Pioneer SC-25 Instrukcje Operacyjne

Operating Instructionsaudio/video multi-channel receiverSC-27_25.book Page 1 Monday, April 6, 2009 7:15 PM

Before you start0110encorrection minimizes the group delay of the middle- and low-frequency ranges against the high-frequency range and improves the f

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)10100en • You don’t need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)10101enControls for TVsThis remote control can control components after entering the proper code

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)10102enButton(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWE

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)10103enControlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25) Important• This section includes e

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)10104en4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other components you want to control.To try out the re

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)10105enMulti Operation and System OffThe Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)10106enUsing System off 1 Press MULTI OPE.2 Press  SOURCE.The command sequence you programmed w

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)10107enButton(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR VCR SAT/CATV SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF P

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)10108ena. Controls for SACD.b. Controls for MD.Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE SOURCE POW

The Advanced MCACC menu11109enChapter 11:The Advanced MCACC menu Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remo

Before you start0111enLoading the batteriesIn case of SC-27In case of SC-25 CAUTIONIncorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage an

The Advanced MCACC menu11110en• Auto MCACC – See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 110 for a more detailed MCACC setup. In addition, the Full Band Phas

The Advanced MCACC menu11111en• THX Speaker (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is ALL or Speaker Setting) – Select YES if you are using TH

The Advanced MCACC menu11112enAfter this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again.– If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue.8 M

The Advanced MCACC menu11113en•See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 48 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other poss

The Advanced MCACC menu11114enFine Speaker Distance•Default setting: 10’00” (all speakers)For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it i

The Advanced MCACC menu11115en• Freq / Q / ATT – These are the filter parameters where Freq represents the frequency you will be targeting and Q is th

The Advanced MCACC menu11116enBy analyzing the graph, you should be able to see how your room is responding to certain frequencies. Differences in cha

The Advanced MCACC menu11117en• Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, bas

The Advanced MCACC menu11118ennumerical value of the distance, actually move the physical positions of the speakers to fine-adjust (the subwoofer cann

The Advanced MCACC menu11119en• Group Delay – Used to check the speakers’ group delay (both before and after calibration). See Group Delay on page 120

Controls and displays0212enChapter 2:Controls and displaysRemote control (In case of SC-27)The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to c

The Advanced MCACC menu11120enAcoustic Cal EQUse this to display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the

The Advanced MCACC menu11121enData ManagementThis system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for differ

The Advanced MCACC menu11122en4 Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings.When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the

The system and the other setup12123enChapter 12:The system and the other setup Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differ

The system and the other setup12124enManual speaker setupThis receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance

The system and the other setup12125en1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set, the

The system and the other setup12126en3 Confirm your selected setup option.The test tones will start after you press ENTER.4 Adjust the level of each c

The system and the other setup12127enTHX Audio SettingThis menu allows the user to adjust various THX features including Loudness Plus, SB Speaker Pos

The system and the other setup12128enThe Other Setup menuThe Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using t

The system and the other setup12129enZONE Audio SetupIf you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 91), you may nee

Controls and displays0213enRC MODE – See Operating multiple receivers on page 96.7TV CONTROL buttonsThese buttons are dedicated to control the TV assi

The system and the other setup12130enRemote Control Mode Setup•Default setting: 1This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous op

Additional information13131enChapter 13:Additional informationSpeaker Setting GuideIn order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important

Additional information13132en Tip• The distance to the subwoofer may be slightly larger than the distance actually measured with a tape measure, etc.

Additional information13133enNo soundThe unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed.• Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.• Try

Additional information13134enOther audio problemsNo sound from subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume

Additional information13135enVideoEverything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd.• The speakers may be out of phase. Check tha

Additional information13136enSettingsSymptom RemedyThe Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error.• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the

Additional information13137enProfessional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplaySymptom RemedyThe EQ response displayed in the graphical output follow

Additional information13138enRemote controlHDMISymptom RemedyCannot be remote controlled. • SC-27 – Set the remote control mode properly (see Operatin

Additional information13139enImportant information regarding the HDMI connectionThere are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals throug

Controls and displays0214en13 Remote control illumination buttonPress to turn on/off the illumination of some of the buttons and the LCD light.114 Rem

Additional information13140enThe PC or Internet radio is not properly operated.The corresponding IP address is not properly set. Switch on the built-i

Additional information13141enAbout status messagesRefer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Home M

Additional information13142enXM radio messagesStatus messages Cause ActionCheck XM Tuner The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated in the

Additional information13143enSIRIUS radio messagesIf the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or

Additional information13144enDolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus is the next-generation audio technology for all high-definition programming and medi

Additional information13145enDTS-HD Master AudioDTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional stud

Additional information13146en• THX Cinema processingTHX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by THX Ltd. THX grew from George

Additional information13147en• THX Loudness Plus DescriptionTHX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX

Additional information13148enAbout SIRIUS and XMSIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries

Additional information13149enAuto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formatsThe following charts show what you will hear with

Controls and displays0215enRemote control (In case of SC-25)The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the foll

Additional information13150enSpecificationsAmplifier sectionContinuous average power output of 140 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to

Additional information13151enIndexNumerics12V trigger 41AAcoustic Cal EQ 120Acoustic Calibration EQ 88Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 115Acoustic Calib

Additional information13152enOOptimum Surround 61OSD Language (GUI) 45PPanorama 89Phase control 68Placing 23Play 50Power cord 44Power ON Level 129PQLS

Additional information13153enS001_EnSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.

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Controls and displays0216enPress first to access:AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 88).VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Vid

Controls and displays0217enFront panel1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.When

Controls and displays0218en10/// (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTERUse the arrow buttons when setting up your HOME MENU. Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies

Controls and displays0219en5MULTI-ZONELights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 91).6DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PC

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following t

Connecting your equipment0320enChapter 3:Connecting your equipmentThis receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have t

Connecting your equipment0321en7 SIRIUS Radio input  See Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner on page 37.8 Remote inputs/outputUse for connection to an

Connecting your equipment0322enDetermining the speakers’ applicationSurround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 spea

Connecting your equipment0323enPlacing the speakersTo achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.5.1 channel surro

Connecting your equipment0324enConnecting the speakersEach speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make

Connecting your equipment0325enInstalling your speaker systemAt the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main

Connecting your equipment0326enBi-amping your speakersBi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speaker

Connecting your equipment0327enSelecting the Surr Back systemThe surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections,

Connecting your equipment0328enAbout the video converterThe video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR OUT j

Connecting your equipment0329enConnecting your TV and playback componentsConnecting using HDMIIf you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped componen

Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.Clean only with dry clo

Connecting your equipment0330enConnecting your DVD player with no HDMI outputThis diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (

Connecting your equipment0331enConnecting your TV with no HDMI inputThis diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or oth

Connecting your equipment0332en• The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Set

Connecting your equipment0333enConnecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and output

Connecting your equipment0334enConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxSatellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tun

Connecting your equipment0335enConnecting other audio componentsThis receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio compon

Connecting your equipment0336enConnecting additional amplifiersThis receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add add

Connecting your equipment0337enConnecting external antennasTo improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω.To improve AM r

Connecting your equipment0338enMULTI-ZONE setupThis receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the prope

Connecting your equipment0339enBasic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)• Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VID

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on propositi

Connecting your equipment0340enConnecting an IR receiverIf you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use th

Connecting your equipment0341enSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerYou can connect components in your system (such as a screen or

Connecting your equipment0342en• Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver.Make sure that the receiver and all conne

Connecting your equipment0343enConnecting an iPodThis receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio or video

Connecting your equipment0344enPlugging in the receiverOnly plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speak

Basic Setup0445enChapter 4:Basic Setup Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remote controls included with

Basic Setup0446enAutomatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC & Full Band Phase Control)The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic char

Basic Setup0447en4 Select Surr Back System setting,1 select an MCACC preset2, then select START.3Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front Bi-Am

Basic Setup0448enProblems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise,

Basic Setup0449en• 12V Trigger1/2 – After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt

5enContentsFlow of settings on the receiver 801 Before you startOur philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Features

Basic playback0550enChapter 5:Basic playback Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remote controls included

Basic playback0551en• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 88 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or

Basic playback0552enFinding what you want to playWhen your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, a

Basic playback0553enPlaying a USB deviceIt is possible to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.1 Switch on the receiv

Basic playback0554enSub Zone:Basic playback controlsThe following table shows the basic playback controls for your USB memory device. Press iPod USB t

Basic playback0555enAbout playable file formatsThe USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are

Basic playback0556enListening to the radioThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and m

Basic playback0557en4Press ENTER.After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Naming station p

Basic playback0558enAfter connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the GUI screen.1 The info

Basic playback0559enListening to channel presets1 Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE (SC-27 only), then press CLASS to select

6en06 Listening to your systemAuto playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . .

Basic playback0560enSelecting channels and browsing by genreFrom the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they

Listening to your system0661enChapter 6:Listening to your system Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remo

Listening to your system0662enListening in surround soundUsing this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options ava

Listening to your system0663enUsing the Home THX modesTHX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound.

Listening to your system0664enSC-25:1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.2 Press ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select

Listening to your system0665enUsing Front Stage Surround AdvanceThe Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound

Listening to your system0666en• AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 61.• ALC – Listening in Auto level control mode (page 61).• DIRECT – Sources

Listening to your system0667enSetting the Up Mix functionIn a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the l

Listening to your system0668enChoosing the input signalOn this receiver, it is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as descri

Listening to your system0669enPhase Control ON• Rhythms with crystal-like clarity• Bass sound with no loss of depth• Sound of musical instruments with

7en11 The Advanced MCACC menuMaking receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Autom

Listening to your system0670enFull Band Phase Control OFFSound in the middle- and low-frequency ranges is delayed against the high-frequency sound due

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0771enChapter 7:Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsEnjoying the Home Media GalleryThis receiver’s Home Medi

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0772enConnecting to the network through LAN interface Caution• Before making or changing the connections, switc

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0773enAbout network playbackThe network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:Windows

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0774enPlayback with Home Media GallerySC-27: SC-25: Important• When you play back audio files, ‘Connecting...

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0775en• In case of Internet radioOnly audio files with the mark can be played. In case of the folders with t

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0776enis a connection to the Internet, as services are not transmitted through the air but are delivered over t

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0777en4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process.

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0778enAbout playable file formatsThe Home Media Gallery feature of this receiver supports the following file fo

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0779enAdvanced operations for Internet radioSC-27: SC-25: Saving Internet radio stationsThis receiver can reme

8enFlow of settings on the receiverThe unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0780enProxy Hostname/Proxy PortThis setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a pr

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0781en9 Select ‘No’ or ‘Yes’ for the proxy server setting to deactivate or activate the proxy server.In case yo

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0782enSoftware updateInformation on software updates may be posted on the Pioneer website.http://www.pioneerele

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0783enNeural Surround employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detail

KURO LINK0884enChapter 8:KURO LINK Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remote controls included with the

KURO LINK0885en• If a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT, OPTIMUM SURROUND or STEREO is selected while the PQLS effect

KURO LINK0886en• YES – The all power off function is enabled. The receiver’s power turns off together with the TV’s power.This function only works whe

KURO LINK0887enBefore using synchronizationOnce you have finished all connections and settings, you must:1 Put all components into standby mode.2 Turn

Using other functions0988enChapter 9:Using other functions Important• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remote con

Using other functions0989enAbout the SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) (SC-27 only)The SC-27 is designed for jitterless high sound quality thanks to the c

Before you start019enChapter 1:Before you startOur philosophyPioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possibl

Using other functions0990enSetting the Video optionsThere are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The

Using other functions0991enSwitching the speaker systemIf you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 124, three speaker system se

Using other functions0992en• When using ZONE 2 and ZONE 3, it is not possible to use the multi-zone function to play different inputs from among Home

Using other functions0993en2 Prepare the source you want to record.Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.3 Prepare the recorder.Inser

Using other functions0994enSC-25: • Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of th

Using other functions0995enResetting the systemUse this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel con

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)1096enChapter 10:Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) Important• This section

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)1097en6Use / to select the proper code from the list, then try using this remote with your com

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)1098en6 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 4 and 5.To program

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)1099enDirect function• Default setting: ONYou can use the direct function feature to control one