Pioneer SC-68 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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Basic Setup
Operation Mode Setup
This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided
for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.
One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic.
! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are con-
nected with an HDMI cable. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
Important
! Many of the settings and functions cannot be selected when the Operation Mode is changed to Basic.
1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘Operation Mode Setup’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select the Operation Mode setting you want.
! Expert (default) – Users can set all the functions by themselves.
! Basic – The number of operable functions is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are
automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be
operated are shown below. They can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions.
Operable functions/items Descriptions Page
HOME MENU
Full Auto MCACC
Makes high precision sound field settings easily.
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Input Name
Input names can be changed as desired for easier use.
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Input Skip
Inputs not being used are skipped (not displayed).
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Software Update
Updates to the latest version of the software.
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Network Information
Checks the receiver’s IP address.
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Audio Parameters
MCACC
(MCACC preset)
Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory.
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DELAY
(Sound Delay)
Adjusts the delay time of the overall sound.
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S.RTRV
(Auto Sound Retriever)
Plays compressed sound with high sound quality.
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DUAL
(Dual Mono)
Dual monaural audio setting.
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V.SB
(Virtual Surround Back)
Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback.
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V.HEIGHT
(Virtual Height)
Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback.
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V.WIDE
(Virtual Wide)
Creates a virtual wide channel sound for playback.
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V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images.
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Other functions
Operable functions/items Descriptions Page
INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. 50
VOLUME +/, MUTE Use to set the listening volume.
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LISTENING MODE
Selects your favorite listening modes.
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PQLS
Plays using the PQLS function.
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PHASE (Phase Control) Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected.
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PHASE (Full Band Phase Control)
The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency-phase
characteristics of the speakers connected.
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iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT
CONTROL
Switches the input to iPod/USB and sets the mode allowing operation
from the iPod.
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4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Home Menu.
About the Home Menu
This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items
that have been set.
To display the Home Menu screen, press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
1. Advanced MCACC
2. MCACC Data Check
3. Data Management
4. System Setup
5. Network Information
6. Operation Mode Setup
Exit Return
HOME MENU
A/V RECEIVER
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
The top level in the Home Menu is as shown below. Refer to the respective explanations to set, check and adjust
as necessary.
! Advanced MCACC – Use this to make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for the surround
sound. For details, see Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 90.
! MCACC Data Check – Use this to check the MCACC memory. For details, see Checking MCACC Data on page
95.
! Data Management – Use this to manage the data in the MCACC memory. For details, see Data Management
on page 96.
! System Setup – Use this to make various settings related to this system. For details, see Making receiver set-
tings from the System Setup menu on page 98.
! Network Information – The setting status of the network-related items can be checked. For detail, see
Checking the Network Information on page 101.
! Operation Mode Setup – Use this to select this receiver’s operation mode. For details, see Operation Mode
Setup on page 48.