Pioneer SC-LX901 Basic Manual

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Basic Manual

SC-LX901

AV RECEIVER

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

Step1: Speaker Layout

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.

0 If you are including surround back speakers in the

setup, surround speakers are required.

7.1-Channel System

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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

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. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be situated at least 0.9 m higher than the front 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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Height Speakers

Front High Speakers

Rear High Speakers

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

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

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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; Ceiling Speakers

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Height Speakers

Top Front Speakers

Top Middle Speakers

Top Rear Speakers

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

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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 (Dolby Speakers)

Height Speakers

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)

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Speaker B Speaker B

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

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 (

Speaker B System

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

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.

Bi-Amping the Speakers

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Front Speakers (Bi-Amping) Center Speaker (Bi-Amping) Surround Speakers (Bi-Amping)

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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

Standard Connections

Refer to the illustration to connect the speaker system.

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

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.

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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