Pioneer SC-1223-S - Manual (Page 7)

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Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:
! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)
! Remote control unit
! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2
! AM loop antenna
! FM wire antenna
! Power cord
! CD-ROM (AVNavigator)
! Quick start guide
! Safety Brochure
! Warranty sheet
Our philosophy
Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the
moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three
important steps:
1 Designing with carefully selected components so as to transmit the original soundtrack
accurately
2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area
3 Tuning that transmits soul
Features
% Class D Amplifier
This unit is an AV receiver developed based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and integrating
the essence of Pioneer’s high sound quality designs. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding
performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.
% Auto Phase Control Plus
For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first
place. This function automatically corrects for phase shifting on such discs and broadcast.
This function is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE).
% Hi-bit 24 Audio Processing
Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. 16- and 20-bit PCM as well as com-
pressed audio is requantized to 24 bits, more subtle musical expression.
% PQLS Bit-stream
Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.
This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function.
% dts Neo:X 7.1 compatible
This receiver supports the latest DTS processing format. The quality of Neo:X, originally designed for 9 channels
or more, can be enjoyed in a 7-channel environment.
% High Resolution Music Playback
High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. Playback of AIFF,
Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.
% DSD File Music Playback (via Front USB and HDMI)
Playback of high sound quality DSD music (DSD files and DSD discs (SACDs)) is supported.
% Gapless Playback
The silent section between tracks is skipped when playing music files, eliminating the interruptions that usually
occur when playing live or concert contents.
% Energy Saving Design
This AV receiver has an ecological design. In addition to even lower power consumption in standby, the receiver
is equipped with an “eco mode” for low power consumption when playing contents as well. Furthermore, the
eco mode can be easily set using dedicated buttons on the main unit and remote control as well as from the
application.
% iControlAV2013 Remote Application
This is an application for smartphones and tablets allowing intuitive operation of many of the AV receiver’s func-
tions. Versions are available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android devices. The application can be down-
loaded free of charge from the App Store or Google Play.
% AVNavigator 2013
The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a
guide for connecting the unit and setting up from the computer and an Interactive Manual for operating the
unit while reading the manual.
Also, Operation Guide describes the receiver’s playback operations and how to use several functions through
videos and illustrations.
! The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.
! The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu.
! AVNavigator is available not only for Windows and Mac OS but also for iPad (downloadable free of charge). For
details, see http://pioneer.jp/product/soft/iapp_avnavi/en.html.
% Apple AirPlay ®
With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-1223 and play it through your home theater system.
You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on a connected
display. With Pioneer’s Air Play-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the
house.
% iPod Playback
Your iPod, iPhone or iPad can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal and RCA video terminal to play the
music/video files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad.
Also, the iPod, iPhone or iPad is charged when it is connected to the receiver.
% Play ZONE
When playing music contents on smartphones or other terminals via the network, the zone in which the music is
to be played can be specified.
% Input Volume Absorber
Differences in the volume between inputs can be adjusted manually. If the volume seems different for certain
inputs, individual inputs can be adjusted to the user’s tastes by ±12 dB.
% HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel)
8in/2out (As for 2out; You can select “Dual out” or “HDZONE out”)
A compatible component is required to use the above function.
% Ultra HD (with 4K video support) – Pass-through and upscaling –
4K resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such, and the Hi-Vision or Full Hi-Vision images
of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts can be upscaled to a resolution of up to 4K and displayed. A separate
monitor supporting Ultra HD (4K video) is required.