AV Receiver
SC-1523-K
Quick Start Guide
What’s in the box
STANDBY/ON ALL ZONE STBY
SOURCE
DISCRETE ON
RCU SETUP
BDR
BD
TV
DVD
DVR
HDMI
ADPT
CD
NET
USB
CBL
SAT
iPod
MHL
TUNER
RECEIVER
INPUT SELECT
STATUS
AVNavigator
VOLUME
MUTE
INPUT
FM wire antenna
Setup microphone
AM loop antenna
TV CONTROL
CH
VOL
AUDIO
VIDEO
PARAMETER
PARAMETER
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide
includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow
simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver,
see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included
CD-ROM ( ).
TOP MENU
TOOLS
MENU
ENTER
HOME
MENU
RETURN
iPod CTRL
FEATURES
+
PHASE
P.CTRL
A.SCAL
ECO
MPX
BAND
PTY
PRESET
TUNE
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT STANDARD ADV SURR
THX
CD-ROM
+Favorite
1
2
3
AUDIO
AUTO
SIGNAL SEL MCACC CH LEVEL S.RTRV
4
5
6
DISP
SPEAKERS DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
7
8
9
D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS
/
CLR
ENTER
CH
0
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
HD ZONE
LIGHT
Z2
Z3
HDZ
RECEIVER
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Connecting up
After installing the speakers, connect them as shown below.
Connecting the speakers
Center
Subwoofer
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using
at least five speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
Front Right
Front Left
(C)
(SW)
(R)
(L)
To achieve the comfortable surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
7.1 channel surorund system:
L – Front Left
C – Center
R – Front Right
R
SL – Surround Left
SR – Surround Right
L
SBL – Surround back Left
SBR – Surround back Right
FRONT
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND SURR BACK F.HEIGHT
F.WIDE
1
2
SR
(Single)
C
L
SW
SW – Subwoofer
R
CENTER
PRE OUT
SBR
Note
A
R
A
L
(Single)
FRONT
CENTER
L
FRONT HEIGHT
FRONTWIDE /
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
B
L
R
L
R
R
L
R
SL
SBL
• There are also other speaker connection
SPEAKERS
patterns (front height, front wide, etc.).
For details, see page 20 of the operating
instructions.
Connecting the speaker cables
CAUTION
Make sure you connect the speaker on
• Before making or changing connections,
switch off the power and disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.
the right to the right (R) terminal and the
speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative
(+/–) terminals on the receiver match those
on the speakers.
• 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.
Twist exposed wire strands together.
1
2
3
Surround Right
Surround Left
(SR)
(SL)
Surround back Right
Surround back Left
Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
(SBR)
(SBL)
Tighten terminal.
1
2
3
Note
10 mm
( /8 in.)
3
• When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L
(Single) terminals.
• This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 to 16
.
W
W
3
Connecting up (continued)
Note
Connecting a TV and playback
components
Connecting antennas
• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD-
ROM if you wish to connect a TV or playback component
in a method other than an HDMI connection.
• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD-
ROM for other device connections.
a
b
c
HDMI/DVI-compatible TV
FM wire
antenna
HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray DIsc player
CAUTION
3
5
AM loop antenna
• Handle the power cord by the plug part. 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, or other object on the power cord or pinch the
cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie
it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power
cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,
ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service
company for a replacement.
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75
ANTENNA
4
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
1
2
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75
ANTENNA
A
Connecting to the network through
LAN interface
Internet
Modem
Router
(
LAN
OUT 2
OUT 1
(CONTROL)
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
IN
BD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
DVD
SAT/CBL
DVR/BDR
VIDEO
VENTILATION CAUTION
WAN
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each
side).
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
COAXIAL SIGNABLE
2
1
2
IN
IN
(
(
)
(
)
DVD
TV
DVR/BDR
LAN
Computer
LAN(10/100) DC OUTPUT
or WIRELESS LAN
OUT
3
IN
1
(DVD)
BD IN
IN
2
(SAT/CBL)
IN
3
(DVR/BDR)
IN
4
(VIDEO)
IN
6
IN
7
IN
8
OUT
2
OUT 1
(CONTROL)
f
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
(HD ZONE)
1
2
3
(OUTPUT
5
V
1
-
8
SELECTABLE
0
.
6
A
M
A
X
)
COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
OPTICAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
1
2
1
IN
2
OUT
(
D
V
D
)
(
S
A
T
/
C
B
L
)
(TV)
(DVR/BDR)
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
LAN cable (sold separately)
• If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel
function, optical digital cable ( ) connection is required to
listen to the TV sound over the receiver.
• If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function,
the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI
terminal, so there is no need to connect an optical digital
A
LAN(10/100)
(
)
LAN 10/100
or a bed.
D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En
A
cable ( ). In this case, set
at to
ARC HDMI Setup ON
l
CAUTION:
HDMI Setup
“
”
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.
The top surface over the internal
heatsink may become hot when
operating this product continuously.
• Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on
connections and setup for the TV.
4
Initial Setup
Before you start
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
Put the batteries in the remote control.
1
The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup
uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze
the test tone that is outputted by the speakers. This setup
enables automatic high precision measuring and settings;
utilizing it will create an optimum user listening environment.
The Full Auto MCACC screen appears on your TV.
1a.Full Auto MCACC
A/V RECEIVER
(
)
Speaker System
EQ Type
MCACC
: Normal SB/FH
SYMMETRY
: M1.MEMORY 1
:
THX Speaker
:
NO
START
Important
Exit
Return
The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
• Measure in a quiet environment.
• If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so
that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.
Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table
or a chair.
• Accurate measurements may not be possible if there are
obstacles between the speakers and the listening position
(microphone).
2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then
press the ENTER button.
Switch on the receiver and your TV.
2
• Automatic measuring will start.
• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.
ALL ZONE STBY
DISCRETE ON
STANDBY/ON
SOURCE
Follow the instructions on-screen.
• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu
3
RCU SETUP
BDR
BD
DVD
DVR
HDMI
screen appears.
• When measuring, step away from the listening position,
and operate using the remote control from the external
side of all the speakers.
HOME MENU
A/V RECEIVER
Switch the TV input so that it connects to the
receiver.
3
4
1. Advanced MCACC
2. MCACC Data Check
3. Data Management
4. System Setup
5. Network Information
6. Operation Mode Setup
Connect the supplied setup microphone.
1
Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the volume.
WARNING
Exit
Return
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch
fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
• If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –)
may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.
Even if the connections are correct, Reverse Phase may be
displayed, depending on the speakers and the surrounding
environment. This does not affect measurements, however,
so select Go Next.
• If ERR is displayed, check that speaker is properly
connected.
E.g.) Check whether the surround speaker has been
mistakenly connected to the surround back terminal.
MCACC
SETUP MIC
CAUTION
Microphone
• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage
the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause
batteries to leak or overheat.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public institu-
tion’s rules that apply in your country/area.
Make sure the setup microphone is
disconnected.
4
Tripod
5
Basic playback
Switch on the playback component.
E.g.) Turn the Blu-ray Disc player connected to the HDMI
BD IN terminal on.
1
2
Multichannel playback
Listening to the radio
ALL ZONE STBY
STANDBY/ON
SOURCE
Press TUNER to select the tuner.
If necessary, press BAND to change the band (FM or AM).
1
DISCRETE ON
RCU SETUP
BDR
Switch the input of the receiver.
E.g.) Press BD to select the BD input.
BD
TV
DVD
DVR
HDMI
ADPT
Press TUNE +/– to tune to a station.
• Press and hold TUNE +/– for about a second. The receiver
2
CD
NET
3 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode.
2
USB
CBL
SAT
will start searching for the next station.
iPod
MHL
TUNER
• If you’re listening to an FM station but the reception is
weak, press MPX to select FM MONO and set the receiver
to the mono reception mode.
RECEIVER
INPUT SELECT
STATUS
Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT to select ’AUTO
SURROUND’.
For multi-channel playback with a 2-channel audio input
(TV, music, etc.), press the STANDARD, ADV SURR or
THX button to select your preferred listening mode.
4
3
6
VOLUME
MUTE
INPUT
TV CONTROL
Saving station presets
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to
have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever
you want to listen to that station.
CH
VOL
Start the playback component’s playback.
E.g.) Start playback of the Blu-ray Disc player.
5
AUDIO
VIDEO
PARAMETER
PARAMETER
TOOLS
MENU
TOP MENU
Press TOOLS while receiving a signal from the
station you want to store.
1
Use VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.
Sound can be switched off by pressing MUTE button.
6
ENTER
The preset number is blinking.
HOME
MENU
RETURN
Note
Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset
you want, then press ENTER.
2
iPod CTRL
FEATURES
• Switch to one of the underlined devices to use the remote
control to operate that device. To operate the receiver,
first press RECEIVER , then press the appropriate button to
operate.
+
PHASE
P.CTRL
A.SCAL
ECO
The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores
the station.
MPX
BAND
PTY
PRESET
TUNE
• The receiver’s remote control can be used to operate
not only the receiver but also a variety of other devices,
including an iPod/USB device, a Blu-ray Disc player, a TV,
etc.
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
THX
+Favorite
STANDARD ADV SURR
Listening to station presets
AUDIO
AUTO
1
2
3
4
You will need to have some presets stored to do this.
SIGNAL SEL MCACC CH LEVEL S.RTRV
DISP
4
5
6
SPEAKERS DIMMER
SLEEP
Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset
you want.
ꢀ
CH
7
8
9
E.g.) Playing a Blu-ray Disc player
D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS
CLR ENTER
/
CH
0
BD
LIGHT
ZONE 2 ZONE 3 HD ZONE
Z2 Z3 HDZ
RECEIVER
6
Basic playback (continued)
Playing an iPod
Listening to Internet radio stations
To enjoy the many functions of the
unit to the fullest extent
• About one minute is required between turning the power
• About one minute is required between turning the power
on and completion of startup.
on and completion of startup.
Connect your iPod.
An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver.
1
Important
Install the AVNavigator into your computer, and
use the "Interactive Manual" and “Operation
Guide”.
• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract
with an Internet service provider is required. For more
details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.
• To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have high-
speed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN
modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet
radio.
Load the CD-ROM into your computer and
download the PDF manual from the menu screen
to read.
with USB
5 V
2.1
A
• Access to content provided by third parties requires a
high speed internet connection and may also require
account registration and a paid subscription. Third
party content services may be changed, suspended,
interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice,
and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such
occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that
content services will continue to be provided or available
for a particular period of time, and any such warranty,
express or implied, is disclaimed.
Functions
# Playing a USB device
# Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music
# Playback with NETWORK feature
# Setting the Audio options
iPod/iPhone/iPad
USB cable
included with the iPod
# Setting the Video options
# Using the MULTI-ZONE controls
FAQ
Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET
RADIO input.
It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the
network.
1
Press iPod USB to select the iPod/USB input.
When the display shows the names of folders and files,
you’re ready to play music from the iPod.
2
3
4
5
Glossary
Features index
Use
to select a category, then press
/
Use
to select the Internet radio station to
2
/
Note
ENTER to browse that category.
• To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.
play back, and then press ENTER.
• This unit supports AirPlay. For details, see page 64 of the
apple.com).
• This unit’s software can be updated (page 103 of the
operating instructions). With Mac OS, it can be updated
using Safari (page 106 of the operating instructions).
Use
albums).
• Use
to browse the selected category (e.g.,
/
to move to previous/next levels.
/l
Continue browsing until you arrive at what
you want to play, then press to start
playback.
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All rights reserved.
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