Pioneer SC-LX75, SC-LX85 Operating Instruction

SC-LX85

SC-LX75

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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)

WARNING

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

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).

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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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.

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

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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.

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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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.

Contents

01 Before you start

Our philosophy ................................................ 6

Features ........................................................... 6

Checking what’s in the box ............................ 7

Installing the receiver ..................................... 7

Loading the batteries ...................................... 7

Operating range of remote control unit........ 7

Flow for operating the receiver with RF

two-way communications .............................. 7

About using AVNavigator

(included CD-ROM) ........................................ 8

02 Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-LX85) ............ 9

Remote control (In case of SC-LX75) .......... 11

Display ........................................................... 12

Front panel .................................................... 13

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment ........................ 14

Rear panel ..................................................... 14

Connecting the RF adapter .......................... 15

Determining the speakers’ application ...... 15

Placing the speakers .................................... 17

Connecting the speakers ............................. 18

Installing your speaker system .................... 19

About the audio connection ........................ 24

About the video converter ............................ 24

About HDMI .................................................. 24

Connecting your TV and playback

components .................................................. 25

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD

recorder and other video sources ............... 26

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box ........................................... 27

Connecting other audio components ......... 27

Connecting the multichannel analog

inputs ............................................................. 28

Connecting additional amplifiers ................ 28

Connecting AM/FM antennas ..................... 29

MULTI-ZONE setup ....................................... 29

Connecting to the network through

LAN interface ................................................ 30

Connecting optional Bluetooth

ADAPTER ...................................................... 31

Connecting an iPod ...................................... 31

Connecting a USB device ............................ 31

Connecting an HDMI-equipped

component to the front panel input ............ 31

Connecting to a wireless LAN ..................... 31

Connecting an IR receiver ........................... 32

Operating other Pioneer components

with this unit’s sensor .................................. 32

Switching components on and off

using the 12 volt trigger ................................ 33

Plugging in the receiver ............................... 33

04 Basic Setup

About remote control operation .................. 34

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language) ........................................... 34

Automatically conducting optimum

sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ............... 34

The Input Setup menu .................................. 36

Operation Mode Setup ................................. 36

05 Basic playback

About remote control operation .................. 38

Playing a source ........................................... 38

Playing an iPod ............................................. 38

Playing a USB device ................................... 39

Listening to the radio .................................... 41

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music ...................................... 43

06 Listening to your system

About remote control operation .................. 45

Enjoying various types of playback

using the listening modes ........................... 45

Selecting MCACC presets ........................... 47

Choosing the input signal ............................ 47

Better sound using Phase Control .............. 47

Better sound using Phase Control and

Full Band Phase Control .............................. 48

07 Playback with HOME MEDIA

GALLERY inputs

About remote control operation .................. 49

Enjoying the Home Media Gallery ............... 49

Features of Home Media Gallery ................. 49

Introduction ................................................... 49

Playback with Home Media Gallery ............ 50

Advanced operations for Internet radio ...... 51

About network playback............................... 51

About playable file formats .......................... 53

08 Control with HDMI function

About remote control operation .................. 54

About the Control with HDMI function ....... 54

Making Control with HDMI connections .... 54

HDMI Setup................................................... 54

Before using synchronization ...................... 55

About synchronized operations .................. 55

Setting the PQLS function ........................... 56

About Auto Sound Retriever Link and

Stream Smoother Link ................................. 56

Cautions on the Control with HDMI

function ......................................................... 56

09 Using other functions

About remote control operation .................. 57

Setting the Audio options ............................ 57

Setting the Video options ............................. 59

Switching the speaker terminals ................ 61

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ................. 61

Making an audio or a video recording ........ 62

Reducing the level of an analog signal ....... 62

Using the sleep timer ................................... 62

Dimming the display .................................... 62

Switching the HDMI output ......................... 62

Checking your system settings ................... 63

Resetting the system .................................... 63

10 Controlling the rest of your system

(In case of SC-LX85)

About the Remote Setup menu................... 64

Operating multiple receivers ....................... 64

Setting the remote to control other

components .................................................. 64

Selecting preset codes directly ................... 65

Programming signals from other

remote controls ............................................. 65

Erasing one of the remote control

button settings .............................................. 66

Resetting the input assignment of one

of the input function buttons ....................... 66

Resetting the remote control settings ........ 66

Confirming preset codes ............................. 66

Renaming input function names

manually ........................................................ 66

Direct function .............................................. 66

Multi Operation and System Off .................. 67

Controlling components .............................. 68

Using the RF communications function .... 70

Operating this receiver by RF

communications........................................... 71

Operating other components by RF

communications........................................... 71

Renaming input function names in

synchrony with the receiver ......................... 72

Setting the remote control operation

mode .............................................................. 72

Precautions when using the Omni-

Directional RF Remote Control ................... 72

11 Controlling the rest of your system

(In case of SC-LX75)

About the Remote Setup menu................... 74

Operating multiple receivers ....................... 74

Setting the remote to control other

components .................................................. 74

Selecting preset codes directly ................... 75

Programming signals from other

remote controls ............................................. 75

Erasing one of the remote control

button settings .............................................. 75

Erasing all learnt settings that are in

one input function ........................................ 75

Direct function .............................................. 76

Setting the backlight mode ......................... 76

Multi Operation and System Off .................. 76

Resetting the remote control settings ........ 77

Controlling components .............................. 78

12 The Advanced MCACC menu

About remote control operation .................. 80

Making receiver settings from the

Advanced MCACC menu ............................. 80

Automatic MCACC (Expert) ......................... 80

Manual MCACC setup ................................. 82

Checking MCACC Data ................................ 85

Data Management........................................ 86

13 The System Setup and Other

Setup menus

About remote control operation .................. 87

Making receiver settings from the

System Setup menu ..................................... 87

Manual speaker setup .................................. 87

Network Setup menu ................................... 89

Checking the Network Information ............. 91

The Other Setup menu ................................. 91

14 Additional information

Troubleshooting 1 ......................................... 94

Troubleshooting 2 ....................................... 100

Troubleshooting of wireless LAN .............. 103

About status messages ............................. 104

Speaker Setting Guide................................ 105

Important information regarding the

HDMI connection ....................................... 106

Cleaning the unit ........................................ 106

Precautions when using the Wireless

LAN converter ............................................. 106

Declaration of Conformity with regard

to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC .............. 107

Surround sound formats ........................... 108

About THX ................................................... 108

About iPod ................................................... 109

About FLAC ................................................. 110

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct

with different input signal formats ............ 110

Glossary ....................................................... 111

Features index ............................................. 114

Specifications ............................................. 115

Preset code list............................................ 116

Flow of settings on the receiver

Flow for connecting and setting 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.

Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Setting to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13

Important

The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 8.

1 Before you start

! Checking what’s in the box on page 7 ! Loading the batteries on page 7

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2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 15)

! [A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection ! [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2

connection (Multi Zone)

! [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

SC-LX85 only:

! [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality

surround)

! [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

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3 Connecting the speakers

! Placing the speakers on page 17 ! Connecting the speakers on page 18 ! Installing your speaker system on page 19 ! Bi-amping your speakers on page 18

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4 Connecting the components

! About the audio connection on page 24 ! About the video converter on page 24 ! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 25 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 29

! Plugging in the receiver on page 33

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5 Power On

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6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 34)

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7 MCACC speaker settings

! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 34

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8 The Input Setup menu (page 36)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

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9 Basic playback (page 38)

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10 Switching the HDMI output (page 62)

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11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

! Using the various listening modes (page 45) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 47) ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 48) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 80) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 89) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement

(page 57)

! Setting the PQLS function (page 56) ! Setting the Audio options (page 57) ! Setting the Video options (page 59)

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12 Other optional adjustments and settings

! Control with HDMI function (page 54) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 80) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 87)

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13 Making maximum use of the remote control

In case of SC-LX85

! Operating multiple receivers (page 64) ! Setting the remote to control other components (page 64) ! Using the RF communications function (page 70)

In case of SC-LX75

! Operating multiple receivers (page 74) ! Setting the remote to control other components (page 74)

01 Before you start

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 world-class studio engineers

With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor:

Features

% Apple AirPlay®

With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75 and play it through your home cinema system. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on a connected display. With Pioneer’s Air Play-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the house.

% 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.

% About operation of the receiver with a mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.)

The receiver can be controlled from the mobile terminal by installing a special application on the mobile terminal. For details, see the product information on the Pioneer website. This special application may be changed or discontinued without notice.

% iControlAV2 Remote Control App compatible

The SC-LX85 and SC-LX75 are compatible with a completely re-designed remote control application for iPod touch, iPhone and now iPad. Improvements include a comprehensive front page layout, iPad rotation, DLNA and vTuner control, new exciting Finger EQ, and Pioneer compatible Blu-ray Disc player control. iControlAV2 is free from the App Store.

% Air Jam App compatible

For the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with Pioneer’s exclusive Air Jam application. Available free in the App Store, Air Jam allows up to 4 iPhone, iPod touch or iPod devices to share music and create a group playlist for a unique and fun social music network experience.

% AVNavigator

The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a guide for connecting the unit and setting up from the computer and an Interactive Manual for operating the unit while reading the manual.

% HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel)

A compatible component is required to use the above function.

% PQLS Bit-stream

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

% Auto Sound Retriever Link

By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can be corrected automatically to play the sound with higher density.

% Stream Smoother Link

By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Stream Smoother Link function, compressed video or movie files played on the player can be corrected automatically to play them with a more natural, easily viewable picture.

% iPod playback

Your iPod can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPod. Also, the iPod is charged when it is connected to the receiver.

% Direct Energy HD Amplifier

The “Direct Energy HD (High Fidelity Class D) amplifier” is an amplifier developed by Pioneer based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and concentrating the essence of high sound quality design. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.

% 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 horizontallyoriented 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.

% Bluetooth compatible

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.

% Auto Sound Retriever

The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression.

% 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.

% RF two-way communications function

Using the CU-RF100, 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. ! The CU-RF100 is included with the SC-LX85,

sold separately with the SC-LX75.

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

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

In case of SC-LX85

! 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 ! Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

— Quick start guide — CD-ROM (Operating instructions) — Connecting cable

! Power cord ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! Warranty card ! Quick start guide

In case of SC-LX75

! 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 ! Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

— Quick start guide — CD-ROM (Operating instructions) — Connecting cable

! Power cord ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! Warranty card ! Quick start guide

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)

Loading the batteries

In case of SC-LX85

In case of SC-LX75

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.

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.

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 institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

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.

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7 m

Note

By connecting an RF adapter to the RS-232C and CU-RF100 terminals (SC-LX85) / EXTENSION terminals (SC-LX75), the CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control can be used for RF two-way communications with the receiver. With RF two-way communications, 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. For details, see

Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications on page 7.

! The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-

directional remote control are included with the SC-LX85, sold separately with the SC-LX75.

! The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF

two-way communications is about 10 meters. This line-of-sight communications distance is a rough indication, and may differ according to the surrounding environment.

Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications

SC-LX85 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.

1 Connecting the RF adapter to the RS232C and CU-RF100 terminals.

! Connecting the RF adapter on page 15

2 Setting the ‘RF Remote Setup’ to ‘ON’.

! RF Remote Setup on page 92

3 Pairing the RF adapter and remote control.

! Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on

page 71

01 Before you start

4 Setting ‘RECEIVER MAIN’ to ‘RF MODE’ for the remote control unit’s ‘IR/RF SELECT’ setting.

! Operating this receiver by RF communications

on page 71

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)

The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver’s connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings. There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that operates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that lets you check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs.

Installing AVNavigator

1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.

! The installation screen is displayed. Proceed

to step 2.

! If the installation screen does not appear,

double-click on the CD-ROM icon then start the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe).

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

When “Finish” is selected, installation is completed.

3 Remove the included AVNavigator CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive.

Handling the CD-ROM

Operating Environment

! This CD-ROM can be used with Microsoft®

Windows® XP/Vista/7.

! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator

functions. The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. With other browsers, some functions may be limited or the display may not appear properly.

Also, even with a supported browser,

depending on the browser’s settings, some functions may be limited and the display may not appear properly.

Precautions For Use

! This CD-ROM is for use with a personal

computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player. Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume.

License

! Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated

below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if you are unwilling to consent to the terms of its use.

Also agree to the “License Agreement”

displayed when installing AVNavigator.

! Copyright to data provided on this CD-ROM

belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION. Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER CORPORATION.

General Disclaimer

! PIONEER CORPORATION does not

guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with

respect to personal computers using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.

Using AVNavigator

1 Click [AVNavigator] on the desktop to launch AVNavigator.

AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up. The language selection screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to make the connections and automatic settings. Wiring Navi only starts up automatically the first time AVNavigator is launched.

2 Select and use the desired function.

AVNavigator includes the following functions:

! Wiring Navi – Guides you through

connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be made easily.

! Interactive Manual – Automatically displays

the pages explaining the functions that have been operated on the receiver. It is also possible to operate the receiver from the Interactive Manual.

! Glossary – Displays glossary pages. ! MCACC Appli – Displays Advanced

MCACC measurement results vividly on the computer.

There are special operating instructions

for MCACC Application. These instructions are included in the AVNavigator Interactive Manual’s menus. Refer to them when using MCACC Application.

! Software Update – Allows various types of

software to be updated.

! Settings – Used to make various

AVNavigator settings.

! Detection – Used to detect the receiver.

Note

To use the AVNavigator of another model, first uninstall (delete) this receiver’s AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of the other model.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC.

% Delete from the Control Panel of the PC.

From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator(SC-LX85 or SC-LX75)” d “Uninstall”.

Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-LX85)

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

2 3

MAIN

RECEIVER SOURCE

ZONE2

3 MULTI

OPERATION

BDR

DVD

USB

iPod

PHONO

AUX

TV CONTROL

INPUT MUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

PGMMENU

SIGNAL SEL SLEEP AUDIO

A.ATT

D.ACCESS

CLR

NET RADIO

HMG

OPTION

TUNER

MULTI CH

VIDEO

INPUT SELECTLIGHT

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

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

! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 38, 39, 41, 43

and 68.)

1 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch

Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 62).

2 u RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

3 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 67).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 64). There are no AUX and CD-R inputs on this receiver, so the AUX and CD-R buttons cannot be used.

5 INPUT SELECT

Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 38).

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 10.

7 TV CONTROL buttons

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 57).

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Video options (page 59).

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home

Menu (pages 34, 36, 54, 80 and 87).

! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the

current menu screen.

9 i/j/k/l/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 80) and the Audio or Video options (page 57 or 59).

10 Receiver Control buttons

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

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver

settings (page 63).

! PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase

Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 48).

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (page 89).

! THX – Press to select a Home THX listening

mode (page 46).

! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting

(page 56).

! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between

Auto Surround (page 45), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 46).

! STEREO – Press to select stereo playback

mode (page 45).

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page 45).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 46).

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal

(page 47).

! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep

mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 62).

! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display

(page 62).

! A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an

analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 62).

! SBch – With this receiver, SBch cannot be

used.

! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC

presets (page 47).

! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output

terminal (page 62).

11 LIGHT

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

! 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 button is pressed. When switched to LIGHT MODE 1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated. Setting LIGHT MODE 1 will shorten the service life of the batteries.

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.

13 VOL +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

14 MUTE

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

02 Controls and displays

MAIN SOURCEIR

iPod/USB

1 2 3 4

Remote control display

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 64).

Remote control display for infrared signal transmission (default)

Remote control display for RF twoway communications

1 2 3 4

MAIN

RCV CTRLRF

AV RECEIVER

VIDEO

+12.

0dB

1. Adv MCACC

! 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 70.

! Depending on the communications

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

10 11 12

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): Twoway communications are established and the receiver’s power is on.

MAIN

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

MAIN

(White letters only): Two-way communications are 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 displayed.

icon is

12 Area indicating the receiver’s status

RF adapter

Front

Rear

1 LED

2 SETTING

Use to pairing the RF adapter and remote control (page 71).

3 IR blaster terminals

Connect the IR blaster cable (page 71).

Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-LX75)

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

MULTI

SOURCERECEIVER

2,3

OPERATION

RCU SETUP

BDR

BD DVDDVR

SAT

HMG

CDTV

USBOPTION

iPod

TUNER

VIDEO

RECEIVER

TV CTRL

SELECT

INPUT

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

TV CONTROL

VOL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

iPod CTRL

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

HDDDVD

DTVMPX PQLS

132

SIGNAL SEL

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

TOOLS

LIST

TUNE

ENTER

HOME

TUNE

PGM

STEREO STANDARD

CTRL STATUSTHX

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

546

8079

CLASS

ENTER

RECEIVER

MUTE

PARAMETER

RETURN

ADV SURR

AUDIO

HDMI

ADPT

VIDEO

T.EDIT

INFO

DISP

LIGHT

12 13

PRESET

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

! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 38, 39, 41, 43

and 78.)

1 u RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 76).

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 74).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 74). Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 38).

5 TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 75).

6 TV CONTROL buttons

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

7 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

! AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Audio options (page 57).

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Video options (page 59).

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home

Menu (pages 34, 36, 54, 80 and 87).

! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the

current menu screen.

8 i/j/k/l/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 80) and the Audio or Video options (page 57 or 59).

9 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between

Auto Surround (page 45), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 46).

! STEREO – Press to select stereo playback

mode (page 45).

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page 45).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 46).

! THX – Press to select a Home THX listening

mode (page 46).

! PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase

Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 48).

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver

settings (page 63).

! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting

(page 56).

! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output

terminal (page 62).

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal

(page 47).

! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC

presets (page 47).

! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep

mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 62).

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (page 89).

! A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an

analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 62).

! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display

(page 62).

10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 61).

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12 OPTION

The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode.

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.

14 MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

15 MUTE

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

16 LIGHT

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (page 76).

02 Controls and displays

Display

21 3 8654 107 11 13 14

AUTO

L C R

SL SR

HDMI

XL XR

STANDARD

SLEEP

LFE

DIGITAL ANALOG

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x THX ADV.SURROUND

SP AB

1 Signal indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 47).

2 Program format indicators

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

! 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

3 Digital format indicators

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

! 2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital

decoding.

! 2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital

Plus decoding.

! 2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD

decoding.

! DTS – Lights with DTS decoding. ! DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding.

DIGITAL PLUS

TrueHD

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

TUNER PHONO

iPod

FULL BAND

PQLS

DVD

20 2116 17 18 19

ALC

DVR

DSD PCM MULTI-ZONE S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

! 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. ! DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream

Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.

! PCM – Lights during playback of PCM

signals.

! MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD

Master Audio signals.

4 MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 61).

5 FULL BAND

Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 48).

6 Listening mode indicators

! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto

Surround feature is switched on (page 45).

! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level

control) mode is selected (page 45).

! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure

Direct is selected (page 46).

! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of

the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 46).

! STANDARD – Lights when one of the

Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 45).

! THX – Lights when one of the Home THX

modes is selected (page 46).

ATT

OVER

VIDEO HMG

HDMI

TUNED RDS STEREO MONO

[ 2 ]

USB

[ 3 ]

7 (PHASE CONTROL)

Lights when the Phase Control (page 47) or Full Band Phase Control (page 48) is switched on.

129

8 Analog signal indicators

[ 4 ]

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 62).

9 PQLS

Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page

56).

10 Tuner indicators

! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being

received.

! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM

broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

! MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set

17 SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page

62).

18 Matrix decoding format indicators

! 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2

Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page

45).

19 S.RTRV

Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active (page 57).

20 Character display

Displays various system information.

21 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 92)

using MPX.

! RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is

received.

Lights when the sound is muted.

12 SOUND

Lights when the DIALOG E (Dialog Enhancement) or TONE (tone controls) features is selected (page 57).

13 Master volume level

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

14 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

15 Scroll indicators

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

16 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS (page 61).

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 4

ADVANCED

MCACC

FL OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

8910 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 1918 20 21

1 u STANDBY/ON

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Use to select an input function.

3 Indicators

! ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is

set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 57).

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

BAND

MULTI-ZONE

CONTROL ON/OFF

PHONES

SPEAKERS

PRESETPRESET

TUNER EDIT

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME MENU RETURN

iPod iPhone iPadHDMI

MCACC

SETUP MIC

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT HOME THX

USB

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD

SURROUND

HDMI 3 INPUT

! FL OFF – Lights when “off” (nothing

displayed) is selected with the display’s dimmer adjustment (page 62).

! HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-

equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 25).

! iPod iPhone iPad – Lights to indicate iPod/

iPhone/iPad is connected (page 31).

4 Character display

See Display on page 12.

MASTER VOLUME

5 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7).

6 MASTER VOLUME dial

7 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward.

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

MASTER VOLUME

8 AUDIO PARAMETER

Use to access the Audio options (page 57).

9 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu. Use TUNE i/j to find radio fre- quencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 41).

10 VIDEO PARAMETER

Use to access the Video options (page 59).

11 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 61).

12 MULTI-ZONE controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page

29) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 61).

13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 39).

14 Listening mode buttons

! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

Switches between Auto Surround (page 45), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 46).

! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for

Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, Stereo etc.) (page 45).

! ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch

between the various surround modes (page

46).

! HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX

listening mode (page 46).

15 HOME MENU

Use to access the Home Menu (pages 34, 36, 54, 80 and 87).

16 RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

17 TUNER controls

! BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio

bands (page 41).

! TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET

k/l and ENTER to memorize and name

stations for recall (page 41).

18 PHONES jack

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

19 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page

34).

20 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 31), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 31).

21 HDMI input connector

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 31).

03 Connecting your equipment

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.

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.

! When making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected unplugged

from the power outlets.

! Depending on the device being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection

and terminal names may differ from the explanations in this manual. Also refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.

Important

Illustration shows the SC-LX85, however connections for the SC-LX75 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

SC-LX85

ASSIGNABLE

(

( BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

)

DVD

DVR/

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

IN1IN

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

SPEAKERS

DVD

IN IN IN IN

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

FRONT WIDE /

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

CENTERFRONT SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

SC-LX75

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

OUT

IN1IN

)

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

SPEAKERS

DVD

IN IN IN IN

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

ASSIGNABLE

PRE OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Note

! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to

The Input Setup menu on page 36 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function

HDMI Digital Component

(BD)

DVD IN 5 COAX-1 IN 1

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR/BDR IN 6 OPT-2 IN 2

VIDEO IN 4 OPT-3 IN 3

HDMI 1 IN 1

HDMI 2 IN 2

HDMI 3

(front panel)

(

)

Single

CD COAX-2

IN 3

! SC-LX75 only: The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control

(separately sold) can be connected to the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. Using the CU-RF100 lets you display the receiver’s display information on the remote control display in your hands and operate it without

Input Terminals

RS-232C

EXTENSION

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

OUT OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CONT

worrying about obstacles or the direction in which the remote control is pointing.

Connecting your equipment

(

DVR/

Connecting the RF adapter

SC-LX85 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 70.

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

RF adapter

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

CONTROL

TV/SAT VIDE

DVD

IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for

[A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection

*Default setting

! Speaker System setting: 9.1ch FH/FW

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B

9 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/usage patterns according to their tastes. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ according to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select one speaker layout/usage pattern before connecting the speakers. For instructions on connections, see Installing your speaker system on page 19. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left

FHL

SW 2

FWL

and right channels (L and R).

! It is also possible to only connect one of the

surround back speakers (SB) or neither.

! If you have two subwoofers, the second

subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

Important

! The Speaker System setting must be made if

you use any of the connections shown below other than [A] (see Speaker system setting on page 87).

! The speakers from which sound is output

can be switched according to the speaker layout/usage pattern (sound is not necessarily output from all connected speakers). Use the SPEAKERS button to switch the speakers from which sound is output. For details, see

A 9.2 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 front wide speakers (FWL/FWR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofers (SW 1/SW 2). It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the front wide speakers. This surround system produces a more true-tolife sound from above. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 61.

FHR

FWR

FHL

SBR

SBL

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 9.2-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 61.

FHR

SW 1

SBL

SBR

Speaker B

Switching the speaker terminals on page 61.

03 Connecting your equipment

[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 7.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

SW 1

SBL

SBR

[D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) This speaker layout/usage pattern provides

7.2-channel playback using the surround back channels in the main zone. To achieve 7.2-channel playback using the front height and front wide channels with ZONE 2 connections, see [E].

SW 1

SBL

ZONE 2

Main zone

SBR

Sub zone

[E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting:

7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) This speaker layout/usage pattern provides

7.2-channel playback using the front height and front wide channels in the main zone. To achieve 7.2-channel playback using the surround back channels with ZONE 2 connections, see [D]. It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the front wide speakers. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 61.

FWL

FHR

FHL

SW 1

Main zone

FWR

[F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting:

5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Front Bi-Amp

Main zone

ZONE 2

SW 1

Sub zone

ZONE 2

Sub zone

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[G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 and ZONE3. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

SW 1

ZONE 2

Main zone

ZONE 3

Sub zone

[H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection

SC-LX85 only

! Speaker System setting:

5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The B speakers can be biamped to achieve high quality sound. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 61.

Speaker B Bi-Amp

SW 1

[I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-LX85 only

! Speaker System setting:

5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

SW 1

Surround Bi-Amp

[J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-LX85 only ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front and center speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

Center Bi-Amp

SW 1

Other speaker connections

! Your favorite speaker connections can be

selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 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 34.

Placing the speakers

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

FHL

2SW 1

FWL

30 30

120 120

SBL

! 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 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 89 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 46).

FHR

FWR

SBR

03 Connecting your equipment

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.

! 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 DVDAudio, 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 core wires touch each other or come in contact with the rear panel or the metal parts of other speaker terminals, the protective circuit may be activated, setting the power to the standby mode.

Bare wire connections

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.

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

12 3

10 mm

Note

! 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.

! If you have two subwoofers, the second

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.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

High

Low

ZONE2 OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

( 150 mA MAX

OUTPUT 5 V

AM LOOP

ANTENNA IR

OUT

)

FRONT CENTER

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

CONTROL

CENTER

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

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 biamping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System

setting makes no difference.

CAUTION

! Don’t connect different speakers from the

same terminal in this way.

! When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for

bi-amping shown above.

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

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Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround 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).

[A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection

! If necessary, select ‘9.1ch FH/FW’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

Front left

SURROUND BACK

Front wide left

(

)

Single

Front wide right

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

OUT

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

IN1IN

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

Front height right

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Front height left

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

OUT 1

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

MONITOR

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONT CENTER

VIDEO

SIGNAL

OUT

CD IN

AUDIO

(CONTROL)

COAXIAL

GND

FRONT

FRONT HEIGHT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

LAN

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

AC IN

)

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

Front left

SURROUND BACK

Speaker B - left

(

)

Single

Surround left

Speaker B - right

Front right

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

Surround right

HDMI

1 6

YPBP

)

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

(VIDEO)

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Front height right

Front height left

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

SURROUND

AC IN

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

DVR/BDR

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

OUT

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

(DVD)

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

03 Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

( Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

High

Low

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

High

Low

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

Surround left

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front left

[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! Select ‘7.1ch Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

[D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

SURROUND BACK

ZONE 2 - left

(

)

Single

Surround left

ZONE 2 - right

Surround right

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75

CONTROL

OUT

ZONE 2

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Surround back right Surround back left

Front left

AC IN

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RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

( Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

High

Low

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

High

Low

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

Surround leftSurround right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front left

ZONE 2 - right

ZONE 2 - left

[E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.

Front wide right

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

Front height right

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

CONTROL

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

GND

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

ZONE 2 - right

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Front height left

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

(CD)(

)

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

ZONE 2 - left

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

Front left

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

Front wide left

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

[F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.

03 Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTERFRONTSURRO UNDSURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

( Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ZONE 3 - right

Front right

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

Front left

Surround leftSurround right

ZONE 3 - left

ZONE 2 - right

ZONE 2 - left

[G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.

[H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection

SC-LX85 only

! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.

Front right Front left

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

ZONE 2

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

ZONE 3

OUT

IN IN IN IN

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

High

Low

Bi-amp compatible speaker Speaker B right

ASSIGNABLE

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

1 6

YPBP

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONT CENTER

MONITOR

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

CD IN

AUDIO

Bi-amp compatible

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

speaker

Speaker B left

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

(

VIDEO

LAN

(

10/100

)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

High

Low

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

( Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

High

Low

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front left

Bi-amp compatible speaker Surround right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Surround left

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

(

Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

High

Low

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

High

Low

High

Low

Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

Surround leftSurround right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front left

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Center

[I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-LX85 only

! Select ‘5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.

[J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-LX85 only

! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.

03 Connecting your equipment

About the audio connection

Types of cables and terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial)Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

Sound signal priority

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals

can be 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 output when connecting this video source. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 36), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

Terminal for connection with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

YPBP

High picture quality

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video signals can be output

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

Note

! 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 59) 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.

! For optimal video performance, THX

recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 59) OFF.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

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®) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! 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 ! ARC (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, DTS-HD 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 54)

Note

! 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 (DVIdHDMI) 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.

! Use a High Speed HDMI

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

! When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer

is connected, it may not operate properly.

! Signal transfer is only possible when

connected to a compatible component.

! 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.

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 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEO

PHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/

BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONTCENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

( Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

HDMI IN

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

(ARC)

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

DVD player, etc.

Select one Select one

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 54).

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI OUT HDMI OUT

! 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

62.

! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 25).

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

cables.

— When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC

(Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 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 54).

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player

HDMI IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTIC AL

Select one

(ARC)

IN1IN

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

(VIDEO)

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

OUT 1

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

VIDEO

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

PHONO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

CD IN

AUDIO

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLR

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE CENTFRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3O

(CD)(

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

PRE OUT

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

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

ADAPTE

TV over the

(

OUTP

LAN

0.1 A

(

)

10/100

(

VIDEO

receiver.

)

SUBWO

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 25).

— When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC

! 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 36).

03 Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEO

PHONO

GND

SIGNAL

CD IN

DVD

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

OUT 2

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTERFRONT SURROUND SURR BACK

(CD)(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

VIDEO

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

CU-RF100

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

RL RLRLRLRL

(

Single

)

( Single

)

SPEAKERS

FRONT WIDE /

FRONT HEIGHT

A A

AC IN

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

Select one

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 receiver and TV using the same type of video cable as used to connect the receiver and player.

DVD player, etc.

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

! Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable

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

! If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you

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. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.

cables (page 25).

connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 36).

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

CU-RF100

OUT

)

CONTROL

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

Select one Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

DVR/BDR

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

OUTOUT

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLR

HDMI OUT

ASSIGNABLE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVD

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

AUDIO OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUTMULTI

SURROUND

ANALOG

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 36).

! In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback

only) (page 62).

! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we

recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 25).

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 36).

STB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

YPBP

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the

receiver’s HDMI IN 1 or IN 2 terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 25).

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

PHONO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SIGNAL

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

COAXIAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

COAXIALOPTIC AL

DIGITAL OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

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 36).

MD, DAT, etc.Turntable

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ASSIGNABLE

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

IN1IN

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

(VIDEO)

ZONE 3

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

DVR/BDR

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

OUTOUT

IN IN IN IN

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

! If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD

inputs instead.

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

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

)

SURROUND

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

SC-LX85 only

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels). Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

DVD player, etc.

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

UNBAL 75

NTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

SPEAKERS

DVR/BDR

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

! If there is a single surround back output, connect it to the SURR 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.

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

CENTER

OUTPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

OUTPUT

AC IN

)

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

OUTPUT

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

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

Front channel

amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

Center channel amplifier (mono)

ANALOG

INPUT

Surround

channel amplifier

OUT 1

)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

ITOR

GND

CD IN

AUDIO

TER

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

COAXIAL

FRONT

RLRLRLRL

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Front height channel amplifier

Front wide channel amplifier

Surround back channel amplifier

Powered subwoofer 2

Powered subwoofer 1

! The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Speaker

system setting on page 87.

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

! If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 85) to

LARGE.

! 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 (SURROUND BACK L (Single)) terminal only.

! The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Speaker

system setting on page 87.

! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2

terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

! 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.

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VDVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CU-RF100

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

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 29).

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

ab 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.

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in three zones

Connecting external antennas

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

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

75 Ω coaxial cable

be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

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.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

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 29 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:

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

5 m to 6 m

Sub

Input functions available

Zone

It is not possible to down-convert the audio and video input signals from the HDMI input terminals, digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals and output them to ZONE 2/ZONE 3.

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.

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

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.

SC-LX85 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.

Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO,

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

HOME MEDIA GALLERY, iPod/USB, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT

(Outputs analog audio, composite video and component video (SC-LX85 only).)

DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, HOME MEDIA GALLERY, iPod/USB, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT

(Outputs analog audio, composite video.)

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

Either the surround back or the front wide speaker terminals can be used as the speaker terminals for ZONE 2. For details, see Determining the speakers’ application on page

15.

03 Connecting your equipment

PRE OUT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE FRONT

(CD))

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN

(

VIDEO

)

(

10/100

)

LAN

( OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

L RL

( Single

)

FRONT WIDE /

RS-232C

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TDVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CU-RF100

SPEAKER

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

HDMI

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

PRE OUT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE FRONT

(CD)

)

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN

(

VIDEO

)

(

ADA

(

10/100

)

LAN

( OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

L RL

( Single

)

FRONT WIDE /

RS-232C

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CU-RF100

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TR

(OUTPUT TOTAL 15

HDMI

(VID

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

H IN

SURROUND BACK

( Single

)

AC IN

RS-232C

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CU-RF100

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TR

(OUTPUT TOTAL 15

HDMI

(VID

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VDVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

CU-RF100

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

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

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.

SC-LX85 only:

To use the front wide speaker terminals for ZONE 2:

To use the surround back speaker terminals for ZONE 2:

! 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.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)

1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver.

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

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT jack on this receiver.

Sub zone (ZONE 3) Main zone

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 3)

You must select 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 in Speaker system setting on page 87 to use this setup.

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

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

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT jack on this receiver.

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

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. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. 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.

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

IN1IN

)

DVD

FER2SURROUNDSURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDEFRO

LR L

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 89.

(CD)(

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN

)

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

VIDEO

PRE OUT

LAN

(

10/100

)

Internet

Modem

LAN

321

to LAN port

WAN

Router

LAN cable (sold separately)

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