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  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Operating Instructions AV Receiver 63 SC61 SC-
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    BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE (servicing) instructions in carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to panel. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted
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    IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. D36-AP9-1_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are
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    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Our philosophy...8 Features...8 Installing the receiver...9 Loading the batteries...9 Operating
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    12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 85 Manual speaker setup...85 Network Setup menu...87 Checking the Network Information...88 The Other Setup menu...88 13 FAQ Troubleshooting...92 Power...92 No sound...92 Other audio problems...93 ADAPTER
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    ! Setting the PQLS function (page 60) ! Setting the Audio options (page 63) ! Setting the Video options (page 65) j 11 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Control with HDMI function (page 58) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 76) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 84) j 12 Making
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    Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Our philosophy...8 Features...8 Installing the receiver...9 Loading the batteries...9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 9 7
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    display. With Pioneer's Air­Play-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-63 and SC-61, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with Pioneer's exclusive Air Jam application. Available free App in
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    simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings. There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that operates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application
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    . These instructions are included in the AVNavigator Interactive Manual's menus. Refer to them when using MCACC Application. ! Software Update - Allows various types of software to be updated. ! Settings - Used to make various AVNavigator settings. ! Detection - Used to detect the receiver. Deleting
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    Controls and displays Remote control...12 Display...14 Front panel...15 11
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    system (see page 77) and the Audio or Video options (page 63 or 65). 9 FEATURES buttons These let you operate the receiver's features directly. ! PHASE - Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 51). ! PQLS - Press to select the PQLS setting (page 60). ! Hi-Bit - Press to switch on/off the Hi-Bit
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    02 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode. 13 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the
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    the level of an analog signal (page 63). 11 Tuner indicators ! TUNED - Lights when a broadcast is being received. ! STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. ! MONO - Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX. 12 Lights when the sound is muted. 13 Master
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    panel 1 2 3 4 35 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls 6 To access the front panel MCACC SETUP MIC USB receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! ADVANCED MCACC - Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 63). ! FL OFF - Lights
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    02 20 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 33), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 33). 21 HDMI input connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 34). Controls and
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    MULTI-ZONE setup...31 Connecting to the network through LAN interface 32 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER 33 Connecting an iPod...33 Connecting a USB device...33 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 34 Connecting to a wireless LAN...34 Connecting an IR receiver...34
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    receiver, etc.), the methods of connection and terminal names may differ from the explanations in this manual. Also refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices. Rear panel assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 39 to
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    (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. ! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this
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    sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. ! The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. ! Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your
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    receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. This unit supports bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power in.) Note ! Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details
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    Subwoofer 1 LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Subwoofer 2 LINE LEVEL INPUT Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support receiver. Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended. A FRONT CENTER R L FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 SURROUND SURR BACK
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    terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application. Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on page
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    Input Setup menu Video options on page 65) OFF. ! The ERROR message is displayed on the front panel problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction. ! Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. ! This receiver supports
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    it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital or analog audio input you connected the TV to (see The Input Setup menu on page 39). HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -6
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    connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 59
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    operating instructions supplied with your player for more information. ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39
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    TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set-top boxes'. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 39). STB HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -6 IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 3 (DVR/BDR) BD
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    and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). CD player, etc. HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -6 IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN
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    amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 SURROUND SURR BACK FH
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    antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend Input functions available DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA, MEDIA subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. When a subwoofer is connected, we recommend setting HPF (High Pass Filter) at ZONE Setup
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    a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone 2 VIDEO IN ZONE 2 OUT SURROUND BACK R L (Single) L R ZONE 2 OUT SURROUND BACK R L (Single) 1 Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) % Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks
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    Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth terminal on the front panel of this receiver. ! This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! For instructions on playing the USB device
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    's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel. 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component IR IN IR OUT IN 1 IN 2 IR receiver IR OUT IN 1 IN 2 2 Connect the IR IN jack of
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    the The Input Setup menu on page your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for blue u STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging. 1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver. 2 Plug the other end into a power outlet. ! After this receiver
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    Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 37 The Input Setup menu...39 Operation Mode Setup...40 About the Home Menu...40 36
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    and your TV. Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ SPEAKERS DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT STEREO STANDARD SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND
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    before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten. manually. Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.
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    the current menu. 2 Select 'System Setup' from the Home Menu. 3 Select 'Input Setup' from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c. OSD Language d. Network Setup e. HDMI Setup f. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip
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    achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be operated are shown below. They can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions. Operable functions/items HOME MENU Full Auto MCACC Input Name Input Skip Software Update Network Information Audio
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    Basic playback Playing a source...42 Playing an iPod...43 Playing a USB device...44 Listening to the radio...45 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 46 41
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    use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. ! If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 50). 3 Press to the receiver operation mode. 4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select
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    , some of the functions may be restricted for some models. ! This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of
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    the USB interface on the front of this receiver. ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power
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    supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Apple lossless encoding is not supported. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A
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    want. Use TUNE +/- (or TUNE i/j of front panel) to select a character, PRESET +/- (or PRESET k/l of front panel) to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection. Remote control operation Music data This receiver Bluetooth® ADAPTER Note ! To erase a station name, simply repeat
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    are those of their respective owners. Air Jam Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free. Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your
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    Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes 49 Selecting MCACC presets...50 Choosing the input signal...50 Better sound using Phase Control 51 48
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    receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, front height or front wide speakers, you C.WIDTH,DIMENSION and PANORAMA. See Setting the Audio options on page 63 to
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    Bluetooth on page 63. However not surround back speakers are format indicators in the front panel display to see how the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 1 Press to the receiver receiver. When set to DIGITAL, HDMI or AUTO (only selected DIGITAL or HDMI), the indicators light
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    switch on phase correction. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights. Note ! Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving on such discs. For instructions on setting the Phase Control Plus, see Setting the Audio options on page 63. ! If your subwoofer has a phase control switch
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    Playback with NETWORK features Introduction...53 Playback with Network functions 54 About network playback...55 About playable file formats...57 52
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    be changed by Friendly Name from Network Setup. ! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone
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    you want to play back. It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the network. Select a category from the following list: ! INTERNET RADIO - Internet radio ! SiriusXM - Internet radio that supports SiriusXM ! PANDORA - Internet radio that supports Pandora ! MEDIA SERVER - Server
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    Radio. Select PANDORA, then follow the instructions on the screen to make the account settings. ! As of February 2012, the Pandora service is only offered in the United States. ! Some functions may be changed at Pandora's discretion. Note ! When disposing of the product, we recommend you reset it to
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    to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information. DLNATM, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIEDTM are trademarks, service marks, or AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. PIONEER DOES NOT GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT CONTENT SERVICES WILL BE FREE FROM ERRORS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS,
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    NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are the specification are not supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee
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    About the Control with HDMI function 59 Making Control with HDMI connections 59 HDMI Setup...59 Before using synchronization...60 About synchronized operations...60 Setting the PQLS function...60 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function
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    For details about PQLS function, see Setting the PQLS function on page 60. ! AUTO - PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface. This
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    Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver the operating instructions supplied with in HDMI Setup on the HOME panel display. ! PQLS AUTO - PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors (jitter), giving you the best
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    an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! When Control is set to ON, HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on page 39 is automatically set to OFF. ! When the receiver's Control is turned ON, even if the receiver's power is in the standby mode, it is possible to
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    options...63 Setting the Video options...65 Switching the speaker terminals 67 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls...67 Making an audio or a video recording 68 Network settings from a web browser 68 Using the sleep timer...68 Dimming the display...68 Checking your system settings...68 Resetting the
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    necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm a player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function is connected to the receiver by HDMI, Please select another input signal if this is a problem. Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie 63
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    d The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. e You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB. f ! The HDMI Audio setting
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    to the current source, setting and status of the receiver. ! All of the setting items can be set as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit contents are played on the player supporting Stream Smoother Link and connected to 65
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    e> HUE CHROMA (Chroma Level) BLK SETUP (Black Setup) What it does Adjusts the overall brightness. Option(s) c c -6 to +6 d Default: 0 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c c -6 to +6 d Default: 0 0 d (The
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    from: ! SP: SB/FH ON - Surround back or front height channels are added to the front, lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON. 2 Press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL on the front panel receiver is in standby. Note ! The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup
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    the receiver if Volume Level at ZONE 2 Setup under ZONE Setup converter is not available when making recordings 's instruction manual if back channel processing and your current MCACC preset. 1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press STATUS to check the system settings. The front panel
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    to reset all the receiver's settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 59). 1 Switch the receiver into
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    Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu...71 Operating multiple receivers...71 Setting the remote to control other components 71 Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions...... 73 Resetting the remote control settings 73 Controlling components...74 70
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    all remote control unit settings you have made to the defaults set upon shipment from the factory. See Resetting the remote control settings on page 73. If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from operating simultaneously when the
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    other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls. The buttons available are shown below: RECEIVER ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI TV CD NET ADPT
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    when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons. 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press '0' for three seconds. Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash. 2 Press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds. If the LED lights for one second, the
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    function buttons to select the component. RECEIVER ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI TV CD POWER ON/ OFF numerics CLEAR ENTER EXIT/INFO EXIT TOP MENU i/j/k/l ENTER TOOLS/GUIDE/ EPG i/j/k/l ENTER HOME MENU USER MENU i/j/k/l ENTER HOME MENU TOOLS i/j/k/l
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    a Controls for MD. b Controls for SACD. CD/CD-R/SACD POWER ON/OFF numerics >10/CLEAR DISC/ENTER - LEGATO LINK - - SACD SETUP - d e g m n o p PURE AUDIO TIME MD/DAT POWER ON/OFF numerics CLEAR OPEN/CLOSE - - - - - - d e g m n o p - - TAPE POWER ON/OFF - CLEAR ENTER MSc MSd
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    The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...77 Manual MCACC setup...79 Checking MCACC Data...81 Data Management...82 76
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    Manual MCACC setup on page 79). ! Demo - No settings are saved and no errors occur. When the speakers are connected to this receiver Setting the Audio options on page 63. ! EQ Type (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are
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    the instructions on-screen. 6 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it's doing this. ! With error messages
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    receiver. ! See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 38 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. ! If you're using a subwoofer speaker you select. ! If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use i/j to select it. 4 When you're
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    Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. Use i/j to select the channel. Use k/l to select the frequency and i/j to boost or cut the EQ. When you're finished, go back B. ! Type A: Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies Level Low frequencies High
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    by this receiver (before calibration page 95 for troubleshooting information. 4 If measurement, it is best to use the 50ms, 40-60ms, 50-70ms and 60-80ms. This setting will be applied to after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 79, you 4 Press RETURN to go back to the MCACC Data Check
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    Data Management setup menu. Copying MCACC preset data If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page (Expert) on page 77. 1 Select 'MCACC Memory Copy' from the Data Management setup menu. 2 Select the setting you want to copy. ! All Data - Copies all
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    the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset. 1 Select 'MCACC Memory Clear' from the Data Management setup menu. 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear. Make sure you don't clear an MCACC preset you're currently using (this can't be undone
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    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 85 Manual speaker setup...85 Network Setup menu...87 Checking the Network Information 88 The Other Setup menu...88 84
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    Setup - Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 58). ! Other Setup - Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 88). Manual speaker setup This receiver the surround back speaker terminals
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    position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note ! For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from
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    manually. You must set up the network as described below only when you have connected this receiver receiver. IP Address The IP address to be entered must be defined within the following ranges. If the IP address defined is beyond the following ranges, you cannot play back the Network Setup menu. 2
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    receiver's software and check the version. ! ZONE Setup - Use to make the sub zone-related settings (page 90). ! EXTENSION Setup - Allows the CU-RF100 to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode (page 90). ! Maintenance Mode - This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service
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    settings are reset is provided on the Pioneer website. Check the website before updating. 1 Select 'Software Update' from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select the update procedure. ! Update via Internet - The receiver checks whether updatable software is available via the Internet. ! Update via USB
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    When a subwoofer is receiver is in the standby mode. 1 Select 'EXTENSION Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select the EXTENSION setting you want. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu. Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service
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    FAQ Troubleshooting...92 Power...92 No sound...92 Other audio problems...93 ADAPTER PORT terminal...94 Video...94 Settings...94 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 95 Display...95 Remote control...95 HDMI...95 AVNavigator...96 USB
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    strands. The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. During loud playback the power sud- Turn down the volume. denly switches off. Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 79
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    software is played back problems Symptom Speaker switching sound (clicking sound) is heard from receiver for best reception subwoofer output). The maximum volume available (shown in the front panel display) is lower than the +12dB maximum. Check that the Volume Limit is set to OFF (see Volume Setup
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    the Bluetooth wireless technology device. Reset the pairing. Check that the profile is correct. Use a Bluetooth wireless technology device that supports A2DP /24p (page 65). Settings Symptom The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker
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    display on the receiver's front panel. You can't get DIGITAL to display when using SIGNAL SEL. Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The Input Setup menu on page 39). 2 DIGITAL or DTS does not light when playing Dolby/DTS software. These
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    the browser's Operation Guide, security function. Interactive Manual, Glossary or Software Update is launched, a warning about security protection appears on the browser. Software updating does not There may be a problem with your operate well. Internet Service Provider's network. Remedy
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    mass storage class specifications are not played back on this receiver (page 44). Connect the USB memory device and switch on this receiver (page 33). A USB hub is currently being used. This receiver does not support USB hubs (page 44). This receiver recognizes the USB memory device as a fraud
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 98
    back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver. Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format supported by this receiver etc.). If this does not solve the problem, stop using other devices that emit and consult with your network service provider if necessary (page 87
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 99
    USB cable and turn the receiver's power back on. ! If WLAN POW ERR is still displayed after repeating the above procedure several times, there is a problem with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The LAN cable
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 100
    SiriusXM...101 About FLAC...101 Windows 7...102 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats 102 Speaker Setting Guide...103 About messages displayed when using network functions 104 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 104 Cleaning the unit...104 Preset
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 101
    software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. About iPod Hardware and subscription sold separately. SiriusXM service complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Canadian service available at www.sirius.ca or www.xmradio.ca or iPad may affect wireless performance. Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano,
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 102
    sources DVD-A sources As above As above As above ANALOG DIRECT (stereo) Stereo playback As above SACD sources As above As above Surround Back speaker(s): Not connected Dolby Digital Surround 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE DTS Surround Neo:6 CINEMA Neo:6 CINEMA Other stereo
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 103
    receiver it is possible to automatically correct the speaker distance electrically to a precision of 1 cm (0.5 inch) using the Full Auto MCACC Setup Setup (page 37) procedure once the adjustments described above have been completed. Note ! The distance to the subwoofer 45° to 60° Step 3: Pioneer
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 104
    Error Server Disconnected Empty License Error Item Already Exists Favorite List Full Descriptions The selected category or Internet radio station cannot be accessed. Cannot be played back ) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Set
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 105
    Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround back channel is matrixed into the to compression when sending Bluetooth signals. PQLS Jitterless high Auto level control (ALC) mode, this receiver equalizes playback sound levels. Also, the low Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup,
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 106
    HDMI cable. Network function AirPlay This receiver supports AirPlay audio streaming from iPod touch paid online database service that allows www.radio-pioneer.com " software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home. This software Protected Setup.
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 107
    instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device. ! Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER. ! To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device. Receiver
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 108
    MCACC setup See Manual MCACC setup on page 79. PQLS See Setting the PQLS function on page 60. Phase Control See Better sound using Phase Control on page 51. Standing Wave See Setting the Audio options on page 63. Phase Control Plus See Setting the Audio options on page 63. Auto Sound Retriever
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 109
    ...AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption...290 W In standby...0.1 W (HDMI Setup - Control : OFF) 0.3 W (HDMI Setup - Control : ON) Dimensions...435 mm (W) x 185 mm (H) x 441 mm (D) (17 1/8 in. (W) x 7 1/4 in. (H) x 17 3/8 in. (D)) Weight (without package) SC-63...14.6 kg (32.2 lb) SC-61...14.4 kg
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 110
    14 Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 72). TV Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291, 0305 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 111
    2068 Sansui 2066 Sanyo 2066, 2083 Sharp 2035 Sherwood 2063 Shinsonic 2086 Sonic Blue 2087 Sony 2003, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2027, 2046, 2047, 2048 you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, BD. Pioneer 2078, 2099, 2107, 2260, 2261, 2264, 2265, 2266, Sharp 2267, 2275 Toshiba
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 112
    6074, 6073, 6072, 6029, 6122, 6094 MTS 6094 Myrio 6077, 6078 Noos 6040 Cassete Deck Pioneer 5058, 5059 Digital Tape Pioneer 5057 MD Pioneer 5056 Network Audio Player Pioneer 5063 Game X-Box 2313 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4), 112 United Cable 6072, 6122 US
  • Pioneer SC-61 | Owner's Manual - Page 113
    service location, to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories, please go to one of following URLs : Pour enregistrer votre produit, trouver le service 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER
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Operating Instructions
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