Pioneer HTP-GS1 EN

5.1ch Surround System

HTP-GS1

SX-X360 Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer
S-X360 Speaker System

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Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and
"dangerous voltage" within the product's BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL.
shock to persons. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A

WARNING If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

or shock hazard, do not place any container filed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain this unit should be performed only by qualified

or moisture. D3-4-2-1-3_A_En service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

WARNING sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following The equipment should be disconnected by removing

section carefully. the mains plug from the wall socket when left

The voltage of the available power supply differs unused for a long period of time (for example, when

according to country or region. Be sure that the on vacation). D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V

or 120V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

WARNING Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,

equipment. D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En make sure the unit has been installed so that the

power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC

outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,

Operating Environment the power cord should also be unplugged from the

AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time

Operating environment temperature and humidity: (for example, when on vacation). D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En

+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in POWER-CORD CAUTION

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
This product is for general household purposes. Any piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
failure due to use for other than household purposes cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En
requires repair will be charged for even during the

warranty period. K041_En

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive

(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives

(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and

93/68/EEC). D3-4-2-1-9a_En

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the

fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential

negative effects on the environment and human health. K058_En

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

radiation (at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5

cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product, and to protect it from overheating. To

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be

blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,

table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the

equipment on thick carpet or a bed. D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En

5 cm

5 cm 5 cm

Receiver subwoofer

What’s in the box • Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 16)
• These operating instructions
Please confirm that the following items are all supplied. • Warranty card
Receiver subwoofer (SX-X360) box: Speakers (S-X360) box:
• Speakers (front x 2, surround x 2, center x 1) (page 6)
• Remote control (page 14) • Non-skid pads (small) x 12 (page 6)
• AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (page 15) • Non-skid pads (large) x 4 (page 6)
• Display unit (page 13) • Mounting Brackets x 4 (page 8)
• Stand for display x 2 (page 10) • Screws (for mounting brackets) x 4 (page 8)
• Power cord (page 11) • Speaker cables x 5 (page 10)
• AM loop antenna (page 9)
• FM wire antenna (page 9)
• Display cable (page 9)
• Optical cable (page 9)

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. English

Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.

Contents 06 Listening to the radio

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
01 Speaker Setup Guide Improving poor AM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Memorizing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety precautions when setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Standard surround setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front surround setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wall mounting the front and surround speaker
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 07 Surround sound settings
Attaching the brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional notes on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Channel level setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
02 Connecting up Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dual mono setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using this system for TV audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone . . . . 25

03 Controls and displays 08 Other connections

Display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting an analog audio component. . . . . . . . . 26

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Listening to an external audio source . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 15 Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display . . . . . . 27

04 Getting started SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma
System demo setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround About the control out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
09 Additional information
05 Listening to your system
Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DTS CD setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Advanced Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . 30
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enhancing dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the TV remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes . . . . . . . . 20 Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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01 Speaker Setup Guide

Chapter 1

Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up Home theater sound setup

When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on Depending on the size and characteristics of your room,
their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this
stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing system:
the speakers.
Standard surround setup
• Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each
of the front speakers and the center speaker. The four This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker
large non-skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer (as setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound. Use
shown). this setup together with Auto listening mode on page 18
Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the base or other listening mode.
(flat surface) of each speaker.
Front Front
left right

Non-skid pads Center
(small) x 12 Receiver subwoofer

Surround Surround
left right

Front speakers Center speaker Listening position

Non-skid pads • Connect the speaker system.
(large) x 4 Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly.
After connecting everything, place the speakers as
shown in the diagram (above) for optimal surround
sound.
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup
(page 16) to complete your surround sound setup.

Receiver subwoofer

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Speaker Setup Guide 01

Front surround setup English

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker
placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running
long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup
together with the Front Surround modes in page 19 to
take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very
realistic surround effect.

Surround left Surround right

Front left Front right

CeCennteter r

Receiver 3 Turn the surround speakers towards the closest
subwoofer wall, lining the arrows up for optimal Front Surround.
Turn each surround speaker so that the arrow at the
Listening position base is lined up with the FRONT SURROUND arrow on
the front speaker. This is only necessary with the
1 Connect the speaker system. FRTMOVIE or FRTMUSIC modes. With EXTPOWER
Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly. (Extra Power), line up the arrow with the EXTRA
After connecting everything, place the speakers as POWER arrow (the surround speakers should be in the
shown in the diagram (above) for optimal surround same direction as the front speakers.). See Using Front
sound. Surround on page 19 for more on this.
The base of each surround speaker fits into the circular
groove on the top of the front speakers as shown.

FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC EXTPOWER

After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup
(page 16) to complete your surround sound setup.

2 Secure the speaker wire. Caution
After testing for the slack necessary to turn the speaker
(see the following step), use the groove provided to • To prevent accidents, make sure the surround
secure the speaker wire as shown. Leave 5 cm of slack speaker is placed securely on top of the front
from the speaker terminals so the upper (surround) speaker.
speaker can turn freely.
• Please don't attach the speakers to the wall or
speaker stands for Front surround setup.

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Wall mounting the front and surround Caution
speaker system
• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the
The front and surround speakers have holes for wall wall, consult a professional for advice.
mounting. However, if you are using the Front Surround
setup described on the previous page, do not wall mount • Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or
the surround speakers. damage that result from improper installation.

Attaching the brackets Additional notes on speaker placement

• Make sure to tighten the supplied screw as securely • Install the main front left and right speakers at an
as possible when attaching the bracket to the back of equal distance from the TV.
the speaker.
• For optimum effect, install the surround speakers
• Please do not attach the brackets to the center slightly above ear level.
speaker.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so
Bracket screw (supplied) 5 mm that the sound of the center channel is localized at
10 mm the TV screen.
Mounting screw
(not supplied) • When installing the center speaker on top of the TV,
be sure to secure it with suitable means. Otherwise,
the speaker may fall from the TV due to external
shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those
nearby or damaging the speaker.

• This front, center and surround speakers supplied
with this system are magnetically shielded. However,
depending on the installation location, color
distortion may occur if the speaker is installed
extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this
happens, turn the power switch of the television set
OFF, and turn it ON after 15 to 30 minutes. If the
problem persists, place the speaker system away
from the television set.

• The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded
and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor.
Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and
tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close
to the receiver subwoofer.

5 mm to 7 mm Caution

Before mounting • Do not attach the center speaker or the receiver
subwoofer to the wall or ceiling; they could cause
• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that injury if they fell.
its weight could cause the wood screws to work
loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, • Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other
resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.
wall on which you intend to mount the speakers is
strong enough to support them. Do not mount on • Do not connect any speakers other than those
plywood or soft surface walls. supplied to this system.

• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws that • For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare
are suitable for the wall material and that will support speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals.
the weight of the speaker.

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Connecting up 02

Chapter 2 English

Connecting up

Basic connections

Important

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power
cord from the wall socket.
After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket.

Receiver subwoofer Audio/video output
(red, white, yellow plugs)
FM antenna
AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AM loop antenna

3

4 Output for component video
(red, blue, green plugs)
Display unit
a

HD AV cable

ANTENNA

MCACC CONTROL IN Xbox360
SETUP MIC

FM AM
UNBAL 75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

CONTROL SPEAKERS AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND L DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL ANALOG
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)

L

R

USE ONLY WITH
DISPLAY UNIT

CENTER R FRONT L

AC IN

Display cable b Optical cable 1

2

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1 Connect the Xbox 360 to your TV and the receiver c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform
subwoofer. step b after first securing the stand with screws.
It is recommended that you determine the reception
a. Connect the Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable (this strength before securing the stand with the screws.
is supplied with your Xbox 360) to the AV port on the
rear of the Xbox 360 console. 4 Connect the AM and FM antennas1.
a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM
Plug the yellow video plug into a video input on your antenna terminal2.
TV/monitor. Plug the red/white audio plugs into the For each terminal, press down on the tab to open;
audio inputs on your TV/monitor. insert the wire, then release to secure.

If your TV has a component video input, you can use 1
this instead of the yellow (composite) video 2
connection. See your Xbox 360 user manual for more
information. b. Push the FM antenna3 plug onto the center pin of the
FM antenna socket.
b. Plug an optical cable (supplied) into the XBOX 360
(OPTICAL) jack on the rear of the receiver subwoofer, 5 Connect each speaker.
then plug the other end into the digital audio output • Each speaker cable has a color-coded connector at
on the HD AV Cable. one end and two wires at the other end.

2 Connect the display unit to the receiver subwoofer. Color-coded wire
Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the (Connect to speaker)
connector on the rear of the display unit, then plug the
other end of the display cable into SYSTEM
CONNECTOR jack on the receiver subwoofer.

• To attach the stands to the display unit, slip the two
spurs on the top of each stand into the
corresponding holes on the rear of the display unit,
then snap the stand into place by pushing the
catches on the stand base into the bottom set of
holes (as shown).

Color-coded connector
(Connect to rear panel)

• Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.

3 Assemble the AM loop antenna. • Connect the wires to the speaker. Match the colored
wired with the color-coded label (model label), then
abc insert the colored wire into the red (+) side and the
other wire into the black (–) side.

a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the
arrow.

b. Clip the loop onto the stand.

Note
1 • Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit, receiver subwoofer and DVD recorder.

• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on page 22 or Connecting
external antennas on page 26.
2 • Don’t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.
• The signal earth ( ) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.
• If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.
• For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.
3 • To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.

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• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker Caution English
terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Make
sure to insert completely. • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when
The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
should face up or down depending on whether it’s disconnect the power cord before touching any
being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker uninsulated parts.
terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.
• Do not connect any speakers other than those
Upper terminal Lower terminal supplied to this system.

6 Connect the subwoofer cable. • Do not connect the supplied speakers to any
• Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of amplifier other than the one supplied with this
center, you should see the subwoofer connecting system. Connection to any other amplifier may result
cable. Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER in malfunction or fire.
terminal.
7 Connect the power cords.1
Connect the power cords to AC inlets on the receiver
subwoofer and Xbox 360. Connect the power cords to a
wall socket.

Receiver subwoofer

Surround right Surround left
(Gray) (Blue)

ANTENNA

6 MCACC CONTROL IN
SETUP MIC

FM AM
UNBAL 75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

CONTROL SPEAKERS 5 AUDIO INPUT ANALOG
DIGITAL
SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND L Listening position
DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)

L

R

USE ONLY WITH
DISPLAY UNIT

CENTER R FRONT L

AC IN

Front right Center (Green) Front left
(Red) (White)

7

To AC outlet

Note
1 • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.

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Using this system for TV audio

If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to
this system and enjoy surround TV sound.

CONTROL SPEAKERS AUDIO INPUT ANALOG
DIGITAL L
SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND L
DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)

R

USE ONLY WITH CENTER R FRONT L
DISPLAY UNIT

AC IN

1

AUDIO
OUTPUT

TV

1 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your TV to the
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks on the receiver subwoofer.
Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) for
this connection. Make sure you match the left and right
outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct
stereo sound.

• You can use the ANALOG input jacks for any analog
source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.

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Controls and displays 03

Chapter 3 English

Controls and displays STANDBY/ON

Display unit

5.1ch SURROUND SYSTEM
– VOLUME + AUDIO INPUT SURROUND

7 65 4 32 1

1 STANDBY/ON 5 SURROUND
Press to switch the system on/into standby. Use to select a Surround mode (page 18).

2 IR remote sensor (page 15) 6 AUDIO INPUT (page 26)
Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio
3 Front panel display inputs (DVD/DVR, XBOX 360, DIGITAL or ANALOG).
See below for details.
7 VOLUME buttons
4 Indicator Use to adjust the volume.
Lights blue when the power is on (except when the
dimmer/sleep timer is active).

Display

123 kHz
MHz
SOUND
DTS F.SURR.

2D
2PL

98 7 6 5 4

1 DTS – Lights when FM mono reception is selected.
Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 18).
– Lights when in one of the RDS display or search
2 F.SURR. modes.
Lights when one of the Front Surround listening
modes is selected (page 19). 5 kHz / MHz
Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character
SURR. display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening
modes is selected (page 19). 6 Character display

3 SOUND 7
Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 20). Lights when sleep timer is active (page 29).

4 Tuner indicators 8 2 PL II
– Lights when a broadcast is being received. Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 18).

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being 9 2D
received in auto stereo mode. Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source
(page 18).

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03 Controls and displays

Remote control 2 ANALOG (page 26)
3 Press to select the ANALOG audio inputs.
RECEIVER
TUNER (page 22)
1 Press to select the built-in radio tuner.

OPEN/CLOSE XBOX 360 VOLUME 5 SETUP
Use to access the menu system for surround sound
START setup, tuner settings and so on (page 16, 22, 24, 29).

DVD MENU TITLE 6 / / / (cursor buttons) and ENTER
Use to control receiver functions.
OK
7 SOUND (page 20)
BACK INFO Press to access the sound menu, from which you can
adjust bass and treble, etc.
GUIDE CH LIVE TV
Y PG B 8 S.RETRIEVER
Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed stereo
XA audio sources (page 20).

RECORD DISPLAY 9 TV CONTROL (page 30)
After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.
AUDIO INPUT
10 SR+
XBOX 360 DVD/DVR DIGITAL ANALOG Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+
mode (page 27).
4
11 TEST TONE
SET UP /TUNE+ SR+ TUNER Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 25).

5 10 12 SLEEP
Press to set the sleep timer (page 29).
/ST– ENTER /ST+
13 RDS DISP
6 11 Changes RDS displays (page 23).

–SOUND /TUNE TEST TONE SLEEP 14 ADVANCED
Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode
7 12 (page 19).

S.RETRIEVER SURROUND ADVANCED RDS DISP 15 SURROUND
Use to select a Surround mode (page 18).
8 13
16 MCACC
TV CONTROL 14 Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 16).

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1 Xbox 360 controls
Use these buttons to control your Xbox 360. See your
Xbox 360 user manual for detailed information on using
your Xbox 360.

2 RECEIVER
Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into
standby.

3 VOLUME +/–
Use to adjust the volume.

4 Input select buttons

XBOX 360
Press to select the XBOX 360 input.

DVD/DVR (page 26)
Press to select the DVD/DVR input.

DIGITAL (page 26)
Press to select the DIGITAL audio inputs.

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Controls and displays 03

Using the remote control • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each English
battery match the indications in the battery
Please keep in mind the following when using the remote compartment.
control:
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the be used for a month or more.
remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong with governmental regulations or environmental
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or
remote sensor. area.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere WARNING
with each other. Avoid using remotes for other • Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or
equipment located close to this unit.
other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
operating range of the remote. overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
life or performance of batteries.
• Use within the operating range in front of the remote
control sensor on the display unit, as shown.

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Putting the batteries in the remote
control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of
the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/LR6 alkaline batteries into the
battery compartment following the indications ( , )
inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Caution
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such
as leakage and bursting. Please observe the
following:
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.
• Don’t use different kinds of battery together—
although they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.

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Surround sound settings 07

• DRC OFF (default) – No dynamic range adjustment Adjusting the channel levels using the English
(use when listening at higher volume) test tone

• DRC MID – Mid setting If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test
• DRC HIGH – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see
Channel level setting on page 24). A test tone is played
are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the
increased) level as it plays.

4 Press ENTER to exit. Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources
are independent of the settings for surround sound
Dual mono setting sources.

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS / / TIMER REC REC MODE
soundtracks should be played. You can also use this
setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs /TUNE+ +SR ONETOUCHCOPY
recorded with bilingual audio. 13

1 Press SETUP. ENTER MENU

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select 4 6
DUALMONO, then press ENTER.
MCACC –/TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN
3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setting.
Select one of the following: 7

• CH1 MONO (default) – Only channel 1 is played SURROUND SOUND SOUND
• CH2 MONO – Only channel 2 is played
• CH1/CH2 – Both channels are played through the INPUT JUKE BOX

front speakers ++

4 Press ENTER to exit. CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY

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1 Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening
mode.

• If you want to set the channel levels for stereo (two
channel) playback, select the STEREO listening
mode.

2 Press TEST TONE.
The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.

3 While a test tone is playing, use the / (cursor
up/down) buttons to adjust that channel level.
The aim is to adjust the levels so that you hear the test
tone at the same volume from each speaker. You can
adjust the level of each channel by ± 10 dB.

• You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output
using the VOLUME +/– buttons (this does not affect
the channel level settings).

• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, you will not
be able to adjust the center or surround channels.

• Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer
produces, it may sound quieter than it really is. We
suggest adjusting the subwoofer level while listening
to a source. See the method described in Channel
level setting on page 24.

4 When you’re done, press ENTER to exit test tone
setup.

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will

overwrite the settings you have made here.

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08 Other connections

Chapter 8

Other connections

Important Listening to an external audio source

• When connecting this system or changing You can connect both analog and digital external audio
connections, be sure to switch power off and sources to this system. Digital audio sources include
disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. digital satellite receivers, CD recorders, etc. Analog
After completing all connections, connect the power sources include your TV. See also Using this system for
cord to the wall socket. TV audio on page 12 and Connecting auxiliary
components above.

Connecting auxiliary components AUDIO INPUT
XBOX 360 DVD/DVR DIGITAL ANALOG
The receiver subwoofer has optical and coaxial digital
inputs for digital playback components, such as DVD, CD
and MD players.

SET UP /TUNE+ SR+
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ANTENNA

MCACC CONTROL IN 1 If the system isn’t already on, press RECEIVER to
SETUP MIC switch on.
Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite
FM AM
UNBAL 75Ω LOOP ANTENNA receiver, etc.) is switched on.

CONTROL SPEAKERS AUDIO INPUT ANALOG
DIGITAL
SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND L
DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)

L

R

USE ONLY WITH CENTER R FRONT L
DISPLAY UNIT

AC IN 2 Select DVD/DVR, DIGITAL or ANALOG to select the
source for playback.
These buttons correspond with the input jacks on the

receiver subwoofer.

DIGITAL OUT or 3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.
(COAXIAL)

DVD player, etc. DIGITAL OUT Connecting external antennas
(OPTICAL)
For an external AM antenna, use 5 m to 6 m of vinyl-
• Connect the digital output jack on your DVD insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors.
player, etc. to one of the DIGITAL input jacks on the Leave the loop antenna connected.
receiver subwoofer.
Use a commercially available coaxial or optical cable to Outdoor antenna
make this connection.
Indoor 5 m to 6 m AM
Connecting an analog audio component antenna LOOP ANTENNA
(vinyl-coated
You can use the ANALOG input jacks to connect an
analog audio component, such as a tape player. See wire)
Using this system for TV audio on page 12 for connection
details (this explains connecting the audio output from For an external FM antenna, Use a PAL connector to hook
your TV, but any analog audio component can be up an external FM antenna.
connected).

ANTENNA

PAL connector

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Other connections 08

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays English
display
Make the following settings if you have connected a
If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you can use an Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable.
SR+ cable2 to connect it to this unit and take advantage
of various convenient features, such as controlling this / / TIMER REC REC MODE
unit via the plasma display’s remote sensor, automatic
video input switching of the plasma display, display unit SET UP +SR ONETOUCHCOPY
messages appearing on the plasma display screen, and
automatic volume muting on the plasma display. 1 MENU

ENTER

MCACC TEST TONE VIDEO IN

7 9

SURROUND ADVANCED SOUND

0

JUKE BOX

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Media receiver INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY

CONTROL ––

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Pioneer plasma display 1 Press SR+.

ANTENNA 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to
choose SETUP, then press ENTER.
MCACC CONTROL IN
SETUP MIC 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to
choose the setting you want to adjust.
FM AM The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle
UNBAL 75Ω LOOP ANTENNA through the display. See below for a full list and
description of each.
CONTROL SPEAKERS AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust
the setting.
SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND L DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL ANALOG
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings.

L 6 When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the SR+
setup menu.
R

USE ONLY WITH CENTER R FRONT L
DISPLAY UNIT

AC IN

Important Automatic plasma display volume muting
When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the
• With an SR+ cable connected, the remote must now plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver
be pointed towards your plasma display rather than subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofer’s
the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to input function is changed to one that you would want to
control the receiver subwoofer. hear the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than
the plasma display (DVD, for example).
• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the
CONTROL IN jack of this unit (through a media • VOL.C ON – When this unit is switched on, or the
receiver, if applicable) to the CONTROL OUT jack of input function is changed, the volume on the plasma
your plasma display.3 display is muted so only sound from this unit is
Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to heard.
make a few settings in the unit—see SR+ Setup for
Pioneer plasma displays below. • VOL.C OFF – This unit does not control the volume of
the plasma display

Note
1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable.
3 You won’t be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma
display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn’t switched off.

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