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Advanced Specifications
Manual General Specifications............................................................. 2
About HDMI ............................................................................. 4
SC-LX501 Settings
System Setup .......................................................................... 5
AV RECEIVER MCACC ................................................................................. 23
Network/Bluetooth ................................................................. 27
AV Adjust ............................................................................... 30
Control Function Settings ...................................................... 32
Firmware Update ................................................................... 33
Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes..................................................... 36
Listening Mode Effects .......................................................... 37
Selectable Listening Modes................................................... 40
Playback Function
AM/FM radio .......................................................................... 46
USB Storage Device.............................................................. 48
Internet Radio ........................................................................ 50
Spotify.................................................................................... 52
Music Server.......................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������ 56
Appendix ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 62
The Basic Manual includes information needed when starting up and
also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual
has more detailed information and advanced settings.
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General Specifications Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1%, 1 ch Driven) Troubleshooting | Appendix
180 W per channel
Amplifier Section Video Section
(Australian)
(North American) Maximum power output (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 10%, 1 ch Driven) Signal level
Continuous average power output (＊1) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video)
320 W per channel 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y)
120 W (＊2) per channel (8 Ω) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video B/R)
150 W (＊3) per channel (6 Ω) (Asian)
＊1. Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1%, 8 Ω) Maximum resolution supported by component video
Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power 480i/576i
Output Claims for Amplifiers 560 W (7 ch total)
＊2. 1 kHz with no more than 0.08% (＊4) total harmonic Maximum power output (1 kHz, THD10%, 4 Ω, 1 ch Driven) Tuner Section
distortion
＊3. 1 kHz with no more than 1% (＊4) total harmonic 320 W per channel FM Tuning Frequency Range
distortion Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 1%, 1 ch Driven) 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (North American)
＊4. Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS (Others)
Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1%, 8 Ω) 220 W per channel
560 W (7 ch total) Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1%, 1 ch Driven) AM Tuning Frequency Range
Continuous Power Output (1 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.08%) 530 kHz - 1710 kHz (North American)
120 W+120 W (Front) 180 W per channel 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz (Others)
120 W (Center)
120 W+120 W (Surround) THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise) Preset Channel
120 W+120 W (Surround back/Height) 0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W) 40
Continuous Power Output (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1.0%)
150 W+150 W (Front) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω) Network Section
150 W (Center) 200 mV/82 kΩ (LINE (Unbalance))
150 W+150 W (Surround) 3.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM) Ethernet LAN
150 W+150 W (Surround back/Height) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Continuous Power Output (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 1.0%) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
200 W+200 W (Front) 1 V/470 Ω (SUBWOOFER PRE OUT) Wireless LAN
200 W (Center) 200 mV/2.2 kΩ (ZONE LINE OUT) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard
200 W+200 W (Surround) 2 V/2.2 kΩ (ZONE PRE OUT) (Wi-FiR standard)
200 W+200 W (Surround back/Height) 5 GHz/2.4 GHz band
Phono Overload
(European) 70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%) BLUETOOTH Section
Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1%, 8 Ω)
Tone Control Characteristics Communication system
560 W (7 ch total) ±10 dB, 90 Hz (BASS) BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1+LE
Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 1%, 1 ch Driven) ±10 dB, 7.5 kHz (TREBLE)
Frequency band
220 W per channel Signal to Noise Ratio 2.4 GHz band
105 dB (IHF-A, LINE IN, SP OUT)
2 80 dB (IHF-A, PHONO IN, SP OUT) Modulation method
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Speaker Impedance
4 Ω - 16 Ω Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles
A2DP 1.2
Headphone Output Impedance AVRCP 1.3
43 Ω HOGP-Host (Client)
HOGP-HID Device (Server)
Headphone Rated Output HID Service (HIDS)
57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
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Supported Codecs Supported Audio Outputs
SBC Deep Color, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Audio Return Analog
AAC Channel, 3D, 4K 60 Hz, CEC, Extended Colorimetry
(sYCC601, Adobe RGB, Adobe YCC601), Content ZONE2 PRE/LINE OUT
Transmission range (A2DP) Type, HDR 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
20 Hz - 20 kHz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) Speaker Outputs
Audio Format FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
Maximum communication range Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby SURROUND BACK L/R, HEIGHT L/R
Line of sight approx. 15 m (＊) Digital Plus, DTS, DTS:X (to be supported in a (North American models are banana plug ready)
＊The actual range will vary depending on factors future update), DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Phones
such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS-HD PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4")
around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless Express, DSD, PCM
phone, reception sensitivity, antenna's performance, Others
operating system, software application, etc. Maximum Video Resolution Setup Mic : 1 (Front)
4k 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4) USB : 1 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/1 A)
General Ethernet : 1
Video Inputs RS232 : 1
Power Supply 12V TRIGGER OUT : (A : 100 mA, B : 25 mA)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North American) Component IR IN : 1
AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz (European) IN1 (BD/DVD) IR OUT : 1
AC 220 - 230/240 V, 50/60 Hz (Asian)
Composite Power consumption in standby mode
Power Consumption IN1 (CBL/SAT), IN2 (STRM BOX) • In the following cases, the power consumption in
250 W
0.15 W (Stand-by, North American) Compatible input resolutions standby mode may reach up to a maximum of 5.5 W:
0.2 W (Stand-by, Others) – When "Network Standby" is set to "On"
60 W (No-sound) HDMI input – When "HDMI CEC" is set to "On"
5.5 W (HDMI Standby Through) 4K, 1080p/24, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p – When "HDMI Standby Through" is set to other than
2 W (Network Standby)
Component input "Off"
Dimensions (W × H × D) 480i/576i – When "Bluetooth Wakeup" is set to "On"
435 mm × 185 mm × 395 mm
17-1/8" × 7-5/16" × 15-9/16" Composite input Specifications and features are subject to change without
480i/576i notice.
Weight
11.8 kg (26.0 lbs.) (North American) • The output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV is the 3
12.0 kg (26.5 lbs.) (Others) same resolution as the input. When using a TV that
supports 4K, 1080p HDMI video signals can also be
HDMI output as 4K.
Input Audio Inputs
IN1 (BD/DVD, HDCP2.2), IN2 (CBL/SAT, HDCP2.2),
IN3 (STRM BOX, HDCP2.2), IN4 (GAME), IN5, IN6, Digital
AUX INPUT HDMI (front) OPTICAL 1 (BD/DVD), 2 (TV)
COAXIAL (CD)
Output
OUT MAIN (ARC, HDCP2.2) 55 mA Analog
OUT SUB (HDCP2.2) 55 mA BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STRM BOX, CD, PHONO
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About HDMI By connection a TV that supports ARC with a single HDMI Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
cable, you can not only output the audio and video from 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit
Compatible functions this unit to the TV, but also input the audio from the TV to
this unit. Bitstream:
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu- HDMI Standby Through: TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X (to be supported in a future update),
ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video Even if this unit is in standby, the input signals from AV DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio
components. Until now, several separate video and audio components are transmitted to the TV.
cables have been required to connect AV components. DSD:
With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital Deep Color: Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz
video, and digital audio (2 ch PCM, multichannel digital By connecting devices supporting Deep Color, video
audio, and multichannel PCM). signals input from the devices can be reproduced on the Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support HDMI
TV with even more colors. output of the above audio formats.
HDMI CEC functionality:
By connecting devices and HDMI cables that comply with x�v�Color™: Supported resolutions
the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification of This technology realizes even more realistic colors by
the HDMI standard, a variety of linked operation become broadening the color gamut. HDMI IN1 to IN3:
possible between devices. You can enjoy features such as • Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2
linking input switching with the input selector and players, 3D: • Color space (Color Depth):
control volume using the remote controller of the TV, and You can transmit 3D video signals from AV components to
automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is the TV. – 720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p
turned off. 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz, 1920×1080i 50/60Hz,
The unit is designed to link with products that comply with 4K: 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p
the CEC standard, and that linked operation is not always This unit supports 4K (3840 2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz,
guaranteed with all CEC devices. For linked functions 2560×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 4K (3840×2160p)
to work properly, do not connect more CEC-compliant 2160p) video signals. 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz :
components than the quantities specified below, to the RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)
HDMI jack. LipSync:
• Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to 3 units This setting automatically corrects any desynchronization – 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096
• Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders: up to 3 units between the video and audio signals based on data from ×2160p) 50/60Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit),
• Cable TV tuner, terrestrial digital tuner, and satellite the HDMI LipSync compatible TV. YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit), YCbCr4:2:0 (8/10/12 bit)
broadcasting tuner: up to 4 units Copyright Protection: HDMI IN4 to IN6, Front:
Operation has been confirmed on the following devices The unit supports Revision 1.4 and Revision 2.2 (HDMI • Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4
from other manufacturers: (As of February 2016) OUT MAIN/SUB and HDMI IN1 to 3 only) of the HDCP • Color space (Color Depth):
Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Toshiba (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy-
brand players and recorders; Sharp brand players and protection system for digital video signals. Other devices – 720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p
recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television) connected to the unit must also support HDCP. 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz, 1920×1080i 50/60Hz,
1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p
ARC Audio Return Channel : Supported Audio Formats 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz,
2560×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4
4 2 ch linear PCM: (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit – 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096
×2160p) 24/25/30Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit),
Multi-channel linear PCM: YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)
– 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×
2160p) 50/60Hz : YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit)
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System Setup Input/Output Assign
Make settings related to output to the TV, change the settings for jack allocations to the
various input selectors, and set the feature for displaying operations on the TV (OSD), etc.
The unit allows you to configure advanced settings to provide you with an even better TV Out/OSD
experience.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Operation: HDMI Out MAIN
Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Select the HDMI jack to be connected with the TV.
Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup 1080p -> 4K Off "MAIN": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT
with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER. Upscaling MAIN jack
"SUB": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT
Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press Super Resolution (2) SUB jack
ENTER to confirm your selection. "MAIN+SUB": When connecting to both the MAIN
Use the cursors / to change the default values. Zone 2 HDMI Not Use and SUB jacks
• To return to the previous screen, press .
• To exit the settings, press . When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals
input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K
OSD Language English for output.
"Off": Do not use this function
"Auto": Use this function
• Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K.
When you have set "System Setup" - "Input/Output
Assign" - "TV Out/OSD" - "1080p -> 4K Upscaling"
to "Auto", you can select the degree of video signal
correction from "Off" and between "1" (weak) and
"3" (strong).
Make the setting when you output to the Zone 2 TV
connected to the HDMI OUT ZONE 2/SUB jack.
"Use": Enable this function
"Not Use": Disable this function
Select the on-screen display language from the
following.
(North American models) English, German,
French,Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish
(European and Asian models) English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian,
Chinese
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Impose OSD On STRM BOX
Set whether or not to display the information on HDMI 3 HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a
Screen Saver 3 minutes the TV when the volume is adjusted or input is 2.2 desired HDMI IN jack to the STRM BOX input
changed, for example. selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----
"On": OSD displayed on the TV ". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to
"Off": OSD not displayed on the TV another input selector, change the input selector
• OSD may not be displayed depending on the setting to "-----" first.
input signal even if "On" is selected. If the
operation screen is not displayed, change the
resolution of the connected device.
Set the time to start the screen saver.
Select a value from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10
minutes" and "Off".
HDMI Input
You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
BD/DVD HDMI 1 HDCP
2.2 "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a
CBL/SAT desired HDMI IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector.
HDMI 2 HDCP If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select
GAME 2.2 an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input
selector, change the input selector setting to "-----"
HDMI 4 first.
"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a
desired HDMI IN jack to the CBL/SAT input
selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----
". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to
another input selector, change the input selector
setting to "-----" first.
"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a
desired HDMI IN jack to the GAME input selector.
If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select
an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input
selector, change the input selector setting to "-----"
first.
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Video Input Digital Audio Input
You can change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT VIDEO You can change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL AUDIO IN
IN jack and the VIDEO IN 1 and 2 jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". COAXIAL/OPTICAL 1 to 2 jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
BD/DVD COMPONENT BD/DVD OPTICAL 1
"COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT ----- "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign
CBL/SAT VIDEO 1 IN jacks to the BD/DVD input selector. GAME ----- a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the BD/DVD
"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN STRM BOX ----- input selector.
GAME ----- jack to the BD/DVD input selector. CD COAXIAL
TV OPTICAL 2 "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign
STRM BOX VIDEO 2 "COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the CBL/SAT
IN jacks to the CBL/SAT input selector. input selector.
"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN
jack to the CBL/SAT input selector. "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a
desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the GAME input
"COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO selector.
IN jacks to the GAME input selector.
"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a
jack to the GAME input selector. desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the STRM BOX
input selector.
"COMPONENT ": Assign the COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks to the STRM BOX input selector. "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign
"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the CD input
jack to the STRM BOX input selector. selector.
"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign
a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the TV input
selector.
• Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16 bit, 20 bit, and 24 bit.
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Analog Audio Input Input Skip
You can change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the INPUT
do not assign a jack, select "-----". SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the / input selectors on the remote controller.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
BD/DVD AUDIO 1 BD/DVD Use
CBL/SAT AUDIO 2 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO CBL/SAT Use Set whether to skip the BD/DVD input selector.
GAME ----- IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector. GAME Use Select "Skip" to skip this input.
STRM BOX AUDIO 3 STRM BOX Use
CD AUDIO 4 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO HDMI 5 Use Set whether to skip the CBL/SAT input selector.
TV ----- IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector. HDMI 6 Use Select "Skip" to skip this input.
AUX Use
"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO CD Use Set whether to skip the GAME input selector.
IN jack to the GAME input selector. TV Use Select "Skip" to skip this input.
PHONO Use
"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO TUNER Use Set whether to skip the STRM BOX input selector.
IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector. NET Use Select "Skip" to skip this input.
USB Use
"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO BT AUDIO Use Set whether to skip the HDMI 5 input selector.
IN jack to the CD input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.
"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO Set whether to skip the HDMI 6 input selector.
IN jack to the TV input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the AUX input selector. Select
"Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the CD input selector. Select
"Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the TV input selector. Select
"Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the PHONO input selector.
Select "Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the TUNER input selector.
Select "Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the NET input selector. Select
"Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the USB input selector. Select
"Skip" to skip this input.
Set whether to skip the BT AUDIO input selector.
Select "Skip" to skip this input.
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Speaker Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Speaker B No
You can make changes to the connection environment of the speakers and change the Set whether you will use the Speaker B system.
volume level. Settings are automatically configured if you use Full Auto MCACC. This Bi-Amp No "No": Speaker B system will not be used
setting cannot be selected if headphones are connected or audio is output from the "Yes": Speaker B system will be used
speakers of the TV. • In any of the following cases, this item will be
Configuration set to "No":
– When "System Setup" - "Speaker" -
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Speaker 7.1.2 ch "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" is set to
Channels Yes Select "2.1 ch", "3.1 ch", "4.1 ch", "5.1 ch", "6.1 ch", "Zone 2"
Subwoofer Top Middle "7.1 ch", "2.1.2 ch", "3.1.2 ch", "4.1.2 ch", "5.1.2 – Height speakers are being used
Height Speaker ch", "6.1.2 ch", or "7.1.2 ch" to suit the number of
No speaker channels connected. Set whether the front speakers are bi-amp
Zone Speaker connected.
Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not. "No": When front speakers are not bi-amp
"Yes": When subwoofer is connected connected
"No": When subwoofer is not connected "Yes": When front speakers are bi-amp connected
• In any of the following cases, this item will be
Set the speaker type if height speakers are
connected to the HEIGHT terminals. set to "No":
Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", – When "System Setup" - "Speaker" -
"Top Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Front)",
"Dolby Speaker (Surr)", or "Dolby Speaker (Back)" "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" is set to
according to the type and layout of the connected "Zone 2"
speakers. – "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
• If an item cannot be selected even though - "Speaker B" is set to "Yes"
– Surround back speakers or height speakers
connection is correct, check that the settings in are being used
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
Set the connection of speakers to Zone 2 speaker
terminals.
"Zone 2": When speakers are connected to Zone 2
speaker terminals
"No": When speakers are not connected to Zone 2
speaker terminals
• This item will be set to "No" when surround back
speakers are being used.
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Crossover Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Setting Item Small Surround Small
Front Set the low range capabilities for each channel by Set the low range capabilities for each channel by
Small setting either small or large. Surround Back Small setting either small or large.
Center "Small": For small speakers whose low range "Small": For small speakers whose low range
Small capabilities may be limited Crossover 80Hz capabilities may be limited
Height "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low
range capabilities range capabilities
10 • If "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" • When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to
- "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" will be "Small".
fixed to "Large" and the low pitched range of • If an item cannot be selected even though
the other channels will be output from the front
speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of connection is correct, check that the settings in
your speakers to make the setting. "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
Set the low range capabilities for each channel by connected channels.
setting either small or large.
"Small": For small speakers whose low range Set the low range capabilities for each channel by
capabilities may be limited setting either small or large.
"Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low "Small": For small speakers whose low range
range capabilities capabilities may be limited
• When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low
range capabilities
"Small". • When "Surround" is set to "Small", this is set to
• If an item cannot be selected even though
"Small".
connection is correct, check that the settings in • If an item cannot be selected even though
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connection is correct, check that the settings in
connected channels. "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
Set the low range capabilities for each channel by connected channels.
setting either small or large.
"Small": For small speakers whose low range When there are speakers that have been set to
capabilities may be limited "Small", set the Hz under which you would like
"Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low other speakers to play bass, and also set Hz under
range capabilities which you would like the LFE (low frequency effect)
• When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to to play the bass.
The value from "50Hz" to "200Hz" can be set.
"Small".
• If an item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Distance
Double Bass Off Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
This can be selected only when "System Setup" -
"Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
"Yes" and "Front" is set to "Large". Front Left 10.0ft/3.00m
Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from Center 10.0ft/3.00m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the front left and right, and center speakers to the Front Right 10.0ft/3.00m the listening position.
subwoofer. Height Left 10.0ft/3.00m
"On": Bass output will be boosted Specify the distance between each speaker and
"Off": Bass output will not be boosted Height Right 10.0ft/3.00m the listening position.
• The setting will not automatically be configured
Surround Right 10.0ft/3.00m Specify the distance between each speaker and
even if you performed Full Auto MCACC. Surr Back Right 10.0ft/3.00m the listening position.
Surr Back Left 10.0ft/3.00m
Surround Left 10.0ft/3.00m Specify the distance between each speaker and
Subwoofer 10.0ft/3.00m the listening position.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set
in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.
Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set
in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.
Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
• Default values vary depending on the regions.
• Distance units can be switched by pressing MODE on the remote controller. When the unit is set as
feet, you can set between 0.1 ft and 30.0 ft in increments of 0.1ft. When the unit is set as meters, you
can set between 0.03 m and 9.00 m in increments of 0.03 m.
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Channel Level Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Surr Back Left 0.0 dB
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0
Front Left 0.0 dB Surround Left 0.0 dB dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be
Center 0.0 dB Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 output each time you change the value. Select the
Front Right 0.0 dB dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be Subwoofer 0.0 dB desired level.
Height Left 0.0 dB output each time you change the value. Select the
desired level. Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0
Height Right 0.0 dB dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be
Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 output each time you change the value. Select the
Surround Right 0.0 dB dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be desired level.
Surr Back Right 0.0 dB output each time you change the value. Select the
desired level. Select a value between " 15.0 dB" and " 12.0
dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be
Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 output each time you change the value. Select the
dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be desired level.
output each time you change the value. Select the
desired level. Dolby Enabled Speaker
Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be 6.0ft/1.80m
output each time you change the value. Select the Dolby Enabled Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled
desired level. Speaker to Speaker and the ceiling. Select between
• The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set Ceiling "0.1ft/0.03m" to "15.0ft/4.50m" (0.1ft/0.03m units).
• The unit of distance (ft/m) shown is the unit
in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" Reflex Optimizer Off
- "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on. selected for use in "Distance".
Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 You can enhance the reflection effect of Dolby
dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be Enabled Speakers from the ceiling.
output each time you change the value. Select the "Off": Do not use this function
desired level. "On": Use this function
• The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set • The function is not effective if the listening mode
in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" is Pure Direct.
- "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.
Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0
dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be
output each time you change the value. Select the
desired level.
Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0
dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be
output each time you change the value. Select the
desired level.
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Audio Adjust Volume
Make advanced settings such as those related to multiplex audio or those related to the Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
volume of this unit. Mute Level dB
Set the volume lowered from the listening volume
Dual Mono/Mono when muting is on. Select a value from " dB",
" 40 dB", and " 20 dB".
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Volume Limit Off
Dual Mono Main Set the maximum value to avoid too high volume.
Set the audio channel or language to be output Select "Off" or a value between " 32 dB" and "
when playing multiplex audio or multilingual TV Power On Level Last 17 dB".
broadcasts etc.
"Main": Main channel only Headphone Level 0.0 dB Set the volume level of when the power is turned
"Sub": Sub channel only on. Select a value from "Last" (volume before
"Main/Sub": Main and sub channels will be output entering standby mode), " dB", and " 81.5 dB"
at the same time. to " 18.0 dB".
• If multiplex audio is being played, "1 1" will be • You cannot set a higher value than that of
displayed when on the remote controller is "Volume Limit".
pressed.
Adjust the output level of the headphones. Select a
Set the input channel to use for playing any 2 ch value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB".
digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2 ch analog/
Mono Input Left+Right PCM source in the Mono listening mode.
Channel "Left": Left channel only
"Right": Right channel only
"Left+Right": Left and right channels
Dolby Default Value Setting Details
On
Setting Item When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog
Loudness normalization function which keeps the volume
Management of dialog at a certain level. Note that when this
setting is Off, the DRC function that allows you to
enjoy surround at low volumes is fixed to off when
playing Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD.
"On": Use this function
"Off": Do not use this function
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Source • To name a preset radio station, press TUNER on the remote controller, select AM/FM and select the
preset number.
Make settings for input sources, such as volume difference adjustments for each input
selector for the connected equipment. • This cannot be set if the "NET", "USB" or "BT AUDIO" input is selected.
Input Volume Absorber Audio Select
Adjust the volume level difference between the devices connected to the unit. Select the Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one
input selector to configure. input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack and the "BD/DVD"
AUDIO IN jack. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. Select the input
selector to configure. Note that there are some default values you cannot change.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
0.0 dB Audio Select
Input Volume Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 BD/DVD: "ARC": When giving priority to input signal from
Absorber dB". Set a negative value if the volume of the target HDMI ARC compatible TV.
device is larger than the others and a positive • The setting can be selected only when "System
value if smaller. To check the audio, start playback CBL/SAT:
of the connected device. HDMI Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return
• This function is not effective in Zone 2. Channel" is set to "Auto" and also the "TV" input
GAME: is selected.
Name Edit HDMI "HDMI": When giving priority to input signal from
HDMI IN jacks
Set an easy name to each input. The set name will be shown on the main unit display. STRM BOX: • The setting can be selected only when the input
Select the input selector to configure. HDMI is assigned to the HDMI jack in the "System
Setup" - "Input/Output Assign" - "HDMI Input"
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI 5: setting.
Name Edit Input name HDMI "COAXIAL": When giving priority to input signal from
1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors DIGITAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL jacks
14 and press ENTER. HDMI 6: • The setting can be selected only when the input
Repeat it to input 10 or less characters. HDMI is assigned to the COAXIAL jack in the "System
"A/a": Switches between upper and lower Setup" - "Input/Output Assign" - "Digital Audio
cases. (Pressing MODE on the remote AUX: Input" setting.
controller also toggles between upper and HDMI "OPTICAL": When giving priority to input signal
lower cases) from DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL jacks
" " " ": Moves the cursor to the arrow CD: • The setting can be selected only when the input
direction. COAXIAL is assigned to the OPTICAL jack in the "System
" ": Removes a character on the left of the cursor. Setup" - "Input/Output Assign" - "Digital Audio
" ": Enters a space. TV: Input" setting.
• Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller OPTICAL "Analog": To always output analog audio
will remove all the input characters. independently of the input signal
PHONO: • The setting can be selected only when the input
2. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and Analog is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "System
press ENTER. Setup" - "Input/Output Assign" - "Analog Audio
The input name will be saved. Input" setting.
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Hardware
Fixed PCM Off
Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except Make settings related to the HDMI CEC, HDMI Standby Through, or ARC features, settings
multi-channel PCM) when you have selected related to power management of the unit, such as Auto Standby and Network Standby, and
"HDMI", "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the "Audio output settings for the 12V Trigger jack.
Select" setting. Set this item to "On" if noise is
produced or truncation occurs at the beginning of HDMI Default Value Setting Details
a track when playing PCM sources. Select "Off" Off
normally. Setting Item Setting to "On" enables the input selection link and
• Changing "Audio Select" changes the setting to "Off". HDMI CEC other link functions with HDMI connected CEC
compliant device.
• The setting cannot be changed when "TUNER", "NET", "USB", or "BT AUDIO" input is selected. "On": Use this function
"Off": Do not use this function
When changing this setting, turn off and then on
again the power of all connected components.
• Depending on the TV set, a link may need to be
configured on the TV.
• This function is effective only when the device is
connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN terminal.
• Setting to "On" and closing the on-screen menu
displays the name of the CEC-compatible
components and "CEC On" on the display.
• Power consumption in standby mode may
increase if "On" is set. (Depending on the TV
status, the unit will enter the normal standby
mode.)
• If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on
the main unit when this setting is "On" and
audio is output from the TV speakers, audio will
be output also from the speakers connected to
the unit. If you want to output from only either of
them, change the unit or TV settings, or reduce
the volume of the unit.
• If abnormal operation occurs when you set the
setting to "On", set it to "Off".
• When connecting a non-CEC compatible
component, or when you are not sure whether it
is compatible, set the setting to "Off".
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Off Audio TV Out Off
HDMI Standby When this is set to anything other than "Off", You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the
Through you can play the video and audio of an HDMI Audio Return (Auto) ( ) TV while this unit is on.
connected player on the TV even if the unit is in Channel On "On": Use this function
standby mode. Only "Auto" and "Auto(Eco)" can be Auto Delay "Off": Do not use this function
selected if "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you select • This setting is fixed to "Auto" if you have set
anything else, set "HDMI CEC" to "Off".
• Power consumption in standby mode increases "System Setup" - "Input/Output Assign" - "TV
Out/OSD" - "HDMI Out" or "Other" - "HDMI Out"
if set to anything other than "Off". in "AV Adjust" to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and
"BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME", "STRM BOX", "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you change this
"HDMI 5", "HDMI 6", "AUX": For example, if you setting, set "HDMI CEC" to "Off".
select "BD/DVD", you can play the equipment • Listening mode cannot be changed while "Audio
connected to the "BD/DVD" jack on the TV even TV Out" is set to "On" and audio is being output
if the unit is in standby mode. Select this setting through the speakers of the TV.
if you have decided which player to use with this • Depending on your TV set or input signal of the
function. component, audio may not output through the
"Last": You can play the video and audio of the speakers of the TV even if this setting is set
input selected immediately prior to the unit being to "On". In such case, audio is output from the
switched to standby on the TV. speakers of the unit.
"Auto", "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these settings • If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on
when you have connected equipment that this unit when audio that is being input through
conforms to the CEC standard. You can play the this unit for output from the TV speakers, audio
video and audio of the input selected on the TV, is output from this unit. If you do not want to
irrespective of what input was selected immediately output audio from the unit, change the unit or TV
prior to the unit being switched to standby, using settings, or reduce the volume of the unit.
the CEC link function.
• To play players on the TV that do not conform to You can enjoy sound of the HDMI connected ARC
compatible TV through the speakers connected to
the CEC standard, you will need to turn the unit the unit.
on and switch to the relevant input.
• When using TV that complies with the To use this function, set "HDMI CEC" to "On" in
CEC standard, you can reduce the power advance.
consumption in standby mode by selecting "Auto": When enjoying the TV sound through the
"Auto (Eco)". speakers connected to the unit
"Off": When not using the ARC function
This setting automatically corrects any
desynchronization between the video and audio
signals based on data from the HDMI LipSync
compatible TV.
"On": Automatic correction will be enabled
"Off": Automatic correction will be disabled
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Power Management Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Network Standby On When this feature is turned "On", you can turn
Sleep Timer Off on the power of the unit via the network using an
Allows the unit to enter standby automatically when application such as iControlAV5 that can control
Auto Standby On/Off the specified time elapses. Select a value from "30 this unit.
minutes", "60 minutes", and "90 minutes". • When "Network Standby" is used, the power
"Off": Does not turn the unit to standby Bluetooth Wakeup Off
automatically consumption increases even when the unit
Auto Standby in (Off) is on standby. However, the increase in
HDMI Standby This setting places the unit on standby power consumption is kept to a minimum by
Through automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity without automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY
any video or audio input. (When "Network Standby" mode, where only the essential circuit is
is on, this becomes the HYBRID STANDBY mode operating.
which reduces the increase in power consumption • "Network Standby", which suppresses power
to a minimum.) consumption, may be disabled when the
"On": The unit will automatically enter standby network connection is lost. Use the power
mode ("AUTO STBY" will light.) button on the remote controller or main unit to
"Off": The unit will not automatically enter standby turn the unit on if this happens.
mode
• "Auto Standby" is displayed on the display and This function wakes up the unit on standby by
connecting a BLUETOOTH enabled device.
TV screen 30 seconds before the Auto Standby "On": Use this function
comes on. "Off": Do not use this function
• "Auto Standby" does not work when Zone 2 is • Setting to "On" increases the power
active.
• Default values vary depending on the regions. consumption even when the unit is on standby.
However, the increase in power consumption
Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI is kept to a minimum by automatically entering
Standby Through" is on. the HYBRID STANDBY mode, where only the
"On": The setting will be enabled essential circuit is operating.
"Off": The setting will be disabled • This setting is fixed to "Off" if "Network/
• This setting cannot be set to "On" if "Auto Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth" - "Auto Input Change"
is set to "Off".
Standby" is set to "Off".
• Wait for a while if "Network Standby" and "Bluetooth Wakeup" cannot be selected. It will appear
when the network feature is started.
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12V Trigger A Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
AUX Off
Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER CD Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
OUT A jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You can enable power link "Off": No output
operation when you connect the unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger TV Off "Main": Output when "AUX" is selected as input
input jack. source for the main room.
PHONO Off
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
BD/DVD Off TUNER Off "Off": No output
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Main": Output when "CD" is selected as input
CBL/SAT Off "Off": No output NET Off source for the main room.
"Main": Output when "BD/DVD" is selected as input "Zone2": Output when "CD" is selected as input
GAME Off source for the main room. source for ZONE2.
"Zone2": Output when "BD/DVD" is selected as
STRM BOX Off input source for ZONE2. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
HDMI 5 Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Main": Output when "TV" is selected as input
HDMI 6 Off "Off": No output source for the main room.
"Main": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as "Zone2": Output when "TV" is selected as input
input source for the main room. source for ZONE2.
"Zone2": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as
input source for ZONE2. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Main": Output when "PHONO" is selected as input
"Off": No output source for the main room.
"Main": Output when "GAME" is selected as input "Zone2": Output when "PHONO" is selected as
source for the main room. input source for ZONE2.
"Zone2": Output when "GAME" is selected as input
source for ZONE2. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Main": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input
"Off": No output source for the main room.
"Main": Output when "STRM BOX" is selected as "Zone2": Output when "TUNER" is selected as
input source for the main room. input source for ZONE2.
"Zone2": Output when "STRM BOX" is selected as
input source for ZONE2. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Main": Output when "NET" is selected as input
"Off": No output source for the main room.
"Main": Output when "HDMI 5" is selected as input "Zone2": Output when "NET" is selected as input
source for the main room. source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "HDMI 6" is selected as input
source for the main room.
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details 12V Trigger B
USB Off
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/25 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER
BT AUDIO Off "Off": No output OUT B jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You can enable power link
"Main": Output when "USB" is selected as input operation when you connect the unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger
source for the main room. input jack.
"Zone2": Output when "USB" is selected as input
source for ZONE2. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
BD/DVD Off
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output CBL/SAT Off "Off": No output
"Main": Output when "BT AUDIO" is selected as "Main": Output when "BD/DVD" is selected as input
input source for the main room. GAME Off source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "BT AUDIO" is selected as "Zone2": Output when "BD/DVD" is selected as
input source for ZONE2. STRM BOX Off input source for ZONE2.
HDMI 5 Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
HDMI 6 Off "Off": No output
"Main": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as
input source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as
input source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "GAME" is selected as input
source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "GAME" is selected as input
source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "STRM BOX" is selected as
input source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "STRM BOX" is selected as
input source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "HDMI 5" is selected as input
source for the main room.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "HDMI 6" is selected as input
source for the main room.
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
AUX Off USB Off
CD Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output BT AUDIO Off "Off": No output
TV Off "Main": Output when "AUX" is selected as input "Main": Output when "USB" is selected as input
source for the main room. source for the main room.
PHONO Off "Zone2": Output when "USB" is selected as input
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. source for ZONE2.
TUNER Off "Off": No output
"Main": Output when "CD" is selected as input Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
NET Off source for the main room. "Off": No output
"Zone2": Output when "CD" is selected as input "Main": Output when "BT AUDIO" is selected as
source for ZONE2. input source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "BT AUDIO" is selected as
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. input source for ZONE2.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "TV" is selected as input
source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "TV" is selected as input
source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "PHONO" is selected as input
source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "PHONO" is selected as
input source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input
source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "TUNER" is selected as
input source for ZONE2.
Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
"Off": No output
"Main": Output when "NET" is selected as input
source for the main room.
"Zone2": Output when "NET" is selected as input
source for ZONE2.
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Multi Zone Miscellaneous
Make settings related to Multi-zone Connection, such as the volume for the separate room. Change the frequency step for the tuner, update the firmware, and perform Initial Setup,
etc.
Zone 2 Default Value Setting Details Tuner
Setting Item Fixed
Output Level Select whether to adjust the volume on the pre- Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Off main amplifier in the separate room or on this unit AM / FM
Volume Limit Last when outputting to Zone 2. Frequency Step 10 kHz / 0.2 MHz Select a frequency step depending on your area of
Power On Level "Fixed": Adjust on the pre-main amplifier in the (North American residence.
0 dB separate room models) Select "10 kHz/0.2 MHz" or "9 kHz/0.05 MHz".
Bass 0 dB "Variable": Adjust on this unit • When this setting is changed, all radio presets
Treble 0 AM Frequency are deleted.
Balance Set the maximum value for Zone 2 to avoid too Step (European
high volume. Select "Off" or a value between " 32 and Asian 9 kHz Select a frequency step depending on your area of
dB" and " 17 dB". models) residence.
Select "10 kHz" or "9 kHz".
Set the Zone 2 volume level of when this unit is AM Noise Cut • When this setting is changed, all radio presets
turned on. Select a value from "Last" (volume Mode
before the unit was turned off), " dB", and " are deleted.
81.5 dB" to " 18.0 dB".
• You cannot set a higher value than that of 1 You can improve reception sensitivity by changing
this mode if you are finding AM broadcasts difficult
"Volume Limit". to hear. Select "1" or "2".
Adjust the volume of the bass for Zone 2. Select a
value between " 10 dB" and " 10 dB".
Adjust the volume of the treble for Zone 2. Select a
value between " 10 dB" and " 10 dB".
Set the left-right balance for Zone 2. Select a
between "L 10" to "R 10".
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Remote ID started.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Initial Setup
Remote ID 1
Select an ID for the unit's remote controller from You can make the initial setup from the setup menu.
"1", "2", and "3" to prevent interference between • Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network
the unit and other Pioneer components that are
installed in the same room. After changing the ID feature is started.
on the main unit, change the ID on the remote
controller accordingly with the following procedure. Lock
While holding down MODE, press the following Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
buttons for about 3 seconds.
• To change the remote controller ID to "1": Setup Parameter Unlocked Lock the Setup menu to protect the settings.
"Locked": The menu is locked.
(The remote indicator flashes once.) "Unlocked": The menu is unlocked.
• To change the remote controller ID to "2":
(The remote indicator flashes twice.)
• To change the remote controller ID to "3":
(The remote indicator flashes three times.)
Firmware Update
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Update Notice Enable
Availability of a firmware update will be notified via
Version network.
Update via "Enable": Notify updates
NET "Disable": Do not notify updates
Update via The current firmware version will be displayed.
USB
Press ENTER to select when you want to update
the firmware via network.
• You will not be able to select this setting if you
do not have Internet access or there is nothing
to update.
Press ENTER to select when you want to update
the firmware via USB.
• You will not be able to select this setting if a
USB storage device is not connected or there is
nothing to update in the USB storage device.
• Wait for a while if "Firmware Update" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is
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MCACC Full Auto MCACC
Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test
check the values set currently for each speaker setting. tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level
for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position.
Operation: This also automatically adjusts the equalizers for the speakers and enables correction of
Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.
Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select MCACC with the • Calibration takes several minutes to be completed. The speakers emit the test tone at
cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.
high volume during measurement, so be careful of your surroundings. Keep the room
as quiet as possible during measurement. If the measurement is interrupted, turn off the
household appliances.
1. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to
the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press MCACC
ENTER to confirm your selection. SETUP MIC
Use the cursors / to change the default values.
• To return to the previous screen, press . When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod, refer to the illustration when
• To exit the settings, press . putting it in place.
• To cancel Full Auto MCACC partway through, disconnect the speaker setup
microphone. You cannot use any other menu options while it is connected.
2. Select the connected speaker configuration.
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The image on the screen changes as you choose the number of channels in "Speaker Manual MCACC
Channels", so refer to it when performing the settings.
Use this screen to select whether you have connected a subwoofer and to select the EQ Adjust
type of height speaker, etc.
If you perform Full Auto MCACC then settings are automatic, but you can also adjust the
• If you have connected a subwoofer, check the power and volume of the subwoofer. output volume of the range of each connected speaker to suit your own preferences. You
The low frequencies played by the subwoofer may not be discernible, so set its can adjust the volume of the different sound ranges for each of the speakers. You can set
volume to at least halfway. three different equalizers in Preset 1 to 3. You can select up to 4 bands for the Subwoofer
and 9 bands for all other speakers.
3. Test tones are emitted by the speakers, and firstly the unit detects the speakers
connected and the noise in the environment. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Front Left 0 dB
4. After the results of the above measurements are displayed, select "Next", press ENTER After selecting the speaker frequency from between
on the remote controller, and the test tones are emitted again, and the unit automatically Center 0 dB "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
makes settings such as the optimum volume level and the crossover frequency. the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
Front Right 0 dB and " 12.0 dB" with / .
5. When the measurement is completed, the measurement result is displayed. • If an item cannot be selected even though
Press the cursors / on the remote controller to check the settings. Press ENTER
when "Save" is selected to save the settings. connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
6. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone. - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
After selecting the speaker frequency from between
"63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
and " 12.0 dB" with / .
• If an item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
After selecting the speaker frequency from between
"63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
and " 12.0 dB" with / .
• If an item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Height Left 0 dB Surr Back Left 0 dB
After selecting the speaker frequency from between After selecting the speaker frequency from between
Height Right 0 dB "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust Surround Left 0 dB "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB" the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
Surround Right 0 dB and " 12.0 dB" with / . Subwoofer 0 dB and " 12.0 dB" with / .
• If an item cannot be selected even though • If an item cannot be selected even though
Surr Back Right 0 dB
connection is correct, check that the settings in connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels. connected channels.
After selecting the speaker frequency from between After selecting the speaker frequency from between
"63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB" the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
and " 12.0 dB" with / . and " 12.0 dB" with / .
• If an item cannot be selected even though • If an item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check that the settings in connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels. connected channels.
After selecting the speaker frequency from between After selecting the speaker frequency from between
"63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust "31 Hz" and "250 Hz" with the cursors / , adjust
the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB" the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
and " 12.0 dB" with / . and " 12.0 dB" with / .
• If an item cannot be selected even though • This cannot be selected if "No" is set in
connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" -
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "Subwoofer".
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels. • The result may not be as expected depending on the input source and listening mode setting.
• If you want to make the adjustments while listening to something, press on the remote controller,
After selecting the speaker frequency from between
"63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust and select the Preset you want to adjust in "AV Adjust" - "MCACC" - "Manual EQ Select" first.
the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB"
and " 12.0 dB" with / .
• If an item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check that the settings in
"System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration"
- "Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
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MCACC Data Check Troubleshooting | Appendix
You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and values you
have set for each of the speaker settings.
Speaker Setting
You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the large and small settings
you have set for the low range reproduction capabilities for each of the speakers.
Channel Level
You can check the output level settings for each of the speakers.
Speaker Distance
You can check the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
Acoustic Calibration EQ
You can check the calibration values for the frequency characteristics of each speaker that
were set in "Manual MCACC".
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Network/Bluetooth Network
Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH . • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure the setting
Operation: automatically. ("Enable" is set by default.) To assign fixed IP addresses to each
Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable" and assign an address to this unit in
Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, select Network/Bluetooth "IP Address" as well as set information related to your LAN, such as Subnet Mask and
with the cursors on the remote controller, then press ENTER. Gateway.
Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
ENTER to confirm your selection. Wi-Fi Off (Wired)
Use the cursors / to change the default values. Connect the unit to network via wireless LAN
• To return to the previous screen, press . Wi-Fi Setup router.
• To exit the settings, press . Wi-Fi Status "On": Wireless LAN connection
"Off (Wired)": Wired LAN connection
MAC Address
You can configure wireless LAN settings by
DHCP Enable pressing ENTER when "Start" is displayed.
IP Address 0.0.0.0 The information of the connected access point will
Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 be displayed.
Gateway 0.0.0.0 "SSID": SSID of the connected access point.
DNS Server 0.0.0.0 "Signal": Signal strength of the connected access
Proxy URL point.
Proxy Port 8080 "Status": Status of the connected access point.
This is the MAC address of this unit.
This value is specific to the component and cannot
be changed.
"Enable": Auto configuration by DHCP
"Disable": Manual configuration without DHCP
• If selecting "Disable", you must set "IP Address",
"Subnet Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server"
manually.
Displays/Sets the IP address.
Displays/Sets the subnet mask.
Displays/Sets the gateway.
Displays/Sets the primary DNS server.
Displays/Sets the proxy server URL.
Displays/Sets the proxy server port number when
you enter "Proxy URL".
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Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Friendly Name
Pioneer SC- Change the device name for this unit which is AirPlay Password You can set a password of up to 31 characters so
LX501 XXXXXX shown on other devices connected to the network that only registered users can use AirPlayR.
to an easily recognized name. 1. Press ENTER to display the Edit screen.
1. Press ENTER to display the Edit screen. 2. Select a character or symbol with the cursors
2. Select a character or symbol with the cursors
and press ENTER.
and press ENTER. Repeat it to input 31 or less characters.
Repeat it to input 31 or less characters. "A/a": Switches between upper and lower
"A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases. (Pressing MODE on the remote
cases. (Pressing MODE on the remote controller also toggles between upper and
controller also toggles between upper and lower cases.)
lower cases.) " " " ": Moves the cursor to the arrow
" " " ": Moves the cursor to the arrow direction.
direction. " ": Removes a character on the left of the
" ": Removes a character on the left of the cursor.
cursor. " ": Enters a space.
" ": Enters a space. • To select whether to mask the password
• Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller
with " " or display it in plain text, press
will remove all the input characters. +Fav on the remote controller.
3. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and • Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller
will remove all the input characters.
press ENTER. 3. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and
The input name will be saved. press ENTER.
The input password will be saved.
Usage Data No
As a means of improving the quality of our products
Network Check and services, Pioneer may collect information about
your usage over the network. Select "Yes" if you
agree to our collecting this information. Select "No"
if you do not want us to collect this information.
• You can set this after confirming the Privacy Policy.
When you select "Usage Data" and press ENTER,
the Privacy Policy is displayed. (The same screen
is displayed once also when setting up the network
connection.) If you agree to the collection of the
information, this setting also becomes "Yes". Note
that if you agree to the Privacy Policy but select "No"
for this setting, the information will not be collected.
You can check the network connection.
Press ENTER when "Start" is displayed.
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• Wait for a while if "Network" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Pairing
Bluetooth Information You can initialize the pairing information saved on
this unit.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Device Pressing ENTER when "Clear" is displayed
Bluetooth On Status initializes the pairing information stored in this unit.
Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH • This function does not initialize the pairing
Auto Input On function.
Change "On": Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH information on the BLUETOOTH enabled
enabled device by using the BLUETOOTH device. When pairing the unit again with the
Auto Reconnect On function. Select "On" also when making various device, be sure to clear the pairing information
BLUETOOTH settings. on the BLUETOOTH enabled device in
"Off": When not using the BLUETOOTH function advance. For information on how to clear the
pairing information, refer to the BLUETOOTH
The input of the unit will automatically be switched enabled device's instruction manual.
to "BT AUDIO" when connection is made from a
BLUETOOTH enabled device to the unit. Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH enabled
"On": The input will automatically become "BT device connected to the unit.
AUDIO" when a BLUETOOTH enabled device is • The name is not displayed when "Status" is
connected.
"Off": The function is disabled. "Ready" and "Pairing".
• If the input is not switched automatically, set to
Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH enabled
"Off" and change the input manually. device connected to the unit.
"Ready": Not paired
This function automatically reconnects to the "Pairing": Paired
BLUETOOTH enabled device connected last "Connected": Successfully connected
when you change the input to "BT AUDIO".
"On": Use this function • Wait for a while if "Bluetooth" cannot be selected. It will appear when the BLUETOOTH function is
"Off": Do not use this function started up.
• This may not work with some BLUETOOTH
enabled devices.
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AV Adjust Tone Theater Filter :
Adjust the soundtrack that was processed to enhance
You can quickly adjust settings you frequently use, such as Bass : its high pitch range, in order to make it suitable for home
tone adjustments, etc. Enhance or moderate the bass range of the speaker. theater. This function can be used in the following listening
modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround,
Operation: Treble : Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24,
You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing Enhance or moderate the treble range of the speaker. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio,
something. Press on the remote controller to display DTS Neural:X, DTS Express, Neo:6 Cinema, and DSD.
the AV Adjust menu. Note that there is no display on the TV • It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure • It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure
screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", Direct.
"FM", or "AM", so follow the main unit's display while doing Direct.
the operations. Level
Other
AV Adjust BD/DVD Center :
Tone Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while Sound Delay :
Level Bass listening to some sound. If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to
MCACC Treble offset the gap. Different settings can be set for each input
Other Subwoofer : selector.
Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to • It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct and
Select the item with the cursor / buttons of the remote some sound.
controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. the input signal is analog.
Use the cursors to change the settings. • The adjustment you made will be reset to the previous
• To return to the previous screen, press . status when you turn the unit to standby mode. Sound Retriever：
• To exit the settings, press . Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback
MCACC sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be
improved. The setting can be separately set to each input
MCACC EQ : selector. The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or
Enable or disable the equalizer function that corrects for less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream signals.
distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room. • It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure
• This setting cannot be selected if Full Auto MCACC
Direct.
setting has not been performed.
• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct. Speakers：
When surround back speakers and height speakers are
Manual EQ Select : connected, you switch the speakers you want to prioritize
From the Home screen, select "Preset 1" to "Preset 3" for output. Also, when Speaker B are used, you switch
which were set in "MCACC" - "Manual MCACC" - "EQ output between Speaker A/B/A+B.
Adjust". The same sound field setting is applied all ranges • Note that sound is not output from the surround back
when set to "Off".
• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct. speaker during Speaker A+B output.
Phase Control： HDMI Out :
Correct phase disturbance in the low range to enhance Allows you to select the HDMI jack to output video signals
the bass. This enables you to achieve powerful bass from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
reproduction that is faithful to the original sound.
• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct. DRC :
Make small sounds easily heard. It is useful when you
need to reduce the volume while watching a movie late
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night. You can enjoy the effect only when playing Dolby Troubleshooting | Appendix
series and DTS series input signals.
• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure
Direct.
• The setting cannot be used in the following cases.
– If "Loudness Management" is set to "Off" when
playing Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD
– When the input signal is DTS and "Dialog Control" is
other than 0 dB
Center Spread :
Adjust the width of the sound field of the front channel
when playing in the Dolby Surround listening mode. To
spread the width of the sound field to the left and right, set
to "On". To concentrate sound in the center, set to "Off".
• Depending on the speaker settings, this becomes "Off".
Dialog Control :
You can increase the dialog portion of the audio in 1 dB
steps up to 6 dB so that you can make dialog easier to
hear over background noise.
• This cannot be set for content other than DTS:X.
• We plan to provide support for the DTS:X audio format
through a firmware update for this unit. Center Image is
displayed until the update.
• The effect may not be selectable with some content.
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Control Function Settings IR jack 12V trigger output jack
You can enable the control functions between the unit and If you use a commercially available multiroom remote You can enable power link operation when you connect
external devices. Special devices or cable connections are control kit with this jack, you can operate the unit with the unit and an external device such as power amplifier
necessary to enable the functions. For more information the remote controller even when you are in a separate equipped with 12V trigger input jack. When the desired
about installation, contact a store specializing in these room, or operate the unit with the remote controller even input is selected on the unit, power link operation will be
products. if its remote control sensor is difficult to see. You can also activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V/100 mA
connect a device with the unit and operate it with the from the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack or maximum 12 V/25
remote controller. mA when using the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack. You can
select the zone to output the control signal by setting each
of the inputs. For connection, use a monaural mini plug
cable.
RS-232C port This unit Connecting IR receiver
block Remote
Use this port for connection with an integrated control controller
system that can enable home automation. Some integrated
control systems provide a centralized operation with a
single touch panel controller in order to control audio and
video home appliances and security devices together. For
more information about adopting an integrated control
system, contact the specialized stores.
Main room Zone
Signal flow
• Other companies may use indications other than IR
on their products. Confirm in the instruction manual
included with your components.
• Refer to the instruction manual of the IR receiver for the
types of cables required for connection.
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Firmware Update online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and Troubleshooting | Appendix
whether arising in tort or contract.
About Firmware Update In no event will our company be liable to you or any third Updating the Firmware via Network
party for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential Preparation:
There are two methods for updating the firmware: via damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, • Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to
network and via USB. compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of
Use the one that best suits your environment. the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or the Internet is secured.
• For the latest information on updates, visit the our for any other reason whatsoever. • Turn off the controller component (PC etc.) connected
company's website. There is no need to update the to the network.
firmware on this unit if there is no update available. • Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or
• Before updating, make sure that the speaker setup
microphone is not connected. server content.
• During an update, do not • If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off.
– Disconnect and reconnect any cable, USB storage • If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
device, speaker setup microphone or headphones, – Press on the remote controller to display the
or perform any operation on the component such as Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -
turn off its power "Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using CEC" and select "Off".
an application
• The update may take about 20 minutes to complete for ＊The description may differ from the on-screen display but that will not
either method: via network or via USB. Furthermore, change the way to operate or the function.
existing settings are guaranteed regardless of the
method used for update. Update
Note that when this unit is connected to a network, you 1. Press on the remote controller.
may see notifications about firmware updates on the
display. To execute updating, select "Update Now" with the The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen.
cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER.
The unit automatically turns itself into standby mode after 2. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware
"Completed!" appears on the display, and updating will be Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in order,
complete. then press ENTER.
Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online 33
documentation are furnished to you for use at your own
risk.
Our company will not be liable and you will have no
remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever
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System Setup Error Code Updating via USB
• -01, -10
Input/Output Assign Preparation:
Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable • Prepare a 128MB or larger USB storage device. FAT16
Speaker properly.
• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, or FAT32 file system format.
• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be -16, -17, -18, -20, -21 – Media inserted in a USB card reader may not be
selected, wait for a while until it starts up. Internet connection error. Check the following:
– The router is turned on used for this function.
• You will not be able to select "Update via NET" if – This unit and the router are connected via the – USB storage devices with security function are not
there is nothing to update.
network supported.
3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start update. Try to disconnect and then connect again the power – USB hubs and USB devices with hub function are
• During the update, the TV screen may go black to the unit and router. This may solve the problem. If
depending on the updated program. In that case, you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS not supported. Do not connect these devices to the
check the progress on the display of the unit. The server or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check unit.
TV screen will remain black until the update is the service status with your ISP provider. • Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.
complete and the power is turned on again. • Others • Turn off the controller component (PC etc.) connected
• "Completed!" is displayed when the update is Disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord, then to the network.
complete. repeat from the beginning. • Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or
server content.
4. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to switch the • If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off.
unit to standby. The process is completed and your • If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
firmware is updated to the latest version. – Press on the remote controller to display the
• Do not use on the remote controller. Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -
"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI
CEC" and select "Off".
＊Some USB storage devices may take long to load, may not be loaded
correctly, or may not be correctly fed depending on the device or their
content.
＊Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of
data, or storage failure arising from the use of the USB storage device
with this unit. Thank you for your understanding.
＊The description may differ from the on-screen display but that will not
change the way to operate or the function.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
2. Download the firmware file from our company's website
to your PC and unzip.
Firmware files are named in the following way:
PIOAVR _ .zip
If an Error Message is Displayed Unzip the file on your PC. The number of unzipped files
When an error occurs, " - Error!" is displayed on and folders varies depending on the model.
the display of the unit. (" " represents an alphanumeric
character.) Check the following: 3. Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of
the USB storage device.
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• Make sure to copy the unzipped files. depending on the updated program. In that case, Troubleshooting | Appendix
check the progress on the display of the unit. The repeat from the beginning.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the TV screen will remain black until the update is
unit. complete and the power is turned on again.
• If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB • During the update, do not turn off, or disconnect
port of the unit, we recommend that you use its AC then reconnect the USB storage device.
adapter to power it. • "Completed!" is displayed when the update is
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, complete.
each section will be treated as an independent
device. 8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
5. Press on the remote controller. 9. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to switch the
The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen. unit to standby. The process is completed and your
firmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
6. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware If an Error Message is Displayed
Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order,
then press ENTER. When an error occurs, " - Error!" is displayed on
the display of the unit. (" " represents an alphanumeric
System Setup character.) Check the following:
Input/Output Assign Error Code
Speaker • -01, -10
• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be USB storage device not found. Check whether the USB
selected, wait for a while until it starts up. storage device or USB cable is correctly inserted to the
USB port of the unit.
• You will not be able to select "Update via USB" if Connect the USB storage device to an external power
there is nothing to update. source if it has its own power supply.
• -05, -13, -20, -21
7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start update. The firmware file is not present in the root folder of the
• During the update, the TV screen may go black USB storage device, or the firmware file is for another
model. Retry from the download of the firmware file.
• Others
Disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord, then
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Troubleshooting | Appendix
Selecting Listening Modes AUTO/DIRECT button SURR button
You can change the listening mode during play by pressing Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format
repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO". input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", of the signals being input and switch between a variety
"Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, of listening modes. Select the mode that suits your
"Auto Surround" (or "Direct" or "Pure Direct") is displayed, preference. The selected listening mode is displayed on
then the most suitable listening mode for the audio format the display.
is selected automatically (Dolby Digital for multi-channel
input signals, Stereo for 2 channel input signals, etc.) and
an indicator such as "Dolby D" is displayed on the display.
The display changes automatically. STEREO button
You can select the "Stereo" mode to playback only from
The "Direct" mode shuts down some processing that can the front speakers and subwoofer.
affect sound quality, such as the tone control features, so
you can enjoy even better sound quality. The "Pure Direct" For details on the effects of each of the listening modes
mode shuts down even more processes that affects sound see "Listening Mode Effects". For listening modes
quality, so you get a more faithful reproduction of the selectable for each of the audio formats in the input
original sound. In this case, the speaker calibration made signals, refer to "Selectable Listening Modes".
with MCACC is invalid.
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Listening Mode Effects placement of sound objects that have independent is 2 channels or 5.1 channels. Dolby surround is a next
motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater generation surround technology that intelligently up mixes
Updating of listening modes clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format on Blu- stereo; 5.1 and 7.1 content for playback through your
We plan to provide support for the DTS:X audio format ray Discs and achieves a three-dimensional sound field by surround speaker system. Dolby surround is compatible
through firmware updates for this unit. This means that introducing a sound field above the listener. with traditional speaker layouts, as well as Dolby Atmos
the selectable listening modes depend on the version of • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via enabled playback systems that employ inceiling speakers
firmware. or products with Dolby speaker technology.
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
On firmware version before DTS:X support bitstream output. Dolby TrueHD
• You can select Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music.
On firmware version after DTS:X support Dolby D (Dolby Digital) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
• You can select DTS:X, DTS:X MSTR and DTS in the Dolby TrueHD audio format.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a reversible format
Neural:X. (You cannot select Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 in the Dolby Digital audio format. expanded based on the lossless compression technology
Music after updating.) Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed referred to as MLP, and it makes it possible to faithfully
by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. widely adopted for use in reproduce the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby
In alphabetical order movie production. It is also a standard audio format on TrueHD is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray
Action DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional channels such
maximum of 5.1 channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray as the Surround Back channel added for a maximum
Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes. Disc; two front channels, a center channel, two surround of 7.1ch. 7.1ch is recorded at 96kHz/24bit, and 5.1ch is
channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass recorded at 192kHz/24bit.
AdvancedGame region (sound elements for the subwoofer). • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
Mode suitable for game content. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
Classical digital cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.
Suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode bitstream output.
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the Drama
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a Dolby D (Dolby Digital Plus)
large hall. Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give
Dolby Atmos in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format. clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded The Dolby Digital Plus format is a revision based on
in the Dolby Atmos audio format. Dolby Digital, increasing the number of channels and DSD
The Dolby Atmos audio format has been implemented endeavoring to improve sound quality by giving more
in movie theaters equipped with the latest facilities and flexibility in data bit rates. Dolby Digital Plus is used as an Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD.
enables a revolutionary sound experience in home optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, • This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN.
theaters. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos but with additional channels such as the Surround Back
doesn't rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch. However, depending on the connected player, better
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via sound is possible when output from the PCM output of
the player.
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to • This listening mode cannot be selected if the output
bitstream output. setting on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is not set to
DSD.
Dolby Surround
DTS
These listening modes allow you to expand the playback
signal to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels to suit the This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
connected speaker configuration when the input signal
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in the DTS audio format. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is used as an optional This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with in the DTS:X audio format. You can select DTS:X mode or
developed by DTS, Inc. This format is an optional audio additional channels such as the Surround Back channel DTS:X MSTR mode depending on the format.
format on DVD-Video and a standard on Blu-ray Discs. added for a maximum of 7.1ch. It can be recorded at a The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing
It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, sampling rate of 96kHz with a resolution of 24 bits. methodology based on past channel based formats (5.1ch
a center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via and 7.1ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and
channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds
for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a rich HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to and the ability to express movement. DTS:X is DTS s
volume of data, with maximum sampling rate of 48kHz at a bitstream output. next-generation object-based surround sound technology
resolution of 24 bits and a bit rate of 1.5 Mbps. that includes height to deliver a fully-immersive listening
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio) experience to your living room.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
digital cable and set audio output on the player to This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
bitstream output. in the DTS-HD Master Audio audio format. HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
DTS-HD Master Audio is used as an optional audio format bitstream output.
DTS 96/24 on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional
channels such as the Surround Back channel added ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded for a maximum of 7.1ch, recorded using lossless audio
in the DTS 96/24 audio format. reproduction technology. 96kHz/24bit is supported with This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format on 7.1ch, and 192kHz/24bit is supported with 5.1ch. in the DTS-ES Discrete audio format.
DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via DTS-ES Discrete is used as an optional audio format on
5.1 channels; two front channels, a center channel, two DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with an
surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to additional monaural back channel added for a maximum of
bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed bitstream output. 6.1ch.
reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
sampling rate of 96kHz at a resolution of 24 bits. DTS Neo:6
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital cable and set audio output on the player to
These listening modes allow you to expand the playback bitstream output.
digital cable and set audio output on the player to signal to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels to suit the
bitstream output. connected speaker configuration when the input signal ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
is 2 channel. It offers full-bandwidth on all channels, with
DTS Express great independence between the channels. There are two This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
variants for this mode: Neo:6 Cinema which is ideal for in the DTS-ES Matrix audio format.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded movies and Neo:6 Music which is ideal for music. DTS-ES Matrix is used as an optional audio format on
in the DTS Express audio format. DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with
DTS Express is used as an optional audio format on Blu- DTS Neural:X a monaural Surround Back channel included by matrix
ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with channels such as the encoding. The matrix decoder on this unit decodes this
surround back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch. It This listening mode allows you to expand the playback during playback to produce 6.1 channels.
also supports low bit rates. signal to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels to suit the • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via connected speaker configuration when the input signal is
2 channels or 5.1 channels. Neural:X enables upmixing of digital cable and set audio output on the player to
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to legacy content such as mono, stereo, 5.1 or 7.1ch to many bitstream output.
bitstream output. higher speaker count including the layout using elevated
channels set for DTS:X playback. Ent�Show (Entertainment Show)
DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)
DTS:X / DTS:X MSTR (DTS:X Master Audio) Suitable for rock or pop music. Listening to music in this
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic
in the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio audio format.
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image, like being at a club or rock concert. Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz. This Troubleshooting | Appendix
mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the
Ext�Mono (Extended Mono) impression of being right in front of the stage. 39
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono,
so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where
you are within the listening room.
Ext�Stereo (Extended Stereo)
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire
listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,
and surround back speakers.
F�S�Surround (Front Stage Surround Advance)
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of
multichannel surround sound even with only two or three
speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the
listener' s left and right ears.
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it to separately reproduce soundtracks
in two different languages recorded in the left and right
channels of some movies. It is also suitable for DVDs or
other sources containing multiplexed audio.
Multich PCM (Multichannel PCM)
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in multichannel
PCM.
Rock/Pop
Mode suitable for rock content.
Sports
Mode suitable for sport content.
Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer.
Unplugged
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Selectable listening modes Input Format Listening Mode
Selectable Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode PCM Stereo
Music files (except DSD/
You can select a variety of listening modes to suit the audio Analog Stereo Dolby TrueHD) Mono
format of the signal being input.
• The Stereo mode can be selected with any audio Mono Dolby Surround
Neo:6 Cinema1
format. Dolby Surround Neo:6 Music1
• When analog signals are being input in the Pure Direct Neo:6 Cinema1
Neo:6 Music1 DTS Neural:X
mode, the modes switches to the Analog Direct mode Classical2
which passes signals directly to the amplifier without DTS Neural:X Unplugged2
passing through the DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Classical2 Ent.Show2
However, when you are using Speaker B, the listening Unplugged2 Drama2
mode suited to the input signal is selected automatically. Ent.Show2 AdvancedGame2
• Listening modes available when headphones are Drama2 Action2
connected are Pure Direct and Stereo only. AdvancedGame2 Rock/Pop2
Action2 Sports2
Updating of listening modes Rock/Pop2 Ext.Stereo3
Sports2 Ext.Mono3
We plan to provide support for the DTS:X audio format Ext.Stereo3
through firmware updates for this unit. This means that Ext.Mono3 F.S.Surround
the selectable listening modes depend on the version of
firmware. F.S.Surround 1 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
2 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
On firmware version before DTS:X support 1 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 3 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
• You can select Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music. 2 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
3 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.
On firmware version after DTS:X support
• You can select DTS:X, DTS:X MSTR and DTS installed.
Neural:X. (You cannot select Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6
Music after updating.)
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Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
Multich PCM Stereo DSD Stereo Dolby Atmos Stereo
Multich PCM1 • You cannot select any DSD1 2
• You can select the Dolby Atmos
mode other than Pure Dolby Surround
Dolby Surround Direct if the sampling Neo:6 Cinema3 Dolby Digital Plus or
rate is 11.2 MHz. Neo:6 Music3 Dolby TrueHD listening Classical
DTS Neural:X modes if a surround Unplugged
Classical2
Unplugged2 DTS Neural:X back speaker or Ent.Show
Ent.Show2 Classical4 height speaker is not Drama
Drama2 Unplugged4 connected.
AdvancedGame2 Ent.Show4
Action2 Drama4 AdvancedGame
Rock/Pop2 AdvancedGame4
Sports2 Action4 Action
Ext.Stereo3 Rock/Pop4
Ext.Mono3 Sports4 Rock/Pop
Ext.Stereo5
Ext.Mono5 Sports
Ext.Stereo
Ext.Mono
F.S.Surround
F.S.Surround
1 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. F.S.Surround
2 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
3 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
installed. 3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker
or surround speakers are installed.
4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
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Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
Dolby D Stereo Dolby D+ Stereo Dolby TrueHD Stereo
Dolby D1 2 Dolby D+1 2 Dolby TrueHD1 2
Dolby Surround Dolby Surround Dolby Surround
Neo:6 Cinema3 Neo:6 Cinema3 Neo:6 Cinema3
Neo:6 Music3 Neo:6 Music3 Neo:6 Music3
Classical4 Classical4 Classical4
Unplugged4 Unplugged4 Unplugged4
Ent.Show4 Ent.Show4 Ent.Show4
Drama4 Drama4 Drama4
AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4
Action4 Action4 Action4
Rock/Pop4 Rock/Pop4 Rock/Pop4
Sports4 Sports4 Sports4
Ext.Stereo5 Ext.Stereo5 Ext.Stereo5
Ext.Mono5 Ext.Mono5 Ext.Mono5
F.S.Surround F.S.Surround F.S.Surround
1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker 3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker 3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker
or surround speakers are installed. or surround speakers are installed. or surround speakers are installed.
4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be 5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be 5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed. installed. installed.
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Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
DTS Stereo DTS 96/24 Stereo DTS Express Stereo
DTS1 2 DTS 96/241 2 DTS Express1 2
Neo:6 Cinema3 Neo:6 Cinema3 Neo:6 Cinema3
Neo:6 Music3 Neo:6 Music3 Neo:6 Music3
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X
Classical4 Classical4 Classical4
Unplugged4 Unplugged4 Unplugged4
Ent.Show4 Ent.Show4 Ent.Show4
Drama4 Drama4 Drama4
AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4
Action4 Action4 Action4
Rock/Pop4 Rock/Pop4 Rock/Pop4
Sports4 Sports4 Sports4
Ext.Stereo5 Ext.Stereo5 Ext.Stereo5
Ext.Mono5 Ext.Mono5 Ext.Mono5
F.S.Surround F.S.Surround F.S.Surround
1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker 3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker 3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker
or surround speakers are installed. or surround speakers are installed. or surround speakers are installed.
4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be 5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be 5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed. installed. installed.
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Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-HD HR Stereo DTS-HD MSTR Stereo DTS-ES Stereo
DTS-HD HR1 2 DTS-HD MSTR1 2 DTS1
Neo:6 Cinema3 Neo:6 Cinema3 ES Matrix2
Neo:6 Music3 Neo:6 Music3 ES Discrete2
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X
Classical4 Classical4 Classical3
Unplugged4 Unplugged4 Unplugged3
Ent.Show4 Ent.Show4 Ent.Show3
Drama4 Drama4 Drama3
AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame3
Action4 Action4 Action3
Rock/Pop4 Rock/Pop4 Rock/Pop3
Sports4 Sports4 Sports3
Ext.Stereo5 Ext.Stereo5 Ext.Stereo4
Ext.Mono5 Ext.Mono5 Ext.Mono4
F.S.Surround F.S.Surround F.S.Surround
1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. 1 This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. 2 Surround back speakers need to be installed.
3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker 3 Can only be selected when the input format is 2 ch and a center speaker 3 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
4 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
or surround speakers are installed. or surround speakers are installed.
4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. installed.
5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be 5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed. installed.
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Input Format Listening Mode
DTS:X Stereo
DTS:X
DTS:X MSTR
Classical1
Unplugged1
Ent.Show1
Drama1
AdvancedGame1
Action1
Rock/Pop1
Sports1
Ext.Stereo2
Ext.Mono2
F.S.Surround
1 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
2 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
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LINKS To return to the auto tuning mode: Troubleshooting | Appendix
Press MODE on the remote controller again so that
AM/FM radio Presetting a Radio Station
"TunMode:Auto" appears on the display. The unit tunes
automatically into a radio station. It allows you to register up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM
radio stations. Registering radio stations in advance allows
Tuning into a Radio Station you to tune into your radio station of choice directly.
Tuning Automatically Registration Procedure
1. Tune into the AM/FM radio station you want to register.
1. Press TUNER on the remote controller several times to 2. Press +Fav on the remote controller so that the preset
select either "AM" or "FM".
number on the display flashes.
2. Press MODE on the remote controller so that 3. While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds),
"TunMode:Auto" appears on the display.
repeatedly press / on the remote controller to select
3. Press the cursors / on the remote controller to start a number between 1 and 40 .
automatic tuning. 4. Press +Fav on the remote controller again to register
• Searching automatically stops when a station is the station.
found. When tuned into a radio station, the "TUNED"
indicator on the display lights. When tuned into an • When the station is registered, the preset number
FM radio station, the "STEREO" indicator lights. stops flashing.
• No sound is output while the "TUNED" indicator is
off. • Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM
radio stations.
When FM broadcasts reception is poor:
Radio waves may be weak depending on the building Selecting a Preset Radio Station
structure and environmental conditions. In that case, 1. Press TUNER on the remote controller.
perform the procedure as explained below in "Tuning 2. Press / on the remote controller to select a preset
Manually" to manually select the desired station.
number.
Tuning Manually
Deleting a Preset Radio Station
1. Press TUNER on the remote controller several times to 1. Press TUNER on the remote controller.
select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press / on the remote controller to select the preset
2. Press MODE on the remote controller so that number to delete.
"TunMode:Manual" appears on the display. 3. After pressing +Fav on the remote controller, press
3. While pressing the cursors / on the remote CLEAR while the preset number is flashing to delete the
controller, select the desired radio station. preset number.
• The frequency changes by 1 step each time
you press the button. The frequency changes • When deleted, the number on the display goes off.
continuously if the button is held down and stops
when the button is released. Tune by looking at the
display.
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Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian Easy M (Middle of the road music) Troubleshooting | Appendix
models) Light M (Light classics)
Classics (Serious classics) 47
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of Other M (Other music)
transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions using Weather
RDS, the radio station name is displayed when you tune Finance
into a radio station broadcasting program information. Children (Children's programmes)
When you press on the remote controller in this state, Social (Social affairs)
you can use the following functions. Religion
Phone In
Display text information (Radio Text) Travel
Leisure
1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the Jazz (Jazz music)
display, press on the remote controller once. Country (Country music)
Radio Text (RT) broadcast by the station is displayed Nation M (National music)
scrolling across the display. "No Text Data" is displayed Oldies (Oldies music)
when no text information is available. Folk M (Folk music)
Document (Documentary)
• Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit
receives unsupported characters. However, this is not • The information displayed may sometimes not
a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, match the content being broadcast by the station.
information may not be displayed.
3. When a station is found, the station flashes on the
Search for stations by Program Type display. Press ENTER while this is happening to start
receiving that station. If you don't press ENTER, the unit
1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the continues to search for another station.
display, press on the remote controller twice. • If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is
displayed.
2. Press / on the remote controller to select the • Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit
Program Type you want to find, then press ENTER to receives unsupported characters. However, this is
start the search. not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is
The Program Types displayed are as follows: weak, information may not be displayed.
None
News (News reports)
Affairs (Current affairs)
Info (Information)
Sport
Educate (Education)
Drama
Culture
Science (Science and technology)
Varied
Pop M (Pop music)
Rock M (Rock music)
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Operations with the remote controller: Troubleshooting | Appendix
USB Storage Device 4 : Repeat One Track
Playing Back 1 : Repeat within a folder
Play music files on a USB storage device.
1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. 5 : Shuffle
2. Plug your USB storage device with the music files into 26
3 USB Storage Device Requirements
the USB port of this unit.
3. Press "USB" on the remote controller. 1 / : When the folder or file lists are not shown on • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with
one screen, you can change the screen. the USB mass storage device class standard.
• If the "USB" indicator flashes on the display, check
whether the USB storage device is plugged in 2 : This button plays the previous track. • FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.
properly. 3 : This button lets you start repeat or random • If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each
• Do not unplug the USB storage device while playback. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles section will be treated as an independent device.
"Connecting..." is appeared on the display. This may through the repeat modes. • Up to 20,000 tracks per folder can be displayed, and
cause data corruption or malfunction. 4 : Pressed during play, this button changes the
displayed track information. Pressed while a folder or file folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.
4. Press ENTER on the remote controller again in the next list is displayed, this button returns you to the play screen. • USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions
screen. The list of folders and music files on the USB 5 : Pressed during play this button pauses
storage device are displayed. Select the folder with the playback. Pressed while paused, and it restarts play. are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the
cursors and press ENTER to confirm your selection. 6 : This button plays the next track. unit.
• USB storage devices with security function are not
5. With the cursors on the remote controller, select the Icons Displayed during Playback: supported on this unit.
music file, and then press ENTER to start playback. Icons are displayed on the display during music file • If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port of
• The USB port of this unit conforms with the USB 2.0 playback. The meaning of each icon is as follows: the unit, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to
standard. The transfer speed may be insufficient power it.
for some content you play, which may cause some : Folder • Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be
interruption in sound. available in this function. Depending on the USB
: Track storage device, proper reading of the contents may not
• To return to the previous screen, press . be possible.
: Play • Our company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for
48 the loss or damage to data stored on a USB storage
: Pause device when that device is used with this unit. We
recommend that you back up your important music files
: Artist beforehand.
: Album
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Supported Audio Formats 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Troubleshooting | Appendix
• Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
For server playback and playback from a USB storage 49
device, this unit supports the following music file formats. DSD (�dsf/�dff/�DSF/�DFF):
Note that sound files that are protected by copyright cannot • Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF
be played on this unit. • Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz
MP3 (�mp3/�MP3): Dolby TrueHD (�vr/�mlp/�VR/�MLP):
• Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps. 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Incompatible files cannot be played. • Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However,
playback times may not be displayed correctly.
WMA (�wma/�WMA):
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB
• Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps. storage device in the following conditions.
When playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless, and
Incompatible files cannot be played. the same format, sampling frequency, channels and
• WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not quantization bit rate are played continuously
supported.
WAV (�wav/�WAV):
WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AIFF (�aiff/�aif/�aifc/�afc/�AIFF/�AIF/�AIFC/�AFC):
AIFF files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AAC (�aac/�m4a/�mp4/�3gp/�3g2/�AAC/�M4A/
�MP4/�3GP/�3G2):
• Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz
• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.
Incompatible files cannot be played.
FLAC (�flac/�FLAC):
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
Apple Lossless (�m4a/�mp4/�M4A/�MP4):
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,
>>Specifications >>Settings >>Listening Modes >>Playback Function >>Basic Manual
Troubleshooting | Appendix
Operations with the remote controller: top list on the unit, and then enter your user name and
password.
Internet Radio 2 • If you associate the device on My Page within the
TuneIn Radio 1 TuneIn Radio website using the registration code
With more than 70,000 radio stations and 2 million on- obtained by selecting "Login" - "Login with a registration
demand programs registered, TuneIn Radio is a service 1 / : When the station or program lists are not shown code" on the unit, you can log in without entering the
where you can enjoy music, sports and news from all over on one screen, you can change the screen. user name and password.
the world.
2 : Pressed during play, this button changes the Icons on the display
Playing Back displayed track information. Pressed while a station or : Folder
1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. program list is displayed, this button returns you to the
2. Press NET on the remote controller to display the play screen. : Radio station
network service list screen. Regarding the TuneIn Radio Menu : Playing
3. Select "TuneIn" with the cursors of the remote controller To display the TuneIn Radio menu during play, press : Artist
and press ENTER to confirm your selection. ENTER on the remote controller. Selecting the
corresponding menu item with the cursors and pressing : Album
4. Follow the on-screen instructions, using the cursors ENTER allows you to perform the following operations:
on the remote controller to select radio stations and
programs, then press ENTER to play. Add to My Presets: Registers radio stations being
Play starts when 100% is displayed for buffering. broadcast and programs in "My Presets". Once registered,
"My Presets" is displayed in the level under TuneIn Radio.
• To return to the previous screen, press . To play, select the program you like from "My Presets".
50 Remove from My Presets: Removes a radio station or
program from "My Presets".
Regarding the TuneIn Radio Account
Creating an account on the TuneIn Radio website
(tunein.com) and logging in it from the unit allows you
to automatically add your favorite radio stations and
programs to your "My Presets" on the unit as you follow
them on the website. "My Presets" are displayed in the
level under TuneIn Radio.
To display a radio station registered in "My Presets", you
must log into TuneIn Radio from the unit. To log in, select
"Login" - "I have a TuneIn account" in the "TuneIn Radio"
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