Pioneer SC-LX73, SC-LX83 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

audio/video multi-channel receiver

SC-LX

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

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).

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 or a bed.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

The

STANDBY/ON

switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

01 Before you start

Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way

communications (SC-LX83 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

02 Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-LX83). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote control display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RF adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote control (In case of SC-LX73). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting the RF adapter (SC-LX83 only) . . . . . . . . . 20

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Other speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard surround connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bi-amping your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the Speaker system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front height setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front wide setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ZONE 2 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About the video converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting your TV and playback components . . . . . 28

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder

and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 33

Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting AM/FM antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

MULTI-ZONE setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting to the network through LAN interface . . . 37

Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the

front panel input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting an IR receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Switching components on and off using the

12 volt trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

04 Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning

(Full Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 44

The Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 45

05 Basic playback

Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . 46

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 46

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod. . . . . . . . 47

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the noise cut mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using Neural Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Tuning directly to a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Listening to Internet radio stations (SC-LX73 only) . . . 53

Programming the Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . 53

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Wireless music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth

wireless technology device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless

technology device with your system . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band

Phase Control (SC-LX83 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

Enjoying the Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Features of Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Authorizing this receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playback with Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing back audio files stored on components

on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Listening to Neural Music Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Playing back your favorite songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Advanced operations for Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Saving Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Retrieving saved Internet radio stations. . . . . . . . . . 64

About network playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Windows Media DRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Content playable over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

About playback behavior over a network . . . . . . . . . 65

Software update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

08 Control with HDMI function

Making Control with HDMI connections . . . . . . . . . . 68

HDMI Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

About connections with a product of a different brand

that supports the Control with HDMI function. . . . . 70

Setting the PQLS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . 71

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setting the Video options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Switching the speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Switching the HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Web Control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Checking your system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

About the Remote Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Operating multiple receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 80

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 81 Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 81 Resetting the input assignment of one of the input

function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Resetting the remote control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Renaming input function names manually . . . . . . . . 82

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown

sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using System off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Controlling components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using the RF communications function . . . . . . . . . . 87

Pairing the RF adapter and remote control . . . . . . . 88

Operating this receiver by RF communications . . . . . 88

Operating other components by RF

communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Renaming input function names in synchrony with

the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Setting the remote control operation mode . . . . . . . . 90

Precautions when using the Omni-Directional

RF Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Precautions regarding wavelength . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Usable range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Signal reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

For safe use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX73)

About the Remote Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Operating multiple receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 93

Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 93 Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 94 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input

function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Setting the backlight mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Multi operation and System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown

sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using multi operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Erasing the settings for the multi-operation . . . . . . . 96

Resetting the remote control settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Default preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Controlling components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Speaker system setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

THX Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Network Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

IP address/Proxy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Checking the MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Network Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Volume Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Remote Control Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Flicker Reduction Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

RF Remote Setup (SC-LX83 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

EXTENSION Setup (SC-LX73 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Multi Channel Input Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced

MCACC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Standing Wave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional. . . . . . . . . . . 104

Precision Distance (SC-LX83 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Checking MCACC Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Channel Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Standing Wave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Acoustic Cal EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Group Delay (SC-LX83 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Output MCACC data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Renaming MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Copying MCACC preset data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Clearing MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

13 Additional information

Speaker Setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Positional relationship between speakers and

monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

ADAPTER PORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 123

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Web Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Important information regarding the HDMI

connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Internet radio (SC-LX73 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SC-LX83 only) . . . . . . . . . 128

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . 130

About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

About FLAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

FLAC Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with

different input signal formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Preset code list (SC-LX73 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Radio wave caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Scope of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Radio wave reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Precautions regarding connections to products

supported by AS-BT100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item

Setting to be made as necessary

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 9)

• Loading the batteries (page 9)



Determining the speakers’ application (page

21)

• 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

• 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

• 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

• 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)



3 Connecting the speakers

• Placing the speakers (page 22)

• Connecting the speakers (page 23)

• Installing your speaker system (page 24)

• Bi-amping your speakers (page 25)



4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 26)

• About the video converter (page 26)

• Connecting your TV and playback components (page 28)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 35)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 41)



5Power On



6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD

Language) (page 42)



7 MCACC speaker settings

• Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) (page 42)



8 The Input Setup menu (page 44)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)



9 Basic playback (page 46)



10 Switching the HDMI output (page 77)



11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

• Using the various listening modes (page 56)

• Better sound using Phase Control (page 59)

• Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-LX83 only) (page 60)

• Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 100)

• Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 112)

• Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 72)

• Setting the PQLS function (page 71)

• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 72)

• Setting the Video options (page 74)



12 Other optional adjustments and settings

• Control with HDMI function (page 68)

• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 100)

• The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page

110)



13 Making maximum use of the remote control

SC-LX83:

• Operating multiple receivers (page 80)

• Setting the remote to control other components (page 80)

• Using the RF communications function (page 87)

SC-LX73:

• Operating multiple receivers (page 92)

• Setting the remote to control other components (page 93)

Note

Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

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 Achieving the highest possible sound quality

2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area

3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of worldclass studio engineers

* With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has

been designated AIR Studios Monitor:

Features

• Direct Energy HD Amplifier

Through a collaboration, Pioneer and ICEpower have jointly development a unique class D amplifier called a “Direct Energy HD (High Fidelity Class D) amplifier”. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.

• HDMI (Ver.1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel)

A compatible component is required to use the above function.

• Remote operation on an iPhone/iPod touch

Operation via LAN is possible from an iPhone or iPod touch by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV) from the iTunes Store.

• iPhone/iPod playback

Your iPhone or iPod can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPhone/ iPod.

•PQLS

Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.

• Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible

Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.

• Internet Radio

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

• HOME MEDIA GALLERY

This receiver can play back contents stored on your computer when your computer is connected to the LAN terminal of this receiver.

•

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.

• Sound Retriever and Sound Retriever Air

The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression. Sound Retriever Air compensates for reduced sound quality due to compression when sending Bluetooth signals.

• Easy setup using Advanced MCACC

The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.

• Web control

The receiver can be operated using a browser from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver.

• RF two-way communications function

Using the CU-RF1003, the information shown of the receiver’s display can be displayed on the remote control in your hands and you can operate the remote control without worrying about obstacles or the direction in which the remote control is pointing.

Bluetooth

compatible

1 The PQLS functions supported for the different models are as shown below.

SC-LX83: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio. SC-LX73: PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio.

2 Home Media Gallery is only supported on the SC-LX83. 3 The CU-RF100 is included with the SC-LX83, sold separately with the SC-LX73.

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

In case of SC-LX83

• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

• Omni-directional remote control (CU-RF100)

• RF adapter

• IR blaster cable x2

• AA/LR6 dry cell batteries x4

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•iPod cable

• Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100)

•Power cord

• Warranty card

•Quick start guide

• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

In case of SC-LX73

• 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

•iPod cable

• Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100)

•Power cord

• Warranty card

•Quick start guide

• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

In case of SC-LX83

In case of SC-LX73

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.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• WARNING 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.

Note

7 m

30°

Before you start

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

Tip

• By connecting an RF adapter to the RS-232C and CURF100 terminals (SC-LX83) / EXTENSION terminals (SC-LX73), the CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control can be used for RF two-way communications

with the receiver. the information of the receiver’s display can be displayed on the remote control in your hands and the remote control can be operated without worrying about obstacles or the direction in which the remote

control is pointing.

the receiver with RF two-way communications (SCLX83 only) below.

With RF two-way communications,

For details, see Flow for operating

Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications

(SC-LX83 only)

This remote control unit is set for operations using infrared signals upon shipment from the factory. To set it for RF operations, take the steps below.

Connecting the RF adapter to the RS-232C and CU-

RF100 terminals.

• Connecting the RF adapter (SC-LX83 only) on page 20



Setting the ‘

• RF Remote Setup (SC-LX83 only) on page 116

Pairing the RF adapter and remote control.

• Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 88

Setting ‘RECEIVER MAIN’ to ‘ remote control unit’s ‘

• Operating this receiver by RF communications on

page 88

RF Remote Setup



IR/RF SELECT

’ to ‘ON’.

RF MODE

’ setting.

’ for the

1 The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control are included with the SC-LX83, sold separately with the SC-LX73. 2 The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF two-way communications is about 10 m eters. This line-of-sight communications distance is a rough

indication, and may differ according to the surrounding environment.

Controls and displays

Chapter 2:

Controls and displays

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according

Remote control (In case of SC-LX83)

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

MAIN

RECEIVER SOURCE

ZONE2

2 3

USB iPod

PHONO

AUX

TV CONTROL

INPUT MUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

iPod CTRL

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

PGM MENU

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

A.ATT

D.ACCESS

CLR

LIST

HOME MENU

3 MULTI

OPERATION

BDR

DVD

NET RADIO

HMG

OPTION

TUNER

MULTI CH

VIDEO

INPUT SELECT LIGHT

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TUNE

TOOLS

ENTER

TUNE

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

STANDARD ADV SURR

STEREO

DIMMER

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

CLASS

ENTER

HDMIDVR

ADAPTER

CD-R

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT GUIDE

RETURN

PTY SEARCH

INFO

DISP

to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV control

• Blue – Other controls (See page 47, 48, 51, 54 and 84.)

1 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch

Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 76).

 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 95).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 79). There is no AUX input on this receiver, so the AUX button cannot be used.

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input function (page 46).

6 Character display

This display shows information when transmitting control signals. The remote screen’s display differs when operating the receiver by sending infrared signals from the remote control and when operating it by RF two-way communications. For details, see Remote control display on page 12.

TV CONTROL

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV operation selector switch.

8 Receiver setting buttons

Set the remote control operation selector switch to

RECEIVER first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio

options (page 72). VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video

options (page 74). HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu

(pages 42, 44, 69, 100, 110 and 113). RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current

menu screen.

////ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 100) and the Audio or Video options (page 72 or 74).

10 Receiver Control buttons

Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER first to access:

buttons

Note

Controls and displays

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 77).

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 60).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 112).

THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57).

PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 71). AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between Auto

Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59).

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 58).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 56).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 58).

SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 59). SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep (page 77).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 77). A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

input signal to prevent distortion (page 76).

SBch – With this receiver, SBch cannot be used. MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets

(page 59). HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal

(page 77).

LIGHT

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons.

12 Remote control operation selector switch

Set to RECEIVER to operate the receiver, TV or SOURCE to operate the TV or the source device.

When this switch is set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be controlled (used to select the white commands). Also use this switch to set up surround sound.

VOL +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

Remote control display

Remote control display for infrared signal transmission (default)

1 2 3 4

MAIN SOURCEIR

iPod/USB

Remote control display for RF two-way communications

1 2 3 4

MAIN

RCV CTRLRF

AV RECEIVER

VIDEO

+12.

0dB

1. Adv MCACC

1 Remote control operating zone indicator

This indicates which zone the remote control is currently set to operate. The display indicates the setting of the MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch.

Only when RF two-way communications:

The box display here indicates the communication status between this remote control unit and the receiver.

MAIN

(White box with black letters): Two-way communications are established and the receiver’s power is on.

10 11 12

1 Press and hold in the LIGHT button for 5 seconds to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. When set to LIGHT MODE 2 (default), the

illumination only lights when the remote control LIGHT bu tton is pressed. W hen s witc hed t o LIGHT MODE 1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated. Setting LIGHT MODE 1 will shorten the service life of the batteries.

2 The display lights when a remote control operation is performed, then turns off after 20 seconds if no other operation is performed. When in

the Remote Setup mode, the setup is canceled and the display turns off if no operation is performed for 1 minute (page 79).

3 • This is displayed when an RF adapter is connected to the receiver and paired with the remote control. For details, see Using the RF

communications function on page 87.

• Depending on the communications environment, two-way communications may not work well and the remote control display may not reflect the receiver’s status.

Controls and displays

MAIN

(Gray box with black letters): Two-way communications are established and the receiver’s power is off.

(White letters only): Two-way communications are

MAIN

not working well. In this case, the area indicating the receiver’s status (12) is not displayed.

2 Remote control code sending indicator

This appears when signals are sent from the remote control.

3 Remote control code sending mode indicator

This indicates whether remote control codes are being sent by infrared (IR) signal or RF communications.

4 Remote control operation indicator

This indicates which operation mode the remote control is currently set to. The display indicates the setting of the remote control operation selector switch.

5 Input function and sending code indicator

This indicates what input function can currently be operated with the remote control. Also, when a button is pressed and its operation code is sent, the name of that code is displayed.

6 Area indicating the remote control's status

7 Nothing displayed

Nothing is displayed here when the remote control code sending mode is set to IR.

8 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

9 Receiver input indicator

This indicates the input function currently selected for the receiver’s zone.

10 Receiver display

The same information as on the receiver’s display is displayed here.

11 Master volume display

This indicates the volume of the receiver’s main zone using, as an icon and in decibels (dB). When the sound

is muted, the icon is displayed.

12 Area indicating the receiver’s status

RF adapter

Front

Rear

1LED

2 SETTING

Use to pairing the RF adapter and remote control (page 87).

3 IR blaster terminals

Connect the IR blaster cable (page 88).

RECEIVER

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT

AUTO

ALC /

DIRECT

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL A.A TT DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

HDMI OUT

DTV MPX PQLS

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

PGM

STEREO

iPod CTRL

HOME MENU

TUNE

TOOLS

LIST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT TV CTRL

iPod

USB TUNER VIDEO CD-R

ADAPTERNET RADIO

CDTV

BD DVD

R.SETUP

SOURCERECEIVER

MULTI OPERATION

DVR/BDR HDMI

RECEIVER

MUTE

MASTER VOLUME

VOL

PRESET

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

T.EDIT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

PTY

MEMORY

STANDARD

ADV SURR

AUDIO

INFO

CLASS

ENTER

DISP

HDD DVD

546

213

/ CLR

1 2

Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-LX73)

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV control

• Blue – Other controls (See page 47, 48, 51, 53, 54 and

97.)

1  RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

MULTI OPERATION – Use to perform multi

operations (page 95). R.SETUP – Use to input the preset code when making

remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 79).

3 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 79). Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function (page 46).

TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 93).

TV CONTROL

buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button.

6 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 72).

VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 74).

HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu (pages 42, 44, 69, 100, 110 and 113).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

////ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 100) and the Audio or Video options (page 72 or 74).

8 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Surround

(page 56)

Stream Direct mode

Switches between Auto

, Auto Level Control mode and

(page 59).

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 58).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 56).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 58).

THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 57).

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 59).

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 77).

PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 71).

Controls and displays

RECEIVER

PCM

HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG

L C R

SL SR

XL XR

LFE

AUTO

DIGITAL PLUS

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x

Neo:6 THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB

SLEEP

DSD PCM

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

OVER

MONO

MULTI-ZONE

STEREO

TrueHD WMA9Pro

FULL BAND

PQLS

ALC

ATT

USB

VIDEO

DVD

HDMI

DVR

TUNER

CD-R

iPod

[ 2 ]

[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]

PHONO

HMG

TUNED RDS

21 3 854 1097 11 12 13

1918 2015 16 17

HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 77).

SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 59). MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets

(page 59). SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep (page 77). CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,

then use / to adjust the level (page 112). A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

input signal to prevent distortion (page 76).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 77).

MULTI-ZONE

select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 76).

10 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

Display

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands).

Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

Also use this button to set up surround sound.

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (page 95).

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 59).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input.

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

SIGNAL

indicators

DTS – Lights with DTS decoding. DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding. 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. WMA9 Pro – Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro

signal is being decoded. DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.

L/R – Left front/Right front channel C – Center channel SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light

when an LFE signal is being input)

XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono

surround channel or matrix encode flag

PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals. MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master

Audio signals.

MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 75).

FULL BAND

SC-LX83 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page

2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. 2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital Plus

decoding.

2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding.

6 Listening mode indicators

AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround

feature is switched on (page 56). ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode

is selected (page 59).

Note

Controls and displays

STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 59).

ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58).

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (page 58).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 56).

THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 57).

7 (

Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control

8 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 76).

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls features is selected (page 72).

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.

10 Tuner indicators

Lights when the sound is muted (page 15).

12 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level. “---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

13 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected. (HMG only lights for the SC-LX83.)

14 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

15 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 75).

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 77).

PHASE CONTROL

is switched on (page 59 and 60).

SOUND

TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received. STEREO –

received in auto stereo mode.

MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX.

RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.

SLEEP

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

)

17 Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 56).

Neo:6 – is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is (page 72)

19 Character display

Displays various system information.

20 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (SC-LX83: page 80, SC-LX73: page 92)

When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver

(page 56)

active

1 Full Band Phase Control is only apply to the SC-LX83.

Controls and displays



STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

ADVANCED

MCACC

iPod

iPhonePQLS HDMI

MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

ON/OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

PARAMETER

ENTER

(TUNE)

(PRESET)(PRESET)

AUDIO VIDEO

TUNER EDIT

USBHDMI 5

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT

HOME

THX

STANDARD SURROUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

STEREOBAND

HOME MENU RETURN

1723

16 17

9 11 12 151410

4 5 6

20 2118 19

Front panel

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby.

INPUT SELECTOR

dial

Use to select an input function.

3Indicators

ADVANCED MCACC

the

AUDIO PARAMETER

PQLS – Lights when the PQLS feature is active

–

Lights when EQ is set to ON in

(page 71).

HDMI

– Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 28)

iPod/iPhone – Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone is connected (page 38).

4 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 10).

5 Character display

See Display on page 15.

MASTER VOLUME

dial

(page 72)

7 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.

AUDIO PARAMETER

Use to access the Audio options (page 72).

VIDEO PARAMETER

Use to access the Video options (page 74).

/// (TUNE/PRESET

) /

ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu. Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 51).

Note

Controls and displays

TUNER EDIT

Use with ////ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 51).

BAND

Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 51).

13 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

between Auto Surround Optimum Surround1 mode and Stream Direct mode

(page 59) HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening

mode (page 57). STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard

decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 56).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 58).

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 58).

MULTI-ZONE

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 36) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 75).

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 75).

HOME MENU

Press to access the Home Menu (pages 42, 44, 69, 100, 110 and 113).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

18 HDMI input connector

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 38).

iPod/iPhone/USB

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 38).

MCACC SETUP MIC

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 42).

PHONES

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

controls

jack

(page 56)

terminals

jack

Switches

, Auto Level Control,

1 Optimum Surround mode is only apply to the SC-LX83.

Connecting your equipment

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Important

• Illustration shows the SC-LX83, however connections for the SC-LX73 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

SC-LX83

SC-LX73

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

ANTENNA

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2IN3

(

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

ZONE2

OUT

(

)

VIDEO

PRP

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

INBD

1IN2IN3

(

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

ZONE2

OUT

(

)

VIDEO

PRP

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT

SPEAKERS

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

IR 12 V

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TRIGGER

VOIR LE MODE

(OUTPUT

D'EMPLOI

12 V TOTAL

150 mA MAX)

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

SPEAKERS

OUT

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL

150 mA MAX)

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

OUT 2

)

OUT

VIDEO

SIGNAL

GND

OUT 2

)

OUT

VIDEO

SIGNAL

GND

(

)

LAN

10/100

COAXIAL

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

LR L R L R L

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

(

)

LAN

10/100

COAXIAL

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

LR L R L R L

OPTICAL

(

)

(CD)

DVD

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

(

)

TV/SAT

CD-R

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

)

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR

VIDEO

FRONT CENTER

FH/FW

(Single)

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND FRONT CENTER

(Single)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

(

)

VIDEO

FRONT CENTER

FH/FW

(Single)

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND FRONT CENTER

(Single)

OUT

SURROUND SURR BACK

AC IN

MULTI CH IN

AC IN

MULTI CH IN

MONITOR OUT

RF adapter

Connecting your equipment

Note

• The input functions below are assigned by default to

the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 44 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function

Digital HDMI

DVD COAX-1 IN 1

BD (BD)

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2

VIDEO OPT-3 IN 3

HDMI 1

HDMI 2 (HDMI-2)

HDMI 3

HDMI 4 (HDMI-4)

HDMI 5

Input Terminals

(HDMI-1)

(HDMI-3)

(

HDMI-5)

Component

(front panel)

CD COAX-2

CD-R/TAPE

COAX-3

a.SC-LX83 only.

• SC-LX73 only: The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote

control (separately sold) can be connected to the RS232C and EXTENSION terminals. Using the CURF100 lets you display the receiver’s display information on the remote control display in your hands and operate it without worrying about obstacles or the direction in which the remote control is pointing.

Connecting the RF adapter

(SC-LX83 only)

Two-way communications between the receiver and remote control are possible by connecting the included RF adapter to the RS-232C and CU-RF100 terminals on the receiver. For the features of two-way communications and detailed usage instructions, see Using the RF communications function on page 87.

ZONE 2 OUT

PRP

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

CONTROL

)

OUT

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

CAUTION

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

Connecting your equipment

FHL

FHR

SBL

SBR

FWR

FWL

SBL

SBR

Speaker B

Front Bi-Amp

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.

• Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right

channels (L and R).

• It is also possible to only connect one of the surround

back speakers (SB) or neither.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.

[A] 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

*Default setting

• Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

A 9.1 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW).

This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

[B] 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• Speaker System

setting: Normal(SB/FW)

[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

• Speaker System setting: Speaker B

SBL

SBR

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Biamping connection (High quality surround)

• Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR).

This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over a wider area.

Main zone

Sub zone

ZONE 2

Connecting your equipment

[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

• Speaker System setting: ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.

FHL

FHR R

FWL

30 30

SBR

120 120

SBL

FWR

• Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.

• If you intend to connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind you.

• Place the left and right front height speakers at least

Important

•The Speaker System setting must be made if you

use any of the connections shown above other than [A] (see Speaker system setting on page 111).

• Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.

Other speaker connections

• Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front left/right speakers).

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Full Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 42.

one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.

THX speaker system setup

If you are using a THX certified subwoofer, use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one)

or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer. See also THX Audio Setting on page 113 to make the

settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 57).

Some tips for improving sound quality

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

• If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

Connecting your equipment

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

• Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and tilted slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

• Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

CAUTION

• 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.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

(fig. C)

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

Important

• Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.

CAUTION

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

AC IN

CD IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

MULTI CH IN

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

LR L R L R L

SURROUND FRONT CENTER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

Surround right

Not connected

Front right

Surround left

The surround back terminals can also be used for ZONE 2.

5.1 ch surround setting

Surround backNot connected

Surround back left

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Right

ZONE 2 - Left

6.1 ch surround setting

Surround back right

7.1 ch surround setting

Speaker B - leftSpeaker B - right

Speaker B setting

Front wide left

Front wide right

Front height left

Front height setting

Front height right

The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers.

Front wide setting

Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessa ry. N ote tha t yo ur m ain s urround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

Standard surround connection

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

AC IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

MULTI CH IN

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

L RLRLRL

SURROUND FRONT CENTER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

High

Low

High

Low

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

Surround right

Front right

Surround left

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

CAUTION

• Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

• If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping.

• With these connections, the Speaker System setting

makes no difference.

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

• When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for biamping shown at the left.

CAUTION

Note

Connecting your equipment

Selecting the Speaker system

The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.

Front height setup

*Default setting

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 24.

2 If necessary, select ‘ Speaker System

See Speaker system setting on page 111 to do this.

Front wide setup

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 24.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 111 to do this.

Normal(SB/FW)

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 24.

2 Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on page 111 to do this.

Speaker B

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 25.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 111 to do this.

Front Bi-Amp

Normal(SB/FH)

menu.

’ from the

Speaker System

’ from the

Speaker System

menu.

Speaker System

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 24.

2 Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on page 111 to do this.

About the

Sound signal priority 

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be

ZONE 2

’ from the

Speaker System

audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

transferred in high quality over a single cable.

Transferable audio

signals

Conventional analog audio

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

menu.

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some

components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 74) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals.

Connecting your equipment

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

High picture quality

Terminal for connection with source device

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

Video signals can be output

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Note

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 44), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends

switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 74) OFF.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI

This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

) technology.

• Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

• 3D signal transfer

• Deep Color signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

• Audio Return Channel

• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

• Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

• Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 68)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

• This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

2 • Use a High Speed HDMI

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when

switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during

playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly.

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT CEN

SUBW

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

LR L R L

SURROUND

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

HDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI OUT

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

Select one

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the

receiver.

Note

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 68).

• When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible

monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. See Switching the HDMI output on page 77.

• For input components, connections other than HDMI

connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 29).

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables.

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, 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 audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 69).

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

CD IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

LR L R L

SURROUND

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

HDMI IN

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DVD player, etc.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

Select one

Note

Connecting your DVD player with 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 want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables (page 28).

• If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44).

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, 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 audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 69).

DVD player, etc.

Select one

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver.

• With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

ANTENNA

(

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2IN3

)

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL

150 mA MAX)

OUT

• Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings.

operating instructions

supplied with your component

Please refer to the

for more information.

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 28).

• If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 44).

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT IN

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT 2

(

)

LAN

)

OUT

SIGNAL

GND

10/100

COAXIAL

IN (

DVD

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

CD IN

OUT

LR L R L

OPTICAL

)

(

(CD)

(

)

TV/SAT

CD-R

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

)

(Single)

HDMI OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVR/BDR

(Single)

PRE OUT

)

(

VIDEO

FH/FW

SURROUND

)

FRONT CENTER

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT

SUBWOOFE

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

CD IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

LR L R L

SURROUND

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

R L

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

Select one

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 44).

• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only) (page 76).

• If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 28).

STB

Select one

Connecting your equipment

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input

Setup menu on page 44).

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

INBD

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

ANTENNA

(

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

IN2IN

)

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

IR 12 V

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TRIGGER

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE

(OUTPUT

D'EMPLOI

12 V TOTAL

150 mA MAX)

• If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 28).

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

)

OUT

SIGNAL

GND

OUT 2

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

(

)

LAN

10/100

COAXIAL

(

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

CD IN

OUT

LR L R L

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

OPTICAL

)

(

(CD)

(

)

TV/SAT

CD-R

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVR/BDR

(Single)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

(

VIDEO

FH/FW

(Single)

PRE OUT

SURROUND

)

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Connecting your equipment

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

FM UNBAL 75

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

IN1IN2IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT 2

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

MULTI CH IN

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

LR L R L R L

SURROUND FRONT CENTER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

FRONT

OUTPUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

CENTER OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

SURROUND BACK

OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

DVD player, etc.

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whet her yo ur player supp orts s urro und b ack channels) . Make sure that the p layer is set to ou tput m ultichannel a nalog audio.

• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to

the SURROUND BACK L jack on this receiver.

• To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the surround back channel.

• The audio signal input to MULTI CH IN cannot be downmixed.

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

Select one Select one

Turntable

Note

Connecting your equipment

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The

Input Setup menu on page 44).

OUT 1

(

OUT IN

CONTROL

MONITOR

TV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT 2

)

OUT

VIDEO

(

)

LAN

10/100

COAXIAL OPTICAL

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

(

)

CD-R

(

)

(

)

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

(Single)

OUT

(

)

VIDEO

FRONT CENTER

FH/FW

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

12 V

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TRIGGER

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE

(OUTPUT

D'EMPLOI

12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

SIGNAL

GND

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

LR L R L R

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

(Single)

• If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s digital out jack.

Turntables only:

• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the ground terminal on this receiver.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional

(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

• If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a

built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead.

1• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.

Connecting your equipment

Powered subwoofer

Front channel amplifier

Center channel amplifier (mono)

Surround channel amplifier

Surround back channel amplifier

Front height or Front wide channel amplifier

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

)

100

SSIGNABLE

IN (CD)

FRONT CENTERSURROUND SURR BACK

SURROUND BACK

ION:

IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

TION:

D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

• The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Speaker system setting on page 111.

• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 111) to LARGE.

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

(

)

(

)

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

CD-R

SUBWOOFER

(Single)

LR L

)

(

)

VIDEO

FRONT CEN

FH/FW

(Single)

PRE OUT

SUBW

SURROUND

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 36).

ANTENNA

fig. a fig. b fig. c

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other

surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

75 Ω coaxial cable

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

Note

Main zoneSub zone (ZONE 2)

Connecting your equipment

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 Ω.

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the

AM LOOP

terminals without

disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate TV and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 37 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3

Sub Zone Input functions available

ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, HOME MEDIA

GALLERY (SC-LX83 only), INTERNET RADIO (SCLX73 only), iPod/USB, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT

(Outputs analog audio, composite video and component video (SC-LX83 only).)

ZONE 3 Same as ZONE 2 above.

(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

• Connect a separate amplifier to the jacks and a TV monitor to the

OUT jack, both on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO ZONE 2

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT2

ASSIGNABLE

)

ANTENNA

(

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

)

INBD

1IN2

)

ZONE2

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ZONE3 OUT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

1 For the INTERNET RADIO (SC-LX73 only), HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SC-LX83 only) and iPod/USB inputs, it is not possible use the same input

in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 simultaneously.

2 SC-LX83 only:

• COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT can be used to output clear images.

• The GUI screen is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected.

• The video convert function does not work for ZONE 2. Connect the composite video and component video to the same types of jacks for the inputs and outputs.

Connecting your equipment

Note

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVD

INBD

1IN2

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CONTROL IR 1

OUT

( 1 T 1

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

CD IN

DEO

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

FRONT CENTERSURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

SUBWOOFER

LAN

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER POR

PRE OU

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

L RLR

VIDEO IN

Main zone

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

A m

Main zone

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

LAN cable

(sold separately)

to LAN port

Router

Modem

Internet

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting on page 111 to use this setup.

• Connect a TV monitor to the jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

SC-LX83 only: When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the network, including your computer, using HOME MEDIA GALLERY

inputs.

OUT 1

OUT 2

(

)

LAN

COAXIAL OPTICA

IN (

DVD

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

)

(CD)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

(

)

(

)

TV/SAT

CD-R

(

CONTROL

DVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

MONITOR

)

OUT

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)

• Connect a separate amplifier to the OUT jack, both on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

1 SC-LX83 only:

• COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT can be used to output clear images.

• The GUI screen is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected.

• The video convert function does not work for ZONE 2. Connect the composite video and component video to the same types of jacks for the

inputs and outputs. 2 To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. 3 • Photo or video files cannot be played back.

• With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver.

jacks and a TV monitor to the

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO ZONE 3

VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT

ASSIGNABLE

)

ANTENNA

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2

(

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

ZONE2

OUT

(

)

VIDEO

PRP

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

ZONE3

OUT

IR 12 V

OUT

DVDINTV

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

LR L

(Singl

LAN

321

WAN

ERS

ABLE

RUCTION

ABLE

MODE

FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/

SIGNAL

GND

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or

higher).

Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server

function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Network Setup menu on page 113.

LAN terminal specifications

LAN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet jack

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

TRI

(OU 12 V TOT

150

Note

ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE

AC IN

(

DVD

)

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

(

CD-R

)

SUBWOOFER

(

10/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUNDSURR BACK

Bluetooth® ADAPTER

PHONES

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

ON/OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

TUNER EDIT

USBHDMI 5

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT

HOME

THX

STANDARD SURROUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

STEREOBAND

Video camera, etc.

iPod

iPod cable

(supplied)

Connecting your equipment

Connecting optional

Bluetooth

ADAPTER

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) is connected to this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.

• Switch the receiver into standby and connect

Bluetooth

ADAPTER to the

ADAPTER PORT

• For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 55.

Important

• Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact.

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

• Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/ iPhone/USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

• It is also possible to connect using the cable included with the iPod, but in this case it is not possible to view pictures via the receiver.

• For the cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod.

• For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 47.

CONTROL

ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

iPhone

MULTI-ZONE

STEREOBAND

iPod

MCACC

SETUP MIC

PHONES





TUNER EDIT

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT

HDMI 5

VIDEO CAMERA

HOME

STANDARD

ADVANCED

THX

SURROUND

USB

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input

1• The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles.

• Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

Connecting your equipment

Note

PHONES

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

ON/OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

TUNER EDIT

USBHDMI 5

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT

HOME

THX

STANDARD SURROUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

STEREOBAND

USB mass storage device

USB keyboard

Connecting a USB device

It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. It is also possible to connect a USB keyboard (US-international layout) to the receiver to enter text in the following GUI screens.

• Change the input name in the Input Setup menu

(page 44).

• Add names to radio station presets

•

SC-LX73 only:

(page 53)

Enter Internet radio station URLs

• Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of

this receiver.

• For instructions on playing the USB device, see

Playing a USB device on page 48.

(page 51).

Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output

When using Full Auto MCACC (page 42), Auto MCACC (page 100) or Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional (page 104) to calibrate the reverb characteristics of your listening room, the 3D graphs of the reverb characteristics in your listening room (before and after calibration) can be checked on a computer screen. SC- LX83 only: Also, the speakers’ group delay characteristics before and after calibration can be checked on 3D graphs.

The various MCACC parameters can also be checked on the computer. MCACC data and parameters are transferred from this receiver to a USB device and by connecting the USB device to a computer, the data is imported via the MCACC software in the computer.

The MCACC software to output the results is available from the support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneer.eu). Instructions for using the software are also available here. If you have any questions about the software, please contact the Pioneer Service Center specified on your warranty card.

See the documentation provided with the Advanced MCACC PC Display Application Software for more information.

• For the USB device connection and operations, see

Output MCACC data on page 108

1 This receiver does not support a USB hub. 2 The various parameters and the reverb characteristics data used for display on the computer are not cleared when the power is turned off (see

Output MCACC data on page 108).

Note

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/

OUT

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTIO MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

IN OUT

CONTROL

IR receiver

Closet or shelving unit

Non-Pioneer component

Pioneer component

MONITOR OUT

Connecting your equipment

Connecting an IR receiver

If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.

1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the the rear of this receiver.

IR IN

jack on

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor

Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component.

Important

• Note that if you use this feature, make sure that you also have at least one set of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected to another component for

grounding purposes.

1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of.

When you want to control any component in the chain, this is the remote sensor at which you’ll point the corresponding remote control.

2 Connect the to the

CONTROL IN

CONTROL OUT

jack of that component

jack of another Pioneer component.

Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection.

ZONE 2 OUT

PRP

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

CONTROL

)

OUT

IR 12 V

TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTI MANUAL

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

2 Connect the IR OUT IR receiver.

Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection.

• If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR

receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor below to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack.

1 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.

• Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.

• If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.

2 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, see Setting the remote to control other components on page 80

(SC-LX83)/page 93 (SC-LX73).

• If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.

IR IN

jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the

jack of another component to the

IN OUT

CONTROL

IN OUT

CONTROL

Continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have.

Connecting your equipment

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT

ZONE 2 OUT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

CD IN

VIDE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO

OUT IN

PRP

INBD

1IN2IN3

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

)

OUT

1 4

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CONTROL

CU-RF100

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT HEIGHT/W

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

12 V TRIGGER

INPUT

Note

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger

You can connect components in your system (such as a screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input function. However, you must specify which input functions switch on the trigger using the The Input Setup menu on page 44. Note that this will only work with components that have a standby mode.

• Connect the the 12 V trigger of another component.

Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection.

After you’ve specified the input functions that will switch on the trigger, you’ll be able to switch the component on or off just by pressing the input function(s) you’ve set on page 44.

It is al so poss ib le to have the component switch not when the input function is switched, but when HDMI OUT is switched. For details, see HDMI Setup on page 69.

12 V TRIGGER

jack of this receiver to

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

1 Plug the supplied power cord into the on the back of the receiver.

2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.

CAUTION

• 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.

• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

• If you have connected speakers with a 6 impedance, change the impedance setting before turning on the power.

AC IN

socket

1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any

operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on page 68.

Basic Setup

Chapter 4:

Basic Setup

Important

• The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the remote controls included with the SC-LX83 and SC-LX73. For the SC-LX83’s remote control, set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER. For the SC-LX73’s remote

control, press the button. When “set the remote control to the receiver operation mode” is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above.

RECEIVER

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)

The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed.

• The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected).

2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

3 Select ‘

4 Select ‘ menu.

5 Select the desired language.

6 Select ‘

The setting is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically.

HOME MENU

System Setup

OSD Language

’ to change the language.

’ from the

Home Menu

System Setup

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

SC-LX83 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers are also calibrated.

Once the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed, the Full Band Phase Control function is automatically turned on (page 60).

Important

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup.

• Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

• Before using the Full Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected.

CAUTION

• The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

THX

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Connect the microphone to the jack on the front panel.

• Push down on the lower portion of the front panel door to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack.

MCACC SETUP MIC

Basic Setup

Note

PHONES

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

ON/OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

PARAMETER

ENTER

(TUNE)

(PRESET)(PRESET)

AUDIO VIDEO

TUNER EDIT

USBHDMI 5

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT

HOME

THX

STANDARD SURROUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

STEREOBAND

HOME MENU RETURN

Microphone

Tripod

Now Analyzing... 2/10

Environment Check

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Cancel

Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO :

L : YES FHL : YES C : YES FHR : YES R : YES SR : YES SBR : YES SBL : YES SL : YES SW : YES

1a.Full Auto MCACC

OK RETRY

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Cancel

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the

microphone.

The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.

3 Select the parameters you want to set.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH EQ Type : SYMMETRY MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 THX Speaker : NO

START

Exit Return

A/V RECEIVER

)

If the speakers are connected using any setup other than Normal(SB/FH), be sure to set Speaker System before the Full Auto MCACC Setup. See Speaker system setting on page 111.

• Speaker System

– Shows the current settings.

When this is selected and ENTER is pressed, the speaker system selection screen appears. Select the proper speaker system, then press RETURN to return.

• EQ Type – This determines how the frequency

balance is adjusted.

• MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used for storing

surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 108).

• THX Speaker – Select YES if you are using THX speakers (set all speakers to SMALL), otherwise leave it set to NO.

4 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then select

START

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Full Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 7.

• With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check microphone.), select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 44) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

1 Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement

impossible:

• Sofas or other soft surfaces.

• High places such as tabletops and sofa tops. 2 If you leave the GUI screen for over five minutes, the screen saver will appear. 3 • When data measurement is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will

be overwritten. If you want to save the reverb characteristics data before measuring, connect a USB memory device to this receiver and

4 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Speaker system

transfer the data.

• When measurement is taken of the reverb characteristics data other than SYMMETRY, the data are not measured after the correction. If

you will need to measure after correcting data, take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup (page 102).

setting on page 111 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.

Note

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Return

a.Manual SP Setup

b. Input Setup

c. OSD Language d. Network Setup e. Other Setup

4.System Setup

4b.Input Setup

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Finish

Input : DVD

Input Name : Rename

Digital In : COAX-1 HDMI Input :

---

Input Skip : OFF

Component In : Comp-1 12V Trigger1 : OFF 12V Trigger2 : OFF

Basic Setup

• If you see an ERR message (or the speaker

configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting and continue.

•If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring

(+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker connections. – If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly. After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again. – If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.

8 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the

Home Menu

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Full Auto MCACC Setup.

The settings made in the Full Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using

The Advanced MCACC menu on page 100 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 110.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

menu reappears automatically.

ENTER

The Input Setup menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on page 45). In this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you’ve connected.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV.

Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the

screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘

3 Select ‘

4 Select the input function that you want to set up.

The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or VIDEO) which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote control.

5 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component.

For example, if your DVD player only has an optical output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s Digital In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you’ve connected it to. The numbering (OPT-1 to 3) corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

6 When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs.

There are optional settings in addition to the assignment of the input jacks:

• Input Name – You can choose to rename the input function for easier identification. Select Rename to do so, or Default to return to the system default.

HOME MENU

System Setup

Input Setup

’ from the

Home Menu

System Setup

menu.

1 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective

speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

2 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size

settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 110.

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

• If Full Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we

recommend adjusting the settings manually.

Basic Setup

Note

• Input Skip – When set to ON, that input is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons.)

• 12V Trigger1/2 – After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 41), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or OFF for the corresponding trigger setting to switch it on automatically along

with the (main or sub) zone specified.

7 When you’re finished, press

RETURN

You will return to the System Setup menu.

Input function default and possible settings

The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 44 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots () indicate possible assignments.

Input function

DVD COAX-1 

BD (BD)

TV/SAT OPT-1 

DVR/BDR OPT-2 

VIDEO OPT-3 

HDMI 1 

HDMI 2 (HDMI-2)

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

HDMI 5

(front panel)

HOME MEDIA

GALLERY

INTERNET

RADIO

iPod/USB

CD COAX-2

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER

ADAPTER PORT

PHONO

MULTI CH IN

a.With Control with HDMI set to ON, assignments cannot be made

(see Control with HDMI function on page 68). b.SC-LX83 only. c.SC-LX73 only. d.SC-LX83 only.  (assignment possible) for the SC-LX73.

Digital HDMI

COAX-3

Input Terminals

(HDMI-1)

(HDMI-3)

(HDMI-4)

(HDMI-5)



Component

IN 1



IN 2

IN 3

1 Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can be associated with HDMI OUT switching. For details, see HDMI Setup on page 69.

Note

Basic playback

Chapter 5:

Basic playback

Important

control, press the button. When “set the remote control to the receiver operation mode” is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above.

RECEIVER

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

3 Select the input function you want to play.

You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT

SELECTOR dial.

4 Press STREAM DIRECT start playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

• See also Listening to your system on page 56 for information on different ways of listening to sources.

It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly. For details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 133.

When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1- channel signals.

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC

) to select ‘

AUTO SURROUND

’ and

If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings.

5 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.

Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Playing a source with HDMI connection

• Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then use you’ve connected to (for example,

You can also perform the same operation by using the

INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMI on the remote control repeatedly.

• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options

on page 72 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an analog video connection.

INPUT SELECT

to select the HDMI input

HDMI 1

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback.

1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.

For example, you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio.

2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then use

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.

• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be too low. In this case, the output level of the subwoofer can be increased by 10 dB in the Multi Ch In Setup in Other Setup. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on page 116.

INPUT SELECT

to select

MULTI CH IN

1 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 59). 2 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital,

DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

3 • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.

• You can’t listen to your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs.

• With MULTI CH IN inputs, it is possible to play pictures simultaneously. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on page 116.

Basic playback

Note

Playing an iPod

This receiver has the iPod/iPhone/USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting an iPod on page 38.

• It is also possible to operate the iPod on the iPod itself, without using the TV screen. For details, see Switching the iPod controls on page 48.

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selector switch to

3Press receiver to the

Set the remote control operation

iPod USB

iPod/USB

SOURCE

on the remote control to switch the

Loading appears in the GUI screen while the receiver

verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod. When the display shows the iPod top menu you’re ready

to play music from the iPod.

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver. You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver.

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

1Use

/

to select ‘Music’ from the iPod top menu.

2Use

/

to select a category, then press

browse that category.

• To return to the previous level any time, press

RETURN.

3Use

/

albums).

•Use / to move to previous/next levels.

to browse the selected category (e.g.,

ENTER

4 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press



to start playback.

Tip

• You can play all of the songs in a particular category

by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on an iPod.

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• Set the remote control operation selector switch to

SOURCE, then press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TV CONTROL

INPUT MUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT GUIDE

RETURN

STATUS

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

STANDARD ADV SURR

DIRECT

STEREO

PGM MENU

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

DIMMER

A.ATT

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

CLASS

ENTER

CLR

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• Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the

iPod/USB operation mode.

STEREO

DIRECT

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

PARAMETER

TOOLS

LIST

TUNE

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

VIDEO

T.EDIT

PRESET

SIGNAL SEL

HDD DVD

PHASE

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

STANDARD

CTRL STATUSTHX

213

546

INFO

DISP

ADV SURR

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

1 • This system is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano (audio only for the iPod nano 1G), iPod fifth generation (audio only),

iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone. However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models. The system is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

•

Compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod and iPhone. Please be sure to use the latest available software

version.

• iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of

recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

• When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub

zone from the one playing in the main zone.

2 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver. 3 • Note that characters that cannot be displayed on this receiver are displayed as #.

• This feature is not available for photos on your iPod. To display photos, switch iPod operation to the iPod (see Switching the iPod controls on

page 48).

4 During Audiobook playback, press / to switch the playback speed: Faster  Normal  Slower

Note

Basic playback

Switching the iPod controls

You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver.

1 Press

iPod CTRL

to switch the iPod controls.

This enables operation and display on your iPod, and this receiver’s remote control and GUI screen become inactive.

2 Press

iPod CTRL

again to switch back to the receiver

controls.

Playing a USB device

It is possible to play files2 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting a USB device on page 39.

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selector switch to

3 Press receiver to the

Set the remote control operation

iPod USB

iPod/USB

SOURCE

on the remote control to switch the

Loading appears in the GUI screen as this receiver starts

recognizing the USB device connected. When the display shows the USB Top menu you’re ready to play from the USB device.

Important

If an Over Current message lights in the display, the power requirements of the USB device are too high for this receiver. Try following the points below:

• Switch the receiver off, then on again.

• Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off.

• Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power.

If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB device is incompatible.

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device

The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 2 (below) is 8. Also, you can display and play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory

device.

1Use

2Use browse that folder.

1 You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected. 2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio

players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.

• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

3 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 4 SC-LX73 only: The iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the main zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the sub zone. Also,

the iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the main zone.

5 Note that non-Roman characters in the playlist are displayed as #.

/

to select ‘Music’ from the

/

to select a folder, then press

USB Top

ENTER

• To return to the previous level any time, press

RETURN.

menu.

Basic playback

Note

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

BAND

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

CATEGORY

LIST

TOOLS

HOME MENU

T.EDIT GUIDE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

SOURCE

RECEIVER

INPUT MUTE

TUNE

PRESET PRESET

MUTE

VOL

TV CONTROL

ENTER

RETURN

3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press



to start playback.

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB memory devices.

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• Set the remote control operation selector switch to

SOURCE, then press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.

STATUS

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

STANDARD ADV SURR

DIRECT

STEREO

PGM MENU

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

DIMMER

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

CLASS

ENTER

INFO

DISP

A.ATT

D.ACCESS

CLR

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• Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the

iPod/USB operation mode.

STEREO

DIRECT

STANDARD

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

PRESET

RETURN

Photo

HDD DVD

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

s’ from the

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

HOME

iPod CTRL

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device

1Use

/

to select ‘

ADV SURR

CTRL STATUSTHX

PHASE

AUDIO

213

INFO

DISP

546

USB Top

menu.

2Use

/

to select a folder, then press

ENTER

browse that folder.

• To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.

3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press



to start playback.

The selected content is displayed in full screen and a slideshow starts.

After a slideshow launches, pressing ENTER toggles between play and pause (only when Theme on the Slideshow Setup is set to Normal (OFF)).

Basic playback controls

Button(s) What it does

ENTER,  Starts displaying a photo and playing a slideshow.

RETURN, Stops the player and returns to the previous

menu.







DISP

Displays the previous photo content.

Displays the next photo content.

Pauses/unpauses the slideshow.

Displays the photo information.

a.You can only use this button when Theme on the Slideshow Setup

is set to Normal (OFF)

Slideshow Setup

Make the various settings for playing slideshows of photo files here.

1Use

/

Top

to select ‘

menu.

Slideshow Setup

’ from the

USB

2 Select the setting you want.

• Theme – Add various effects to the slideshow.

• Interval – Set the interval for switching the photos. This may not be available depending on the Theme setting.

• BGM – Play music files stored on the USB device while displaying photos.

• Music Select – Select the folder containing the music files to be played when BGM is set to ON.

3 When you’re finished, press

RETURN

You will return to the USB Top menu.

1 • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver.

• DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. 2 Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone. 3 If the slideshow is left in the pause mode for five minutes, the list screen reappears.

Basic playback

About playable file formats

The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.

Music files

Category Extension Stream

MP3

WAV .wav LPCM Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

WMA .wma

a.“MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.”

b.Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless,

Voice.

Photo files

Category Extension

JPEG .jpg

.mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

Quantization bitrate 8 bit, 16 bit

Channel 2 ch, Monaural

.jpeg .jpe .jif .jfif

WMA8/9

Format Meeting the following conditions:

• Baseline JPEG format (including files recorded in Exif/DCF format)

• Y:Cb:Cr - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

Resolution 30 to 8184 pixels vertical, 40 to 8184 pixels horizontal

Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

Basic playback

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this.

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selector switch to

2Press

3 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

4 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning – To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning – To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE /.

High speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

Using the noise cut mode

The two noise cut modes can be used when receiving AM broadcasts. Press MPX to select the noise cut mode (1 to

2).

Using Neural Surround

This feature uses Neural Surround™ technologies to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio.

• While listening to FM radio, press AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT for Neural Surround.

The Neural Surround mode can be selected also with

STANDARD.

Set the remote control operation

SOURCE

TUNER

to select the tuner.

Tuning directly to a station

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selector switch to

2Press

Use

BAND

necessary.

4Press

5 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS

twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

Set the remote control operation

SOURCE

TUNER

to select the tuner.

to change the band (FM or AM),

D.ACCESS

(Direct Access).

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. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 stations each.

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See Listening to the radio above for more on this.

2Press

The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class.

3Press press want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset.

4Press

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT

CLASS

to select one of the seven classes, then

PRESET /

ENTER

to select the station preset you

Listening to station presets

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selector switch to

2Press

3Press is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G.

4Press want.

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.

Set the remote control operation

SOURCE

TUNER

to select the tuner.

CLASS

to select the class in which the station

PRESET /

to select the station preset you

Note

Basic playback

Naming station presets

For easier identification, you can name your station presets.

1 Choose the station preset you want to name.

See Listening to station presets on page 51 for how to do this.

2 Press

The display shows PRESET NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position.

3 Input the name you want.

Use / to select a character, / to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.

T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT

Tip

• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input eight spaces instead of a name.

• Once you have named a station preset, you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

An introduction to RDS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example.

One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.

You can search the following program types:

NEWS – News AFFAIRS – Current Affairs INFO

– General Information

SPORT – Sport EDUCATE – Educational DRAMA – Radio plays, etc. CULTURE – National or regional

culture, theater, etc. SCIENCE – Science and technology VARIED – Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.

POP M – Pop music ROCK M – Rock music EASY M – Easy listening LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical music CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical

music OTHER M – Music not fitting above categories

WEATHER – Weather reports

FINANCE – Stock market reports,

commerce, trading, etc. CHILDREN – Programs for children

SOCIAL – Social affairs RELIGION – Programs

concerning religion PHONE IN – Public expressing their views by phone TRAVEL – Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements LEISURE – Leisure interests and hobbies

JAZZ – Jazz COUNTRY NATION M – Popular music in a

language other than English OLDIES – Popular music from the ’50s and ’60s

FOLK M – Folk music DOCUMENT

– Country music

– Documentary

Searching for RDS programs

One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed above.

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selector switch to

2 Press

3 Press

Set the remote control operation

SOURCE

TUNER

to select the FM band.

PTY SEARCH (

(SC-LX83) / (SC-LX73)).

PTY SEARCH shows in the display.

4 Press

PRESET /

to select the program type you

want to hear.

5 Press

ENTER

to search for the program type.

The system starts searching through all frequencies for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the station plays for five seconds.

6 If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER

within the five seconds.

If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes. If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find

that program type at the time of the search.

1 In addition, there are two other program types, TEST and NONE. You can’t search for these. 2 RDS is only possible in the FM band. 3 RDS searches all frequencies. If the program type could not be found among all the frequencies, NO PTY is displayed.

Basic playback

Note

Displaying RDS information

Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS information available.

•Press

DISP

for RDS information.

Each press changes the display as follows:

• Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station.

For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT.

• Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio

station.

•Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of

program currently being broadcast.

• Current tuner frequency.

Listening to Internet radio stations

(SC-LX73 only)

Tip

• This section describes how to listen to Internet radio on the SC-LX73. On the SC-LX83, Internet radio is operated with Home Media Gallery. For details, see

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only) on page 61.

Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks. Whereas terrestrial, or OTA (over-the-air), radio stations are geographically restricted on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air, Internet radio stations are accessible from anywhere in the world, as long as there is a connection to the Internet, as services are not transmitted through the air but are delivered over the World Wide Web. On this receiver you can select Internet radio stations by genre as well as by region.

There are a large number of

Important

• Before listening to Internet radio, you need to program the Internet radio stations you wish to listen to onto this unit. See Programming the Internet radio stations below for how to program. Though the Internet radio stations are programmed in this receiver before it leaves the factory, the link may have expired. In that case, preset the stations again yourself.

1Press input.

NET RADIO

to switch to the Internet radio

The Internet Radio list screen is displayed.

2Use

/

to select the Internet radio station to play

back, and then press

ENTER

Press / to scroll up and down the list and select the desired item. When you press ENTER, playback starts with the playback screen being displayed for the selected item. Depending on the Internet line conditions, the sound may not be smooth when playing Internet radio.

To return to the list screen, press RETURN.

Programming the Internet radio stations

By programming the Internet radio stations you wish to listen to onto this receiver, you will be able to select those Internet radio stations. You can program up to 24 stations.

There are two methods of programming: one lets you use the GUI screen on this receiver; the other lets you connect your computer and use that screen.

Programming with the GUI screen

1Press list is displayed.

The Internet Radio Setup screen is displayed.

2Use screen you wish to edit, and then press

3Use

TOP MENU

/

to select the Internet Radio station list

/

•If you select “

when the Internet Radio station

to select “Edit“.

Delete

”, information regarding the

ENTER

Internet radio stations programmed into the currently selected memory will be deleted.

1 • If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.

• If you see NO RT DATA in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station.

• If you see NO PS DATA in the PS display, it means no PS data can be received.

• If you see NO PTY DATA in the PTY display, it means no PTY data can be received.

2 • 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.

• To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

• The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station. Check the firewall settings.

• Broadcasts may be stopped or interrupted depending on the Internet radio station. In this case, you cannot listen to a radio station selected from the list of Internet radio stations.

3 The Internet radio function cannot be selected in the main zone when the iPod/USB function is selected in the sub zone. Also, the Internet

radio function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the iPod/USB function is selected in the main zone.

4 When the list screen is displayed from the playback screen, the playback screen reappears automatically if no operation is performed for 10

seconds while the list screen is displayed.

Note

Internet Radio Setting

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Title URL Title URL Title URL Title URL Title URL Title URL Title URL Title URL

Top Menu

Connection OK

Top Menu

Pioneer

Update

Connection OK

Update

Connection OK

Update

Connection OK

Update

Connection OK

Update

Connection OK

Update

Connection OK

Update

Connection OK

Update

J-POP http://www.xxxxxxx.net:9500

Rock http://www.xxxxxxx.com:8096 Classic http://www.yyyyyyy.com:8800

STATION6 http://zzzzzzz.com:7040

ENKA http://www.zyxzyx.com:6000

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4 Enter the URL of the Internet radio station you wish to program.

Use / to select a letter and / to move the cursor.

• A URL containing up to 192 letters can be entered.

5 Enter the title of the Internet radio station.

Use / to select a letter and / to move the cursor.

• A title containing up to 22 letters can be entered.

Programming on the computer screen

You can enter the Internet radio list on the screen of a computer that is connected to the same LAN as this receiver, and send the list to this unit.

The computer needs to be connected in advance to the network of this receiver and set up.

1 Turn on the computer and launch the Internet browser.

2 In the address bar on the browser, enter the IP address assigned to this receiver.

For example, if the IP address of this receiver is “192.168.0.2”, enter “http://192.168.0.2/”.

When the connection is made with the receiver, a Top Menu will be displayed.

• This receiver’s IP address can be found in the ‘IP address, Proxy’ menu (page 113).

3 Select ‘Internet Radio Setting’.

The following programming screen will be shown on the browser.

Important

•‘Connection OK’ and ‘Connection NG’ are only

displayed when this receiver is set to the Internet radio function.

• When entering the title and URL of Internet radio

station, do not press ‘Update’ while you are connected to other stations (i.e., labelled as “Connecting...”).

Bluetooth

ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music

Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology:

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone

This receiver

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music player

Music data

Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially)

Bluetooth

ADAPTER

4 Enter the title and URL of the Internet radio station you wish to program, then press ‘Update’.

Remote control operation

The entered information will be transmitted to the receiver.

The connection to the URL designated from the computer will be confirmed:

If connection is successful, ‘Connection OK’ will be displayed on screen, and the selected Internet radio station will begin playing via this receiver.

If the connection failed, ‘Connection NG’ will be displayed. Check to see if the URL you entered is correct.

Wireless music play

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you can listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. The AS-BT100 model supports SCMS-T contents protection, so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology.

1 The URL can also be entered by connecting a USB keyboard (see Connecting a USB device on page 39).

Basic playback

Note

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

VOLCH

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

PGM MENU

STEREO

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STANDARD ADV SURR

HDMI OUT

DTV MPX PQLS

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

STEREODIRECT

STANDARD

ADV SURR

AUDIO

HDD DVD

213

Remote control operation

The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.

Pairing the

Bluetooth

ADAPTER and

Bluetooth

wireless technology device

“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of

Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the

first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communications. operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

2 Select ‘

3 Select ‘

4 Select ‘ ENTER

5 Select the ‘

Select the same passcode as the Bluetooth wireless technology device you wish to connect.

• 0000/1234/8888 – Select the passcode from these

options. These are the passcodes that can be used in most cases.

• Others – Select to use a passcode other than those

mentioned above.

6 If you selected

Use / to select a number and / to move the cursor.

7 Follow the instructions displayed on the GUI screen to conduct pairing with the technology device.

Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make pair, place it near the receiver and set it to the pairing mode.

8 Check to see that the detected by the

When the Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected:

CONNECTED appears in the receiver display.

For more details, see also the

HOME MENU

System Setup

Other Setup

’, then press

Pairing Bluetooth Device

Passcode

’ setting you want.

Others

in step 5, enter the passcode.

Bluetooth

wireless technology device.

ENTER

’, then press

wireless

ADAPTER is

When the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not connected:

Go back to the passcode setting in step 5. In this case, perform the connection operation from the Bluetooth wireless technology device.

9 From the select selected in step 5.

Listening to music contents of a

Bluetooth

wireless technology device list,

ADAPTER and enter the Passcode

Bluetooth

wireless technology device with your system

SC-LX83 only:

selector switch to

2Press receiver to

3 From the perform the operation to connect to the ADAPTER.

4 Start playback of music contents stored on the

Bluetooth

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on Bluetooth wireless technology devices.

SC-LX83:

SC-LX73:

The Bluetooth trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Set the remote control operation

SOURCE

ADAPTER

ADAPTER PORT

Bluetooth

on the remote control to switch the

input.

wireless technology device,

wireless technology device.

word mark and logos are registered

Bluetooth

1 • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles.

• Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

2 • Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER.

• To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device.

3 The system can display alphanumeric characters only. Other characters may not be displayed correctly. 4 The passcode may in some cases be referred to as PASSKEY or PIN code. 5 When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT, NO ADAPTER will be displayed if ADAPTER PORT input is selected. 6• Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile.

• Depending on the Bluetooth wireless technology device you use, operation may differ from what is shown in the remote control buttons.

Note

Listening to your system

Chapter 6:

Listening to your system

Important

control, press the button. When “set the remote control to the receiver operation mode” is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above.

• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

RECEIVER

Auto playback

There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press DIRECT

(

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT playback of a source. AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before

showing the decoding or playback format. Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.

• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.

• When listening to the FM radio, the Neural Surround feature is selected automatically (see Using Neural Surround on page 51 for more on this).

• When listening to the ADAPTER PORT input, the SOUND RETRIEVER AIR feature is selected automatically (see Listening in stereo on page 58 for more on this).

ALC – In the Auto level control (ALC) mode, this receiver equalizes playback sound levels.

AUTO/ALC/

) for auto

OPTIMUM SURR (SC-LX83 only) – In the Optimum

Surround mode, this receiver automatically optimizes sound balance in each scene based on actually set volume. The sound balancer controls three major theater sound elements dialogue, bass and surround with original algorithm.

Tip

• When ALC is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the

Audio options on page 72.

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

Standard surround sound

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press (

STANDARD SURROUND

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround

encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.

With two channel sources, you can select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE –

(surround back)

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC –

(surround back)

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound

(surround back), especially suited to video games

• 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono)

, especially suited to movie sources

, especially suited to music sources

STANDARD

Up to 7.1 channel sound

1 If the surround back speakers are not connected or V.SB is switched OFF (page 72), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel

sound).

2 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: C.WIDTH,

DIMENSION and PANORAMA. See Setting the Audio options on page 72 to adjust them.

Listening to your system

Note

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Up to 7.1 channel sound

(front height)

•

WIDE SURROUND MOVIE

(front wide), especially suited to movie sources

– Up to 7.1 channel sound

• WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound

(front wide), especially suited to music sources

• Neo:6 CINEMA – 7.1 channel sound (surround

back), especially suited to movie sources

• Neo:6 MUSIC – 7.1 channel sound (surround back),

especially suited to music sources

• Neural Surround – Up to 7.1 channel sound

(surround back), especially suited to music sources

With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, front height or front wide speakers, you can

select (according to format):

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above

• Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel

sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

• DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback

with DTS-ES encoded sources

• DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback

with DTS encoded sources

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – See above

• WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – See above

• WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – See above

• Straight Decode – Plays back without the effects above.

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see THX Audio Setting on page 113 for more on this).

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

•Press

THX (HOME THX

) to select a listening mode.

With two channel sources, press THX repe atedl y to se lect a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see THX Audio Setting on page 113 for an explanation of each process):

• THX CINEMA

• THX MUSIC

• THX GAMES

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

• 2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA

• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

• THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 GAMES

With multichannel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select from:

• THX CINEMA

• THX MUSIC

• THX GAMES

• THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1

channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

• THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 CINEMA

– Allows you to

hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

•

THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 MUSIC5 – T hi s mo de is su it ed

not only for sources recorded in Dolby Digital and DTS, but also to all multi-channel music sources (DVDAudio, etc.).

• THX ULTRA2/SELECT2 GAMES5 – This mode is

suited to playing the sound of games.

1• This mode can only be selected when Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FH).

• When listening sources in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 72). 2

This mode can only be selected when Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FW).

3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the Audio

options on page 72).

4 Neural Surround can be selected for 2-channel signals for which the input signal is PCM (48 kHz or less), Dolby Digital, DTS or analog 2-

channel sources.

5• ULTRA2 for the SC-LX83, SELECT2 for the SC-LX73.

• Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected or not connected.

Note

FOCUS position

(Recommended)

WIDE position

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

Listening to your system

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 Press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND

)

• ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic

soundtracks

• DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog

• SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of

special effects

• MONO FILM – Creates surround sound from mono

soundtracks

• ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources

• EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field

• TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both

mono and stereo TV sources

• ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games

• SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs

• CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound

• ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock

and/or pop music

• UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources

• EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo

source, using all of your speakers

• PHONES SURR – When listening through

headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround.

Tip

• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 72.

Listening in stereo

When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press

STEREO

for stereo

playback.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

• STEREO – The audio is heard with your sound

settings and you can still use the audio options.

• F.S.SURR FOCUS – See Using Front Stage Surround

Advance below for more on this.

• F.S.SURR WIDE – See Using Front Stage Surround

Advance below for more on this.

• SOUND RETRIEVER AIR

– Suitable for listening to

the sound from a Bluetooth wireless technology device.

Using Front Stage Surround Advance

The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press Front Stage Surround Advance modes.

• STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for more on

this.

• F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround

sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges.

• F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.

STEREO

to select

1The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can only selected when the ADAPTER PORT input.

Listening to your system

Note

Using Stream Direct

Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected. For details, see

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 133.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press DIRECT

(

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT

the mode you want.

Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.

• AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 56.

• ALC – Listening in Auto level control mode (page 56).

• DIRECT – Plays back sound from the source with the least modification next to PURE DIRECT. With

DIRECT, the only modifications added to PURE DIRECT playback are calibration of the sound field by

the MCACC system and the Phase Control effect.

• PURE DIRECT – Plays back unmodified sound from source with only minimal digital treatment. No sound is output from the Speaker B in this mode.

• OPTIMUM SURR (SC-LX83 only) – Listening in Optimum Surround mode (page 56).

AUTO/ALC/

) to select

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press

MCACC

Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets1. See Data Management on page 108 to check and manage your current settings.

Choosing the input signal

On this receiver, it is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2Press

SIGNAL SEL

to select the input signal

corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

• AUTO – The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; DIGITAL; ANALOG.

• ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.

• DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.

• HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.

• PCM – For PCM input signals.4 The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; DIGITAL.

When set to DIGITAL, HDMI or AUTO (only selected DIGITAL or HDMI), the indicators light according to the signal being decoded (see Display on page 15).

Better sound using Phase Control

Selecting MCACC presets

• Default setting: MEMORY 1

If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).

1 • These settings have no effect when headphones are connected.

• You can also press / to select the MCACC preset.

2 • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96/24) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats.

The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA9 Pro, PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and SACD.

• You may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 33) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

3 When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver. 4 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.

• When PCM is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.

Note

Listening to your system

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching

for an optimal sound image. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

• Press

PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL

) to switch on phase correction. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.

Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control

(SC-LX83 only)

This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control. Activating Full Band Phase Control is strongly recommended because it also involves the effects of Phase Control.

The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected.

Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from a speaker system consisting of multiple speakers (in case of typical 3-way speakers, for instance, the tweeter, the squawker (midrange), and the woofer output sound in the high-, middle-, and lowfrequency ranges, respectively). Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency-amplitude characteristics across wide ranges, there are cases

where the group delay characteristics are not effectively flattened. This phase distortion of the speakers subsequently causes group delay (the delay of lowfrequency sound against high-frequency sound) during audio signal playback.

This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers by measuring test signals output from the speakers with the supplied microphone, therefore flattening the analyzed frequency-phase

characteristics during audio signal playback

– the same correction is made for a pair of left and right speakers. This correction minimizes group delay between the ranges of a speaker and improves the frequency-phase characteristics across all ranges.

Furthermore, the enhanced frequency-phase characteristics between channels ensure better

surround sound integration for multichannel setting.

Set the remote control to the receiver operation

mode.

Press PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL) to select

FULLBAND PHASE.

Both the Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control functions are switched on. The FULL BAND and

indicator, on the front panel lights.

1 • Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough

together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

• The PHASE CONTROL feature is available even when the headphones are plugged in.

• If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect. It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer.

• Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to off. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value.

• If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect.

• The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases: – When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on. – When MULTI CH IN input is selected. – When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options on page 72.

2 To calibrate and analyze the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers, either follow the Full Auto MCACC procedure under Advanced

MCACC (see Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 42), or set Auto MCACC menu under Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC to Full Band Phase Ctrl. Select ALL when you perform the Auto MCACC with Auto MCACC menu. Upon calibration of the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers, the Full Band Phase Ctrl feature is automatically switched on.

3 The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics after correction can be displayed

graphically in the GUI screen (see Group Delay (SC-LX83 only) on page 107). Also, by transferring the measurement data to the computer using a USB device, the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of group delay can be displayed in 3-dimension on your PC (see Output MCACC data on page 108).

4The Full Band Phase Ctrl mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases:

– When headphones are plugged in. – When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on. – When MULT – When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options on page 72.

I CH

IN input is selected.

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

Note

Chapter 7:

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

Introduction

The Home Media Gallery allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area

Enjoying the Home Media Gallery

This receiver’s Home Media Gallery function allows you to listen to audio files or listen to Internet radio stations on a computer or other component connected to the receiver’s LAN terminal. This chapter describes the setup and playback procedures required to enjoy these features. It is advisory that you also refer to the operation

manual supplied with your network component.

Features of Home Media Gallery

This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your components to these terminals.

• Playback the music files stored in PCs

You can playback a lot of musics stored in your PCs using this unit.

See Playback with Home Media Gallery on page 62 and Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 62.

• Listening to Internet radio stations

You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products.

See Playback with Home Media Gallery on page 62 and Listening to Internet radio stations on page 63.

• Listening to Neural Music Direct

See Listening to Neural Music Direct on page 63.

Network (LAN) as the receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following:

• PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed

• PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed

• DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)

Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played via command from an external Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs (Digital Media Renderers). This receiver supports this DMR function. When in the DMR mode, such operations as playing and stopping files can be performed from the external controller. Volume adjustment and the muting

control are also possible. the remote control unit is operated while in the DMR mode (aside from certain buttons, including the VOL +/– , MUTE and DISP).

To play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations, you must turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. Otherwise, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations. See Network Setup menu on page 113 for more on this.

The DMR mode is canceled if

1 • To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

• Photo or video files cannot be played back.

• With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver.

2 Besides a PC, you can also play back audio files stored on your other components with the built-in media server function based on DLNA 1.0

or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e. network-capable hard disks and audio systems).

3 Depending on the external controller being used, playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted from the controller. In this case,

adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control.

Note

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

Authorizing this receiver

In order to be able to play with Home Media Gallery, this receiver must be authorized. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to the PC. If not, please authorize this receiver manually on the PC. The authorization (or permission) method for access varies depending on the type of server currently being connected. For more information on authorizing this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of your server.

Playback with Home Media Gallery

Important

• When you play back audio files, ‘Connecting...’ is

displayed before playback starts. The display may continue for several seconds depending on the type of file.

• In case a domain is configured in a Windows network environment, you cannot access a PC on the network while you are logged onto the domain. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine.

• There are cases where the time elapsed may not be correctly displayed.

1 Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE

2 Press input function.

It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the network. The following screen appears when the Home Media Gallery is selected as the input function. The

number next to indicates the number of connected servers.

The server without the mark cannot be accessed.

3Use back, and then press

Select a category from the following list:

HMG

to select Home Media Gallery as the

Top Menu

A/V RECEIVER

Internet Radio

Neural Music Direct

******

Favorites Recently Played Setup

1/6

/

to select the category you want to play

ENTER

• Internet Radio – Internet radio

• Neural Music Direct – Internet radio that supports Neural Surround

Server Name

•

– Server components on the network

• Favorites – Favorite songs currently being registered

• Recently played – Internet Radio listening history

(most recent 20 incidents)

Depending on the selected category, the names of folders, files, and Internet radio stations are displayed.

4Use radio station to play back, and then press

/

to select the folder, music files or Internet

ENTER

Press / to scroll up and down the list and select the desired item. When you press ENTER, playback starts with the playback screen being displayed for the selected

item. To return to the list screen, press RETURN.

Only audio files with the mark can be played. In case of the folders with the mark, use / and ENTER to select the desired folder and audio files.

5 Repeat step 4 to play back the desired song.

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the section shown below.

• Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 63.

• Neural Music Direct – See Listening to Neural Music Direct on page 63.

• Server – See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network below.

Playing back audio files stored on components on the network

You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not available for operation depending on the category currently being played back.

• Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE, then press HMG to switch the remote control to the HOME MEDIA GALLERY operation mode.

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TV CONTROL

INPUT MUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT GUIDE

RETURN

STATUS

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

STANDARD ADV SURR

DIRECT

STEREO

PGM MENU

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

DIMMER

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

CLASS

ENTER

INFO

DISP

A.ATT

D.ACCESS

CLR

1 When the list screen is displayed from the playback screen, the playback screen reappears automatically if no operation is performed for 10

seconds while the list screen is displayed.

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

Note

2Use

/

Listening to Internet radio stations

Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks. Whereas terrestrial, or OTA (over-the-air), radio stations are geographically restricted on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air, Internet radio stations are accessible from anywhere in the world, as long as there is a connection to the Internet, as services are not transmitted through the air but are delivered over the World Wide Web. On this receiver you can select Internet radio stations by genre as well as by region.

Depending on the Internet line conditions, the sound may not be smooth when playing Internet radio.

About list of Internet radio

The list of Internet radio stations on this receiver is created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with this receiver. For details about vTuner, see vTuner on page 67.

Saving and retrieving Internet radio stations

You can easily save and retrieve saved Internet radio stations. See Advanced operations for Internet radio on

page 64 for more on this.

Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site

With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the list of station distributed by vTuner can be registered and played. Check the access code required for registration on the receiver, use this access code to access the special Pioneer Internet radio site and register the desired broadcast stations in your favorites. The address of the special Pioneer Internet radio site is: http://www.radio-pioneer.com

1 Display the Internet Radio list screen.

To display the Internet Radio list screen, perform steps 1 to 3 at Playback with Home Media Gallery on page 62.

to select ‘

3Use

/

to select ‘

ENTER

The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address.

The following can be checked on the Help screen:

• Get access code – The access code required for

registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed.

• Show Your WebID/PW – After registering on the

special Pioneer Internet radio site, the registered ID and password are displayed.

• Reset Your WebID/PW – Resets all the information

registered on the special Pioneer Internet radio site. When reset, all the registered broadcast stations are also cleared. If you want to listen to the same stations, re-register after resetting.

4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process.

http://www.radio-pioneer.com Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration, following the instructions on the screen.

5 Register the desired broadcast stations as your favorites, following the instructions on the computer’s screen.

Both broadcast stations not on the vTuner list and stations on the vTuner list can be registered. In this case they are registered on the receiver as favorite broadcast stations and can be played.

Listening to Neural Music Direct

Neural Music Direct is an Internet radio station managed and operated by Neural Audio. Neural radio stations deliver multichannel surround sound. The Neural Surround mode is automatically selected and lets you enjoy a rich multichannel surround sound experience.

Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

Help

Get access code

’, then press

ENTER

’, then press

1 • 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.

• The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station. Check the firewall settings.

• A list of Internet radio stations provided by the vTuner database service is subject to change or deletion without notice due to various reasons.

• Broadcasts may be stopped or interrupted depending on the Internet radio station. In this case, you cannot listen to a radio station selected from the list of Internet radio stations.

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

Playing back your favorite songs

You can register up to 20 of your favorite songs or Internet radio stations in the Favorites folder. Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered.

Registering and deleting audio files and Internet radio stations in and from the Favorites folder

Press PGM whi le a son g is being played back o r stopped. The selected song is then registered in the Favorites folder.

Up to 20 songs or Internet radio stations can be registered.

To delete a registered song, select the Favorites folder, select the song you want to delete from the folder, and press CLR. The selected song is then deleted from the Favorites folder.

Advanced operations for Internet radio

Saving Internet radio stations

This receiver can remember the Internet radio stations that you often listen to in seven classes (A to G) with up to nine stations in each class to make the total of 63 stations at its maximum capacity.

1 Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE

2 Tune into the Internet radio station that you want to save.

Tune into the desired Internet radio station by following Steps 2 to 4 on page 62.

3 Press

4 Press save the station in.

Select the desired class from A to G.

5Use save the station as, and then press ENTER.

You can also select the station number by using the number buttons. Select the desired number from 1 to 9.

Retrieving saved Internet radio stations

You need to save Internet radio stations first before retrieving them. If there are no Internet radio stations currently being saved, see Saving Internet radio stations above and save at least one Internet radio station before proceeding with the following steps.

T.EDIT

to switch to the station-saving mode.

CLASS

to select the class that you want to

/

to select the number that you want to

1 Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE

2 Select the class that you want to retrieve an Internet radio station from.

Each time you press CLASS, the class switches to A to G in turn.

3Use want to retrieve.

You can also select the station number by using the number buttons.

‘Preset Not Stored’ appears when you select an Internet radio station currently not being saved.

/

to select the station number that you

About network playback

The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:

Windows Media Player

See Windows Media Player 11/ Windows Media Player 12 on page 67 for more on this.

Windows Media DRM

Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) is a platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on computers, portable devices and network devices. Home Media Gallery functions as a WMDRM 10 for networked devices. WMDRM protected content can only be played on media servers supporting WMDRM.

Content owners use WMDRM technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.

DLNA

DLNA CERTIFIED™ Audio Player

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a crossindustry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home.

The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.

When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.

Content playable over a network

• Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.

• Movie or Photo files cannot be played back.

• There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet radio station even if the station can be selected from a list of radio stations.

• Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.

• Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit. For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

Microsoft Windows WindowsNT

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

, Windows®7, Windows®Vista, Windows®XP,

2000, Windows®Millennium Edition, Windows®98, and

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Software update

Information on software updates may be posted on the Pioneer website. http://www.pioneer.eu

About playback behavior over a network

• Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.

• If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection between player and PC is recommended.

• If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.

• Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked.

Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to communication error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.

“Windows Media™” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-LX83 only)

About playable file formats

The Home Media Gallery feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server. Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported by your server.

Music files

Category Extension Stream

MP3

LPCM

WAV .wav LPCM Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

WMA .wma WMA2/7/8 Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

AAC .m4a

FLAC .flac FLAC Sampling frequency 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32

a.“MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” b.Only streaming data from servers is concerned, so there is no extension.

.mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

—

.aac .3gp .3g2

LPCM Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit

Channel 2 ch

Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit

Channel 2 ch

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

WMA9 Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

MPEG-4 AAC LC MPEG-4 HE AAC

(aacPlus v1/2)

Sampling frequency 32 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 8 bit, 16 bit

Channel 2 ch (8-bit monaural audio

is not supported)

Bitrate —

VBR/CBR Not supported/Supported

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Glossary

aacPlus

AAC decoder uses aacPlus developed by Coding Technologies. (www.codingtechnologies.com)

FLAC

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an audio format allows lossless codec. Audio is compressed in FLAC without any loss in quality. For more details about FLAC, visit the following website: http://flac.sourceforge.net/

vTuner

vTuner is a paid online database service that allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts on the Internet. vTuner lists thousands of stations from over 100 different countries around the globe. For more detail about vTuner, visit the following website: http://www.radio-pioneer.com

“This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized subsidiary.”

Windows Media Player 11/ Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and TVs.

With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home.

This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.

• Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP or Windows Vista)

• Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7)

For more information check the official Microsoft website.

Windows Media

Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows. Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Use an application licensed by Microsoft Corporation to author, distribute, or play Windows Media formatted content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction.

Windows Media DRM

Windows Media DRM is a DRM (Digital Rights Management) service for the Windows Media platform. It is designed to provide secure delivery of audio and/or video content over an IP network to a PC or other playback device in such a way that the distributor can control how that content is used. The WMDRM-protected content can only be played back on a component supporting the WMDRM service.

Control with HDMI function

Chapter 8:

Control with HDMI function

Important

control, press the button. When “set the remote control to the receiver operation mode” is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above.

Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

• The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.

•The

receiver’s input switches over automatically

when the TV’s channel is changed or a Control with HDMI-compatible component is played.

• The receiver’s power is also set to standby, when the TV’s power is set to standby.

Important

• With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as “KURO LINK”.

• You cannot use this function with components that do not support Control with HDMI.

• We do not guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components or components of other makes that support the Control with HDMI function. We do not guarantee that all synchronized operations will work with components of other makes that support the Control with HDMI function.

• Use a High Speed HDMI use the Control with HDMI function. The Control with HDMI function may not work properly if a different type of HDMI cable is used.

• For details about concrete operations, settings, etc., refer to also the operating instructions for each component.

RECEIVER

cable when you want to

Making Control with HDMI connections

You can use synchronized operation for a connected TV and up to five other components.

• Be sure to connect the TV’s audio cable to the audio input of this unit. When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, 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 audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 69).

For details, see Connecting your TV and playback components on page 28.

Important

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.

• After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during initialization. The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization, and you can turn this receiver on once it has stopped blinking.

• To get the most out of this function, we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver.

• While the receiver is equipped with six HDMI inputs (BD, HDMI 1 to 5), the Control with HDMI function can only be used with up to three DVD or Blu-ray disc players or up to three DVD or Blu-ray disc recorders.

•The Control with HDMI function can be used with a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, but not with a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 2 terminal.

Control with HDMI function

HDMI Setup

You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible components in order to make use of the Control with HDMI function. For more information see the operating instructions for each component.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

2 Select ‘

3 Select ‘

4 Select ‘

5 Select the ‘

Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function.

When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF.

• ON – Enables the Control w it h H DMI fu nc ti on . When

this unit’s power is turned off and you have a supported source begin playback while using the Control with HDMI function, the audio and video outputs from the HDMI connection are output from the TV.

• OFF – The Control with HDMI is disabled.

Synchronized operations cannot be used. When this unit’s power is turned off, audio and video of sources connected via HDMI are not output.

6 Select the ‘

Choose whether you want to enable HDMI for all linked functions or the PQLS function only. However, Display Power Off will activate the settings set forth in step 7 below.

• ALL – Enabled for all linked functions.

• PQLS – Enabled only for the PQLS function. When PQLS is selected, link functions other than the PQLS function may not work properly. If you wish to use all link functions, select ALL.

7 Select the ‘

If the TV’s power is turned off while using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver’s power is also turned off (all power off function). This function can be disabled.

• YES – The all power off function is enabled. The receiver’s power turns off together with the TV’s power. This function only works when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV.

• NO – The all power off function is disabled. The receiver’s power is not affected when the TV’s power is turned off.

HOME MENU

System Setup

Other Setup

HDMI Setup

Control

Control Mode

Display Power Off

’, then press

’ setting you want.

’, then press

ENTER

’ setting you want.

ENTER

8 Select the ‘

It is poss ible to transf er sig na ls f ro m an HDMI-c on nec ted player to the TV when this receiver's power is on standby as long as Control is ON, but the amount of energy consumed rises. It is, however, possible to minimize energy consumption when power is set to standby.

• Normal – Regular setting. Power-up time from

standby is short.

• Eco – Conserves energy while standby. Power-up time is longer than when set to Normal.

9 Select the ‘TV Audio’ setting you want.

When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI terminal.

• Normal – The TV’s sound is input from the Audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs.

• via HDMI – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI terminal. This can only be selected when Control is set to ON.

10 Select the ‘12V Trigger’ setting you want.

The component connected to the 12V TRIGGER jack can be turned on and off when HDMI OUT is switched. HDMI OUT 1, HDMI OUT 2 or OFF can be selected. Select OFF when you want the component to switch when the input function is switched.

11 When you’re finished, press

Standby Through

’ setting you want.

HOME MENU

Before using synchronization

Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must:

1 Put all components into standby mode.

2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the TV being turned on last.

3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen or not.

4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed.

Control with HDMI function

About synchronized operations

The Control with HDMI-compatible component connected to the receiver operates in sync as described below.

• From the menu screen of the Control with HDMI-

compatible TV, set audio to be played through this receiver, and the receiver will switch to the synchronized amp mode.

• When in the synchronized amp mode, you can adjust the receiver’s volume or mute the sound using the TV’s remote control.

• When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is turned off. To turn the synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to be played through the receiver from the TV’s menu screen, etc. This receiver will power up and switch to the synchronized amp mode.

• When the synchronized amp mode is canceled, the receiver’s power turns off if you were viewing an HDMI input or a TV program on the TV.

• When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled if an operation that produces sound from the TV is performed from the TV’s menu screen, etc.

• When the TV’s power is set to standby, the receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV.)

• The receiver’s input switches automatically when the Control with HDMI-compatible component is played.

• The receiver’s input switches automatically when the TV’s channel is switched.

• The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI.

The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs.

• When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s screen.

• When the OSD language is switched on the TV, the receiver’s language setting also switches accordingly.

About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI function

The synchronized operations below can be used when the receiver’s Control with HDMI function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the Control with HDMI functions may not work.)

• The sound of TV programs or an external input

connected to the TV can also be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this requires connection of an optical digital cable, etc., in addition to the HDMI cable.)

The synchronized operations below can be used when the receiver’s Control with HDMI function is connected to a player or recorder of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function.

• When playback starts on the player or recorder, the

receiver’s input switches to the HDMI input to which that component is connected.

See the Pioneer website for the latest information on the models of non-Pioneer brands and products that support the Control with HDMI function.

Control with HDMI function

Note

Setting the PQLS function

PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS compatible player, etc. This enables removing jitter that has a negative effect on the quality of the sound and is generated upon transmission.

• SC-LX83 only: On players compatible with PQLS Bit-

stream, PQLS always works for all sources.

• On players compatible with PQLS Multi Surround, PQLS works for all sources. Set the player’s audio output to Linear PCM.

• On players compatible with PQLS 2 ch Audio, PQLS only works when playing CDs.

Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.

This function is activated when Control is set to ON.

• Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

The setting is displayed on the front panel display.

• PQLS

AUTO – PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz

controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface. This is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS-compatible players.

OFF – PQLS is disabled.

PQLS

to select the PQLS setting.

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function

• Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.

• Only connect components (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.

•When Control is set to ON, HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on page 44 is automatically set to OFF.

• When the receiver’s Control is turned ON, even if the receiver’s power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the receiver, but only when a Control with HDMIcompatible component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) and compatible TV are connected. In this case, the receiver’s power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light.

1 • If a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT, OPTIMUM SURR (SC-LX83 only) or STEREO is selected while

the PQLS effect is enabled, the PQLS effect is disabled.

• When this receiver is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection and HDMI reauthentication is performed (the HDMI indicator blinks), the PQLS effect is enabled and the listening mode is set to AUTO SURROUND if a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT, OPTIMUM SURR (SC-LX83 only) or STEREO is selected.

Using other functions

Chapter 9:

Using other functions

Important

control, press the button. When “set the

RECEIVER

remote control to the receiver operation mode” is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above.

Setting the Audio options

There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the

current source, settings and status of the receiver.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

2Use

/

Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

3Use

/

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

4 Press

Setting What it does Option(s)

MCACC

(MCACC preset)

EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ)

S-WAVE

(Standing Wave)

RETURN

AUDIO PARAMETER

to select the setting you want to adjust.

to set as necessary.

to confirm and exit the menu.

Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory when multiple preset memories are saved. When an MCACC preset memory has been renamed, the given name is displayed.

Switches on/off the effects of EQ Pro.

Switches on/off the effects of Standing Wave Control.

M1. MEMORY 1

M6. MEMORY 6

Default:

M1. MEMORY 1

OFF

Setting What it does Option(s)

DELAY

(Sound Delay)

MIDNIGHT Allows you to hear effective

LOUDNESS Used to get good bass and treble

TONE

(Tone Control)

BASS

TREBLE

S.RTRV

(Sound Retriever)

DNR

(Digital Noise Reduction)

DIALOG E

(Dialog Enhance ment)

Hi-bit32

(SC-LX83 only)

(Hi-bit32/ HighSampling)

Hi-bit

(SC-LX73 only)

(High Bit/ High Sampling)

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.

surround sound of movies at low volumes.

from music sources at low volumes.

Applies the treble and bass tone controls to a source, or bypasses them completely.

Adjusts the amount of bass. –6 to +6 (dB)

Adjusts the amount of treble. –6 to +6 (dB)

With the Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving the sound’s sense of density and modulation.

May improve the quality of sound in a noisy source (for example, video tape with lots of background noise) when switched on.

Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. By moving from UP1 through UP2 and UP3 up to UP4, you can make the sound source seem to relocate upwards.

Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. Smoother, more delicate musical expression can be achieved by requantizing 16 bit PCM or 20 bit compressed audio signals or 24 bit compressed/lossless audio signals to 32 bit.

Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs or DVDs. Smoother, more delicate musical expression can be achieved by requantizing 16 bit PCM or 20 bit compressed audio signals to 24 bit.

0.0 to 10.0 (frames)

1 second = 25

frames (PAL)

Default: 0.0

MIDNIGHT/

LOUDNESS

OFF

MIDNIGHT ON

LOUDNESS

BYPASS

Default: 0 (dB)

OFF

FLAT

UP1/UP2/UP3/

UP4

OFF

Using other functions

Setting What it does Option(s)

DUAL

(Dual Mono)

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels.

CH1 – Channel

1 is heard only

CH2 – Channel

2 is heard only

CH1 CH2 –

Both channels

heard from

front speakers

DRC

(Dynamic Range Control)

Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this

AUTO

MAX

MID

OFF

feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes).

LFE (LFE Attenuate)

Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from

0dB

/ –5dB/

–10dB/ –15dB/

–20dB

OFF

the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to

0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB, –15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel.

SACD GAIN

HDMI

(HDMI Audio)

Brings out detail in SACDs by

maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing).

Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound

0dB

+6 dB

AMP

THROUGH

is output from this receiver.

A. DELAY

(Auto delay)

This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay between components connected

OFF

with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is

C. WIDTH

(Center Width) (Applicable only when using a

automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.

Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

0 to 7

Default: 3

center speaker)

Setting What it does Option(s)

DIMENSION

Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant

–3 to +3

Default: 0

(minus settings), or more forward

PANORAMA

C. IMAGE

(Center Image) (Applicable only when using a center

(positive settings).

Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).

OFF

0 to 10

Defaults:

Neo:6 MUSIC:

Neo:6

CINEMA: 10

speaker)

EFFECT Sets the effect level for the

currently selected Advanced Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be set separately).

10 to 90

Defaults:

EXT.STEREO:

Others: 50

H.GAIN

(Height Gain)

Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the top

LOW

MID

HIGH

will be more emphasized.

V.SB

(Virtual Surround Back)

When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through

OFF

your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect

V.HEIGHT

(Virtual Height)

to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.

When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual

OFF

front height channel through yo ur front speakers.

a.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. b.With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SC-LX83 only),

INTERNET RADIO (SC-LX73 only) or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON.

c.UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is

connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on the listening mode.

d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.

Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.

e.You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD

discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB.

Using other functions

f. • The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing

synchronized amp mode operations.

• The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See About synchronized operations on page 70.

g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports

the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lipsync’) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A. DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.

h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA

mode.

j. • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the

headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.

• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker system and SPAB is selected with the SPEAKERS button.

• When inputting Dolby True HD (SC-LX73 only), DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.

k.• You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are

connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.

• The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected.

• When inputting Dolby True HD (SC-LX73 only), DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.

Setting the Video options

There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

• Note that if an option cannot be selected on the

VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver.

• All of the setting items can be set for each input function.

• Setting items other than V. CONV can only be selected when V. CONV is set to ON.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

2Use

/

VIDEO PARAMETER

to select the setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

3Use

/

to set as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

4 Press

Setting What it does Option(s)

V. CONV

(Digital Video Conversion)

RESb

(Resolution)

ASPc

(Aspect)

PCINEMA

(PureCinema)

P.MOTION

(Progressive Motion)

YNR

CNR

BNR

MNR

DETAIL

RETURN

d,e

to confirm and exit the menu.

Converts video signals for output from the MONITOR OUT jacks (including HDMI OUT connector) for all video types (see page 26).

Specifies the output resolution of the video signal (when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector, select this according to the resolution of your monitor and the images you wish to watch).

Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping or black bands appear).

This setting optimizes the operation of the progressive scanning circuit for playing film materials. Normally set it to AUTO. If the picture seems unnatural, switch this to ON or OFF.

Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to

progressive.

Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal.

Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal.

Reduces block noise (blockshaped distortion generated upon MPEG compression) in the picture.

Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the contours of the picture upon MPEG compression) in the picture.

Adjusts how sharp edges appear. 0 to +8

OFF

AUTO

PURE

480p/576p

720p

1080i

1080p

1080/24p

THROUGH

NORMAL

AUTO

OFF

–4 to +4

Default: 0

0 to +8

Default: 0

0 to +8

Default: 0

0 to +8

Default: 0

0 to +8

Default: 0

Using other functions

Note

Setting What it does Option(s)

BRIGHT

(Brightness)

CONTRAST

HUE

CHROMA

(Chroma Level)

BLK SETUP

a.If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON,

switch it OFF.

b.• When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not

compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals. In this case, change the setting.

• When AUTO is selected, the resolution is selected automatically according to the capacity of the TV (monitor) connected by HDMI. When PURE is selected, the signals are output with the same resolution as when input (see About the video converter on page 26).

• If this is set to something other than AUTO, PURE and 480i/576i analog signals are input, 480p/576p signals are output from the component output terminals.

c.• If the image doesn’t match your monitor type, adjust the aspect

ratio on the source component or on the monitor.

• This setting is only displayed when 480i/p or 576i/p video signals are being input.

d.This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are

being input:

• 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i analog video signals

• 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals

e.• This setting is valid for component outputs and HDMI output.

• This setting have the effect only for pictures recorded in the interlaced scan format (480i/576i or 1080i signals).

• P.MOTION is disabled when PCINEMA is set to ON.

f. You can’t use this setting when the HDMI or component video

signals are being input.

Adjusts the overall brightness. –6 to +6

Adjusts the contrast between light and dark.

Adjusts the red/green balance. –6 to +6

Adjusts saturation from dull to bright.

Corrects the black depth in the brightness signal.

Normally select 0. If the black level is too bright due to the combination with the connected monitor, select 7.5.

Default: 0

–6 to +6

Default: 0

–6 to +6

Default: 0

7.5

Switching the speaker terminals

If you selected Speaker B at Speaker system setting on page 111, you can switch between speakers using the

SPEAKERS button. If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW), Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button

will simply switch your main speaker terminals on or off. The options below are for the Speaker B setting only.

•Use

SPEAKERS

on the front panel to select a

speaker system setting. As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal(SB/ FH) or Normal(SB/FW), the button will simply switch

your main speaker terminal (A) on or off.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:

• SPA – Sound is output from the A-speaker

terminals (up to 7 channels (including surround back channels), depending on the source).

• SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers

connected to the B-speaker terminals. Multichannel sources will not be heard.

• SPAB – Sound is output from the A-speaker

terminals (up to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two speakers connected to the Bspeaker terminals, and the subwoofer. The sound from the B-speaker terminals will be the same as the sound from the A-speaker terminals (multichannel sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).

• SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers.

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls

The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- ZONE remote controls on page 76.

1Press

Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option:

The MULTI-ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON.

2Press select the sub zone(s) you want.

If you selected ZONE 2&3 ON above, you can toggle between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3.

MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF

on the front panel.

• ZONE 2 ON – Selects your primary (ZONE 2) sub

zone

• ZONE 2&3 ON – Select both sub zones

• ZONE 3 ON – Selects your secondary (ZONE 3) sub

zone

• MULTI ZONE OFF – Switches the MULTI-ZONE

feature off

MULTI-ZONE CONTROL

on the front panel to

1 • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 110. Howev er, if SPB is selected above, no sound

is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

Note

Using other functions

• When the receiver is on,1 make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE and your selected sub zone(s) show in the display. If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only.

3Use the for the zone you have selected.

For example, ZONE 2 CD-R sends the source connected to the CD-R inputs to the primary (ZONE 2) sub room.

•If you select TUNER, you can use the tuner controls to select a preset station (see Saving station presets on page 51 if you’re unsure how to do this).

4 When MASTER VOLUME zone.

5 When you’re finished, press CONTROL

You can also press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone(s).

MULTI-ZONE remote controls

Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to 3 to operate the corresponding zone.

The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls:

Button What it does

 Switches on/off power in the sub zone.

INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub

Input function buttons

MASTER VOLUME +/–

(SC-LX73)

VOL +/–

(SC-LX83)

MUTE

a.You can only use this button when

INPUT SELECTOR

Speaker System

dial to select the source

is set to

ZONE 2

, use the

dial to adjust the volume for the sub

MULTI-ZONE

again to return to the main zone controls.

ZONE 2

ZONE

zone.

Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub zone.

Use to set the listening volume in the sub

zone.

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

Speaker System

is set to

ZONE 2

Making an audio or a video recording

You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in the same way (see Connecting your equipment on page 19 for more on connections).

Since the video converter is not available when making recordings (from the video OUT jacks) make sure to use the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder as you used to connect your video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must connect your recorder using Component video if your source has also been connected using Component video.

1 Select the source you want to record. Use the input function buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

3 Select the input signal according to the signal to be recorded. Use the remote control’s SIGNAL SEL button.

4 Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels. Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.

5 Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound.

• Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press on or off.

A.ATT

to switch the input attenuator

1 If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE and your selected sub zone(s) continue to show in the display. 2 The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other

zone. Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast.

3 • You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.

• If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in

standby.

4 • The receiver’s volume, Audio parameters (the tone controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.

• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.

5 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.

Using other functions

Note

30 min

60 min

90 minOff

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

• Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

SLEEP

repeatedly to set the sleep

time.

• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time

by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

• Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

DIMMER

repeatedly to change the

brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the HDMI output

Set which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output terminals.

The HDMI OUT1 terminal is compatible with the Control with HDMI function.

• Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

Please wait a while when Please wait ... is displayed.

The output switches among

and HDMI OUT 2 each time the button is pressed.

HDMI OUT

HDMI OUT ALL, HDMI OUT

Using the Web Control function

The receiver can be operated using a browser from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver.

1 Turn on the computer and launch the Internet browser.

2 In the address bar on the browser, enter the IP address assigned to this receiver.

For example, if the IP address of this receiver is “192.168.0.2”, enter “http://192.168.0.2/”.

When the connection is made with the receiver, a Top Menu will be displayed.

This receiver’s IP address can be found in the ‘IP address, Proxy’ menu (page 113).

3 Once the Top Menu is displayed, click the button for the zone you want to operate.

4 Operate from the screen for the individual zone.

• Even when the receiver is in the standby mode, it can

be turned on using the Web Control function. For details, see Network Standby on page 114.

Web Control

Main ZONE ZONE 3

POWER

DVD

INPUT SELECT

LISTENING MODE STEREO

AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT

HOME

ZONE 2

VOLUME MUTE-60.0dBON OFF

STANDARD SURROUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

THX

Top Menu

STEREO

Checking your system settings

Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each: Input function,

Sampling Frequency, MCACC preset, ZONE 2 input, ZONE 3 input and HDMI OUT.

2 When you’re finished, press switch off the display.

STATUS

to check the system settings.

STATUS

again to

1 The sleep timer is valid for all zones. If any zone is on, the sleep timer continues functioning. 2 • The synchronized amp mode is canceled when the HDMI output is switched. If you wish to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to HDMI

OUT 1, then select the synchronized amp mode on the TV using the TV’s remote control.

• When the power is turned off then back on after switching the HDMI output, the input is set to a setting between HDMI 1 and HDMI 4, or BD.

Using other functions

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF.

• Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

1 Switch the receiver into standby.

2 While holding down press

 STANDBY/ON

The display shows RESET  NO .

3 Select ‘ ENTER

RESET

on the front panel.

The display shows RESET? OK.

4 Press

ENTER

to confirm.

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver

has been reset to the factory default settings.

• Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged.

Default system settings

Setting Default

Digital Video Conversion ON

SPEAKERS A

Speaker System Normal (SB/FH)

Speaker Setting Front SMALL

Surround Position IN REAR

Crossover 80 Hz

X-Curve OFF

THX Audio Setting 1.2 m<

DIMMER Medium bright

Network Standby OFF

Inputs

See Input function default and possible settings on page 45.

HDMI

HDMI Audio Amp

HDMI output HDMI OUT ALL

Control ON

Control Mode ALL

DIsplay Power Off YES

ENTER

on the front panel,

’ using

PRESET /

Center SMALL

FH/FW SMALL

Surr SMALL

SB SMALLx2

SW YES

, then press

Setting Default

DSP

Power On Level LAST

Volume Limit OFF

Mute Level FULL

Phase Control ON

Sound Retriever

Sound Delay 0.0 frame

Dual Mono CH1

DRC AUTO

SACD Gain 0 dB

LFE Attenuate 0 dB

Auto delay OFF

Digital Safety OFF

Effect Level ExtendedStereo 90

2 PL II Music Options

Neo:6 Options Center Image Neo:6 MUSIC: 3

All Inputs Listening Mode

See also Setting the Audio options on page 72 for other default DSP settings.

MCACC

MCACC Position Memory M1: MEMORY 1

Channel Level (M1 to M6) 0.0 dB

Speaker Distance (M1 to M6) 3.00 m

Standing Wave (M1 to M6)

EQ Data (M1 to M6) All channels/bands 0.0 dB

iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SCLX83 only), INTERNET RADIO (SC-LX73 only), ADAPTER PORT function

Other functions

Other modes 50

Center Width 3

Dimension 0

Panorama OFF

(2 ch/multi ch)

Listening Mode (HP) STEREO

ATT of all channels/ filters

SWch Wide Trim 0.0 dB

EQ Wide Trim 0.0 dB

OFF

Neo:6 CINEMA: 10

AUTO SURROUND

0.0 dB

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

Chapter 10:

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

Important

• This section includes explanations for the SC-LX83’s remote control. For instructions for the SC-LX73’s remote control, see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX73) on page 92.

About the Remote Setup menu

The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the HOME MENU button while pressing MULTI OPERATION. The

different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the respective items.

Setting What it does

PRESET RECALL

CODE LEARNING

MULTI OPERATE

SYSTEM OFF

DIRECT FUNC

RENAME The names of the input function buttons displayed

Preset codes can be set for the various input functions. The remote control codes of a number of other devices (including products of other brands) are preset in the remote control to allow these devices to be operated. See “Selecting preset codes directly” on page 80.

If the desired operations cannot be performed even though you have set the preset codes, the remote control signals of other devices can be learned directly. See “Programming signals from other remote controls” on page 81.

A series of the remote control operations for starting listening or viewing can be programmed. Multiple remote control codes can be set for the different input functions. See “Multi Operation and System Off” on page 83.

This is a function for automatically turning off the power of devices connected to the receiver. Multiple remote control codes can be set, as desired. See “Multi Operation and System Off” on page 83.

This is a setting for changing only the remote control unit’s operation screen, without changing the receiver’s input, when the remote control unit’s input function buttons are pressed. This is convenient for using the remote control unit for devices not connected to the receiver. See “Direct function” on page 83.

on the remote control unit can be changed as desired. See “Renaming input function names manually” on page 82.

Setting What it does

SYNC RENAMING

ERASE LEARNING

IR/RF SELECT

OPERATION MODE

KEY RESET This is a function for resetting preset codes that

ALL RESET This is a function for resetting all remote control

READ PRESET ID

CHANGE RC MODE

EXIT SETUP

Input function names changed on the receiver can be acquired by the remote control unit so that the names are the same on the remote control unit. See “Renaming input function names in synchrony with the receiver” on page 89.

This function is used to erase remote control codes that have been learned. Codes learned for the different input functions can be erased individually. See “Erasing one of the remote control button settings” on page 81.

This function is for selecting wireless (RF) or infrared (IR) as the remote control operating mode for the different device s. See Operating this receiver

by RF communications and Operating other components by RF communications on page 88.

The remote control unit’s operation screen switches automatically when the receiver’s input is switched (This is only valid when the operation selector switch is set to SOURCE). See “Setting the remote control operation mode” on page 90.

have been set. Key resetting can be done for individual input functions. See “Resetting the input assignment of one of the input function buttons” on page 82.

unit settings you have made to the defaults set upon shipment from the factory. See “Resetting the remote control settings” on page 82.

The preset codes set for the different input functions can be checked. See “Confirming preset codes” on page 82.

If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See “Operating multiple receivers” on page 80.

Exits the setup menu.

Note

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by press and

hold MULTI OPERATION for a couple of seconds. To go back a step, press RETURN.

• After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.

Note

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

• Devices may be assigned to the following input

Operating multiple receivers

The remote control included with this receiver can be used to operate up to three other receivers (of the same

model as this receiver) in addition to this receiver.

The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the preset code to set the remote control setting.

• Set the remote modes on the receivers before using

this function (see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 115).

1 Check that the remote control’s selector switch is set to selector switch is set to

2 While pressing MENU

MAIN RECEIVER

MULTI OPERATION

MULTI-ZONE

and that the operation

, press

HOME

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

3Use

/

ENTER

4Use

/

to select ‘

to select the remote mode.

CHANGE RC MODE

’, then press

RC MODE 1 to 4 can be selected.

5 Press ENTER to set the remote mode.

The selected mode flashes for 3 seconds.

To operate another receiver, start over from step 1 to input its preset code.

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons (such as manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.

However, there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using.

If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 81).

• For greater convenience, assign the TV connected to the MONITOR OUT terminal to the selector switch, and assign your satellite/cable receiver or set-top box connected to the TV input terminal to the

input button. If a single device is connected to both

terminals, that device should be assigned to both the

operation selector switch and TV input buttons.

DVD

or CD) using the component’s

operation

function buttons.

MAIN

RECEIVER SOURCE

ZONE2 3

DVD

NET RADIO

USB

TUNER

iPod

MULTI CH

PHONO

INPUT SELECT

AUX

Selecting preset codes directly

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

ENTER.

3 Press the input function button for the component you want to control, then press

When assigning preset codes to TV CONTROL, set the remote control operation selector switch to TV here.

The remote display shows the component you want to control (for example DVD or TV).

4Use

/

of your component, then press

This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P for Pioneer).

5Use

/

the list, then press

6Use

/

then try using this remote with your component.

The code should start with the component type (for example, DVD 020). If there is more than one, start with

the first one.

To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one).

• If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 81).

7 If your component is controlled successfully, press ENTER

to confirm.

The remote display shows OK.

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘PRESET RECALL’, then press

to select the first letter of the brand name

to select the manufacturer’s name from

ENTER

to select the proper code from the list,



MULTI

MULTI OPERATION

OPERATION

BDR

HDMIDVR

HMG

ADAPTER

OPTION

VIDEO

CD-R

ENTER

SOURCE

, press

HOME

. If it doesn’t seem

1 This function is only valid when RECEIVER is set to IR MODE at the remote control’s IR/RF SELECT setting (page 88). 2 You can’t assign TUNER, HMG NET RADIO, ADAPTER and iPod USB. 3 • When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 450, 451 or 452.

• When using a Pioneer flat panel TV released prior to summer 2005, please select preset code 644.

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

Note

DVD

RECEIVER SOURCE

MAIN

MULTI

OPERATION

ZONE2

SOURCE

RECEIVER

iPod

USB

OPTION

MULTI CH

ADAPTER

NET RADIO

INPUT SELECT LIGHT

PHONO

AUX

VOL

VOLCH

VIDEO

CD-R

TUNER

HMG

HDMIDVR

BDR

3 cm

DVD

RECEIVER SOURCE

MAIN

MULTI OPERATION

ZONE2

SOURCE

RECEIVER

iPod

USB

OPTION

MULTI CH

ADAPTER

NET RADIO

INPUT SELECT LIGHT

PHONO

AUX

INPUT MUTE MUTE

VOL

TV CONTROL

VIDEO

CD-R

TUNER

HMG

HDMIDVR

BDR

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

BAND

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

CATEGORY

LIST

TOOLS

HOME MENU

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

T.EDIT GUIDE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

INPUT MUTE

TUNE

PRESET PRESET

MUTE

PGM MENU

TV CONTROL

STEREO

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

INFO

DIMMER

A.ATT

CLR

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

ENTER

CLASS

DISP

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STANDARD ADV SU RR

ENTER

RETURN

Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be

Programming signals from other remote controls

If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can program signals from the remote control of another component. This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after

assigning a preset code.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

to select ‘

ENTER

The remote display prompts you for the component you want to control (for example DVD or TV).

3 Press the input function button for the component you want to control, then press

PRESS KEY blinks in the remote display.

4 Point the two remote controls towards each other, then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control. PRESS KEY lights continuously to indicate the remote is

ready to accept a signal.

• The remote controls should be 3 cm apart.

MULTI OPERATION

CODE LEARNING

ENTER

, press

HOME

’, then press

learned from other remote controls. The buttons available are shown below:

6 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 4 and 5.

To program signals for another component, exit and repeat steps 1 through 5.

7 Press and hold

MULTI OPERATION

seconds to exit and store the operation(s).

for a couple of

5 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control.

For example, if you want to learn the playback control signal, press and hold  briefly. The remote display will

shows OK if the operation has been learned.

If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the remote display will shows ERROR briefly, and then display PRESS KEY again. If this happens, keep pressing the (teaching) button as you vary the distance between

the two remotes, until the remote display shows OK.

1 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). 2 • You can’t assign TUNER, HMG NET RADIO, ADAPTER and iPod USB.

• The TV CONTROL buttons (TV, TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–, MUTE and INPUT) can only be learned after the operation selection switch is set to TV.

3 Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal. 4 • Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or

farther apart.

• If the remote display shows MEMORY FULL, it means the memory is full. See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 81 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that some signals may take more memory than others).

• Depending on the type of command that has been learned, operation may not be possible with RF two-way communications. In this case, operate using IR signal transmission. For instructions on switching between the IR and RF modes, see Operating other components by RF communications on page 88.

Erasing one of the remote control button settings

This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and

restores the button to the factory default.

1 While pressing MENU

MULTI OPERATION

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

to select ‘

ENTER

The remote display prompts you for the component

ERASE LEARNING

corresponding to the button setting to be erased.

, press

HOME

’, then press

Note

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3 Press the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased, then press The remote display flashes PRESS KEY.

4 Press and hold the button to be erased for two seconds.

The remote display shows OK or NO CODE to confirm the button has been erased.

5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.

6 Press and hold seconds when you’re done.

MULTI OPERATION

Resetting the input assignment of one of the input function buttons

This procedure resets the input assignment preset at the remote control’s input function button, restoring the default.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

The remote display prompts you for the component corresponding to the button setting to be erased.

3 Press the input function button for the component whose input assignment you want to reset, then press and hold

The remote display shows OK when the input assignment of the remote control’s input function button is reset.

ENTER

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

KEY RESET

for a couple of seconds.

Resetting the remote control settings

Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

ALL RESET flashes in the remote display.

3 Press and hold

The remote display shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased.

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

ENTER for about two seconds

ALL RESET

ENTER

for a couple of

, press

’, then press

, press

’, then press

HOME

ENTER

HOME

ENTER

Confirming preset codes

Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned to an input function button.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use ENTER

The remote display prompts you for the input function button you want to check.

3 Press the input function button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER

The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds.

/

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

READ PRESET ID

Renaming input function names manually

You can customize the names that appear on the remote

display when you select an input function (for example, you could change the name of DVR/BDR to DVR-LX61).

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

The remote display prompts you for the button of the input function you want to rename.

3 Press the input function button you want to rename then press

4Use

To reset the button to its original (default) name, select

NAME RESET above.

5 Edit the name of the input function in the remote control display, pressing

Use / to change the character and / to move forward/back a position. The name can be up to 14

characters.

/

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

RENAME’,

ENTER

NAME EDIT

ENTER

, press

HOME

‘, then press

, press

HOME

then press

’, then press

when you’re finished.

ENTER

1 When Selecting preset codes directly on page 80 are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is

convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.

2The TV CONTROL name can be changed when the remote control operation selector switch is switched to TV. To change the names of the

input functions, set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE.

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Note

DVD

RECEIVER SOURCE

MAIN

MULTI OPERATION

AUDIO

VIDEO

ZONE2

SOURCE

RECEIVER

iPod

USB

OPTION

MULTI CH

ADAPTER

NET RADIO

INPUT SELECT LIGHT

PHONO

AUX

INPUT MUTE MUTE

VOL

TV CONTROL

VIDEO

CD-R

TUNER

HMG

HDMIDVR

BDR

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

BAND

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

CATEGORY

LIST

TOOLS

HOME MENU

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

T.EDIT GUIDE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

INPUT MUTE

TUNE

PRESET PRESET

MUTE

PGM MENU

TV CONTROL

STEREO

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

INFO

DIMMER

A.ATT

CLR

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

ENTER

CLASS

DISP

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STANDARD ADV SURR

ENTER

RETURN

Direct function

• Default setting: ON

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver, and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the input function buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

ENTER

The remote display prompts you for the button of the input function you want to control.

3 Press the input function button for the component you want to control, then press

4Use

/

press

ENTER

The remote display shows OK to confirm the setting.

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

DIRECT FUNC’,

ENTER

, press

then press

to switch direct function ON or

HOME

OFF

, then

1 While pressing MENU

MULTI OPERATION

, press

HOME

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

to select ‘

OFF

’ from the menu and press

MULTI OPERATE

ENTER

’ or ‘

SYSTEM

If you selected Multi Operation (MULTI OPERATE), the remote display prompts you for an input function button.

If you selected System Off (SYSTEM OFF), go to step 4.

3 Press the input function button for the component that will start the multi-operation, then press

ENTER

For example, if you want to start the sequence by switching on your DVD player, press DVD.

4Use

/

to select ‘

EDIT CODE

’, then press

ENTER

To erase any previously stored multi-operations (or shutdown sequences) select CLEAR CODE above.

5Use

/

press

to select a command in the sequence, then

ENTER

. If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1ST CODE. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in the sequence. PRESS KEY flashes after you press ENTER.

6 If necessary, press the input function button for the component whose command you want to input.

This is only necessary if the command is for a new component (input function).

7 Select the button for the command you want to input.

The following remote control commands can be selected:

Multi Operation and System Off

The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of up to 6 commands for the components in your system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using only two buttons on the remote control.

Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use one button to stop and switch off a series of components

in your system at the same time.

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence

Set the remote control operation mode selector switch to RECEIVER when you want to program this receiver’s operations, to SOURCE when you want to program operations of other components.

1 You can’t use direct function TUNER, HMG NET RADIO, ADAPTER and iPod USB. 2 • Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see

Setting the remote to control other components on page 80 for more on this).

• Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.

• Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.

• Up to 5 commands can be programmed for System Off.

Note

RECEIVER SOURCE

MAIN

MULTI OPERATION

ZONE2 3

DVD

iPod

USB

OPTION

MULTI CH

ADAPTER

NET RADIO

TUNER

HMG

HDMIDVR

BDR

MULTI OPERATION

RECEIVER SOURCE

MAIN

MULTI OPERATION

ZONE2 3

DVD

iPod

USB

OPTION

MULTI CH

ADAPTER

NET RADIO

TUNER

HMG

HDMIDVR

BDR

MULTI OPERATION

DVD

RECEIVER SOURCE

MAIN

MULTI OPERATION

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

CATEGORY

LIST

TOOLS

HOME MENU

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

T.EDIT GUIDE

GUIDE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

ZONE2

SOURCE

RECEIVER

iPod

USB

OPTION

MULTI CH

ADAPTER

NET RADIO

INPUT SELECT LIGHT

PHONO

AUX

INPUT MUTE

TUNE

PRESET PRESET

MUTE

PGM MENU

VOL

TV CONTROL

VIDEO

CD-R

STEREO

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

INFO

DIMMER

A.ATT

CLR

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

ENTER

CLASS

DISP

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STANDARD ADV SURR

TUNER

HMG

HDMIDVR

BDR

ENTER

RETURN

BAND

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• You don’t need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically.

With Pioneer components, you don’t need to:

• program the power to switch off in a shutdown sequence (except DVD recorders);

These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).

8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to program a sequence of commands.

9 When you’re finished, use EXIT

’ from the menu and press

/

ENTER

to select ‘

EDIT

You will return to the remote control Setup menu. Select EXIT SETUP to exit.

Using multi operations

You can start multi operations with the receiver switched on, or in standby.

Controlling components

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Selecting preset codes directly on page 80). Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE, then press the input function buttons to select the component.

• TV CONTROL on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV operation selector switch. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the

TV operation selector switch.

1 Press

MULTI OPERATE flashes in the display.

2 with a multi operation.

The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the programmed multi operation is performed automatically.

Using System off

1 Press MULTI OPERATE flashes in the display.

2 Press

The command sequence you programmed will run, then all Pioneer components will switch off receiver.

1 With this remote control, the IR and RF modes can be selected separately for the individual input functions. To perform a multi operation on

a device (input function) for which the IR mode is selected, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on that device. 2 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent. 3 • With this remote control, the IR and RF modes can be selected separately for the individual input functions. To turn off the power of a device

(input function) for which the IR mode is selected using the System Off function, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on that device.

• When the power code of another brand is registered, the power on/off operation may be inverted. When using the System Off function for a

multi operation including the power codes of other brands, always check that the power of all the components has turned off.

MULTI OPERATION

Press

an input function button that has been set up

MULTI OPERATION

 SOURCE

, followed by this

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Button(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR VCR SAT/CATV

 SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF

Number buttons numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics

• (dot) • (dot) KURO LINK CLEAR + – 

ENTER

(CLASS)

/////////////// – ///

ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER – ENTER

PGM (Red) Red Red –HDD/DVD–Red

MENU (Green) Green Green –MENU–Green

(Yellow)

(Blue)

 ––

 – AUTO SETUP C/

 – FREEZE D/

 ––A/

 ––

 ANT

 –SCREEN SIZEE/

AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO

DISP DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY – DISPLAY/INFO

CH +/– CH+/

 +  –––––RECORD

a.Controls for BD.

CH ENTER CH ENTER ENTER CLEAR – ENTER

EXIT/INFO EXIT TOP MENU TOP MENU/

TOOLS/GUIDE USER MENU

HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU – HOME

RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN – RETURN

Yellow Yellow –VCR–Yellow

Blue Blue MENU TV/DTV – Blue

AV SELECTION

CH+/

TOOLS

B/

OUTPUT RESOLUTION

+/–

DISC NAVI

GUIDE – GUIDE

CH+/

–LIST

CH+/

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Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE

 SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF

Number buttons numerics numerics numerics –

• (dot) +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR

ENTER

ENTER DISC/ENTER – ENTER

CLEAR

(CLASS)

TOP MENU–––

–

LEGATO LINK

////// ––///

––



ENTER ENTER–– 

–

SACD SETUPb––

RETURN – – –

PGM (Red) –PROGRAM––

(Yellow)

(Blue)

– REPEAT – –

– SHUFFLE – –















AUDIO AUDIO

PURE AUDIO

DISP DISPLAY/INFO TIME

a.Controls for MD. b.Controls for SACD. c.Controls for DAT.

/MS–

/MS+

––





Button(s) TV (Projector)

 SOURCE POWER ON

1 MOVIE

2 STANDARD

3 DYNAMIC

4 USER1

5 USER2

6 USER3

7 COLOR+

8 SHARP+

9 GAMMA

0 COLOR

• (dot) SHARP

ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP

EXIT

INFO

//////

ENTER ENTER

TEST

HIDE

 HDMI1

 HDMI2

 COMP.

 VIDEO

 S-VIDEO

 BRIGHT

 BRIGHT+

AUDIO POWER OFF

DISP ASPECT

CH +/– CONTRAST+/

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

CONTROL

OUT

Remote control operation

IR blaster (only required when you want to operate other components by RF two-way communications) (max. 4 components)

Operation is possible in any direction the remote control is pointed (360°)

RF Adapter

Receiver

Operation of the receiver or other components placed in a rack is possible

Using the RF communications function

RS-232C

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

CU-RF100

PRP

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

)

With this receiver, two-way communications between the receiver and remote control are possible by connecting the included RF adapter to the RS-232C and CU-RF100 terminals. For instructions on connecting the RF adapter, see Connecting the RF adapter (SC-LX83 only) on page 20. Two-way communications allow you to use the following functions:

• The receiver can be operated by pointing the remote control in any direction (360°) (maximum line-of-sight distance for two-way communications: about 10 meters).

• Operate is possible without being affected by obstacles (even products in racks can be operated).

• The information shown on the receiver’s display can be displayed on the remote control’s display as you operate.

• RF communications can be used to operate up to 4 other components connected to the receiver (using the included IR blaster. For details, see Operating other components by RF communications on page 88).

• The remote control input display names can be synchronized with the input names changed at Input Name on the receiver’s Input Setup menu (page 44) and acquired automatically. For details, see

Renaming input function names in synchrony with the receiver on page 89.

• When the receiver’s input is switched, the remote control’s display and operating mode switch to that input automatically. For details, see Setting the remote control operation mode on page 90.

Important

• The line-of-sight communications distance is a rough indication, and may differ according to the surrounding environment.

• Depending on the communications environment, functions using two-way communications between the receiver and remote control may not operate properly. For details, including cautions on the communications environment and usage procedure, etc., see Precautions when using the Omni- Directional RF Remote Control on page 90.

Note

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by press and hold MULTI OPERATION for a couple of seconds. To go back a step, press RETURN.

Note

To mount on a shelf above the component

Double-faced tape

Rack

Remote control sensor

To mount on the component

Remote control sensor

Doublefaced tape

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

Pairing the RF adapter and remote control

Pairing is necessary in order to use the RF communications function. Perform the operation below after connecting the RF adapter and receiver.

1 Switch on the receiver.

2 Set the Setup

For details, see page 116.

3 Press the adapter.

RF adapter’s LED blinks red.

4 While pressing PARAMETER The remote display shows PAIRING.

5 Press ENTER on the remote control. AUTHORIZATION flashes and pairing is performed.

When pairing is successful, SUCCESS is displayed and pairing is completed. RF adapter’s LED lights green.

If ERROR is displayed, pairing has not been successful. Check the connections and distance with the RF adapter, then start over from step 1.

The remote control unit’s receiver operation mode must be set to “RF” in order to operate the receiver with RF twoway communications. Make this setting as described at Operating this receiver by RF communications below.

RF Remote Setup

menu to ON.

RF Remote Setup (SC-LX83 only)

SETTING

MULTI OPERATION

on the remote control.

on this receiver’s

button on the front of the RF

, press

Other

VIDEO

3Use want to use RF two-way communications, then press ENTER.

4Use Select IR MODE to return to operation by infrared signal.

5 If you want to operate other zones with RF twoway communications, repeat steps 3 and 4.

/

to select the receiver zone for which you

/

to select ‘

RF MODE’,

then press

ENTER

Operating other components by RF communications

Up to 4 other components connected to the receiver can be operated by RF communications. Use the IR blaster to communicate between the RF adapter and other components, and switch the remote control’s setting to RF. The remote control’s setting can be switched individually for each input.

Operating this receiver by RF communications

Use this procedure to make the remote control settings to operate the receiver using RF two-way communications. The settings can be made individually for the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. Connect the receiver and RF adapter and pair the RF adapter and remote control unit beforehand.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

ENTER

Check that the units are paired. If RECEIVER MAIN is displayed, pairing has been performed properly, so proceed to step 3. If RF MODE ONLY flashes, pairing has not been performed properly, so perform this procedure again after performing pairing (see Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 88).

1 When RECEIVER is selected and RF MODE is set at step 3, HMG NET RADIO, ADAPTER, iPod USB and TUNER are automatically set to the

RF mode. Note that RF MODE cannot be set for OPTION 1 and OPTION 2.

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

IR/RF SELECT’,

, press

HOME

then press

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

RF adapter

Note

1 Connect the IR blaster cable to the RF Adapter’s IR Blaster terminal and mount the transmitter on the component you want to operate with RF communications.

• Operation is not possible unless the IR blaster is mounted in an appropriate position. Whenever possible, mount it above the other component’s remote control sensor. If mounted below, the influence of external light, etc., could hamper reception.

• Mount the IR blaster securely to a position near the other component’s remote control sensor. For the location of the other component’s remote control sensor, see the component’s operating instructions.

• Clean any dirt or dust off the place at which the double-faced tape is to be attached beforehand.

• Note that the double-faced tape is strong, and that trying to peel it off the shelf, etc., after it has been applied may damage the shelf’s surface.

2 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

3Use

/

ENTER

Check that the units are paired. If RECEIVER MAIN is displayed, pairing has been performed properly, so proceed to step 4. If RF MODE ONLY flashes, pairing has not been performed properly, so perform this procedure again after performing pairing (see Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 88).

4Use

/

component you want to operate using RF communications, then press

Select the input component to which the IR blaster was mounted in step 1.

5Use

/

Select IR MODE to return to operation by infrared signal.

6 If other input function buttons also switch to RF communications operation, repeat step 4 to 5.

7 Press and hold seconds to exit and store the operation(s).

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

to select input function for the

to select ‘

IR/RF SELECT’,

ENTER

RF MODE’,

MULTI OPERATION

, press

then press

for a couple of

HOME

ENTER

Renaming input function names in synchrony with the receiver

• Default setting: MANUAL

The remote control input display names can be synchronized with the input names that have been changed at Input Name on the receiver’s Input Setup menu (page 44) and acquired automatically. There are two modes: AUTO in which the receiver’s input names are acquired automatically each time the input is switched, and MANUAL in which the receiver’s input names are only acquired for input functions selected manually. Even when input names are changed manually at Renaming input function names manually on page 82, when synchro renaming is performed here, the input name is overwritten.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

ENTER

MANUAL flashes in the remote display.

3Use

/

ENTER

If you selected AUTO, this completes the setting. The receiver’s input names are acquired automatically in synchrony with the receiver each time the remote control’s input is switched. Proceed to step 7.

If you selected MANUAL, go to step 4.

4 Press the input function button for the component whose receiver input name you want to acquire, then

press

ENTER The receiver’s input name is acquired. After PLEASE WAIT is displayed, the receiver’s input name flashes. If

the name has not been changed at Input Name on the receiver’s Input Setup menu (page 44), NO CHANGE flashes.

5Press the remote control. COMPLETE is displayed and the input name is

registered.

6 To acquire the receiver input names for other input function buttons, repeat step 4 to 5.

7 Press and hold seconds to exit and store the operation(s).

ENTER

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

to enter the input name displayed on

MULTI OPERATION

, press

SYNC RENAMING’,

AUTO

’ or ‘

MANUAL’,

for a couple of

HOME

then press

1If RF MODE ONLY flashes, pairing has not been performed properly or RECEIVER may be set to IR MODE at the remote control’s IR/RF SELECT

setting. In this case, perform pairing, then switch RECEIVER to RF MODE at the remote control’s IR/RF SELECT setting. For details, see Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 88 and Operating this receiver by RF communications on page 88.

2The HDMI input function button is not supported.

Note

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83)

1 Examples of common devices utilizing the 2.4 GHz

Setting the remote control operation mode

•Default setting: ON

When the remote control operation mode is turned on and the receiver’s input is switched, the remote control display and operation mode switch automatically to that input. Select OFF if you do not want the remote control’s function to switch automatically when the receiver’s

input is switched.

1 While pressing MENU

The remote display shows SETUP MENU.

2Use

/

ENTER

Check that the units are paired. If SYNCHRO ON is displayed, pairing has been performed properly, so proceed to step 3. If RF MODE ONLY flashes, pairing has not been performed properly, so perform this procedure again after performing pairing (see Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 88).

3Use

/

OFF

’, then press

The remote display shows OK to confirm the setting.

4 Press and hold seconds to exit and store the operation(s).

MULTI OPERATION

to select ‘

OPERATION MODE’,

SYNCHRO ON

ENTER

MULTI OPERATION

, press

HOME

then press

’ or ‘

SYNCHRO

for a couple of

Precautions when using the OmniDirectional RF Remote Control

Precautions regarding wavelength

• This remote control is designed to prevent other persons from eavesdropping on the transmitted signals, but precautions should nonetheless be taken against the chance that other persons’ could intercept and listen to the signals transmitted. Given that this remote control produces radio wave transmissions, another person could deliberately use a receiver to attempt to intercept such transmissions. As a result, this device should not be used to play important transmissions demanding privacy.

This remote control utilizes the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This band is also used by a variety of other devices as noted below. In particular, devices not often cognizant to the user are listed in item 2.

band:

• Cordless phone

• Cordless facsimile

• Microwave oven

• Wireless LAN router

• Wireless AV device

• Wireless controllers for games

• Microwave therapeutic devices

• Bluetooth wireless technology devices

2 Other devices using 2.4 GHz:

• Shoplifting-prevention systems

•Amateur wireless radio

• Distribution control systems at factories and warehouses

• Railway and emergency vehicle wireless identification systems

When such devices are used simultaneously with this remote control, signal interference may occur, resulting in signal dropouts.

To improve reception quality, try the following:

• Turn off the other device emitting radio waves.

• Place the interfering device farther away (Move both the remote control and RF adapter away from the interfering device).

Do not use this remote control in the following locations, since transmission interruption may result:

• Locations where another device using the same 2.4 GHz frequency is being used, such as a Bluetooth wireless technology device or wireless LAN, or in the vicinity where the magnetic field, static electricity, or radio wave interference from another device may occur (depending on the environment, radio waves may not transmit effectively).

• Move the radio farther away.

• If visual noise appears on the television screen, it is possible that this remote control is producing adverse influence on the antenna input of the television, video device, BS tuner, or CS tuner. Move this remote control farther away from the antenna input of the affected device.

1 • When the remote control’s input is switched, the receiver’s in put also switches, but for functions for which the remote control direct function

(page 83) is set to off, when the remote control’s input is switched, the receiver’s input does not switch and only the remote control unit’s operating screen switches.

• The remote control operation mode is only valid when the remote control operation selector switch is set to SOURCE.

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Usable range

• Designed for use only within private homes (signal transmission distance may be reduced due to room design or conditions).

In the following cases, this remote control cannot operate due to poor or erratic radio wave transmission.

• When signal transmission is blocked by a wall or floor constructed of ferro-concrete or metal.

• Nearby large metal furniture objects.

• In large crowds of people, or near obstructive buildings.

• When living in a housing complex (apartment, condominium, etc.) where the next-door unit has a microwave oven located near to this remote control. Note that even a microwave oven will not interfere with this remote control when not in use.

• When using multiple Omni-Directional RF Remote Control in the same location.

Signal reflection

• The signals reaching the remote control include those transmitted in a straight line from the main unit (direct waves), and those that are received after being bounced off of walls, furniture, and other buildings (reflected waves). As a result, reflected waves can be generated by obstacles and other reflective objects, causing variations in the signal quality. In such cases, try slightly changing the position of the remote control.

• Persons using pacemakers or other medical or therapeutic electronic devices should consult the manufacturer or dealer of their device regarding the potential effects of radio waves from this remote control.

• Do not use in aircraft, hospitals, or other locations where the use of radio-wave-generating devices is prohibited, since adverse affects may be caused to flight communications equipment or medical devices. Follow all precautions and directives given by medical institutions.

CAUTION

• With the exception of cases determined by law to be the subject of legal liability, Pioneer refuses all responsibility for any harm resulting to the customer or other person as a result of the use of this remote control.

For safe use

• Do not use near electronic devices utilizing highprecision or very delicate radio waves, since the other device may operate incorrectly, resulting in malfunction.

Examples of devices requiring particular caution:

• Hearing aids, pacemakers and other medical or therapeutic electronic devices, fire/smoke detectors, automatic door openers, other automatic devices.

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Important

• This section includes explanations for the SC-LX73’s remote control. For instructions for the SC-LX83’s remote control, see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX83) on page 79.

About the Remote Setup menu

The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing R.SETUP. The different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the respective items.

Setting What it does

Preset recall

Code learning

Multi operation

System off This is a function for automatically turning off the

Direct function

Erase learning

Back light The backlight lighting pattern can be selected

power of devices connected to the receiver. Multiple remote control codes can be set, as desired. See “Multi operation and System off” on page 95.

from among four modes, in consideration of convenience and battery service life. See “Setting the backlight mode” on page 95.

Setting What it does

Reset function

All reset This is a function for resetting all remote control

Change RC mode

This is a function for resetting preset codes that have been set. Key resetting can be done for individual input functions. See “Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function” on page 94.

unit settings you have made to the defaults set upon shipment from the factory. See “Resetting the remote control settings” on page 97.

Note

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing

R.SETUP.

• After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.

Operating multiple receivers

Up to four receivers can be operated discretely using this receiver's remote control when using multiple receivers, provided they are of the same model as this receiver. The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the preset code to set the remote control setting.

• Set the remote modes on the receivers before using this function (see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 115).

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the number button for the receiver (“ 1

” to “

Receiver 4

For example, to operate “Receiver 2”, press “2”.

If the LED lights for one second, the setting has been successfully completed.

When the preset code is input, the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed.

R.SETUP

, then press “4” for three

”) you wish to operate.

Receiver

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INPUT SELECT TV CTRL

iPod

USB TUNER

ADAPTERNET RADIO

CDTV

BD DVD

R.SETUP

SOURCERECEIVER

MULTI OPERATION

DVR/BDR HDMI

RECEIVER

VIDEO CD-R

Note

If the LED lights for one second, the setting has been

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons (such as DVD or CD) using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.

• For greater convenience, assign the TV connected to

the MONITOR OUT terminal to the TV CTRL button, and assign your satellite/cable receiver or set-top box connected to the TV input terminal to the TV input button. If a single device is connected to both terminals, that device should be assigned to both the TV CTRL and TV input buttons.

• Devices may be assigned to the following input function buttons.

Selecting preset codes directly

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control. When assigning preset codes to TV CONTROL, press TV CTRL here.

The LED blinks once and flashes continuously.

3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit preset code.

See Preset code list (SC-LX73 only) on page 134.

R.SETUP

, then press “1” for three

successfully completed.

When the preset code is fully input, the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed. If this happens, enter the 4-digit preset code again.

4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control.

To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing  SOURCE. If it doesn’t seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one).

5Press

R.SETUP

to exit the preset setup mode.

Programming signals from other remote controls

Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls. The buttons available are shown below:

MULTI

SOURCERECEIVER

OPERATION

R.SETUP

DVR/BDR HDMI

BD DVD

ADAPTERNET RADIO

CDTV

iPod

USB TUNER VIDEO CD-R

INPUT

VOL

RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

MUTE

R.SETUP

INPUT

SELECT TV CTRL

TV CONTROL

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.

The LED blinks once and flashes continuously.

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

HOME

iPod CTRL

ALC /

AUTO

DIRECT

STEREO

HDD DVD

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TOOLS

TUNE

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

MEMORY

PGM

STANDARD

ADV SURR

CTRL STATUSTHX

PHASE

AUDIO

213

546

8079

CLASS

ENTER

, then press “2” for three

T.EDIT

PRESET

INFO DISP

1 The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

Note

3 cm

This receiver’s remote control

Other remote control

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX73)

3 Point the two remote controls towards each other, then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control.

The LED blinks once and flashes continuously.

• The remote controls should be 3 cm apart.

4 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control.

If the LED lights for one second, the setting has been successfully completed.

5 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 3 and 4.

To program signals for another component, exit and repeat steps 2 through 4.

6 Press

R.SETUP

to exit the programming mode.

Erasing one of the remote control button settings

This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the button to the factory default.

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased, then press

The LED flashes once.

3 Press and hold the button to be erased for three seconds.

If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.

4 Repeat step 3 to erase other buttons.

5 Press

R.SETUP

to exit the erasing mode.

, then press “7” for three

ENTER

Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function

This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input function, and restores the factory default.

This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used.

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press and hold the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased for three seconds.

If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.

R.SETUP

, then press “9” for three

Direct function

• Default setting: On

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time using your receiver to play a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver, and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control.

3 Press “1” (On) or “0” (Off) to switch the direct function mode.

If the LED lights for one second, the setting has been successfully completed.

If the LED flashes three times, the setting has failed.

4 Press

R.SETUP

to exit the setup.

, then press “5” for three

1 • Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal.

• Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.

• If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function on page 94 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that some signals may take more memory than others).

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Note

Setting the backlight mode

• Default setting: 1 (normal mode)

The backlight lighting pattern can be selected from among four modes, in consideration of convenience and battery service life.

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the number button for the backlight mode you want to set.

•

“1” (normal mode)

off with the light button. After it lights, it turns off automatically if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

•

“2” (

frequent lighting mode) – The backlight turns

on when any button on the remote control is pressed. It is turned off with the light button. After it lights, it turns off automatically if no operation is performed for 10 seconds.

•

“3” (eco mode)

with the light button. After it lights, it turns off automatically if no operation is performed for 5 seconds.

•

“4” (off mode)

when the light button is pressed.

If the LED lights for one second, the setting has been successfully completed.

If the LED flashes three, the setting has failed.

3Press

R.SETUP

, then press “6” for three

– The backlight is turned on and

– The backlight is turned on and off

– The backlight does not turn on even

to exit the setup.

Multi operation and System off

The Multi operation feature allows you to program a series of up to 5 commands for the components in your system.

•

Be sure to call up the preset codes of devices or perform programming signals for other remote controls before multi operation memory programming (

The Multi operation feature makes it easy to perform the following operations by pressing just two buttons.

Press MULTI OPERATION and then the DVD input function button to:

1. Switch this receiver on.

2. Switch this receiver’s input to DVD.

3. Transmit a sequence of up to five programmed commands.

Similar to Multi operations, System off allows you to use two buttons to stop and switch off a series of components in your system at the same time. operation sequence may be programmed.

Press

MULTI OPERATION

1. Transmit a sequence of up to five programmed commands.

2. Switch off all Pioneer devices including the receiver (except DVD recorders and VCRs).

For greater convenience, program this receiver to perform power on/off and playback operations on nonPioneer devices as well. described above are not contingent on programming for non-Pioneer devices.)

The buttons that can be programmed using Multi operation or System off are the same buttons as those that can be programmed for other remote controls (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 93).

page 93).

Only one System off

and then

(The signals for Pioneer devices

 SOURCE

to:

1 • Before Multi operation and System off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other componen ts (see Setting

the remote to control other components on page 93 for more on this).

• Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.

• Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.

2 Some remote controllers for other manufacturers' devices use the same signals for switching the power on and off. In some cases, even if this

receiver is programmed to perform these commands, power to the non-Pioneer devices may not be switched on and off correctly. Program the receiver to perform these commands if the non-Pioneer device uses separate signals for power on/off.

Note

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Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequence

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the input function button (or button).

For Multi operations, press the input function you wish to program (for example, if you want to start the sequence

by switching on your DVD player, press DVD). For System off, press the  SOURCE button.

The LED blinks twice and flashes continuously.

3 If necessary, press the input function button for the component whose command you want to input.

This is only necessary if the command is for a new component (input function).

4 Select the button for the command you want to input.

The LED blinks once and flashes continuously.

• You don’t need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically.

With Pioneer components, you don’t need to program the power to switch off in a shutdown sequence (except DVD recorders).

5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program a sequence of up to five commands.

If you press R.SETUP before programming is completed, commands programmed up to that point will be stored.

6 Press

R.SETUP

to exit the programming mode.

, then press “3” for three

 SOURCE

Using System off

1 Press

The LED flashes continuously.

The command sequence you programmed will run, then all Pioneer components will switch off receiver (switch of all the zones becomes off).

MULTI OPERATION

Within five seconds,

press

 SOURCE

, followed by this

Erasing the settings for the multi-operation

This erases all the settings programmed in the remote control for the multi-operation.

1 Press and hold seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

• To cancel the preset setup mode press R.SETUP.

2 Press the input function button containing the program you want to cancel or the for three seconds.

If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.

R.SETUP

, then press “8” for three

 SOURCE

button

Using multi operations

1 Press

The LED flashes continuously.

2 button that has been set up with a multi operation.

The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the programmed multi operation is performed automatically.

1 With Multi operation, the HDMI and TV CTRL settings cannot be made. For other settable input functions, see Setting the remote to control

2 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.

MULTI OPERATION

Within five seconds, press

other components on page 93.

an input function

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Note

RECEIVER

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT

AUTO

ALC /

DIRECT

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

HDMI OUT

DTV MPX PQLS

PHASE

CTRL STATU STHX

PGM

STEREO

iPod CTRL

HOME MENU

TUNE

TOOLS

LIST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT TV CTRL

iPod

USB TUNER VIDEO CD-R

ADAPTERNET RADIO

CDTV

BD DVD

R.SETUP

SOURCERECEIVER

MULTI OPERATION

DVR/BDR HDMI

RECEIVER

MUTE

MASTER VOLUME

VOL

PRESET

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

T.EDIT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

PTY

MEMORY

STANDARD

ADV SURR

AUDIO

INFO

CLASS

ENTER

DISP

HDD DVD

546

8079

213

/ CLR

Resetting the remote control settings

Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default.

1 Press and hold

R.SETUP

seconds.

The LED flashes continuously.

2 Press and hold the

If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.

Default preset codes

Input function button Preset code

DVD 2246

BD 2248

DVR/BDR 2238

HDMI 2247

TV 0186

CD 5066

CD-R 5067

VIDEO 1077

TV CTRL 0186

, then press “0” for three

ENTER

button for three seconds.

Controlling components

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 93 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.

•The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.

1 When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is convenient when you want to reset

some but not all of input function buttons.

Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX73)

Button(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR VCR SAT/CATV

 SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF

Number buttons numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics

• (dot) • (dot) KURO LINK CLEAR + - 

ENTER

(CLASS)

ENTER CH ENTER ENTER ENTER - ENTER

EXIT/INFO EXIT TOP MENU TOP MENU - LIST

TOOLS/GUIDE/ EPG

/////////////// - ///

ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER - ENTER

HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU - HOME / MENU

RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN - RETURN

HDD (Red) Red Red -HDD -Red

DVD (Green) Green Green -DVD -Green

(Yellow)

(Blue)

 - -

 - AUTO SETUP 

 -FREEZE

 - -

 - -

 TV/DTV

 - SCREEN SIZE  - 

AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO

DISP DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY - DISPLAY/INFO

CH +/– CH+/

a. Controls for BD.

Yellow Yellow -VCR -Yellow

Blue Blue MENU MENU - Blue

USER MENU TOOLS GUIDE - GUIDE

AV SELECTION

CH+/

 - 

OUTPUT RESOLUTION

CH+/

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Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE

 SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF

Number buttons numerics numerics numerics -

• (dot) +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR

ENTER

(CLASS)

////// - -///

ENTER ENTER - - -















AUDIO AUDIO

DISP DISPLAY/INFO TIME

a. Controls for SACD. b. Controls for MD.

ENTER DISC/ENTER

TOP MENU - - MS

RETURN - - -

LEGATO LINK

SACD SETUPa - -

PURE AUDIO

OPEN/CLOSE

-MS

- -

CLEAR

ENTER



Button(s) TV (Projector)

 SOURCE POWER ON

1 MOVIE

2 STANDARD

3 DYNAMIC

4 USER1

5 USER2

6 USER3

7 COLOR+

8 SHARP+

9 GAMMA

0 COLOR

• (dot) SHARP

ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP

//////

ENTER ENTER

 HDMI1

 HDMI2

 COMP.

 VIDEO

 S-VIDEO

 BRIGHT

 BRIGHT+

AUDIO POWER OFF

DISP ASPECT

CH +/– CONTRAST+/

EXIT

INFO

TEST

HIDE

The Advanced MCACC menu

Chapter 11:

The Advanced MCACC menu

Important

control, press the button. When “set the remote control to the receiver operation mode” is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above.

RECEIVER

Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu

The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision. The acoustic characteristics of the listening environment are measured and the frequency response is calibrated accordingly to allow high precision, automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the sound field to bring it closer to a studio environment than ever before. Furthermore, while it was previously difficult to eliminate standing waves, this receiver is equipped with a standing wave control function using a unique process to perform acoustic analysis and reduce their influence.

This section describes how to calibrate the sound field automatically and fine-adjust the sound field data manually.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

• Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home

Menu.

HOME MENU

3 Select ‘ then press

4 Select the setting you want to adjust.

• Full Auto MCACC – See Automatically conducting

• Auto MCACC – See Automatic MCACC (Expert)

• Manual MCACC – Fine-tunes your speaker settings

• Demo – No settings are saved and no errors occur.

Advanced MCACC ENTER

optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 42 for a quick and effective automatic surround setup.

below for a more detailed MCACC setup. SC-LX83 only: In addition, the Full Band Phase Control function calibrates the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers.

and customizes the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 102).

When the speakers are connected to this receiver, the test tone is output repeatedly. Press RETURN to

cancel the test tone.

’ from the

Home Menu

Automatic MCACC (Expert)

If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 42, you can customize your setup options below. You can calibrate your system differently for up to six different MCACC presets, which are useful if you have different listening positions depending on the type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).

Important

• Make sure the microphone/speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

• The screen saver will automatically appear after five minutes of inactivity.

CAUTION

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

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Pioneer SC-LX73, SC-LX83 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before you start

Our philosophy

Features

Checking what’s in the box

Installing the receiver

Loading the batteries

Operating range of remote control unit

Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-LX83)

Remote control display

RF adapter

Remote control (In case of SC-LX73)

Display

Front panel

Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

Determining the speakers’ application

Placing the speakers

Other speaker connections

THX speaker system setup

Some tips for improving sound quality

Connecting the speakers

Installing your speaker system

Standard surround connection

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-wiring your speakers

Selecting the Speaker system

Front height setup

Front wide setup

Speaker B setup

Bi-Amping setup

ZONE 2 setup

About the video converter

About HDMI

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

Connecting additional amplifiers

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connecting external antennas

MULTI-ZONE setup

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

Connecting an iPod

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input

Connecting a USB device

Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output

Connecting an IR receiver

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger

Plugging in the receiver

Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

The Input Setup menu

Input function default and possible settings

Basic playback

Playing a source

Playing a source with HDMI connection

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

Playing an iPod

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod

Playing a USB device

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device

About playable file formats

Listening to the radio

Improving FM sound