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Operating Instructions AV Receiver 1223 SC- -K
Operating Instructions AV Receiver 1223 SC- -K
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..., and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as...cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are designed to persons. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D36-P5_B1_En 2 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. D3-4-2-1-1b_A1_En WARNING This equipment is encouraged to try to +95 °F);...
..., and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as...cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are designed to persons. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D36-P5_B1_En 2 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. D3-4-2-1-1b_A1_En WARNING This equipment is encouraged to try to +95 °F);...
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... Connecting your TV and playback components...26 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting other audio components...30 Connecting additional amplifiers...30 Connecting AM/FM antennas...31 MULTI-ZONE setup...32...an iPod...44 Playing a USB device...45 Playing an MHL-compatible device...46 Listening to the radio...47 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to your system Enjoying various types of Music 48 06 Listening to operate your system ...
... Connecting your TV and playback components...26 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting other audio components...30 Connecting additional amplifiers...30 Connecting AM/FM antennas...31 MULTI-ZONE setup...32...an iPod...44 Playing a USB device...45 Playing an MHL-compatible device...46 Listening to the radio...47 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to your system Enjoying various types of Music 48 06 Listening to operate your system ...
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...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 75 Resetting the remote control settings...75 Controlling components...76 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 79 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...79 Manual MCACC setup...80 Checking MCACC Data...83 Data Management...83 14 ...the unit...108 Glossary...109 Features index...112 Specifications...113 Preset code list...114 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 86 Manual speaker setup...86 Network Setup menu...88 Checking the Network Information...89 MHL Setup......
...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 75 Resetting the remote control settings...75 Controlling components...76 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 79 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...79 Manual MCACC setup...80 Checking MCACC Data...83 Data Management...83 14 ...the unit...108 Glossary...109 Features index...112 Specifications...113 Preset code list...114 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 86 Manual speaker setup...86 Network Setup menu...88 Checking the Network Information...89 MHL Setup......
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... 73) 6 Connecting the speakers on page 24 ! About the audio connection on page 22 ! Plugging in the box on page 26 ! Operating multiple receivers (page 73) ! Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to control other ... 2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! Switching on page 22 ! Connecting your speakers on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. Using the various listening modes (page 50) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 62) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 85...
... 73) 6 Connecting the speakers on page 24 ! About the audio connection on page 22 ! Plugging in the box on page 26 ! Operating multiple receivers (page 73) ! Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to control other ... 2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! Switching on page 22 ! Connecting your speakers on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. Using the various listening modes (page 50) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 62) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 85...
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Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Our philosophy...8 Features...8 Installing the receiver...9 Loading the batteries...9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 10 7
Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Our philosophy...8 Features...8 Installing the receiver...9 Loading the batteries...9 Operating range of remote control unit 9 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 10 7
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...receiver's func- HTC Connect is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). % Hi-bit 24 Audio Processing Creates a wider dynamic range with an "eco mode" for customized acoustic calibration according to a subzone room. AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to the SC-1223... the original soundtrack. Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Remote control unit ! Warranty sheet Our philosophy Pioneer is delayed upon recording in the box Please check that transmits soul Features % Class D Amplifier This unit is possible by ...
...receiver's func- HTC Connect is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). % Hi-bit 24 Audio Processing Creates a wider dynamic range with an "eco mode" for customized acoustic calibration according to a subzone room. AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to the SC-1223... the original soundtrack. Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Remote control unit ! Warranty sheet Our philosophy Pioneer is delayed upon recording in the box Please check that transmits soul Features % Class D Amplifier This unit is possible by ...
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... This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. This makes for smoother connection between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Installing the receiver ! in direct sunlight - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is shining onto...vertical direction to leak or overheat. ! This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function. % Internet Radio By connecting this receiver's bottom panel while the power is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as ...
... This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. This makes for smoother connection between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Installing the receiver ! in direct sunlight - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is shining onto...vertical direction to leak or overheat. ! This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function. % Internet Radio By connecting this receiver's bottom panel while the power is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as ...
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... or trademarks of Use" indicated below before using the Interactive Manual, MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to use if you check the MCACC measurement results on the desktop to PIONEER CORPORATION. AVNavigator includes the following the instructions on this CD-ROM with a personal computer. MCACC Appli - There are...
... or trademarks of Use" indicated below before using the Interactive Manual, MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to use if you check the MCACC measurement results on the desktop to PIONEER CORPORATION. AVNavigator includes the following the instructions on this CD-ROM with a personal computer. MCACC Appli - There are...
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... 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS / CLR 0 ENTER CH ZONE 2 ZONE 3 HD ZONE OPTION Z2 Z3 HDZ 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: ! Use to access the Home Menu (pages...page 70). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be used to perform operations on for the remote control's operation mode (page 73). 7 Receiver setting buttons Press first to access: ! Switches between standby and on the TV to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER ...
... 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS / CLR 0 ENTER CH ZONE 2 ZONE 3 HD ZONE OPTION Z2 Z3 HDZ 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: ! Use to access the Home Menu (pages...page 70). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be used to perform operations on for the remote control's operation mode (page 73). 7 Receiver setting buttons Press first to access: ! Switches between standby and on the TV to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER ...
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... VOLUME +/- Also use this unit. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to perform operations in the main zone. The ZONE 3 button is not used with this button to perform operations in ZONE 2 and HDZONE (page...
... VOLUME +/- Also use this unit. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to perform operations in the main zone. The ZONE 3 button is not used with this button to perform operations in ZONE 2 and HDZONE (page...
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... Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 51). 20 Character display Displays various system information. 21 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to indicate the currently selected input signal. 02 Controls and displays Display 1 2 3 4 5 6...maximum level. 15 Input function indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system using MPX. 13 Lights when the sound is being received in auto stereo mode. ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is muted. 14 Master...
... Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 51). 20 Character display Displays various system information. 21 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to indicate the currently selected input signal. 02 Controls and displays Display 1 2 3 4 5 6...maximum level. 15 Input function indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system using MPX. 13 Lights when the sound is being received in auto stereo mode. ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is muted. 14 Master...
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... - Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 47). ! Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is no sound output from the speakers. 20 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to the iPod... signals from the main zone (page 69). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 69). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to connect the supplied microphone (page 38). 16 AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - iPod iPhone iPad - 02 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3...
... - Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 47). ! Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is no sound output from the speakers. 20 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to the iPod... signals from the main zone (page 69). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 69). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to connect the supplied microphone (page 38). 16 AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - iPod iPhone iPad - 02 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3...
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... About HDMI...25 Connecting your TV and playback components 26 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting other audio components 30 Connecting additional amplifiers 30 Connecting AM/FM antennas...31 MULTI-ZONE setup...32 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 35 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN...35 Connecting an IR receiver...36 Plugging in the...
... About HDMI...25 Connecting your TV and playback components 26 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 28 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 29 Connecting other audio components 30 Connecting additional amplifiers 30 Connecting AM/FM antennas...31 MULTI-ZONE setup...32 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 35 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN...35 Connecting an IR receiver...36 Plugging in the...
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... switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. ! Also refer to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to the operating instructions of connection and terminal names may differ from the explanations in should be difficult. ... 6 HDMI 7 IN 7 TV OPT-1 CD ANALOG-1 19 This chapter explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. Rear panel HDMI OUT 2 IN 1 BD IN IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 (HD ZONE) (DVD) (SAT/CBL) (DVR...
... switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. ! Also refer to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to the operating instructions of connection and terminal names may differ from the explanations in should be difficult. ... 6 HDMI 7 IN 7 TV OPT-1 CD ANALOG-1 19 This chapter explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. Rear panel HDMI OUT 2 IN 1 BD IN IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 (HD ZONE) (DVD) (SAT/CBL) (DVR...
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These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Installing your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Note that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of the speaker terminal. ...
These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Installing your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Note that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of the speaker terminal. ...
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... to the speaker terminal on the kind of your speakers to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be bi-ampable to the Low terminals. See your speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers...
... to the speaker terminal on the kind of your speakers to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be bi-ampable to the Low terminals. See your speakers Your speakers can also be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers...
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.... ! The only exception is protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! play. This receiver supports the functions described below through the HDMI OUT terminal. Synchronized operation with displaying video this resolution cannot be recognized. The terms ...The Input Setup menu on the component you connect a component that is HDMI: since this is not compatible with HDMI func- This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®/TM) technology. Deep Color signal transfer ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! 4K signal ...
.... ! The only exception is protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! play. This receiver supports the functions described below through the HDMI OUT terminal. Synchronized operation with displaying video this resolution cannot be recognized. The terms ...The Input Setup menu on the component you connect a component that is HDMI: since this is not compatible with HDMI func- This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®/TM) technology. Deep Color signal transfer ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! 4K signal ...
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...to be produced. - Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be input to connect an audio cable. If you want to listen to tell the receiver which digi- In this receiver using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using a commercially available HDMI cable. ...OUTPUT for the TV. When connecting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. Please refer to (see HDMI Setup on page 27). ! When the TV and receiver are also possible (see Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu...
...to be produced. - Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be input to connect an audio cable. If you want to listen to tell the receiver which digi- In this receiver using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using a commercially available HDMI cable. ...OUTPUT for the TV. When connecting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. Please refer to (see HDMI Setup on page 27). ! When the TV and receiver are also possible (see Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu...
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... no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. If you connected the player to (see HDMI Setup on page 39). HDMI OUT 2 IN 1 BD IN IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 (HD ZONE...DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE IN 2 (DVR/BDR) OPTICAL ! In this case, watch the receiver's front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you...
... no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. If you connected the player to (see HDMI Setup on page 39). HDMI OUT 2 IN 1 BD IN IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 (HD ZONE...DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE IN 2 (DVR/BDR) OPTICAL ! In this case, watch the receiver's front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you...