Pioneer VSXLX304 Instruction Manual

Instruction

Manual

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VSX-LX304

AV RECEIVER

- Connecting Speakers ≫

Playback ≫

Setup ≫

Troubleshooting ≫

Appendix ≫

Supplementary Information ≫

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What’s in the box 5 Additional Function (Firmware Update) 6

Update Information of the rmware 6 Operation of added new functions 6 Firmware Update Procedure 7

Part Names 10

Front Panel 10 Display 12 Rear Panel 13 Remote Controller 15

Connections

Connecting speakers 18

Speaker Installation 19

Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 37

Speaker combinations 50

Connecting the TV 51

To ARC TV 52 To Non-ARC TV 53

Connecting Playback Devices 54

Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 54

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 57

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 57 Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 2) 58

Connecting ZONE B 59

Connecting a Pre-main Amplier, etc. (ZONE B) 59

Connecting Antennas 60 Network Connection 61 Connecting External Control Devices 62

IR IN/OUT port 62 12V TRIGGER OUT jack 63

Connecting the Power Cord 64

Playback

AV Component Playback 66

Basic Operations 66

BLUETOOTH® Playback 67

Basic Operations 67

Internet Radio 68

Playing Back 68

Spotify 70 AirPlay® 71

Connecting an Audio Component 55

Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 56

Playing Back on This Unit 71 Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) 72

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DTS Play-Fi® 73

Playing Back 73

FlareConnectTM 74

Playing Back 74

USB Storage Device 75

Basic Operations 75 Device and Supported Format 77

Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 78

Windows Media® Player settings 78 Playing Back 79 Supported Audio Formats 82

Play Queue 83

Initial Setup 83 Adding Play Queue Information 83 Sort and Delete 84 Playing Back 84

Amazon Music 85

Playing Sonos on This Unit 87

Listening To the AM/FM Radio 88

Tuning into a Radio Station 88

Presetting a Radio Station 90 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 92

Multi-zone 93

Playing Back (ZONE 2) 94 Playing Back (ZONE 3) 96

ZONE B Playback 97

Playing Back 97

Convenience functions 98

Using PERSONAL PRESET 98

Adjusting the tone 100 Sleep Timer 102

Listening Mode 103

Selecting a Listening mode 103

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 106 Registering this unit with Amazon Music 85 Playing Amazon Music 85

Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 86

Necessary Equipment 86 How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 86 Setting Up 86

Listening Mode E󰀨ects 109

Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 113

Inputting Characters 119

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Setup

System Setup 120

Menu list 120 Menu operations 122 Input/Output Assign 123

Speaker 127

Audio Adjust 132 Source 134

Hardware 136

Multi Zone 144 Miscellaneous 145

Advanced MCACC 147

Menu operations 147 Full Auto MCACC 148

Manual MCACC 149 MCACC Data Check 151

Network/Bluetooth 152

Web Setup 158

Menu operations 158

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 159

Operations 159

Troubleshooting

When the unit is operating erratically 163

Troubleshooting 165

Appendix

Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State 174 About HDMI 175

General Specications 177

Menu operations 152

Network 153 Bluetooth 155

AV Adjust 156

Menu operations 156

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1. Main unit (1)

2. Remote controller (RC-974R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)

3. Speaker setup microphone (1)

• Used during Initial Setup.

4. Indoor FM antenna (1)

5. AM loop antenna (1)

6. Power cord (1)

• Quick Start Guide (1) * This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an

accessory.

• Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.

• The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are

completed.

• We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection

with equipment manufactured by other companies.

• Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available

if new functions are added by updating rmware or the service providers terminate their services. Also, available services may di󰀨er depending on your

area.

• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through

other means at a later date.

• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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Additional Function (Firmware Update)

This unit is equipped with a function to update the rmware via network or USB port when the rmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and operations to be improved. Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the rmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start. For how to conrm the latest rmware contents and the rmware version of your product, see the following section.

Update Information of the rmware

For the latest rmware contents and the rmware version, visit our company’s website. If the rmware version of your product di󰀨ers from the latest one, it is recommended to update the rmware. To conrm the rmware version of your product, press the button on the remote controller to display the Home screen, and refer to "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous"

- "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( p145).

Operation of added new functions

If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.

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❏ Firmware Update Procedure ( p7)

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The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB

port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method.

When this unit is connected to the network, notications of rmware updates may be displayed. To update the rmware, select "Update Now" with the cursors on

the remote controller, and press the ENTER button. The unit automatically enters standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the update is completed.

Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished

to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether

arising in tort or contract.

In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special,

indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of

present or prospective prots, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.

Updating the Firmware via Network

• While updating the rmware, do not do the following: – Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker

setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit

such as turning the power o󰀨

– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications

• Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to the Internet is secured.

• Turn o󰀨 the controller components (PC etc.) connected to the network.

• Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content.

• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.

• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨". – Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -

"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".

* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations

and functions are the same.

Update

1. Press .

The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen.

2. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.

• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.

• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via NET" cannot be selected.

3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.

• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the

unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the power is turned on again.

• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

4. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.

The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.

• Do not use on the remote controller.

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If an Error Message is Displayed

If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""

represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and

check.

Error Code

• -01, -10: LAN cable not found. Connect the LAN cable properly.

• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -20, -21:

Internet connection error. Check the following:

– Whether the router is turned on – Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network

Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status with your Internet service provider.

• Others:

After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the

operation from the beginning.

Updating via USB

• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:

– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker

setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit

such as turning the power o󰀨

– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications

• Prepare a 256 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage

devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.

– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function. – USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported. – USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not

supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.

• Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.

• Turn o󰀨 control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.

• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.

• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.

• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨". – Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -

"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".

* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required

for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied

correctly.

* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage

failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.

* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations

and functions are the same.

Update

1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.

2. Download the rmware le from our company's website to your PC and unzip.

Firmware les are named as below. PIOAVR_R.zip Unzip the le on your PC. The number of unzipped les and folders varies

depending on the model.

3. Copy all unzipped les and folders to the root folder of the USB storage

device.

• Make sure to copy the unzipped les.

4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit.

• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC

adapter, and use it with a household outlet.

• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.

5. Press .

The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen.

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6. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.

• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.

• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via USB" cannot be selected.

7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.

• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the

unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the power is turned on again.

• During the update, do not turn the power o󰀨, or disconnect or reconnect the USB storage device.

• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.

9. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.

• Do not use on the remote controller.

If an Error Message is Displayed

If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""

represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and

check.

Error Code

• -01, -10:

The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own power supply.

• -05, -13, -20, -21:

The rmware le is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or

the rmware le is for another model. Retry from the download of the rmware le.

• Others:

After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the

operation from the beginning.

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Part Names

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1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played.

2. FL OFF indicator: Lights up when the display is turned o󰀨 by repeatedly pressing the DIMMER button on the remote controller.

3. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/OFF. ( p94)

4. ZONE 3 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 3 ON/OFF. ( p96)

5. ZONE CONTROL button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p93)

6. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. ( p122, 147, 152)

7. Display ( p12)

8. Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to conrm. Use them to tune to stations when using

TUNER. ( p88)

9. NETWORK indicator: This lights when "NET" is selected with the input

selector and the unit is connected to the network. Lights up when any of the following functions is working or enabled in standby state of this unit. When this indicator is lighting, the power consumption in standby state increases, however, the increase in power consumption is minimized by entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode where only the essential circuits operate. It does not light when ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on, however.

– HDMI CEC ( p136) – HDMI Standby Through ( p136) – USB Power Out at Standby ( p138) – Network Standby ( p138) – Bluetooth Wakeup ( p138)

10.

MCACC indicator: This lights when you have enabled the speaker calibration made with MCACC. ( p148, 160)

11.

Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.

• The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20° on the perpendicular axis and 30° to either side.

12.

RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state.

13.

MASTER VOLUME

14.

STANDBY/ON button

15.

PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4"/6.3 mm) are

connected.

16.

SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. ( p148, 160)

17.

TUNER button: Switches the input to be played to "TUNER". Also, pressing this button repeatedly switches the input between "AM" and "FM".

18.

PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. ( p98)

19.

Listening mode button: Switches the listening mode. ( p103)

20.

USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music les stored in it can be played. Supply of power to USB devices while in the standby mode is

not supported. ( p75)

21.

AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using a stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8″/3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( p56)

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1. This may light when performing operations with the "NET", "USB" input selector.

2. Lights in the following conditions. Z2/Z3: ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on.

: Connected by BLUETOOTH.

: Connected by Wi-Fi.

NET: Lights when connected to the network with the "NET" input selector. It will blink if incorrectly connected to the network. USB: Lights when the "USB" input selector is selected, a USB device is connected and the USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB device is not

properly connected.

HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.

DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.

3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode.

4. Lights in the following conditions.

RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. STEREO: Receiving FM stereo.

SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p137) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p137)

5. Displays the audio output destination. A: Outputs audio only to ZONE A.

B: Outputs audio only to ZONE B. AB:

Outputs audio to both ZONE A and ZONE B.

6. Lights when headphones are connected.

7. Blinks when muting is on.

8. Displays various information of the input signals.

9. Lights when adjusting the volume.

10.

Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected listening mode.

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180°

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1. DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component

digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.

2. ANTENNA AM LOOP/FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal: The supplied antennas are connected.

3. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH

enabled device. Adjust their angles according to the connection status.

4. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.

5. RS-232C port: Connect a home control system equipped with an RS-232C

port. For adopting a home control system, contact the specialized stores.

6. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable

connected to an AV component.

7. NETWORK port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.

8. USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music les stored in it can be played. ( p75) You can also supply power (5 V/1A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

9. AC IN: The supplied power cord is connected.

10.

SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable is connected.

11.

AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signal with an analog audio cable.

12.

IR IN/OUT port: Connect a remote control receiver unit. ( p62)

13.

12V TRIGGER OUT A/B jack: Connect a device equipped with a 12V trigger input jack to enable power link operation between the device and this unit.

( p63)

14.

SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug

connection is not supported.)

15.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks.

16.

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to a pre-main amplier or a power amplier in a separate

room (ZONE 2).

ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Connect to a pre-main amplier with an analog

audio cable, and simultaneously output audio of the same source as that of the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit.

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 









  

 

 

 

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1. STANDBY/ON button

2. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. ( p98)

3. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.

4. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p78)

or USB device ( p75). If the unit is switched to "CEC MODE" using "21. MODE button" , an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component can be operated. (Depending on the device, operation may not be possible.)

5. (AV ADJUST) button: Settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" can be made quickly during play on the TV screen. ( p156)

6. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to conrm your selection. When the folder or le lists are not shown on

one screen on the TV, press / to change the screen.

7. button: Displays the Home. ( p122, 147, 152)

8. TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. ( p100)

9. LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you to select the listening mode. ( p103)

10.

DIMMER button: You can switch the display o󰀨 or adjust the brightness of the

display in three steps.

11.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 SHIFT button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p93)

12.

SLEEP button: Set the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and

"90 min". ( p102)

13.

HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".

14.

INPUT SELECT button: Switches the input to be played.

15.

(STATUS) button: Switches the information on the display and is used to

operate RDS. ( p92)

16.

button: Returns the display to the previous state.

17.

button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press again to cancel muting.

18.

Volume buttons

19.

CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on

the TV screen.

20.

+Fav button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p90)

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MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p88). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component is connected to this unit, you can switch "4. Play buttons" between

"CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).

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Connections

Connecting speakers 18 Connecting the TV 51 Connecting Playback Devices 54 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room

(Multi-zone Connection) 57 Connecting ZONE B 59 Connecting Antennas 60 Network Connection 61 Connecting External Control Devices 62 Connecting the Power Cord 64

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Connecting speakers

You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following ow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings.

Use height speakers?

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 When using 1 set of Height Speakers

• 5.1.2 Channel System (

• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p46)

• 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

( p47)

• 7.1.2 Channel System ( p48)

 When using 2 set of Height Speakers

• 5.1.4 Channel System (

p45)

p49)

• 5.1 Channel System ( p39)

• 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p40)

• 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

( p41)

• 7.1 Channel System ( p42)

• 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p43)

• 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

( p44)

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 5.1 Channel System

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such

as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered

subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources.

1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers

6 Powered Subwoofer

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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 7.1 Channel System

a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the

screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and connectivity of sound in the back sound eld, and provides a more real sound

eld. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be

positioned at ear height.

• If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers

as well.

1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers

6 Powered Subwoofer 7,8 Surround Back Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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 5.1.2 Channel System

A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit

your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example ( p22)

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p23)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p24)

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

3´ (0.9 m) or more

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer,

and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the

height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. Front high

speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers.

Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the

front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Front High Speakers

• Rear High Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and

added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.

Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper

space. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position,

top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top

rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position. The distance

between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers.

• Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers

to obtain the best Dolby Atmos e󰀨ect.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Top Front Speakers

• Top Middle Speakers

• Top Rear Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and

added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the

ceiling, so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound o󰀨 the ceiling. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the

upper space. Install them either on the front speakers or on the surround speakers.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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 7.1.2 Channel System

A 7.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the 7.1 Channel System ( p20) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example ( p26)

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p27)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p28)

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

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3´ (0.9 m) or more

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a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and

a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the

upper space. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at

least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers. Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the

front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.

9,10 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Front High Speakers

• Rear High Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a

powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld

feeling in the upper space. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to

the seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating

position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position.

The distance between each pair should match the distance between the front

speakers.

• Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers

to obtain the best Dolby Atmos e󰀨ect.

9,10 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Top Front Speakers

• Top Middle Speakers

• Top Rear Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

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a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a

powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front), Dolby enabled

speakers (surround) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling, so

that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound o󰀨 the ceiling. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper

space. Install them either on the front speakers, on the surround speakers or on the surround back speakers.

9,10 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

 5.1.4 Channel System

A 5.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic

5.1 Channel System ( p19). Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected

from following.

❏ Combination example when Top Front

Speakers are used at the front ( p30)

❏ Combination example when Top Middle

Speakers are used at the front ( p32)

❏ Combination example when Front High

Speakers are used at the front ( p33)

❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled

Speakers (Front) are used at the front ( p35)

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❏ Combination example when Top Front

Speakers are used at the front

About the top front speakers

a: 30° to 55°

The top front speakers are installed on the ceiling at front of the listening

position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match

the one for the front speakers. When the top front speakers are used in front, the

combination of the height speakers at the rear can be selected from the following 3 examples shown at the right.

7,8 Top Front Speakers

(Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear

b: 125° to 150°

The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position,

and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for

the front speakers.

9,10 Top Rear Speakers

(Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear

3´ (0.9 m) or more

The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.

9,10 Rear High Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p106)

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