Operating Instructionsaudio/video multi-channel receiverSC07-05.book Page 1 Friday, April 25, 2008 11:59 AM
Simple Home Theater Guide0210EnAutomatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control)The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acou
Using other functions13100EnSwitching the HDMI outputSC-07 onlySet which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output
Using other functions13101EnDefault system settingsSetting DefaultDigital Video Conversion ONSPEAKERS ASurround Back System NormalSpeaker System Front
Controlling the rest of your system14102EnChapter 14:Controlling the rest of your systemSetting the remote to control other componentsMost components
Controlling the rest of your system14103EnProgramming signals from other remote controlsIf the preset code for your component is not available, or the
Controlling the rest of your system14104En5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.6 Press and hold MULTI OPERATION for a couple of seconds when you’re
Controlling the rest of your system14105EnMulti Operation and System OffThe Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of up to 5 commands
Controlling the rest of your system14106EnUsing multi operationsYou can start multi operations with the receiver switched on, or in standby.1 Press MU
Controlling the rest of your system14107EnControls for other componentsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper code
Controlling the rest of your system14108EnOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorMany Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks whic
Additional information15109EnChapter 15:Additional informationSpeaker Setting GuideIn order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important
Simple Home Theater Guide0211EnIf no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto
Additional information15110En Tip• When adjusting the orientation of the speakers, turn the speakers with the center of the speakers’ baffle surfaces
Additional information15111EnPositional relationship between speakers and monitorPosition of front speakers and monitorThe front speakers should be as
Additional information15112EnTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something
Additional information15113EnNo soundSymptom RemedyNo sound is output when an input source is selected.No sound output from the front speakers.• Check
Additional information15114EnOther audio problemsNo sound when using the HOME MENU or STATUS menu.• If the HDMI input source is selected, sound is mut
Additional information15115EnVideoSettingsSymptom RemedyNo image is output when an input is selected.• Check the video connections of the source compo
Additional information15116EnProfessional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplaySymptom RemedyThe EQ response displayed in the graphical output follow
Additional information15117EnRemote controlHDMIWhen playing a disc with the listening mode set to Auto Surround, 2 PL II or Neo:6 appear on the receiv
Additional information15118EnImportant information regarding the HDMI connectionThere are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals throug
Additional information15119EnHOME MEDIA GALLERYSymptoms Causes Remedies Refer toCannot access the network.The LAN cable is not firmly connected. Firml
Simple Home Theater Guide0212En3 Set the operation selector switch to RCV, then press AUTO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’
Additional information15120EnAudio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed.The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a forma
Additional information15121EnAbout status messagesRefer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Home M
Additional information15122EnSIRIUS radio messagesMeaning of messages displayed when the HDMI control function is set to ONCH Unauthorized You selecte
Additional information15123EnSurround sound formatsBelow is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cab
Additional information15124EnManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trade
Additional information15125EnAbout THXThe THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information.In case of SC-07I
Additional information15126En•THX GamesFor the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX A
Additional information15127EnAbout XMAbout XM RadioXM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of comm
Additional information15128EnListening modes with different input signal formatsThe following charts outline the listening modes available with differ
Additional information15129EnSBchProcessingOFFeDolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHD(except for 176.4 kHz/192 kHz)2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC2 P
Simple Home Theater Guide0213EnPhase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for an optimal sound i
Additional information15130EnMultichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard THX Auto SurroundSBch ProcessingON(7.1 channel d
Additional information15131EnSBch ProcessingON(7.1 channel decoding used for all sources)DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)DTS-ES (Matri
Additional information15132EnSBch ProcessingAUTO(Automatically selects 6.1/7.1 channel decoding)Dolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHDDTS-HDDTS-HD Master Audi
Additional information15133EnStream direct with different input signal formatsThe following charts show what you will hear with different input signal
Additional information15134EnSpecificationsAmplifier sectionContinuous average power output of 140 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to
Additional information15135EnCleaning the unit• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a
Additional information15136En• THX certified designIn case of SC-07This receiver is THX Ultra2™ certified, allowing you to take advantage of new THX t
Additional information15137EnS001_EnSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.
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Simple Home Theater Guide0214EnFull Band Phase Control ONWith the phase distortion corrected, the frequency-phase characteristics are improved across
Connecting your equipment0315EnChapter 3:Connecting your equipmentThis receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have t
Connecting your equipment0316En10 RS-232C connectorUse for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC or Full Band Phase Contro
Connecting your equipment0317EnAbout the video converterThe video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO
Connecting your equipment0318En1 Use an HDMI cable to connect one of the HDMI IN interconnects on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI compone
Connecting your equipment0319EnConnecting your Blu-ray disc playerThe diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player
STANDBY/ONINPUTSELECTORPHASECONTROLADVANCEDMCACCDIGITAL VIDEOSCALERHDMIMASTERVOLUMESC-07IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS
Connecting your equipment0320EnConnecting your TV and DVD playerThe diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, wi
Connecting your equipment0321EnConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxSatellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tun
Connecting your equipment0322EnConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs
Connecting your equipment0323EnUsing the component video jacksComponent video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-Vid
Connecting your equipment0324EnConnecting digital audio sources This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital aud
Connecting your equipment0325EnConnecting analog audio sourcesThis receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have correspon
Connecting your equipment0326EnInstalling your speaker systemTo take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, cente
Connecting your equipment0327En• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of
Connecting your equipment0328En Caution• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces th
Connecting your equipment0329EnAM loop antenna1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1• Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A).
D3-4-2-1-1_En-AThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenan
Controls and displays0430EnChapter 4:Controls and displaysFront panelIllustration shows the SC-07 front panel.1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver betw
Controls and displays0431En6MASTER VOLUME dial7 Front panel controlsTo access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the
Controls and displays0432EnDisplay1SIGNAL indicatorsLight to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to sel
Controls and displays0433EnRemote controlIllustration shows the SC-07 remote control.The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to compone
Controls and displays0434EnVIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 98).HOME MENU – Use to access the HOME MENU (pages 43, 51, 53 and 5
Listening to your system0535EnChapter 5:Listening to your system Important• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be
Listening to your system0536En• Neo:6 MUSIC – 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources1• Neural THX – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially
Listening to your system0537En• MONO FILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks• ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources• EXPANDED – Creates
Listening to your system0538EnUsing Stream DirectUse the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All u
Listening to your system0539En• HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.1• PCM – Only PCM signals are output.2 The receiver selects the first available signal i
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on propositi
Listening to your system0540EnUsing the genre synchronizing functionThis feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for
Using the tuner0641EnChapter 6:Using the tunerListening to the radioThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using th
Using the tuner0642EnSaving station presetsIf you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency
The Advanced MCACC menu0743EnChapter 7:The Advanced MCACC menuMaking receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menuThe Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel A
The Advanced MCACC menu0744EnAutomatic MCACC (Expert)If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for
The Advanced MCACC menu0745Enfor several seating positions in your listening area.1 Place the microphone at the reference point indicated on-screen an
The Advanced MCACC menu0746En9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! The MCACC Data Check screen appears.The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should
The Advanced MCACC menu0747En1 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu. See Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 4
The Advanced MCACC menu0748En3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary.Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selecte
The Advanced MCACC menu0749En1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. Use /
5EnContents01 Before you startChecking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . .
The Advanced MCACC menu0750EnThe graph below shows the difference between conventional acoustic calibration and professional calibration (the gray cir
The Advanced MCACC menu0751EnThe following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View and Ou
The Advanced MCACC menu0752En• Acoustic Cal EQ – Used to check the calibration values of the listening environment’s frequency response. See Acoustic
The Advanced MCACC menu0753EnAcoustic Cal EQUse this to display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the d
The Advanced MCACC menu0754EnRenaming MCACC presetsIf you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easi
The System Setup menu0855EnChapter 8:The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menuThe following section describes how to ch
The System Setup menu0856En• Surr Back System – Specifies how you are using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker setting below).• Sp
The System Setup menu0857En• SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none).1 Select LARGE if your surround back speaker
The System Setup menu0858En5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Tip• The channel level can be changed at
The System Setup menu0859En1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu. 2 Select either ON or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting.3 Speci
6En09 Other connectionsUsing XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Connecting your XM Radio receiver . . . . . .
Other connections0960EnChapter 9:Other connections Caution• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power c
Other connections0961En Tip• You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS, then the three-digit channel number.• You can press DISP to change
Other connections0962EnConnecting your SiriusConnect™ TunerTo receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SiriusConnect™
Other connections0963En2 Set the operation selector switch to SOURCE, then press T.EDIT.The display shows a blinking memory class.3Press CLASS to sele
Other connections0964En• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be too low. In this case, the
Other connections0965En1 Connect your speakers as shown next page.This illustration below shows the connections for bi-amping your front left speaker.
Other connections0966EnMULTI-ZONE listeningThis receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MU
Other connections0967EnBasic MULTI-ZONE setup (Zone 2)• Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2
Other connections0968EnSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup (Zone 3)• Connect a separate amplifier to the ZONE3/SOURCE OUT digital output on the rear of this re
Other connections0969En3Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the zone you have selected.For example, ZONE 2 CD-R sends the source conn
7En14 Controlling the rest of your systemSetting the remote to control other components . . . . 102Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . .
Other connections0970EnSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerYou can connect components in your system (such as a screen or project
Other connections0971En• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your flat pane
Other connections0972EnConnecting a PC for Advanced MCACC outputWhen using the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional (see page 49) to calibrate the rev
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1073EnChapter 10:Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsEnjoying the Home Media GalleryThis receiver’s Home Med
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1074EnPlaying back audio files stored on an iPod1 Connect iPod to the iPod DIRECT USB terminal.See Connecting a
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1075EnConnecting a USB deviceIt is possible to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this rec
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1076EnWhen a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1077En3Use / to select the category you want to play back, and then press ENTER.Select a category from the fo
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1078En• Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 80.• Server – See Playing ba
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1079EnNavigation through categories on your iPod looks like this:Playlists SongsArtists Albums SongsAlbum
Before you start018EnChapter 1:Before you startChecking what’s in the boxPlease check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:• Setup
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1080En2 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press to start playback.1Basic play
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1081Enis a connection to the Internet, as services are not transmitted through the air but are delivered over t
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1082EnListening to Neural Music DirectAbout Neural Music DirectNeural Music Direct is an Internet radio station
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1083EnAbout playable file formatsThe Home Media Gallery feature of this receiver supports the following file fo
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1084EnPhoto filesFiles of up to 12 M pixels can be played.Advanced operations for Internet radioSaving Internet
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1085EnProxy Hostname/Proxy PortThis setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a pr
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1086En11 Select ‘Change’ and press ENTER to confirm your selection.The Edit Gateway IP screen appears.12 Enter
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1087En1 Select ‘Information’ and press ENTER to confirm your selection.The Firmware Version (for the Home Media
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs1088EnIP (Internet Protocol) addressA unique number that devices use in order to identify and communicate with
HDMI Control1189EnChapter 11HDMI Control Important• The KURO LINK function name used on the web and in catalogues is referred to as HDMI Control in th
Simple Home Theater Guide029EnChapter 2:Simple Home Theater GuideIntroduction to home theaterHome theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks t
HDMI Control1190EnSetting the HDMI optionsYou must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as HDMI Control-compatible connected components in ord
HDMI Control1191EnSynchronized amp modeSynchronized amp mode begins once you carry out an operation for the flat panel TV. For more information, see t
Other Settings1292EnChapter 12:Other SettingsThe Input Setup menuYou only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your dig
Other Settings1293EnInput function default and possible settingsThe terminals on the rear of the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of t
Other Settings1294EnThe Other Setup menuThe Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.1 Set
Other Settings1295EnZONE Audio SetupIf you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI-ZONE listening on page 66), you may need to specify your volume s
Using other functions1396EnChapter 13:Using other functionsSetting the Audio optionsThere are a number of additional sound settings you can make using
Using other functions1397EnDUAL(Dual Mono)Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, bu
Using other functions1398EnSetting the Video optionsThere are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The
Using other functions1399EnFor more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 22.1 S
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