Pioneer SC-LX901 Basic Manual

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Basic Manual

SC-LX901

AV RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AV

Hookup

Step1: Speaker Layout ........................................................... 3

Step2: Connect the Speakers ............................................... 10

Step3: Connect the TV ......................................................... 12

Step4: Connect the AV Components .................................... 14

Step5: Multi-zone Connection ............................................... 18

Step6: Connect Other Cables ............................................... 21

Setup

Step7: Power On & Initial Setup ........................................... 22

HDMI Setup .......................................................................... 23

Playback

Basic Playback ..................................................................... 24

Network Functions ................................................................ 25

Others ................................................................................... 27

Part Names

Front Panel ........................................................................... 30

Rear Panel ............................................................................ 31

Remote Controller ................................................................ 32

Display .................................................................................. 32

This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The "Advanced Manual" is available on the internet with details about the playback features/ listening modes/settings details, specifications, and troubleshooting. The Advanced Manual is created in a format that makes it easy to read on a PC or Smartphone.

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What's in the box

1. Main unit 2. Remote controller (RC-927R) ×1, Batteries (AAA/R03) ×2

3. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. AM loop antenna ×1 5. Speaker setup microphone ×1

6. Power cord ×1

Glossary

Dolby Atmos

This unit supports playback in the Dolby Atmos format which provides 360e sound placement. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos doesn't rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs and achieves a three-dimensional sound field by introducing a sound field above the listener.

ARC

The ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature transfers TV audio signals via HDMI cable so that you can play the audio from the TV through this unit. Connection to an ARC compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. Refer

to the instruction manual for your TV to see if it supports ARC. (

HDMI CEC functionality

Control features such as linking input switching with the input selector and players conforming to the CEC standard, switching audio output and volume using the remote controller of a CEC-compliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off (

HDMI Standby Through

Video and audio signals from AV components can be transmitted to the TV even if this unit is in standby (

CAUTION: Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. The power cord must be connected only after all other cable connections are completed. We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment manufactured by other companies.

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Step1: Speaker Layout

7.1-Channel System

Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center sound such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. Surround back speakers improve the sense of envelopment created by the back sound field and provide a more realistic sound field. Furthermore, by installing surround back speakers, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound, when the input format is Dolby Atmos.

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The front speakers should be positioned at ear height, while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. Center speaker should be set up facing the listening position. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and a front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music. The optimal positioning is for surround back speakers to be at ear height.

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setup, surround speakers are required.

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Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers Powered Subwoofer Surround Back Speakers

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3´ (0.9 m) or more

＊ 1: 22e 〜 30e, ＊ 2: 90e 〜 120e, ＊ 3: 135e 〜 150e

Height Speakers; Front High Speakers/ Rear High Speakers

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Front high speakers should be situated directly above the front speakers and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. Both should be set up facing the listening position. Note that with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.

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Height Speakers

Front High Speakers

Rear High Speakers

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＊ 1: 30e 〜 55e, ＊ 2: 65e 〜 100e, ＊ 3: 125e 〜 150e

Height Speakers; Ceiling Speakers

These are types of height speakers. Furthermore, by installing height speakers, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby Atmos. Fit top front speakers on the ceiling forward of the seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling behind the seating position. The distance between each pair should match the distance between the two front speakers. Note that with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.

0 Dolby Laboratories recommends placing this type of

height speakers to obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.

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Height Speakers

Top Front Speakers

Top Middle Speakers

Top Rear Speakers

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Height Speakers; Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

These are types of height speakers. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling so that sound is heard after bouncing off the ceiling so that sound appears to be coming from overhead. Furthermore, by installing height speakers, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby Atmos. Place them either above the front speakers or above the surround speakers or surround back speakers. Note that with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.

Height Speakers

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)

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Speaker B Speaker B

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Speaker B System

Apart from the main speaker system (Speaker A System), you can also connect another system of front speakers to be the Speaker B System. When you do so, you can switch the same audio to output from A, B, or A+B. Switch with "Speakers" in AV Adjust (

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Depending on the configuration of the main speaker system, it is possible to connect a Speaker B System supporting Bi-Amping ( bass and treble.

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Bi-Amping the Speakers

It is possible to connect front speakers, a center speaker, and surround speakers supporting Bi-Amping to improve quality of the bass and treble. The effects and placements for speakers are the same as for a system that doesn't use Bi-Amping speakers. The following shows the combinations you can connect with Bi-Amping speakers.

– Front speakers only – Front speakers and center speaker – Front speakers and surround speakers – Center speaker and surround speakers – Front speakers, center speaker, and surround

speakers Except for a case where only the front speakers are BiAmping connected, when multiple speakers are combined in a Bi-Amping connection, the maximum speaker configuration is 5.1 ch.

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Speaker combinations

In any of the combinations, up to two powered subwoofers can be connected.

Speaker

Channels

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND

BACK

HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2

2.1 ch

3.1 ch

4.1 ch

5.1 ch

6.1 ch

7.1 ch

2.1.2 ch

3.1.2 ch

4.1.2 ch

5.1.2 ch

6.1.2 ch

7.1.2 ch

4.1.4 ch

5.1.4 ch

6.1.4 ch

7.1.4 ch

Points to note with speaker combinations

＊ 1: It is not possible to use Speaker B, Bi-AMP, and ZONE speakers at the same time. However, with 2.1

ch to 7.1 ch, it is possible to use Bi-AMP (FRONT) and ZONE 2 speakers at the same time.

＊ 2: You can also use Bi-Amping connections with Speakers B. ＊ 3: If front speakers are to be Bi-Amping connected, height speakers need to be connected to the

HEIGHT 2 jacks.

＊ 4: ZONE 2 speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 1 jack, ZONE 3 speakers need to be

connected to the SURROUND BACK jacks, and height speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks.

(Speaker B)

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HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2

When connecting 2 sets of height speakers, the height speaker combinations you can choose are as follows.

– Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High – Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle/Top Rear/Dolby Enabled

Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back)

– Height 1 Speaker: Top Front or Dolby Enabled Speaker (Front), Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top

Rear/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back) When connecting only one set of height speakers, select one type of height speakers from the types available.

SP B

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Bi-AMP

FRONT/CENTER

FRONT/SURROUND

FRONT/CENTER, FRONT/SURROUND, CENTER/SURROUND,

FRONT/CENTER/

SURROUND

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FRONT

FRONT,

FRONT

ZONE 2

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ZONE 3

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3/8˝

(10 mm)

Speaker B

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Step2: Connect the Speakers

Refer to the illustration to connect the speaker system.

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Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated.

Standard Connections

connect to other jacks. See "Points to note with speaker combinations" (P9) for details.

1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable

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When using Bi-Amping connections for Front Speakers

With a Center Speaker

With Surround Speakers

With the Speaker B system

For highfrequency

For lowfrequency

For high-

frequency

For low-

frequency

For highfrequency

For lowfrequency

For high-

frequency

For low-

frequency

In case of Bi-Amping connection, refer to the instruction manual of your speakers.

Connections with Bi-Amping speakers

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Step3: Connect the TV

TV-1 (ARC TV)

This describes the connections for a TV that supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. By connecting with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to the TV, but you can also play the sound from the TV through this unit. Choose an HDMI IN jack on the TV that supports ARC when connecting.

Setup

0 Settings are required to use the ARC function.

Select "Yes" in "5. Audio Return Channel" (

in the Initial Setup.

0 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for

directions on connections and setup for the TV.

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HDMI IN (ARC)

1 HDMI cable

Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. This jack does not support ARC. For details about how to output video from the HDMI OUT SUB jack (P24)

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TV-2 (Non-ARC TV)

This describes the connections for a TV that does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. By connecting with both an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to the TV, but you can also play the sound from the TV through this unit. If the TV doesn't have a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, use an analog audio cable and connect the TV's ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack to the AUDIO IN TV jack on this unit.

0 Connection with a digital optical cable is not necessary

if you will watch TV through a device such as a cable set-top box (that is, not use a tuner built into the TV) that you have connected to the INPUT jack on this unit.

1 HDMI cable, 2 Digital optical cable

Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. This jack does not support ARC. For details about how to output video from the HDMI OUT SUB jack (P24)

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BD/DVD

GAME

Cable/Satellite set-top box

Streaming media player

Step4: Connect the AV Components

HDMI AV Components

This is an example of connection with an AV component that has an HDMI jack. With connection to an AV component that conforms with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use features such as the HDMI CEC feature that links with the input selector, and the HDMI Standby Through feature which allows you to play video and audio from AV components on the TV even when this unit is in standby mode.

0 To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI

cable. Further, to enjoy HDCP2.2 compatible video, connect to the HDMI IN1 to IN5 jacks.

Setup

0 HDMI setup (

CEC and HDMI Standby Through features. Make

settings after all connections are complete.

0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby

Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream

output" on the connected Blu-ray Disc player or

other device.

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1 HDMI cable

You can connect a device such as a video camera to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel.

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Non-HDMI AV Components

This is an example of connection with an AV component that does not have an HDMI jack. Make the connections to the AV component to match the jacks it has. When video input connection is to the BD/DVD jack, the audio input connection should also be to the BD/DVD jacks, and so on, so that you connect the video input jacks to the jacks with the same name as the audio input jacks. Note that video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks will be converted to HDMI video signals and then output from the HDMI OUT jack.

0 To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as

Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable.

0 It is possible to change assignment of the input jacks

you see in the illustration at left, so you can also connect to any jack other than BD/DVD. For details, see the Advanced Manual.

Setup

0 The COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks are

compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution. When

you input video signals to the COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks, set the output resolution of the

player to 480i or 576i. Select interlace if there is no

option for 480i, etc. If your player does not support

480i or 576i output, use the VIDEO IN jack.

0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby

Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream

output" on the connected Blu-ray Disc Player or

other device.

BD/DVD

1 Component video cable, 2 Digital coaxial cable, 3 Analog audio cable

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Turnta ble

Audio Components

Example of a connection with an Audio Component. Connect a CD player using a digital optical cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.

0 If the turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it

to an AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, then connect to any AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack.

If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal of this unit.

1 Digital optical cable, 2 Analog audio cable

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Projector, etc.

Component Video Monitor

Use a component video cable to connect a TV or projector that has component video input jacks rather than an HDMI input jack. To output video from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, you must connect the external AV components using a component video cable.

BD/DVD

1 Component video cable

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ZONE2

MAIN ROOM

Step5: Multi-zone Connection

ZONE 2 TV

You can enjoy content from a Blu-ray Disc player on a TV equipped with an HDMI input jack in the separate room (ZONE 2) by playing a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), or play the content from another AV component. Only the video from devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN5 jacks can be played on the TV in the separate room.

Setup

0 Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi

Zone Setup" (

components can only be played in ZONE 2 when the

audio is analog or 2ch PCM audio.

necessary to convert the audio output of the AV

component to PCM output.

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It may also be

1 HDMI cable

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ZONE2

ZONE 2 SPEAKER

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT

MAIN ROOM

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may need to connect to other jacks. See "Points to note with speaker combinations" (P9) for details.

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT / ZONE 2 SPEAKER

You can enjoy audio in the separate room by, for example, playing a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located) and listening to internet radio in the separate room (ZONE 2).

Connections with an AV component

Connect with HDMI IN 1 to 5 if you want to output an external AV component to ZONE 2. If the AV component doesn't have an HDMI jack, connect using a digital optical cable, digital coaxial cable, or analog audio cable.

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT

It is possible to play 2 ch sources in a separate room while sources with a maximum of 11.1 ch are being played in the main room. Connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier or the power amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio cable.

1 Analog audio cable, 2 Speaker cable

ZONE 2 SPEAKER

It is possible to connect speakers in a separate room and play 2 ch sources.

0 You can play through a maximum of 9.1 channels in the

main room during ZONE 2 playback.

Setup

0 Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi

Zone Setup" (

The audio from externally connected AV components can only be played in ZONE 2 when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM audio. If you have connected to this unit with an HDMI cable or digital optical/coaxial cable, may be necessary to convert the audio output of the AV component to PCM output.

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MAIN ROOM

LINE

ZONE3

ZONE 3 SPEAKER

ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT

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BD/DVD

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may need to connect to other jacks. See "Points to note with speaker combinations" (P9) for details.

ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT / ZONE 3 SPEAKER

Along with the main room and ZONE 2, you can also enjoy audio in yet another room (ZONE 3).

Connections with an AV component

To output the audio of an external AV component to ZONE 3, connect using an analog audio cable. Output to ZONE 3 is not possible when you connect with an HDMI cable or digital optical/coaxial cable.

ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT

It is possible to play 2 ch sources in a separate room while sources with a maximum of 11.1 ch are being played in the main room. Connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier or the power amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio cable.

1 Analog audio cable, 2 Speaker cable

ZONE 3 SPEAKER

It is possible to connect speakers in a separate room and play 2 ch sources.

0 You can play through a maximum of 7.1 channels in the

main room during ZONE 3 playback.

Setup

0 Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi Zone Setup" (

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models)

(European and

Asian models)

Step6: Connect Other Cables

Antenna Hookup

Move the antenna around while playing the radio to find the position with the best reception. Use a thumb tack or similar to attach the indoor FM antenna to a wall.

Network Hookup

Connect this unit to the network using wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network features such as internet radio, Music Server, and AirPlay by connecting the unit to the network. If you connect by wired LAN, connect with an Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port as shown in the illustration. To connect by Wi-Fi, then after selecting "Wireless" in "3. Network Connection" ( desired setting method and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the connection.

Power Cord Hookup

This unit includes removable power cords. Connect the power cord to the power outlet after completing all other connections. Connect the power cord to AC IN of the unit and then connect to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.

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1 AM loop antenna, 2 Indoor FM antenna, 3 Ethernet cable, 4 Power cord

You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of multi-voltage models. Please set it to the correct

voltage for your country or region.

Before changing the voltage, disconnect the power cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the voltage switch.

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Step7: Power On & Initial Setup

1. Full Auto MCACC

Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This also enables correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.

MCACC SETUP MIC

0 When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod,

: Selection

: OK

: Return

Initial Setup starts automatically

Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. When you turn the unit on for the first time, Initial Setup is automatically shown on the TV to enable you to make settings required for startup using simple operations following onscreen guidance.

0 If you terminate the procedure on the way or want to

change a setting made during Initial Setup, press on the remote controller, select "System Setup" – "Miscellaneous" – "Initial Setup" from Home, and press ENTER.

refer to the illustration when putting it in place.

0 Set the subwoofer volume to more than halfway. 0 Calibration takes between 3 and 12 minutes to be

completed. The speakers emit the test tone at high volume during measurement, so be careful of your surroundings. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement.

0 If "Reverse Phase" is displayed, check whether you have

connected the poles of the speakers (i /j) in reverse. Even if the connections are correct, "Reverse Phase" may be displayed due to the environment surrounding the speakers, but this will not affect the calibration so you can select "Next".

0 If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in

the speaker cables may have touch the rear panel or other wires and tripped the protection circuit. Twist the wires again properly and make sure they do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting.

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