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5.1ch Surround System Systme de son ambiant 5.1 voies

HTS-GS1

SX-X360 S-X360
Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer Caisson de basse de rcepteur multi-voies audio Speaker System Enceintes Acoustiques

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

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ATTENTION
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WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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AVERTISSEMENT
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_En
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. D8-10-1-2_En

Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_En
IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND D1-4-2-6-1_En KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the K041_En warranty period.
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics K057_En Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En
For U.S. and Australia Model

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NOTE IMPORTANTE SUR LE CABLE DALIMENTATION
Tenir le cble dalimentation par la fiche. Ne pas dbrancher la prise en tirant sur le cble et ne pas toucher le cble avec les mains mouilles. Cela risque de provoquer un court-circuit ou un choc lectrique. Ne pas poser lappareil ou un meuble sur le cble. Ne pas pincer le cble. Ne pas faire de noeud avec le cble ou lattacher dautres cbles. Les cbles dalimentation doivent tre poss de faon ne pas tre crass. Un cble abm peut provoquer un risque dincendie ou un choc lectrique. Vrifier le cble dalimentation de temps en temps. Contacter le service aprs-vente PIONEER le plus proche ou le revendeur pour un S002_Fr remplacement.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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Whats in the box
Please confirm that the following items are all supplied. Receiver subwoofer (SX-X360) box: Remote control (page 15) AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (page 16) Display unit (page 14) Stand for display x 2 (page 11) Power cord (page 12) AM loop antenna (page 10) FM wire antenna (page 10) Display cable (page 10) Optical cable (page 10) Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 17) These operating instructions Warranty card Speakers (S-X360) box: Speakers (front x 2, surround x 2, center x 1) (page 7) Non-skid pads (small) x 12 (page 7) Non-skid pads (large) x 4 (page 7) Mounting Brackets x 4 (page 9) Screws (for mounting brackets) x 4 (page 9) Speaker cables x 5 (page 11)

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Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
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.

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06 Listening to the radio
Listening to the radio.23 Improving poor FM reception.23 Improving poor AM sound.23 Memorizing stations.23 Listening to station presets.23 Changing the frequency step.24

01 Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up.7 Home theater sound setup.7 Standard surround setup.7 Front surround setup.8 Wall mounting the front and surround speaker system.9 Attaching the brackets.9 Before mounting.9 Additional notes on speaker placement.9
07 Surround sound settings
Using the Setup menu.25 Channel level setting.25 Speaker distance setting.25 Dynamic Range Control.25 Dual mono setting.26 Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone.26

02 Connecting up

Basic connections.10 Using this system for TV audio.13

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

Upper terminal

Lower terminal
Connect the subwoofer cable. Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of center, you should see the subwoofer connecting cable. Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 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.

Surround right (Gray)

Surround left (Blue)

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SYSTEM CONNECTOR USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. CENTER
MCACC CONTROL IN SETUP MIC FM UNBAL 75 AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) AM LOOP ANTENNA
CONTROL SPEAKERS OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND

Front right (Red)

Center (Green)

Front left (White)

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

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

Chapter 3

Display unit

STANDBY/ON

5.1ch SURROUND SYSTEM

VOLUME +

AUDIO INPUT SURROUND
1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the system on/into standby. 2 IR remote sensor (page 16)
5 SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode (page 19). 6 AUDIO INPUT (page 27) Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (DVD/DVR, XBOX 360, DIGITAL or ANALOG). 7 VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume.

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Getting started

Chapter 4

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when you plug in for the first time).
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound
The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided, the system uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration EQ) for your particular room.1 Important The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud; however, do not turn the volume down during setup as this may result in a sub-optimal setup. Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.
/TUNE+ SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY

PLAY MODE

/ /TUNE+

REC MODE

SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY
/ST ENTER /ST+ /TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN

SURROUND ADVANCED

Switch the system into standby. Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DEMO from the menu, then press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting, then press ENTER. Select from:
DEMO ON Switches the demo display on. DEMO OFF Switches the demo display off and the system into standby.

RECORDER

/ST+ MENU

/TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN

PAUSE PLAY STOP

STOP REC HELP

TOP MENU DISC NAVIGATOR HOME MENU CHANNEL +
1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.

MCACC SETUP MIC

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.

CENTER

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position. Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

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If the receiver subwoofer is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on.
4 Press MCACC. Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.
To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the previous settings. If the ambient noise level is too high, NOISY blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels1, press MCACC, or to try again, press ENTER when RETRY shows in the display. If you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER when you see RETRY2 When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, COMPLETE3 shows in the display, and Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.4

Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode. Press repeatedly to select:
ADVMOVIE Suitable for movies ADVMUSIC Suitable for music EXPANDED Wide sound field TV SURR. Surround sound for mono or stereo TV broadcasts SPORTS Suitable for sports programming GAME Suitable for TV game units VIRTUAL A virtual surround effect using just the subwoofer and front speakers. 5 STEREO Powerful surround sound for stereo music sources

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any sourcestereo or multichannelin stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.
Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display. You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

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Using the Sound Retriever
When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

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Enhancing dialogue
The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie sound track. 1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DIALOGUE then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the amount dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm. Select between OFF, MID or MAX.

SOUND TV/DVD

SURROUND ADVANCED S.RETRIEVER
Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes
The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source. The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. 1 Press SOUND.
While listening to a stereo source, press S.RETRIEVER. Press repeatedly to switch between:
RTRV ON Switches the Sound Retriever on. RTRV OFF Switches the Sound Retriever off.
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 17.

/ / TIMER REC REC MODE

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select TONE then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select QUIET or MIDNIGHT then press ENTER to confirm. To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes, select BASS/TRE.

/TUNE+

Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. 1 Press SOUND. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select TONE then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select BASS/TRE then press ENTER. Selecting BASS/TRE cancels the Quiet and Midnight listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the same time. 4 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select BASS or TREBLE; use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm.

MCACC SOUND

SURROUND ADVANCED TV/DVD

Press SOUND.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select MCACC EQ then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to switch EQ ON or EQ OFF then press ENTER to confirm. On the EQ OFF setting, equalization is set to off and speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set.
Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically after Auto MCACC setup is used.

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Boosting the bass level
There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select BASSMODE then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the sound then press ENTER to confirm. Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA.

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Listening to the radio

Chapter 6

The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you dont have to manually tune in every time you want to listen. Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-stereo mode (the stereo indicator ( ) lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Improving poor AM sound

The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched off. Also try changing the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

SUBTITLE

TIMER REC REC MODE
/ST ENTER /ST+ MENU /TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN
Changing the noise cut mode
If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying the above, you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.
Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose NOISECUT then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.

1 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The display shows the band and frequency. 2 Tune to a frequency. There are three tuning modesmanual, auto, and highspeed:
Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/ repeatedly to change the displayed frequency. Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/ until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching. High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/ until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.
1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station. For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset. 2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ST.MEM. then press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the station preset you want then press ENTER.
Improving poor FM reception
If youre listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.
Listening to station presets
Make sure the tuner function is selected. Use the ST +/ buttons to select a station preset.
Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose FM MODE then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select FM MONO then press ENTER. The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

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Changing the frequency step
If you find that you cant tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/ region.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select AM 9K/10K, then press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting then press ENTER to confirm. AM 9K 9 kHz step for AM; 50 kHz step for FM
AM 10K 10 kHz step for AM; 100 kHz step for FM

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Surround sound settings

Chapter 7

Using the Setup menu
From the Setup menu you can access all the surround sound settings of the system1, including channel levels, speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual mono audio playback. Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu.
Press ENTER when youre finished. If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Speaker distance setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 17) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the speaker distance settings you can improve the surround sound in your listening room. Set the distance of each speaker from your normal listening position.

/ST ENTER /ST+ MENU

Press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DISTANCE, then press ENTER. Use / (cursor left/right) to select a speaker; (cursor up/down) to adjust the distance. Adjust the following speakers: 3
L Front left speaker C Center speaker R Front right speaker SR Surround right speaker SL Surround left speaker SW Subwoofer Each speaker can be adjusted (in feet) from 1 FT to 30 FT. /

Channel level setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 17) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can improve the surround sound in your listening room. This method of setting the channel levels allows you to listen to a source and adjust the levels of each playback channel. Note that the channel level settings for stereo playback are independent of the settings for surround sound playback. A further method of setting the channel levels is to use the test tone method. See Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone on page 26 for more on this.

Dynamic Range Control

When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low volume, low level soundsincluding some of the dialogcan be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks. Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks.
Select stereo or multichannel playback for a source. Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select CH LEVEL, then press ENTER. 4 Use / (cursor left/right) to select a channel; / (cursor up/down) to adjust the level of that channel. You can adjust the level of each channel by 10 dB.
If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, or a stereo source is playing in Auto mode, you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DRC, then press ENTER. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setting. Select one of the following:
Note 1 There are other settings you can adjust from the Setup menu; these are explained in Listening to the radio on page 23 and Additional information on page 30.

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DRC OFF (default) No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume) DRC MID Mid setting DRC HIGH Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643 SAMBERS 649 SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646 SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614 SBR 607, 634 SCHAUB LORENZ 642 SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647 SEG 642, 646 SEI 632, 640, 649 SELECO 631, 642 SHARP 602, 619, 627 SIAREM 632, 649 SIEMENS 631 SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649 SKANTIC 643 SOLAVOX 631 SONOKO 607, 644 SONOLOR 631, 635 SONTEC 607 SONY 604 SOUNDWAVE 607 STANDARD 641, 644 STERN 631 SUSUMU 641 SYSLINE 607 TANDY 631, 641, 648 TASHIKO 634 TATUNG 607, 648 TEC 642 TELEAVIA 636 TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652 TELETECH 644 TENSAI 640, 641 THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663 THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648 TOMASHI 618 TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653 TOWADA 642 ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649 UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642, 645, 646, 654, 655 VESTEL 607 VICTOR 613 VOXSON 631 WALTHAM 643 WATSON 607 WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607 YOKO 607, 642, 646 ZENITH 603, 620 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651

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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. For audio-related problems, please also check the settings of the audio playback device. See the operating instructions for the device for detailed information. If you cannot use the Dolby Pro Logic II or Sound Retriever functions when listening to a stereo source (such as an audio CD or MP3 tracks) on the Xbox 360, make sure that the digital output setting of the Xbox 360 is set to Stereo.

General

Problem The power does not turn on, or switches off suddenly (an error message may be displayed at startup). Remedy Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on. Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the system to shut off automatically. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer. Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model. Try reducing the volume level. If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 27). Turn up the volume.

No sound is output when an input function is selected.
No sound from surround or Refer to Channel level setting on page 25 to check the speaker levels. center speakers. Check that you havent selected the AUTO, STEREO, or VIRTUAL mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 19). Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up). Cant operate using the remote control. Replace the batteries (Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 16). Operate within 23 ft., 30 of the remote sensor ( Using the remote control on page 16). Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. For operating the DVD recorder or other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of this receiver subwoofer, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable or at least one set of analog audio cables are connected. (page 29) If the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR+ cable, check that the plasma display is switched on. Point the remote control at the plasma display in order to operate the receiver subwoofer. Check that nothing is mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack.

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Problem Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Remedy Connect the AM antenna (refer to the Connecting up) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on page 27). Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 27). Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.
Auto tuning does not The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more pick up some stations. sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.

Error Messages

Message 2CH ONLY 96K EXIT NOISY ERR MIC ERR SP EEP ERROR NO SPTYP Description An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while the current source is a multichannel source. An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digital. Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity. Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully. An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is not connected properly. An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are not connected properly. Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Try switching the unit off then on again. If the error still appears, please contact a Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer.

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Specifications

SX-X360 Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

Amplifier section

RMS Power Output: Front, Center, Surround. 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 ) Subwoofer.. 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 ) FTC Power Output: Front, Center, Surround. 25 W per channel (200 Hz to 20 kHz 1 % T.H.D., 4 ) Subwoofer. 30 W (45 Hz to 200 Hz, 1 % T.H.D., 4 )

S-X360 Speaker system

(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker x1)
Enclosure.. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System.. 7.7 cm 1-way system Speakers...7.7 cm cone type Nominal impedance... 4 Frequency range... 75 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power..100 W Dimensions..4-1/8 in. (W) x 4-5/8 in. (H) x 4-1/2 in. (D) 105 mm (W) x 118 mm (H) x 114 mm (D) Weight... 1 lb 5 oz/ 0.6 kg

FM tuner section

Frequency range.. 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna.. 75 , unbalanced
Enclosure.. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System.. 7.7 cm 1-way system Speakers...7.7 cm cone type Nominal impedance... 4 Frequency range... 75 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power..100 W Dimensions..10-5/8 in. (W) x 3-9/16 in. (H) x 3-15/16 in. (D) 270 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 100 mm (D) Weight... 1 lb 12 oz/ 0.8 kg

AM tuner section

Frequency range.. 530 kHz to kHz Antenna... Loop antenna

Subwoofer section

Enclosure..Bass-reflex floor type System.. 16 cm 1-way system Speaker.. 16 cm cone type Nominal impedance... 4 Frequency range.. 25 Hz to 1.0 kHz Maximum Input Power..100 W

Surround speakers

Enclosure.. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System.. 7.7 cm 1-way system Speakers...7.7 cm cone type Nominal impedance... 4 Frequency range.. 100 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power..100 W Dimensions....4-1/8 in. (W) x 4-5/8 in. (H) x 4-1/2 in. (D) 105 mm (W) x 118 mm (H) x 114 mm (D) Weight... 1 lb 5 oz/ 0.6 kg

Miscellaneous

Power requirements.. AC 120 V / 60 Hz Power consumption..41 W Power consumption in standby..0.2 W Dimensions.7-7/8 in. (W) x 14-3/4 in. (H) x 17-9/16 in. (D) 200 mm (W) x 375 mm (H) x 445 mm (D) Weight.. 19 lb 14 oz/9.0 kg

Accessories

Remote control... 1 Display unit... 1 AA/LR6 alkaline batteries... 2 Optical cable.. 1 Display cable.. 1 Stand for display... 2 AM loop antenna... 1 FM wire antenna... 1 Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup).. 1 Power cord... 1 Warranty card... 1 These operating instructions
Speaker Cables... 5 Non-skid pads (small).. 12 Non-skid pads (large)... 4 Mounting brackets.. 4 Screws (for mounting brackets)... 4

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).

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

Receiver subwoofer

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Whats in the box

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

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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.

Whats in the box. 4

06 Listening to the radio
Listening to the radio. 22 Improving poor FM reception. 22 Improving poor AM sound. 22 Memorizing stations. 22 Listening to station presets. 22 Using RDS. 23 Displaying RDS information. 23 Searching for RDS programs. 23

01 Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up. 6 Home theater sound setup. 6 Standard surround setup. 6 Front surround setup. 7 Wall mounting the front and surround speaker system. 8 Attaching the brackets. 8 Before mounting. 8 Additional notes on speaker placement. 8
07 Surround sound settings
Using the Setup menu. 24 Channel level setting. 24 Speaker distance setting. 24 Dynamic Range Control. 24 Dual mono setting. 25 Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone. 25

02 Connecting up

Basic connections. 9 Using this system for TV audio. 12

03 Controls and displays

Display unit. 13 Display. 13 Remote control. 14 Using the remote control. 15 Putting the batteries in the remote control. 15

08 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components. 26 Connecting an analog audio component. 26 Listening to an external audio source. 26 Connecting external antennas. 26 Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display. 27 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. 27 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display. 28 About the control out jack. 28

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

Attaching the brackets

Make sure to tighten the supplied screw as securely as possible when attaching the bracket to the back of the speaker. Please do not attach the brackets to the center speaker.
Additional notes on speaker placement
Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV. For optimum effect, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level. Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. 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. Caution

Bracket screw (supplied)

5 mm 10 mm
Mounting screw (not supplied)

5 mm to 7 mm

Before mounting
Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the wood screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall on which you intend to mount the speakers is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls. Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and that will support the weight of the speaker.

For each terminal, press down on the tab to open; insert the wire, then release to secure.
b. Push the FM antenna3 plug onto the center pin of the FM antenna socket. 5 Connect each speaker. Each speaker cable has a color-coded connector at one end and two wires at the other end.
2 Connect the display unit to the receiver subwoofer. Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the 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)
Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker)
Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.
Assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connect the wires to the speaker. Match the colored wired with the color-coded label (model label), then 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 Dont 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 terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Make sure to insert completely. The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug should face up or down depending on whether its being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.
Caution These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system. Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.

Upper terminal

Lower terminal
Connect the subwoofer cable. Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of center, you should see the subwoofer connecting cable. Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 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.

Surround right (Gray)

Surround left (Blue)

ANTENNA

SYSTEM CONNECTOR USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT
MCACC CONTROL IN SETUP MIC FM UNBAL 75 AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) AM LOOP ANTENNA
CONTROL SPEAKERS OUT SUB WOOFER R SURROUND

Front right (Red)

Center (Green)

Front left (White)

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.
AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL DVD/DVR XBOX 360 DIGITAL (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)

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

Chapter 3

Display unit

STANDBY/ON

5.1ch SURROUND SYSTEM

VOLUME +

AUDIO INPUT SURROUND
1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the system on/into standby. 2 IR remote sensor (page 15)
5 SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode (page 18). 6 AUDIO INPUT (page 26) Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (DVD/DVR, XBOX 360, DIGITAL or ANALOG). 7 VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume.

/TUNE+ SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY

PLAY MODE

/ /TUNE+

REC MODE

SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY
/ST ENTER /ST+ /TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN

SURROUND ADVANCED

Switch the system into standby. Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DEMO from the menu, then press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a setting, then press ENTER. Select from:
DEMO ON Switches the demo display on. DEMO OFF Switches the demo display off and the system into standby.

RECORDER

/ST+ MENU

/TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN

PAUSE PLAY STOP

STOP REC HELP

TOP MENU DISC NAVIGATOR HOME MENU CHANNEL +
1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.

MCACC SETUP MIC

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position. Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

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If the receiver subwoofer is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on.
4 Press MCACC. Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.
To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the previous settings. If the ambient noise level is too high, NOISY blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels1, press MCACC, or to try again, press ENTER when RETRY shows in the display. If you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER when you see RETRY2 When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, COMPLETE3 shows in the display, and Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.4
1 If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup. 2 If this doesnt work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the ERR message, then try the Auto MCACC setup again. 3 If COMPLETE doesnt appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again. 4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 20 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.

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Listening to your system

Chapter 5

Auto listening mode
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material. If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see Using Front Surround on page 19).
MCACC /TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN
AUTO Auto listening mode (see above) DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any two-channel source MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources, for use with any two-channel source MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source; see Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below STEREO See Listening in stereo on page 19

SURROUND

INPUT CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.
/ / /TUNE+ TIMER REC REC MODE

RDS DISP

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Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode. If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D or DTS indicator lights.
You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

SET UP

/ST ENTER SOUND MCACC
/ST+ MENU /TUNE TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED

Listening in surround sound
You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes. If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see Using Front Surround on page 19).
1 With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press SOUND. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to select C WIDTH, DIMEN. or PANORAMA then press ENTER. C WIDTH (Center Width): Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings)
DIMEN. (Dimension): Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings) PANORAMA: Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a wraparound effect.
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode. You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.
The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source thats playing. If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D or DTS indicator lights.

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station. For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset. 2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ST.MEM. then press ENTER. 4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the station preset you want then press ENTER.
Improving poor FM reception
If youre listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.
Listening to station presets
Make sure the tuner function is selected. Use the ST +/ buttons to select a station preset.
Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose FM MODE then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select FM MONO then press ENTER. The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

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Using RDS
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of informationthe name of the station and the kind of show theyre broadcasting, for example. One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station thats broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ. You can search the following program types:1
NEWS News AFFAIRS Current Affairs INFO General Information SPORT Sport EDUCATE Educational DRAMA Radio plays, etc. CULTURE National or regional culture, theater, etc. SCIENCE Science and technology VARIED Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews. POP M Pop music ROCK M Rock music EASY M Easy listening LIGHT M Light classical music CLASSICS Serious classical music OTHER M Music not fitting above categories WEATHER Weather reports FINANCE Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc. CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Social affairs RELIGION Programs concerning religion PHONE IN Public expressing their views by phone TRAVEL Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements LEISURE Leisure interests and hobbies JAZZ Jazz COUNTRY Country music NATION M Popular music in a language other than English OLDIES Popular music from the 50s and 60s FOLK M Folk music DOCUMENT Documentary
Radio Text (RT) Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT. Program Service Name (PS) The name of the radio station. Program Type (PTY) This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast. SEARCH PTY search (see below) Current tuner frequency
Searching for RDS programs
You can search for a program type listed above.

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone
If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see Channel level setting on page 24). A test tone is played through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the level as it plays. Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources are independent of the settings for surround sound sources.

Press ENTER to exit.

Dual mono setting
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played. You can also use this setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded with bilingual audio.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select DUALMONO, then press ENTER. 3 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setting. Select one of the following:
CH1 MONO (default) Only channel 1 is played CH2 MONO Only channel 2 is played CH1/CH2 Both channels are played through the front speakers

SURROUND SOUND SOUND

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 youre 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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Other connections

Chapter 8
Listening to an external audio source
You can connect both analog and digital external audio sources to this system. Digital audio sources include digital satellite receivers, CD recorders, etc. Analog sources include your TV. See also Using this system for TV audio on page 12 and Connecting auxiliary components above.

Connecting auxiliary components
The receiver subwoofer has optical and coaxial digital inputs for digital playback components, such as DVD, CD and MD players.
1 If the system isnt already on, press RECEIVER to switch on. Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on. 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 (COAXIAL)

If necessary, start playback of the external source.

DVD player, etc.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Connecting external antennas
For an external AM antenna, use 5 m to 6 m of vinylinsulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected.

Outdoor antenna

Connect the digital output jack on your DVD player, etc. to one of the DIGITAL input jacks on the receiver subwoofer. Use a commercially available coaxial or optical cable to make this connection.
Connecting an analog audio component
You can use the ANALOG input jacks to connect an analog audio component, such as a tape player. See Using this system for TV audio on page 12 for connection details (this explains connecting the audio output from your TV, but any analog audio component can be connected).
Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

AM LOOP ANTENNA
For an external FM antenna, Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

PAL connector

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

ENTER MENU

Media receiver

CONTROL

Press SR+.

Pioneer plasma display

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose SETUP, then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust. The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each. 4 Use the / the setting. 5 (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings.
6 When youre done, press ENTER to leave the SR+ setup menu. Important With an SR+ cable connected, the remote must now be pointed towards your plasma display rather than the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to control the receiver subwoofer. Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit (through a media receiver, if applicable) to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display.3 Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the unitsee SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays below.

Automatic plasma display volume muting
When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofers input function is changed to one that you would want to hear the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than the plasma display (DVD, for example). VOL.C ON When this unit is switched on, or the input function is changed, the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard. VOL.C OFF This unit does not control the volume of the plasma display
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 wont 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 isnt switched off.

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Automatic plasma display input switching
In order that the plasma display can switch automatically to the correct input when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer, you need to tell it how your system is connected. For example, if you connected your DVD recorder to the DVD/DVR input on the receiver subwoofer, and to input 2 on your plasma display, select the DVD PDP2 setting here so that when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer to DVD/DVR to watch your DVD recorder, the plasma display will automatically switch to input 2. For each receiver subwoofer input function (XBX (Xbox 360), DVD (DVD/DVR), DIG (DIGITAL), ANA (ANALOG)) you can select: NONE does not switch the plasma display input PDP1 to PDP5 switches the plasma display input to one of the numbered inputs (1 to 5) TVTN switches the plasma display to its built-in TV tuner Note The number of video inputs available will depend on the plasma display youve connected. The PDP5 input may be called PC Input (or similar) on your plasma display. The SR+ setting remains in effect even in standby. The SR+ setting does not affect the FM/AM tuner function.
Note You can control this unit with the plasma displays remote sensor even in standby, but you cant control this unit with either this units remote sensor or the plasma displays remote sensor when the plasma display is switched off (AC off) and the SR+ cable is connected to the CONTROL IN jack of this unit.
About the control out jack
Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component. Note that if you use this feature, make sure that you also have at least one set of analog or coaxial digital audio jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes. Connect the CONTROL IN jack on another Pioneer component to the CONTROL OUT jack on the receiver subwoofer. This will allow you to control the other component (such as a DVD player in a cabinet) by pointing its remote at the display unit supplied with this receiver subwoofer. You can also connect this receiver subwoofer to your plasma display as described above, in which case you should point the remote at the plasma display to control your DVD player, receiver subwoofer, and plasma display. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection.

FRONTECH 631, 642, 646 FRONTECH/PROTECH 632 FUJITSU 648, 629 FUNAI 640, 646, 658 GBC 632, 642 GE 601, 608, 607, 610, 617, 602, 628, 618 GEC 607, 634, 648 GELOSO 632, 644 GENEXXA 631, 641 GOLDSTAR 610, 623, 621, 602, 607, 650 GOODMANS 607, 639, 647, 648, 656 GORENJE 638 GPM 641 GRAETZ 631, 642 GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, 648 GRADIENTE 630, 657 GRANDIN 618 GRUNDIG 631, 653 HANSEATIC 607, 642 HCM 618, 644 HINARI 607, 641, 644 HISAWA 618 HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642, 643, 654, 606, 610, 624, 625, 618 HUANYU 656 HYPSON 607, 618, 646 ICE 646, 647 IMPERIAL 638, 642 INDIANA 607 INGELEN 631 INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642 INTERVISION 646, 649 ISUKAI 641 ITC 642 ITT 631, 632, 642 JEC 605 JVC 613, 623 KAISUI 618, 641, 644 KAPSCH 631 KENDO 642 KENNEDY 632, 642 KORPEL 607 KOYODA 644 LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648 LIESENK&TTER 607 LOEWE 607 LUXOR 632, 642, 643 M-ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, 654, 655, 656, 607, 636, 651 MAGNADYNE 632, 649 MAGNAFON 649
MAGNAVOX 607, 610, 603, 612, 629 MANESTH 639, 646 MARANTZ 607 MARK 607 MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644, 647, 648 MCMICHAEL 634 MEDIATOR 607 MEMOREX 644 METZ 631 MINERVA 631, 653 MITSUBISHI 609, 610, 602, 621, 631 MULTITECH 644, 649 NEC 659 NECKERMANN 631, 607 NEI 607, 642 NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648 NOBLIKO 649 NOKIA 632, 642, 652 NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651, 652 OCEANIC 631, 632, 642 ORION 632, 607, 639, 640 OSAKI 641, 646, 648 OSO 641 OSUME 648 OTTO VERSAND 631, 632, 607, 642 PALLADIUM 638 PANAMA 646 PANASONIC 631, 607, 608, 642, 622 PATHO CINEMA 642 PAUSA 644 PHILCO 632, 642 PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656 PHOENIX 632 PHONOLA 607 PROFEX 642, 644 PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646, 649 QUELLE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645, 653 R-LINE 607 RADIOLA 607 RADIOSHACK 610, 623, 621, 602 RBM 653 RCA 601, 610, 615, 616, 617, 618, 661, 662, 609 REDIFFUSION 632, 642 REX 631, 646 ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 SAISHO 639, 644, 646
SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643 SAMBERS 649 SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646 SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614 SBR 607, 634 SCHAUB LORENZ 642 SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647 SEG 642, 646 SEI 632, 640, 649 SELECO 631, 642 SHARP 602, 619, 627 SIAREM 632, 649 SIEMENS 631 SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649 SKANTIC 643 SOLAVOX 631 SONOKO 607, 644 SONOLOR 631, 635 SONTEC 607 SONY 604 SOUNDWAVE 607 STANDARD 641, 644 STERN 631 SUSUMU 641 SYSLINE 607 TANDY 631, 641, 648 TASHIKO 634 TATUNG 607, 648 TEC 642 TELEAVIA 636 TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652 TELETECH 644 TENSAI 640, 641 THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663 THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648 TOMASHI 618 TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653 TOWADA 642 ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649 UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642, 645, 646, 654, 655 VESTEL 607 VICTOR 613 VOXSON 631 WALTHAM 643 WATSON 607 WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607 YOKO 607, 642, 646 ZENITH 603, 620 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651

Miscellaneous

Power requirements..AC 220 V to 240 V, 50Hz / 60 Hz Power consumption.. 50 W Power consumption in standby.. 0.3 W Dimensions. 200 mm (W) x 375 mm (H) x 445 mm (D) Weight...9.0 kg

Surround speakers

Enclosure.. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System..7.7 cm 1-way system Speakers..7.7 cm cone type Nominal impedance...4 Frequency range..100 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power.. 100 W Dimensions. 105 mm (W) x 118 mm (H) x 114 mm (D) Weight...0.6 kg

Accessories

Remote control...1 Display unit...1 AA/LR6 alkaline batteries...2 Optical cable...1 Display cable..1 Stand for display..2 AM loop antenna...1 FM wire antenna...1 Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup)..1 Power cord...1 Warranty card...1 These operating instructions
Speaker Cables...5 Non-skid pads (small)...12 Non-skid pads (large)...4 Mounting brackets...4 Screws (for mounting brackets)...4
Note Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

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