CLASS
MENU
connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a DTVMENU ST

TUNE
ST
slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For

each component, connect the video output directly to the 1 Make sure that the plasma display and this
plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/ receiver are switched on and that they are
or digital) to this receiver. connected with the SR+ cable.
See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
above for more on connecting these components.
Note
2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER, then
• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commer- the SR+ button.
cially available under the part number ADE7095. The front panel display shows SR+ ON or SR+ OFF.
Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you
can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini Note
phone plug for the connection). • The automatic volume muting feature is enabled
separately; see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
on page 65.
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11 Other Settings
Chapter 11:
Other Settings
The Input Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs
You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu • Default settings:
if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to Digital-1 (optical) – TV/SAT
the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have Digital-2 (optical) – CD-R
connected equipment using component video cables.
Digital-3 (coaxial) – DVD/LD
Digital-4 (coaxial) – CD
INPUT
You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital
equipment according to the default settings for the
digital inputs (see above). This setting tells the receiver
what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so
the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have
hooked up.
MULTI CONTROL
1 Select ‘Digital Input’ from the Input Assign menu.
5. Input Assign
[ a . Digital Input ]
[ b . Component Input ]

+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST
ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
SYSTEM
GUIDE SETUP
TUNE
RETURN
2 Select the number of the digital input to which
TV CONTROL
you’ve connected your digital component.
TVVOL INPUT
SELECT
TV CH VOL The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the
inputs on the back of the receiver.
TUNER REC STOP 5a. Digital Input

DISPLAY
Digital - 1 [ TV/SAT ]
MPX CH RETURN
AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD Digital - 2 [ CD-R ]
Digital - 3 [ DVD/LD ]
Digital - 4 [ CD ]
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.
the SYSTEM SETUP button.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the 3 Select the component that corresponds with the
/// buttons and ENTER on the remote control to one you connected to that input.
navigate through the screens and select menu items. Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1, CD-R,
Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. CD or OFF.
3 Select ‘Input Assign’ from the System Setup • Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER
menu. to do this.
• If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for
System Setup 5. Input Assign example, DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously
[
[
1.
2.
Surr Back System
AUTO MCACC
]
]
[ a . Digital Input
[ b . Component Input
]
]
assigned to that function will automatically be
[
[
3.
4.
MANUAL MCACC
Manual SP Setup
]
]
switched off.
[ 5. Input Assign ]
[ 6. Other Setup ] 4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
Enter : Select
Return : Exit
You will return to the Input Assign menu.
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Other Settings 11
Assigning the component video inputs The Other Setup menu

• Default settings: The Other Setup menu is where you can make
Component 1 – OFF customized settings to reflect how you are using the
Component 2 – OFF receiver.
Component 3 – OFF
INPUT
If you used component video cords to connect your video RECEIVER SELECT SOURCE
equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or

else you may see the S-video or composite video input
instead of the component video signal. For more on this,
see About the video converter on page 15.
1 Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
menu. MULTI CONTROL

5. Input Assign
[ a . Digital Input ]
[ b . Component Input ]

+10 DISC
ENTER
D.ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
TUNE
DTV MENU ST ST
ENTER
T.EDIT BAND
2 Select the number of the component video input SYSTEM TUNE
GUIDE SETUP RETURN
to which you’ve connected your video component. TV CONTROL
Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1 or OFF. TVVOL INPUT

SELECT
TV CH VOL
5b. Component Input DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE
Component-1 [ DVD/LD ] TUNER

Component-2 [ OFF ] DISPLAY REC STOP
Component-3 [ OFF ]
MPX CH RETURN
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.
• The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the SYSTEM SETUP button.
the inputs on the back of the receiver. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
3 Select the component that corresponds with the /// buttons and ENTER on the remote control to
one you connected to that input. navigate through the screens and select menu items.
• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.
to do this. 3 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER.
• Make sure you have connected the audio from the
component to the corresponding inputs on the rear System Setup
of the receiver. [
[
1.
2.
Surr Back System
AUTO MCACC
]
]
[ 3. MANUAL MCACC ]
• If you connect any source component to the receiver [ 4. Manual SP Setup ]
[ 5. Input Assign ]
using a component video input, you should also have [ 6. Other Setup ]
your TV connected to this receiver's component video Enter : Select

Return : Exit
MONITOR output.
You will return to the Input Assign menu.
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4 Select the setting you want to adjust. • MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to reduced in volume while quieter sounds are
adjust these settings in order: increased).
6. Other Setup
[ a. DRC Setup ]
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
[ b. Dual Mono Setup ]
[ c. LFE ATT Setup ]
[ d. SR+ Setup ]
Dual Mono Setup
• Default setting: CH1
You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely
• DRC Setup – Specify the amount of dynamic range used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages
adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks (see need to be sent to separate channels.
Dynamic Range Control Setup below).
1 Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup
• Dual Mono Setup – Isolate one channel when menu.
listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual
Mono Setup below). 6. Other Setup
• LFE ATT Setup – Choose the attenuator level for the [

[
a.
b.
DRC Setup
Dual Mono Setup
]
]
LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 65). [
[
c.
d.
LFE ATT Setup
SR+ Setup
]
]
• SR+ Setup – Specify how you want to control your

Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer
plasma displays on page 65).
5 Make the adjustments necessary for each 2 Choose the setting that you want.
setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each
screen. 6b. Dual Mono Setup
Dual Mono
[ CH1 ]
Dynamic Range Control Setup
• Default setting: OFF
This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range
adjustment to Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks.
You may want to use this when listening to surround
sound at low volumes. • CH1 – Only channel 1 is played
• CH2 – Only channel 2 is played
1 Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
• CH1 CH2 – Both channels are played through the
6. Other Setup front speakers
[ a. DRC Setup ]
[ b. Dual Mono Setup ] 3 When you're finished, press RETURN.
[ d. SR+ Setup ] You will return to the Other Setup menu.
Note
• This setting works only with dual mono encoded
2 Choose the setting that you want. Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.
6a. DRC Setup
Tip
DRC [ OFF ]
• While the receiver is in standby (using the front
panel), press the STANDBY/ON button while
holding down the TUNER EDIT button to change the
dual mono setting.
• OFF – No dynamic range adjustment (use when

listening at higher volume).
• MID – Mid setting.
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Other Settings 11
LFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

• Default setting: ATT 0 dB Make the following settings if you have connected a
Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra- Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+
low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to cable. Note that the number of function settings available
prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.
sound from the speakers. See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
on page 60 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
1 Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup
plasma display on page 61.
menu.
1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
6. Other Setup
[ a. DRC Setup ] 6. Other Setup

[ b. Dual Mono Setup ]
[ c. LFE ATT Setup ] [ a. DRC Setup ]
[ d. SR+ Setup ] [ b. Dual Mono Setup ]
[ d. SR+ Setup ]
2 Choose the setting that you want.

2 Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you
6c. LFE ATT Setup want.
LFE ATT [ ATT 0dB ]
6d. SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control
[ OFF ]
PDP Input Select
DVD/LD [ OFF ]
TV/SAT [ OFF ]
DVR [ OFF ]
VIDEO1 [ OFF ]
VIDEO2 [ OFF ]
Monitor Out Connect
[ input-3 ]
• ATT 0dB – No limiting (recommended setting)
• ATT 10dB – 10dB of limiting
• OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the
• LFE OFF – No sound from LFE channel
plasma display
3 When you're finished, press RETURN. • ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the
You will return to the Other Setup menu. inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, or
another one of functions below), the volume on the
plasma display is muted so only sound from the
receiver is heard.
3 Assign any input source connected to the plasma
display to the corresponding input number.
This matches the receiver’s input source with a
numbered video input on the plasma display. For
example, assign DVD/LD to input-2 if you have
connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on
the plasma display.
• The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input
that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your
plasma display.
6d. SR+ Setup 6d. SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control PDP Volume Control
[ ON ] [ ON ]
PDP Input Select PDP Input Select
DVD/LD [ OFF ] DVD/LD [ input-2 ]
TV/SAT [ OFF ] TV/SAT [ OFF ]
DVR [ OFF ] DVR [ OFF ]
VIDEO1 [ OFF ] VIDEO1 [ OFF ]
VIDEO2 [ OFF ] VIDEO2 [ OFF ]
Monitor Out Connect Monitor Out Connect
[ input-3 ] [ input-3 ]

You will return to the Other Setup menu.
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12 Additional information
Chapter 12:
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 independent service company to carry out repair work.
Power
Symptom Cause Remedy
The power does not turn on. • The power plug is disconnected. • Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• The protection circuit may have been • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert
activated. again.
The receiver suddenly switches • The speaker wires are frayed or sticking out • Reinsert the speaker wires, making sure there are no
off. of the jack, and are touching the back of the stray strands of wire and that they are inserted fully.
receiver or another set of wires.
• The receiver has a serious problem. • Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer
authorized independent service company.
During loud playback the power • The protection circuit has been activated • Turn down the volume.
suddenly switches off. because the lowest actual impedance of the • When it’s convenient, go to Acoustic Calibration EQ on
speakers (as opposed to the speakers rated page 43 and lower the 40 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels
impedance) is dangerously low. using the manual setting.
• Turning the digital safety feature on may allow you to
turn up the volume a little more. To switch between
SAFETY ON and SAFETY OFF, put the receiver into
standby, then press the STANDBY/ON button while
holding down the SYSTEM SETUP button on the front
panel.
The unit does not respond when • Static electricity caused by dry air. • Switch the unit off, then on again.
the buttons are pressed. • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert
again.
AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver has a serious problem. • Do not try to turn on the receiver. Contact a Pioneer
then the power automatically authorized independent service company for assistance.
switches off. The MCACC blinks
and the power does not turn on.
OVERHEAT blinks in the display • The internal temperature of the unit has • After allowing the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated
then the power automatically become too high. place, try switching the receiver back on. Make sure you
switches off. follow the guidelines for improving heat dispersal in
Ventilation on page 7.
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Additional information 12
No sound
No sound is output when an • Improper connections. • Make sure you have properly connected the component
input source is selected. to the corresponding input on the back of the receiver
No sound output from the front (see Connecting up on page 14).
speakers. • Sound is muted or the volume is turned • Press MUTE or adjust the volume accordingly.
down.
• Speakers are turned off or selected • Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see
improperly with the SPEAKERS switch. Switching the speaker system on page 58).
• The input signal type is incorrect. • Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal
(see Choosing the input signal on page 35).
• The multichannel analog inputs are • Press MULTI CH IN again (see Selecting the
selected. multichannel analog inputs on page 39).
• The front speakers aren’t connected • See Connecting the speakers on page 20 to connect
properly. them properly.
No sound from the surround or • Speaker settings are incorrect. (for • Check you speaker settings in Speaker Setting on
center speakers. example, they have been set to NO). page 46.
• The surround and/or center levels are • Check the levels in Channel Level on page 47.
turned down.
• The surround and/or center speakers are • Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure
disconnected. the speakers are connected correctly.
• The STEREO listening mode has been • Choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in
selected. surround sound on page 31).
No sound from surround back • Surround back speakers are set to NO. • Set the surround back speakers to LARGE or SMALL
speakers. (see Speaker Setting on page 46).
• The Extended mode is switched to AUTO or • Set to Extended ON (see Using the surround back
OFF. channel (Extended mode) on page 36).
• The source is not a 6.1 channel playback • Switch the Extended mode to Extended ON (see Using
source. the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 36)
and choose a surround listening mode (see Listening in
surround sound on page 31).
• The surround back speakers are • Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure
disconnected. the speakers are connected correctly.
• The surround back channel is on the 1 • Connect the speaker to the surround back left channel
speaker setting, and your speaker is output (Connecting the speakers on page 20).
connected to the right channel output.
• The Extended mode is switched to AUTO • You can still listen with surround back sound by setting
and the Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software to Extended ON (Using the surround back channel
you’re playing has no flag to indicate it is 6.1 (Extended mode) on page 36).
compatible.
No sound from subwoofer. • The subwoofer is disconnected or switched • Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see Connecting
off. the speakers on page 20).
• Make sure the sleep function on your subwoofer isn’t
activated.
• The subwoofer's settings are incorrect. • Set the subwoofer (see Speaker Setting on page 46) to
YES or PLUS.
• The crossover frequency is set too low. • Set the crossover frequency to a (higher) frequency that
matches your speaker characteristics (see Crossover
Network on page 47)
• There is very little low frequency information • Change your subwoofer setting to one of the following in
in your source. the Speaker Setting on page 46:
Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES
Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS
• The LFE channel is switched off. • See LFE Attenuator Setup on page 65 to adjust the
setting.
• The subwoofer's levels are too low. • See Channel Level on page 47 to check the speaker
levels.
• Check the volume control on the subwoofer to make
sure it is turned up.
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No sound from one speaker. • The speaker setting has been set to NO. • Change the setting in Speaker Setting on page 46.
• The speaker level is too low. • Check the level in Channel Level on page 47.
• The speaker isn’t connected properly. • Check Connecting the speakers on page 20 to make sure
the speaker is connected correctly.
• The source has no sound output for that • By choosing an advanced effect listening mode (see
channel. Listening in surround sound on page 31), you may be able
to create an extra channel for the speaker.
Sound is produced from analog • The digital input assignment is wrong. • Assign the digital inputs correctly (see Assigning the
components, but not from digital digital inputs on page 62).
ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.). • The digital components aren't connected • Make sure you have properly connected the digital
properly. component to the corresponding input on the back of the
receiver (see Connecting up on page 14).
• The player is not compatible with the source • Choose a compatible source, or check the component’s
you're using, or the player settings are manual for the correct settings.
incorrect.
• The digital output level has been turned • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the
down on a CD recorder or other component neutral position.
equipped with digital output level adjustment
capability.
• The input signal type is set to ANALOG. • Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the
input signal on page 35).
No sound is output or a noise is • A DVD player not compatible with Dolby • Make sure your DVD player is compatible with Dolby
output when Dolby Digital/DTS Digital/DTS is being used. Digital/DTS.
software is played back. • The settings on the DVD player are incorrect • Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the
and/or the DTS signal output is turned off. DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the DVD player.
• The digital output level is turned down on a • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the
CD player or other component equipped with neutral position.
digital output level adjustment capability. (The
DTS signal has been altered by the player, and
cannot be read.)
Other audio problems

Broadcast stations cannot be FM broadcasts
selected automatically, or there • The FM antenna is not fully extended or is • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best
seems to be considerable noise poorly positioned. reception, and secure to a wall.
in radio broadcasts. • Weak radio signals. • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see page 19).
AM broadcasts
• The AM antenna is poorly positioned. • Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
• Weak radio signals. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna
(see page 19).
• Interference caused by other equipment • Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it
(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.). away from the receiver.
• Place the antenna farther away from the equipment
causing the noise.
A multi channel DVD source • The source is coming from something other • Check the MULTI CH IN connections (see Connecting
appears to be downmixed from 2 than the MULTI CH IN jacks (for example, multichannel analog components on page 17) and select
channels during playback. digital PCM output, etc.) the multichannel analog inputs with the MULTI CH IN
button (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on
page 39).
Noise is output when scanning a • The scan function performed by the player • This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume
DTS CD. slightly alters the digital information, making down to prevent the output of loud noise from your
it unreadable. speakers.
When playing a DTS format LD • The input signal type is set to ANALOG. • Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the
there is audible noise on the input signal on page 35).
soundtrack.
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Can't record audio. • You are trying to make an analog recording • You can only record analog to analog, or digital to
from a digital signal, or a digital recording of digital.
an analog source.
• The digital source is copy protected. • You can't record digital sources that have been copy
protected.
• The analog REC jacks have not been • Check your analog connections (see Connecting analog
connected properly. audio components on page 17).
Subwoofer output is very low. • The speaker settings result in very little • To route more audio signal to the subwoofer, set it to
audio signal being sent to the subwoofer. PLUS, or select SMALL for the front speaker setting (see
Speaker Setting on page 46).
Everything seems to be set up • The speakers are out of phase. • Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on
correctly, but the playback sound the receiver are matched with the corresponding
is odd. terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers
on page 20).
Noise or hum can be heard even • There is electrical interference from another • Check that personal computers or other digital
when there is no sound being component or appliance. components connected to the same power source are not
input. causing interference.
There seems to be a time lag • The subwoofer channel can be delayed • See Automatically setting up for surround sound
between the speakers and the slightly if run through a low-pass filter. (MCACC) on page 11 to set up your system again using
output of the subwoofer. MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in
the subwoofer output).
The maximum volume available • The channel levels may have been adjusted. • This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level
(shown in the front panel display) on page 47 have been adjusted, the maximum volume will
is lower than the +12dB change accordingly.
maximum.
Video
No image is output when an • The video connections are incorrect. • Make sure the video component is connected correctly
input is selected. (see page 18).
• You are using component video • Using the video converter, video signals can be
connections for your source, but not for your converted from a composite or S-video input to a
TV. component video output, but not vice-versa. See About the
video converter on page 15 for more on this.
• You are using component video • Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 63
connections and the component video inputs to make sure you’re assigned the correct input.
are assigned incorrectly.
• The DVD/video player settings are incorrect. • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the DVD/video player.
• The video input selected on the TV monitor • Set correctly. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
is incorrect. with the TV.
• The component video inputs are assigned • Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 63
to a video component connected only to the to make sure the component video assign for that video
composite or S-Video terminals. component is switched to OFF.
The System Setup screen • Some TVs connected to the receiver with • When the receiver is in standby, switch to COLOR
doesn't appear. component video cables do not display the BURST OFF by holding down the front panel ACOUSTIC
System Setup screen when the Color Burst EQ button and pressing STANDBY/ON. (the current
feature is on. setting appears in the display).
Can’t record video. • You are trying to record a source connected • Connect the source component to either the composite
to the component video jacks. video or the S-video jacks (see Connecting video
components on page 18).
• The source is copy protected. • You can't record sources that have been copy protected.
• The recorder's video input is hooked up • Hook up the source and the recorder using the same
using a different type of cable to the source type of video cable (see About the video converter on
video output. page 15).
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Settings
The Auto MCACC Setup • The ambient noise level in the room is too • Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible
continually shows an error. high, or obstacles are blocking the setup when using the Auto MCACC Setup (see Other problems
microphone. when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for more
on this). If the noise cannot be kept low enough, you will
have to set up the surround sound manually (page 45).
After using the Auto MCACC • There was some inaudible low-frequency • The low-frequency noise could have been caused by an
Setup, the speaker size setting noise in the room. air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the
(LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect. room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.
Display
The display is dark or off. • The display is set to dark or off. • Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to
select a different brightness.
After making an adjustment the • The display is set to off. • Press FL. DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to
display goes off. select a different brightness.
You can't get DIGITAL to display • There is a problem with the digital • Check your digital connections and/or assign the digital
when using the SIGNAL SELECT connections or the digital input is assigned inputs correctly (see Assigning the digital inputs on
button. incorrectly. page 62).
The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn't • The player is paused. • Press play.
light when playing Dolby/DTS • The player's sound output settings are • Set the player correctly (consult the manual that came
software. wrong. with the player, if necessary).
When playing a DVD-Audio disc, • The audio from these discs is output from • This is not a malfunction. See also the operating
the DVD player display shows 96 the analog audio jacks of the DVD player only; instructions that came with your DVD player.
kHz. However, the receiver’s the receiver does not show the sampling rate
display does not. of the input signal through the analog inputs.
During playback of a DTS 96/24 • The receiver’s input signal type is set to • Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the
source, the display doesn't show analog. input signal on page 35).
96kHz.
When playing Dolby Digital or • No digital connection, or the digital • Check the digital audio connection (page 16).
DTS sources, the receiver’s connection is incorrect.
format indicators do not light. • The receiver’s input signal type is set to • Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the
analog. input signal on page 35).
• The DVD player is set to output Dolby Digital • Check the settings on the player. Set the output for
and/or DTS audio as PCM. Dolby Digital and DTS (no PCM conversion). See also the
operating instructions that came with your DVD player.
• The disc has several playback audio tracks; • Switch the playback audio channel on your DVD player.
the one currently playing is actually PCM. See the operating instructions that came with your DVD
player.
When playing certain discs, • The audio format of the disc is not 5.1/6.1 • This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for
none of the receiver’s format channel. details of the audio formats available on the disc.
indicators light.
When playing a disc, the • The input signal type is set to analog. • Set the receiver to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights input signal on page 35).
on the receiver. • A two channel soundtrack is currently • This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for
playing. details of the audio formats available on the disc.
• The soundtrack currently playing is • This is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for
encoded using Dolby Surround. details of the audio formats available on the disc.
During playback of a Surround •The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS • Set to Extended ON (see Using the surround back
EX or DTS ES source on the ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is channel (Extended mode) on page 36) then switch to the
Extended AUTO setting, the EX 6.1 compatible. THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see
and ES indicators don’t light, or Listening in surround sound on page 31).
the signal is not properly
processed.
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Remote control
Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on
page 7).
• Too far away or improper angle of operation. • Operate within 23 feet and a 30º angle of the remote
sensor on the front panel (see Operating range of remote
control unit on page 30).
• There is an obstacle between the receiver • Remove the obstacle or move to another place.
and the remote control.
• Strong light such as fluorescent light is • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to
shining onto the unit's remote control sensor. direct light.
• Something is plugged into the CONTROL IN • Unplug the cable from the CONTROL IN jack and use
jack. remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components
on page 23).
Other components can't be • The preset code settings are wrong. • Input the correct preset code.
operated with the system • The batteries wore out and the system • Reset the proper system settings.
remote. settings were cleared.
The SR cable is connected, but • The SR cable hasn't been connected • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the
the connected components can’t properly. right jack (see Operating other Pioneer components on
be operated with the remote. page 23).
• The rest of the component connections • Make sure an analog connection has been made
have not been made. between the units.
• The component you have hooked up is not a • This feature only works with Pioneer products.
Pioneer product.
Note
• 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.
Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedance

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to We recommend using speakers of 8Ω with this system,
the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you
plan to use speakers with a 6Ω impedance rating.
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
• With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/
2 While holding down the TONE button, press and
ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button.
hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three
Each time you do this, you switch between the
seconds.
impedance settings:
3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, • SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are
press ENTER. rated at 6Ω.
OK? shows in the display.
• SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are
4 Press SYSTEM SETUP to confirm. rated at 8Ω or more.
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver
has been reset to the factory default settings.
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Surround sound formats Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
Below is a brief description of the main surround sound “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial Laboratories.
broadcasts, and video cassettes.
DTS
Dolby The DTS technologies are explained below. See
www.dtstech.com for more detailed information.
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See
www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system
from Digital Theater Systems Inc. now widely used for DVD-
Dolby Digital Video, DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital broadcasts, and
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system video games. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels,
widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital comprising five full range channels, including an LFE
broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channel. Higher sound quality is achieved through the use of
channels, comprising five full range channels and a special a low compression rate, and high rates of transmittance
LFE (low frequency effects) channel used mainly for deep, during playback.
rumbling sound effects; hence the term “5.1-channel” Dolby
Digital. DTS-ES
In addition to the format features above, Dolby Digital DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder
decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono, that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit rates
gives ‘true’ 6.1 channel sound, with a completely separate
and channels. Another feature, called Dialog Normalization, (discrete) surround back channel. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 has a
attenuates programs based on the average level of dialog in surround back channel matrixed into the surround left/right
a program relative to its peak level (also known as Dialnorm) channels. Both sources are also compatible with a
in order to achieve uniform playback level. conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.
Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS Neo:6

Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended) is an DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound from
extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV) and from
back channel is matrixed into the surround left/right 5.1 channel sources. It uses both the channel information
channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for already encoded into the source, as well as its own
processing to determine channel localization (with two
compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as
channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is generated by
well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX. bass management in the receiver). Two modes (Cinema and
Music) are available using DTS Neo:6 with two channel
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround sources.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro
Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decoding system. Using the DTS 96/24
innovative “steering logic” circuit, this system extracts DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital
surround sound from sources as follows: Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio using
• Dolby Pro Logic – 4.1 channel sound (mono surround) a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward
compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD
from any stereo source
players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1
• Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound (stereo channel decoder.
surround) from any stereo source
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx – 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound (stereo Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
surround and surround back) from two channel or
5.1(and 6.1) channel sources
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is
generated by bass management in the receiver.
Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds
surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack,
which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced
surround listening with greater sound detail.
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Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional Timbre Matching

The human ear changes our perception of a sound
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a
depending on the direction from which the sound is coming.
discrete surround format developed by Microsoft
In a movie theatre, there is an array of surround speakers so
Corporation.
that the surround information is all around you. In a home
theatre, you use only two speakers located to the side of your
head. The Timbre Matching feature filters the information
going to the surround speakers so that they more closely
match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from
the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning between
WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with the front and surround speakers.
sampling rates up to 24-bit/96kHz. Using the unique WMA
compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver Adaptive Decorrelation
multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help
internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a
degradation. Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows home theatre there are usually only two speakers. This can
Media® Player 9 Series (or other third-party media player) on make the surround speakers sound like headphones that
a personal computer, or with an AV amplifier with on-board lack spaciousness and envelopment. The surround sounds
WMA9 Pro decoding. will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away
from the middle seating position. Adaptive Decorrelation
Windows Media® and the Windows logo are trademarks or slightly changes one surround channel's time and phase
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This
States and/or other countries. expands the listening position and creates—with only two
speakers— the same spacious surround experience as in a
movie theatre.
About THX
The THX technologies are explained below. See THX Select2
www.thx.com for more detailed information.
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2
certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also
pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only
then can a product feature the THX Select2 logo, which is
your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you
purchase will give you superb performance for many years to
THX Cinema processing come. THX Select2 requirements cover every aspect of the
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies product including pre-amplifier and power amplifier
established by the world-renowned film production performance and operation, and hundreds of other
company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas' parameters in both the digital and analog domain.
personal desire to make your experience of the film
soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home THX Surround EX
theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended. THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint
Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a
called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded
movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. This with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to
same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, reproduce an extra channel which has been added during
VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround
small home theatre environment. THX engineers developed Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the
patented technologies to accurately translate the sound currently available front left, front center, front right,
from the movie theatre environment into the home, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This
correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this additional channel provides the opportunity for more
product, when the THX indicator is on, THX features are detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,
automatically added in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before.
THX Surround EX). Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround
EX technology, when released into the home consumer
Re-Equalization market may exhibit wording to that effect on the packaging.
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively A list of movies created using this technology can be found
bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com.
the home because film soundtracks were designed to be Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX
played back in large movie theaters using very different Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode,
professional equipment. Re-Equalization restores the faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.
correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a
small home environment.
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This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX” mode DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround
during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby EX encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in
Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information Select2 Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been
delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program encoded.
dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing
on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual the digital flag that allows automatic switching. If you know
listener. that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround
EX, you can manually select the THX Surround EX playback
Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA
ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the processing to provide optimum replay.
sound fed to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide
the optimal surround sound experience. When you set up THX MusicMode
your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode
(Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is
Surround Back Left, Surround Left and Subwoofer) placing applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music
the two Surround Back speakers close together facing the sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital and DVD-Audio to
front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the provide a wide stable rear soundstage.
largest sweet spot. If for practical reasons you have to place
the Surround Back speakers apart, you will need to go THX
Audio Set-up screen and choose the setting that most THX Games Mode
closely corresponds to the speaker spacing, which will re- For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the
optimize the surround sound-field. THX Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA
ASA is used in three new modes; THX Select2 Cinema, THX processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and
MusicMode and THX Games Mode. 2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and
Dolby Digital. This accurately places all game audio
surround information, providing a full 360 degree playback
THX Select2 Cinema mode environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives you a
THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field.
speakers giving you the best possible movie watching THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd.
experience. In this mode, ASA processing blends the side Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby
surround speakers and back surround speakers providing Laboratories and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used
the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds. under authorization. All rights reserved.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how sound levels is included for your protection.
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Decibel
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Level Example
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that 30 Quiet library, soft whispers
lets the sound come through loud and clear without 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
without affecting your sensitive hearing. 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. at two feet.
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
hearing adapts.
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
To establish a safe level: 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
• Start your volume control at a low setting. 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it thunderclap
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level: Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent

hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
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Specifications FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity . . . . . .Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω)
Amplifier section 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dBf
Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per Stereo: 38.6 dBf
channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)
no more than 0.2%** total harmonic distortion (front). Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)
Continuous Power Output Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo: 0.5% (1 kHz)
Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . .60 dB (400 kHz)
Front. . . . . . . . . . 120 W + 120 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2%)
Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 dB (1 kHz)
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2%)
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz ± 1dB
Surround . . . . . . 120 W + 120 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2%)
Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω unbalanced
Surround back
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 W + 120 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2%)
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz
Continuous Power Output Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 µV/m
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1.0%) Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1.0%) Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1.0%) Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna
Surround back . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1.0%)
Miscellaneous
Total harmonic distortion Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120 V, 60 Hz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09% (20 Hz-20 kHz, 110 W, 8 Ω) Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 W, 630 VA
In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.43 W
Audio Section AC Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (switched) 100 W MAX.
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 (W) x 173 (H) x 465 (D) mm
LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/47 kΩ (16 9/16 (W) x 6 13/16 (H) x 18 5/16 (D) in.)
Frequency Response Weight (without package). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.4 kg (34 lb)
LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB
Output (Level/Impedance) Furnished Parts
REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/2.2 kΩ
Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tone Control
AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 6 dB (100 Hz)
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TREBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 6 dB (10 kHz)
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LOUDNESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4/+2 dB (100Hz/10 kHz)
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(at volume position –40 dB)
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)
These operating instructions
LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1W (1kHz)]
LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 dB Note
* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s • Specifications and the design are subject to possible
Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers modifications without notice, due to improvements.
** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer
Cleaning the unit
Composite Video / S-Video Section • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω dirt.
Output (Level/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 dB • When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB
times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe
again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or
Component Video Section cleansers.
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω • Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 dB other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will
corrode the surface.
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 MHz dB
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown
below.
800–421–1404
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support
Division at the above listed number for assistance.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Customer Support Division
P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian
Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.

Customer Satisfaction Department
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1(877)283-5901
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé
Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près
de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:
Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc.

Service à la clientèle
300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1(877)283-5901
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la
garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.
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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For U.S. and Australia Model

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

09 Controlling the rest of your system 11 Other Settings

01 Before you start

theater experience as faithful as possible to what the

• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby

Before you start 01

Ventilation Loading the batteries

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for

Installing the receiver

Listening to Surround Sound

3 Connect your speakers.

Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers

To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns

4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by

Automatically setting up for 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

receiver uses the information from a series of test tones

to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your PHONES

Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a

5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press

DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE

TUNER REC STOP

Environment Check [ Skip ]

Analog audio cables

Component video cables

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when

When making cable connections About the video converter

• The mark above indicates that the component

Connecting digital audio components

DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT CONTROL

Connecting analog audio components

Connecting multichannel analog components

with multi-channel analog

Connecting video components

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH SIGNAL EXTENDED

DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

Connecting antennas Antenna snap connectors

Using external antennas

radio noise (it is not an earthing plug). Attach (if ANTENNA

necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best

• Note that either wire can be inserted into the

Connecting the speakers

Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install

3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outlet

THX speaker system setup

surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating

Power cord caution

Operating other Pioneer components

Other Pioneer products

04 Controls and displays

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX

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