Pioneer SC-LX75 User Manual [en, de, fr]

Quick Start Guide | Guide rapide | Kurzanleitung

SC-LX85

SC-LX75

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

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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

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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).

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.

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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

Symbol for

equipment

Symbol examples

for batteries

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. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM. The operating instructions can also be downloaded from the Pioneer website (http://www.pioneer.eu). When using a Mac OS, place the CD-ROM in a CD drive and then double-click on the CD-ROM icon to find the PDF file (Operating Instructions).

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box ............................ 5

Loading the batteries ...................................... 5

Operating range of remote control unit........ 5

Using the RF communications function ...... 5

Flow for operating the receiver with RF

two-way communications .............................. 6

About using AVNavigator (included

CD-ROM) ......................................................... 6

Remote control (In case of SC-LX85) ............ 7

Remote control (In case of SC-LX75) ............ 9

02 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment ........................ 10

Determining the speakers’ application ...... 10

Placing the speakers .................................... 12

Connecting the speakers ............................. 12

Installing your speaker system .................... 13

About the audio connection ........................ 18

About the video converter ............................ 18

About HDMI .................................................. 19

Connecting your TV and playback

components .................................................. 19

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD

recorder and other video sources ............... 21

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box ........................................... 21

Connecting other audio components ......... 22

Connecting AM/FM antennas ..................... 22

MULTI-ZONE setup ....................................... 23

Connecting to the network through

LAN interface ................................................ 24

Connecting to a wireless LAN ..................... 24

Plugging in the receiver ............................... 24

03 Basic Setup

About remote control operation .................. 25

Automatically conducting optimum

sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ............... 25

Operation Mode Setup ................................. 26

04 Basic playback

About remote control operation .................. 28

Playing a source ........................................... 28

Listening in surround sound ....................... 28

Playing an iPod ............................................. 29

Playing a USB device ................................... 29

Listening to the radio .................................... 30

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY

inputs ............................................................. 30

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music ...................................... 31

Declaration of Conformity with regard

to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC ................ 32

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 ! These items are included in this Quick Start Guide. Setting to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 ! These items are explained in the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM.

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 6.

1 Before you start

! Checking what’s in the box on page 5 ! Loading the batteries on page 5

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2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 10)

! [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 12 ! Connecting the speakers on page 12 ! Installing your speaker system on page 13 ! Bi-amping your speakers on page 13

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4 Connecting the components

! About the audio connection on page 18 ! About the video converter on page 18 ! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 19 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 22 ! Plugging in the receiver on page 24

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5 Power On

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6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)

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7 MCACC speaker settings

! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 25

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8 The Input Setup menu

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

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9 Basic playback (page 28)

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10 Switching the HDMI output

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11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

! Using the various listening modes ! Better sound using Phase Control ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) ! Changing the channel level while listening ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement ! Setting the PQLS function ! Setting the Audio options ! Setting the Video options

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12 Other optional adjustments and settings

! Control with HDMI function ! The Advanced MCACC menu ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus

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13 Making maximum use of the remote control

In case of SC-LX85

! Operating multiple receivers ! Setting the remote to control other components ! Using the RF communications function

In case of SC-LX75

! Operating multiple receivers ! Setting the remote to control other components

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 ! These 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 ! These quick start guide

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.

30°

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. For details, see Using the RF communications function on page 5. ! The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-

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

Using the RF communications function

SC-LX85 only

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

Receiver

RF Adapter

Operation of the receiver or other components placed in a rack is possible

Operation is possible in any direction the remote control is pointed (360°)

Remote control operation

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

)

Before you start

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 6. ! 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.

! Using the RF communications function on

page 5

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

! Switch on the receiver.   j ! Push gently on the lower third portion

of the receiver’s front panel, then press HOME MENU.

  j ! Use i/j to select System Setup, then

press ENTER.

  j ! Use i/j to select Other Setup, then press

ENTER.

  j ! Use i/j to select RF Remote Setup, then

press ENTER.

  j ! Use k/l to select ON, then press

HOME MENU.

3 Pairing the RF adapter and remote control.

! Press the SETTING button on the front of the

RF adapter. (RF adapter’s LED blinks red.)

  j ! While pressing MULTI OPERATION, press

VIDEO PARAMETER on the remote control. (The remote display shows PAIRING.)

  j ! Press ENTER on the remote control. (When

pairing is successful, SUCCESS is displayed and pairing is completed. RF adapter’s LED lights green.)

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

! While pressing MULTI OPERATION, press

HOME MENU. (The remote display shows SETUP MENU.)

  j ! Use i/j to select IR/RF SELECT, then press

ENTER.

  j ! Use i/j to select RECEIVER MAIN, then

press ENTER.

  j ! Use i/j to select RF MODE, then press

ENTER.

  j ! Press and hold MULTI OPERATION for

a couple of seconds to exit and store the operation.

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.

Even when using an operating system other

than Windows® XP, Vista or 7, the PDF file of the operating instructions can be downloaded from the CD-ROM. To do so, load the CD-ROM into the computer’s drive then access its root directory using Explorer. There are MANUAL. pdf files in 6 languages.

! 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.

Before you start

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”.

Remote control (In case of SC-LX85)

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

1 2

8 9

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

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

! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See the Operating

Instructions in CD-ROM for detail.)

1 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch

Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3.

2 u RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

3 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations.

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components. 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 28).

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 8.

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.

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Video options.

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home

Menu.

! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the

current menu screen.

Before you start

9 i/j/k/l/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system and the Audio or Video options.

10 Receiver Control buttons

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

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver

settings.

! PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase

Control or Full Band Phase Control.

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use k/l to adjust the level.

! THX – Press to select a Home THX listening

mode (page 29).

! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting. ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between

Auto Surround, Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode.

! STEREO – Press to select stereo playback

mode.

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page 28).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 28).

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal. ! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode

and select the amount of time before sleep.

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

analog input signal to prevent distortion.

! SBch – With this receiver, SBch cannot be

used.

! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC

presets.

! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output

terminal.

11 LIGHT

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

! Press and hold in the

seconds to change the illumination mode 1

LIGHT button for 5

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).

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.

Remote control display for infrared signal transmission (default)

1 2 3 4

MAIN SOURCEIR

iPod/USB

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.

! Depending on the communications

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

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.

10 11 12

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

Before you start

Remote control (In case of SC-LX75)

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

MULTI

SOURCERECEIVER

2,3

7 8

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

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

HDDDVD

DTVMPX PQLS

132

SIGNAL SEL

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

PARAMETER

TOOLS

LIST

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

PGM

STEREO STANDARD

CTRL STATUSTHX

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

546

8079

CLASS

ENTER

RECEIVER

MUTE

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 the Operating

Instructions in CD-ROM for detail.)

1 u RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations.

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode.

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components. Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 28).

5 TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling the TV.

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.

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Video options.

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home

Menu.

! 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 and the Audio or Video options.

9 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between

Auto Surround, Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode.

! STEREO – Press to select stereo playback

mode.

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page 28).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 28).

! THX – Press to select a Home THX listening

mode (page 29).

! PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase

Control or Full Band Phase Control.

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver

settings.

! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting. ! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output

terminal.

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal. ! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC

presets.

! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep

mode and select the amount of time before sleep.

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use k/l to adjust the level.

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

analog input signal to prevent distortion.

! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display.

10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3.

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.

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.

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 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 13. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left

and right channels (L and R).

! It is also possible to only connect one of the

surround back speakers (SB) or neither.

! 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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

! 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 Switching the speaker terminals on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

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

*Default setting

! Speaker System setting: 9.1ch FH/FW

FHR

FHL

SW 2

FWL

FWR

SBL

SBR

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B

FHR

FHL

SW 1

SBL

SBR

Speaker B

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

[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

Connecting your equipment

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

FWL

FHR

SW 1

FHL

ZONE 2

Main zone

FWR

Sub zone

[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

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

Connecting your equipment

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 25.

Placing the speakers

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

FHL

FWL

2SW 1

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.

FHR

FWR

SBR

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

Connecting your equipment

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

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.

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM 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

MONITOR

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

IN1IN

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

Front height right

LINE LEVEL

(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

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

)

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

AC IN

)

INPUT

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

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

IN1IN DVD

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

Connecting your equipment

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM 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

Speaker B - right

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

1 6

YPBP

)

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

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

FRONT 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

)

SURROUND

AC IN

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

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

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

MONITOR

(

VIDEO

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

RS-232C

BDR

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

)

CONTROL

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

OUT

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

OUT 1

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONT CENTER

AUDIO

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

(CONTROL)

COAXIAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

FRONT HEIGHT

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 WIDE /

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

( Single

Bi-amp compatible speaker

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

Front left

AC IN

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

Connecting your equipment

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM 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

ZONE 2 - 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

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

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 MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

(DVD)

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

Front left

AC IN

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Front left

SURROUND BACK

Front wide left

(

)

Single

Front wide right

Front right

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

IN1IN

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

Front height right

LINE LEVEL

(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

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

)

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

AC IN

)

INPUT

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

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

IN1IN DVD

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

ZONE 2 - right

ZONE 2 - left

Surround leftSurround right

Connecting your equipment

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

)

CONTROL

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

OUT

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

OUT 1

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONT CENTER

VIDEO

SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

(CONTROL)

COAXIAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

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

)

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

ZONE 2 - right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

ZONE 2 - left

Front left

AC IN

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

SURROUND BACK

ZONE 3 - left

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

ZONE 3 - 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

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

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 MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

ZONE 2 - left

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

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)

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

ZONE 2 - right

Front left

AC IN

Connecting your equipment

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Front right Front left

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

OUT

IN IN IN IN

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

High

Low

Bi-amp compatible speaker Speaker B right

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

(

( BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

YPBP

)

DVD

DVR/

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

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

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

speaker

Speaker B left

LINE LEVEL

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

High

Low

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

MONITOR

(

VIDEO

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

)

CONTROL

High

Low

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

ZONE 3

OUT

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Bi-amp compatible speaker Surround right

OUT 1

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

MONITOR

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONT CENTER

VIDEO

SIGNAL

OUT

AUDIO

Bi-amp compatible speaker

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

GND

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CD IN

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Surround left

DC OUTPUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

Bi-amp compatible speaker

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

High

Low

Front left

AC IN

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Connecting your equipment

[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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

)

CONTROL

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Center

High

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(DVD)

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

DVR/BDR

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

(DVR/BDR)

Low

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

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

)

(

)

(

Single

FRONT WIDE /

Bi-amp compatible speaker

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

Front left

AC IN

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

Single

About the audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial)Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

Sound signal priority

Transferable audio signals

Terminal for connection with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

High picture quality

Video signals can be output

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

Note

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

Conventional analog audio

! 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

! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals

)

can be transferred in high quality over a single cable.

case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) OFF.

! The signal input resolutions that can be

converted from the component video input

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

Surround leftSurround right

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) 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.

Connecting your equipment

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! 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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)

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

) technology.

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 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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

HDMI

1 6

YPBP

)

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player

(VIDEO)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

RL RLRLR

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

CONTROL

HDMI IN

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONTCENTER

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

(ARC)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

AUDIO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

COAXIAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTIC AL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3O

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE CENTFRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

FRONT WIDE /

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ADAPT

(

OUTP

LAN

0.1 A

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWO

PRE OUT

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

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

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

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 20).

! 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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

Connecting your equipment

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.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

HDMI IN

ANALOG

(ARC)

ASSIGNABLE

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

YPBP

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75

CONTROL

(VIDEO)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

SPEAKERS

OUT

(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

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

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

cables (page 19).

— 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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

DVD player, etc.

Select one Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

ASSIGNABLE

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

SURROUND

AC IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

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.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

BDR

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

)

DVD

DVR/

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

IN1IN

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

Select one Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLR

HDMI OUT

OUT 1

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SUBWOOFER

IN1IN

DVD

MONITOR

PHONO

SIGNAL

OUT

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

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

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

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

input video signals.

Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI

and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.

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

cables (page 19).

! 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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

Connecting your equipment

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

MONITOR

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

1 6

YPBP

)

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

(VIDEO)

OUT

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

DVR/BDR

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

(DVR/BDR)

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

PHONO

CD IN

AUDIO

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

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

only).

! 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 19).

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

Select one

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO OUT

)

CENTERFRONT SURROUND SURR BACK

SURROUND

ANALOG

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

STB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

DVD

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 19).

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

PHONO

OUT

VIDEO

SIGNAL

AUDIO

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

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Connecting your equipment

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

MD, DAT, etc.Turntable

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

(

( BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

)

DVD

DVR/

)

CU-RF100

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA IR

OUT

)

IN1IN

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

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

SPEAKERS

! 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

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

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

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 22).

AM LOOP

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.

FM UNBAL 75

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.

Connecting external antennas

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

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.

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

75 Ω coaxial cable

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

Outdoor antenna

FM UNBAL 75

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

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

PRE OUT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE FRONT

(CD)D)

SIGNABLE

1IN2

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN

(

VIDEO

)

(

ADA

DC OUTPUT

r WIRELESS LAN

(

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

ACK

SURROUND BACK

L RL

( 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

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 at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate TV and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 23 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

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

Sub

Input functions available

Zone

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.)

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

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

10.

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:

! 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.

To use the front wide speaker terminals for ZONE 2:

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

To use the surround back speaker terminals for ZONE 2:

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 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.

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

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

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

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

VIDEO IN

for WIRELESS LAN

Main zone

BLE

IN1IN

)

DVD

OFER2SURROUNDSURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDEFRO

LR L

(CD)(

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

Single

FRONT WIDE /

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

PRE OUT

LAN

(

)

10/100

)

VIDEO

Internet

Modem

LAN

321

WAN

Router

LAN cable (sold separately)

to LAN port

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 Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

LAN terminal specifications

! LAN terminal : Ethernet jack

(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Note

! Refer to the operation manual of the

equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

! When using a broadband Internet connection,

a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

Connecting to a wireless LAN

Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the AS-WL300 for connection. ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting

cable.

! For instructions on setting the wireless

LAN converter, see Network Setup menu on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

BLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

OFER2SURROUNDSURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE CENTERFRONTSURROUND SURR

LR LR

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULTI

FRONT WIDE /

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

Internet

Modem

Router

DC 5V WPS

Ethernet

Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

WAN

Plugging in the receiver

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

CAUTION

! Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do

not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or

furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

! Do not use any power cord other than the one

supplied with this unit.

! Do not use the supplied power cord for any

purpose other than that described below.

! The receiver should be disconnected by

removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

! Make sure the blue u STANDBY/ON light has

gone out before unplugging.

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

2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.

! After this receiver is connected to an AC

outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of

Basic Setup

About remote control operation

Important

! The procedure for setting the receiver

operation mode differs for the remote controls included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For the SC-LX85’s remote control, set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER. For the SC-LX75’s remote control, press the

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

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers are also calibrated. Once the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed, the Full Band Phase Control function is automatically turned on.

Important

! Make sure the microphone and speakers are

not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup.

! Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will

overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

! Before using the Full Auto MCACC Setup, the

headphones should be disconnected.

CAUTION

! The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC

Setup are output at high volume.

THX

! THX is a trademark of THX Ltd. which is

1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.

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

2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.

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

AUTO SURR/ALC/

MCACC

SETUP MIC

iPod iPhone iPad

DIRECT CONTROL

STREAM DIRECT

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

USB

Microphone

Tripod

MULTI-ZONE

CONTROL ON/OFF

PHONES

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone. Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement impossible:

! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

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

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Speaker System : 9.1ch FH/FW EQ Type : SYMMETRY MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 THX Speaker : NO

START

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Return

! If you leave the GUI screen for over five

minutes, the screen saver will appear.

3 Select the parameters you want to set.

! When data measurement is taken, the

reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.

! When measurement is taken of the reverb

characteristics data other than SYMMETRY, the data are not measured after the correction. If you will need to measure after correcting data, take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the

Manual MCACC setup. If the speakers are connected using any setup other than 9.1ch FH/FW, be sure to set Speaker System before the Full Auto MCACC Setup. See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

! Speaker System – Shows the current

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

If you are planning on bi-amping your front

speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.

! EQ Type – This determines how the

frequency balance is adjusted.

! MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used

for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now.

! THX Speaker – Select YES when using THX

speakers (all speakers other than the front speakers are set to SMALL). In other cases, leave at NO.

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

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

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

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

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this. If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Full Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 7.

Basic Setup

! With error messages (such as Too much

ambient noise! or Check microphone.),

select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 26) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing... 2/10

Environment Check

Exit Cancel

A/V RECEIVER

Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO :

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

OK RETRY

Exi

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

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

! If you see an ERR message (or the speaker

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

! If the speaker is not pointed to the

microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s

wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker connections. — If the connections were wrong, turn off

the power, disconnect the power cord,

eturn

then reconnect properly. After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again.

— If the connections were right, select

GO NEXT and continue.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings. Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.

8 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically.

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

! Depending on the characteristics of your

room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

! The subwoofer distance setting may be

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

! If Full Auto MCACC Setup measurement

results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

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

operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Operation Mode Setup

This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. One of two settings can be selected for the

Operation Mode: Expert and Basic.

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

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Operation Mode Setup’ from the Home Menu.

3 Select the Operation Mode setting you want.

! Expert (default) – Users can set all the

functions by themselves.

! Basic – The number of operable functions is

restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be operated are shown below. They can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions.

Operable functions/ items

HOME MENU

Full Auto MCACC

Input Name

Input Skip

Descriptions Page

Makes high precision sound field settings easily.

Input names can be changed as desired for easier use.

Inputs not being used are skipped (not displayed).

Basic Setup

Operable functions/ items

Software Update

Network Information

Pairing Bluetooth Setup

Audio Parameters MCACC

(MCACC preset)

DELAY (Sound Delay)

S.RTRV (Auto Sound Retriever)

DUAL (Dual Mono)

V.SB (Virtual Surround Back)

V.HEIGHT (Virtual Height)

V.DEPTH (Virtual Depth)

Other functions

INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR)

MASTER VOLUME +/–, MUTE

LISTENING MODE

PQLS

Descriptions Page

Updates to the latest version of the software.

Checks the receiver’s IP address.

Pairs with a Bluetooth device using AS-BT100 or AS-BT200.

Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory.

Adjusts the delay time of the overall sound.

Plays compressed sound with high sound quality.

Dual monaural audio setting.

Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback.

Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback.

Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images.

Switches the input. 28

Use to set the listening volume.

Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected.

Plays using the PQLS function.

Operable functions/

Descriptions Page

items

PHASE CTRL (Phase Control)

PHASE CTRL (Full Band Phase Control)

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

1 See the Operating Instructions in CD-ROM for

detail.

Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected.

The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected.

Switches the input to iPod/ USB and sets the mode allowing operation from the iPod.

4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Home Menu.

Basic playback

About remote control operation

Important

! The procedure for setting the receiver

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

Playing a source

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

SC-LX85:

MAIN

RECEIVER SOURCE

ZONE2 3

MULTI OPERATION

BDR

USB

iPod

PHONO

AUX

DVD

TUNER

MULTI CH

NET RADIO

HMG

OPTION

VIDEO

INPUT SELECT LIGHT

HDMIDVR

ADAPTER

CD-R

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TV CONTROL

INPUTMUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STEREO

PGMMENU

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

T.EDIT GUIDE

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

STANDARD ADV SURR

SC-LX75:

MULTI OPERATION

RCU SETUP

BDR

BD DV DDVR HDMI

SAT

CDTV

USB OPTION

iPod

TUNER

VIDEO

TV CTRL

INPUT

SELECT

INPUT

TV CONTROL

VOL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

LIST

TOP MENU

SOURCERECEIVER

ADPTHMG

RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

DIRECT

HDD DVD

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

222

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

546

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

8079

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE2 ZONE3

RECEIVER

CLASS

ENTER

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

LIGHT

PGM

AUTO / ALC /

STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press u RECEIVER). Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

3 Select the input function you want to play.

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

! If you need to manually switch the input

signal type press SIGNAL SEL.

4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.

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

! You may need to check the digital audio

output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

5 Use the MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound.

SC-LX85:

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TV CONTROL

INPUTMUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

STATUS

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STEREO

PGMMENU

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

T.EDIT GUIDE

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

STANDARD ADV SURR

SC-LX75:

MULTI

SOURCERECEIVER

OPERATION

RCU SETUP

BDR

BD DV DDVR HDMI

SAT

USB OPTION

iPod

TUNER

INPUT

SELECT

TV CONTROL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU BAND GUIDE

ADPTHMG

CDTV

VIDEO

RECEIVER

TV CTRL

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

T.EDIT

DIRECT

HDD DVD

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

222

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

546

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

8079

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE2 ZONE3

RECEIVER

CLASS

ENTER

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

LIGHT

PGM

AUTO / ALC /

STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR

Standard surround sound

This receiver provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 While listening to a source, press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND).

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 Press ADV SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a listening mode.

Basic playback

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound.

1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode.

2 Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.

Playing an iPod

This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. ! This receiver is compatible with the audio and

video of the iPod nano (audio only for the iPod nano 1G/2G/6G), iPod fifth generation (audio only), iPod classic, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad. However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models. The receiver is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

! This receiver has been developed and tested

for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http:// pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/eu/).

! Installing software versions other than

indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in incompatibility with this receiver.

! iPod, iPhone and iPad are licensed for

reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

! Features such as the equalizer cannot

be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

! Pioneer cannot under any circumstances

accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss

of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

! When listening to a track on the iPod in the

main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone.

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

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

iPod cable (supplied)

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT HOME THX

USB

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

ADVANCED SURROUND

iPod

HDMI 3 INPUT





STANDARD SURROUND

2 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.

3 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE.

4 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.

5 Use i/j to select ‘Music’ from the iPod Top menu.

6 Use i/j and ENTER to select the track to be played, then press the d button.

Basic playback controls

SC-LX85:

! Set the remote control operation selector

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

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TV CONTROL

INPUTMUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

PARAMETER

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

T.EDIT GUIDE

RETURN

STATUS

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

STANDARD ADV SURR

DIRECT

STEREO

PGMMENU

SIGNAL SELSLEEP AUDIO

DIMMER

A.ATT

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

CLASS

ENTER

CLR

INFO

DISP

SC-LX75:

! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control

to the iPod/USB operation mode.

PGM

AUTO/ALC

STEREO

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

PRESET

DIRECT STANDARD

HDD DVD

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

ADV SURR

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

546

Playing a USB device

It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. ! Compatible USB devices include external

magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.

! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility

(operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no

responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

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

AUTO SURR/ALC/

iPod iPhone iPad

STREAM DIRECT HOME THX

DIRECT CONTROL

USB

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

USB mass storage device

ADVANCED

SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

HDMI 3 INPUT

2 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.

! Make sure the receiver is in standby when

disconnecting the USB device.

3 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE.

4 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.

5 Use i/j to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu.

6 Use i/j and ENTER to select the track to be played, then press the d button.

Basic playback

Basic playback controls

SC-LX85:

! Set the remote control operation selector

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

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOL

TV CONTROL

INPUTMUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL PTY SEARCH

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

PARAMETER

SC-LX75:

! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control

to the iPod/USB operation mode.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

HOME

iPod CTRL

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

T.EDIT GUIDE

RETURN

PRESET

STATUS

PHASE CTRL CH LEVEL

THX PQLSMPX MEMORY

AUTO/ALC/

AUTO/ALC

SIGNAL SEL

STANDARD ADV SURR

DIRECT

STEREO

PGMMENU

SIGNAL SELSLEEP AUDIO

DIMMER

A.ATT

SBch MCACC

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

CLASS

ENTER

CLR

PGM

STEREO

DIRECT STANDARD

HDD DVD

PHASE

CTRL STATUSTHX

DTV MPX PQLS

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

546

INFO

DISP

MENU ADV SURR

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

Listening to the radio

1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE.

2 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 3 Use BAND to change the band (FM or

AM), if necessary. 4 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

! Automatic tuning – Press and hold TUNE

i/j for about a second. The receiver will

start searching for the next station.

! Manual tuning – To change the frequency

one step at a time, press TUNE i/j.

! High speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE

i/j for high speed tuning. Release the

button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode.

Using the noise cut mode

The two noise cut modes can be used when receiving AM broadcasts. Press MPX to select the noise cut mode (1 to 2).

Using Neural Surround

This feature uses Neural SurroundTM technologies to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio. ! While listening to FM radio, press

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT for Neural Surround.

! The Neural Surround mode can be selected

also with STANDARD.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station.

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press PRESET k/l to select the station preset you want.

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

Listening to station presets

1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE.

2 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 3 Press CLASS to select the class in which

the station is stored. 4 Press PRESET k/l to select the

station preset you want.

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs

This receiver’s Home Media Gallery function allows you to listen to audio files or listen to Internet radio stations on a computer or other component connected to the receiver’s LAN terminal.

! Photo or video files cannot be played back. ! With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows

Media Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver.

1 Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router.

See Connecting to the network through LAN interface on page 24.

2 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE.

3 Press HMG to select Home Media Gallery as the input function.

4 Use i/j to select the category you want to play back, and then press ENTER.

! Internet Radio – Internet radio ! Server Name – Server components on the

network

! Favorites – Favorite songs currently being

registered

! Recently played – Internet Radio listening

history (most recent 20 incidents)

5 Use i/j to select the folder, music files or Internet radio station to play back, and then press ENTER.

6 Repeat step 4 to play back the desired song.

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