Pioneer VSX-LX305 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

AV RECEIVER

VSX-LX305

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Table of contents

Zone 2

Main Room

Roo

Speaker Layout

Main Room

Firmware Update

Troubleshooting

Supplementary Information

Speaker Connections

Zone 2Zone 2

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Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State

When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases. To reduce the power consumption in standby state, check each setting and set the functions to "Off".

– HDMI CEC ( →p124) – HDMI Standby Through ( →p124) – USB Power Out at Standby ( →p126) – Network Standby ( →p127) – Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p127)

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Before starting the procedure 7 Firmware Update 8

Update Information of the rmware 8 Firmware Update Procedure 8

Part Names 11

Front Panel 11 Display 13 Rear Panel 14 Remote Controller 16

Inputting Characters 18

Speaker Layout

Connections

Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 47

Connections 47

Connecting the TV 48

To ARC/eARC TV 48 To Non-ARC TV 48

Connecting the SUB Monitor 50

SUB Monitor 50

Connecting Playback Devices 51

Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks 51 Connecting an Audio Component 52

The listening room and the speaker layout 20

5.1 Channel System 21

7.1 Channel System 22

5.1.2 Channel System 23

7.1.2 Channel System 24

5.1.4 Channel System 25

Speaker Installation

Speaker Connections

Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 33

Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 53

Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplier in a separate

room (Multi-zone) 54

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 54

Connecting an Integrated Amplier (ZONE 2) 55

Connecting Antennas 56 Network Connection 57 Connecting External Control Devices 58

IR IN/OUT port 58

12V TRIGGER OUT jack 59

Connecting the Power Cord 60

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Playback

Playing audio from an externally connected device 62

Basic Operations 62

BLUETOOTH

Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices with this unit 63

Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices 64

Listening To the Radio 66

Listening To the AM/FM Radio (AM: North American, Australian and Asian models only) 66

Listening To DAB Digital Radio (European models only) 69

Playback 63

Registering this unit with an Amazon account 81 Operating this unit 82

Amazon Music 83

Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 83

Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote

App 84 Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 84

TIDAL 85

Registering this unit with TIDAL 85 Playing TIDAL 85

Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 86

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

Presetting a Radio Station 71

Listening Mode 72 AV Adjust 74

Menu operations 74

Spotify 77 AirPlay

Basic Operations 78

Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) 79

DTS Play-Fi

Playing Back 80

Amazon Alexa 81

Setting Up 86 Playing Sonos on This Unit 87

Internet Radio 88

Playing Back 88

Multi-zone 90

Playing Back (ZONE 2) 91 Playing Back (ZONE 3) 93

Using PERSONAL PRESET 94

Playing music les saved on a USB storage device 96

USB Storage Device Requirements 97

Music Server 98

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Supported Audio Formats 98

Windows Media

Player 12 settings 98

Manual MCACC 136

MCACC Data Check 138

Playing Back 99

Play Queue 101

Adding Play Queue Information 101 Sort and Delete 101 Playing Back 102

Connecting a transmitter for playback 103

Connections 103 Setting Up 103 Playing Back 103

Setup

System Setup 106

Menu list 106

Input/Output Assign 108

Sp ea ker 114 Audio Adjust 119 Source 122 Hardware 124 Multi Zone 130 Miscellaneous 132

Advanced MCACC 134

Network/Bluetooth 139

Menu operations 139 Network 140 Bluetooth 143

Web Setup 146

Menu operations 146

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 147

Operations 147

1. Speaker Setup 148

2. Multi Zone Sound Check 149

3. ARC Setup 149

4. Room EQ 149

Pioneer Remote App 153

Main features 153 Initial Setup 153

Dirac Live 154

Measuring with Dirac Live 154 Using Dirac Live 155 Manual Adjust 155

Troubleshooting

Menu operations 134 Full Auto MCACC 135

Before starting the procedure 158

When the unit is operating erratically 159

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Troubleshooting 160

Appendix

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 171 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 174

Listening Mode Effects 178 Speaker combinations 183

General Specications 184

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Before starting the procedure

 What's in the box

1. Main unit (1)

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

3. Speaker setup microphone (1)

• Used during Initial Setup.

4. DAB/FM antenna (European models) (1)

5. Indoor FM antenna (North American, Australian and Asian models) (1)

6. AM loop antenna (North American, Australian and Asian models) (1)

7. Power cord (1)

• Initial Setup Guide (1) *

This document is an online instruction manual. This is not supplied with the product.

 Note

• 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 differ depending on your area.

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

other means at a later date.

• The illustrations in this manual use those of North American models unless otherwise mentioned.

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

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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 star t. 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 differs 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" ( →p133).

Firmware Update Procedure

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 off

– 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 off control devices (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 off.

• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".

– Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -

"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".

* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations

and functions are the same.

Update

1. Press . The Home screen is displayed on the T V 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: Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet 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 off

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

• Prepare a 1 GB 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 off control devices (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 off.

• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".

– Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -

"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".

* 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 co rre ctly.

* 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 differ 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 the 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.

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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 T V screen.

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, do not turn the power off, 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

Front Panel

1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be

played.

2. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/ OFF. ( →p91)

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

4. ZONE 3 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 3 ON/ OFF. ( →p93)

5. ZONE CONTROL button: Controls the multi-

zone function. ( →p90)

6. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. ( →p106, p134, p139)

7. Display ( →p13)

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. ( →p66)

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 ( →p124) – HDMI Standby Through ( →p124) – USB Power Out at Standby ( →p126) – Network Standby ( →p127) – Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p127)

10.

Advanced MCACC indicator: This lights when you have enabled the speaker calibration made with MCACC. ( →p135, p152)

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

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Front Panel

video camera, etc. using a stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( →p53)

14.

STANDBY/ON button

15.

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

16.

SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( →p135, p152)

17.

TUNER button: Switches the input to be played to "TUNER". Also, pressing this button repeatedly switches the input between "AM" (North American, Australian and Asian models), "FM" and "DAB" (European models).

18.

PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. ( →p94)

19.

LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode. ( →p72)

20.

USB port: A USB storage device is connected

so that music les stored in it can be played.

( →p96)

21.

AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack: Connect a

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DisplayDisplay

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 DAB (European models)/AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/ FM radio

STEREO: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( →p126) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( →p126)

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.

1. / / / : These may light when performing operations while "NET" or "USB" is selected with the input selector. / light when there are

multiple folders or les that are available to be

selected. / light when text information does not t with the range provided by "H".

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

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Rear PanelRear Panel

3. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and

audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.

4. Wireless antenna: Used for

Wi-Fi connection or when

90°

180°

using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. Adjust the angles

according to the connection status.

5. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video

signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.

6. NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an

Ethernet cable.

7. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music les ( →p96). You can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

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

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 (North American, Australian and Asian models): Connect the supplied antennas. ANTENNA DAB/FM terminal (European models): Connect the supplied antennas.

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Rear Panel

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 an integrated amplier in a separate room

(ZONE 2). ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Simultaneously

output the same audio source as the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit by connecting this unit to wireless headphones, wireless speaker transmitter, etc., using an analog audio cable.

9. SIGNAL GND terminal: Connect the ground

wire of the turntable.

10.

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

11.

RS-232C port: Connect a home control system equipped with an RS-232C port. For installing a home control system, contact the specialized stores.

12.

IR IN/OUT port: Connect a remote control receiver unit. ( →p58)

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. ( →p59)

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 jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up

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Remote ControllerRemote Controller

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. ( →p94)

3. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be

played.

4. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( →p98) or USB device ( →p96). Also, switching to "CEC MODE" with "21. MODE button" allows you to operate an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component. (Some devices may not be operated.)

5. (AV ADJUST) button: Settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" can be made quickly during play on the TV screen. ( →p74)

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. ( →p106, p134, p139)

8. SLEEP button: You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specied time

has elapsed. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min", "90 min" and "Off". When you do not want to turn the unit to standby automatically, select "Off". You can also set this by pressing the button on the remote controller to display the Home screen and selecting "System Setup" "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( →p126).

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

10.

INPUT SELECT button: Switches the input to be played.

11.

(STATUS) b u t t o n: Switches the information

on the display and is used to operate RDS. ( →p67)

12.

button: Returns the display to the previous

state.

13.

MUTE button: Temporarily mutes audio.

Press the button again to cancel muting.

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Remote Controller

14.

TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. TONE button: You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers.

1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or Bass and adjust the content. Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the speakers. Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the speakers.

2. Press + or - for adjustment.

DIALOG button: Emphasizes movie dialogues and music vocals to listen to them more easily. It is effective to movie lines in particular. Also, it exerts the effect even if the center speaker is not used. Select a desired level from "1" (low) to "5" (high).

1. Press DIALOG.

2. Press + or - for adjustment.

• Depending on the input source or listening mode setting, selection is not possible, or the desired effect may not be achieved.

SW button: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound.

1. Press SW.

2. Press + or - to adjust the level between "-15.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB".

• If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be restored to the previous statuses.

15.

LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening mode ( →p72).

16.

DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps.

17.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 SHIFT button: Used to control the multi-zone function ( →p90).

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 (North American, Australian and Asian models)/ FM/DAB (European models) radio stations. ( →p71)

21.

MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning ( →p66) for AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/ FM stations, and allows you to select the order for displaying DAB stations ( →p70). 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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Inputting Characters

You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p140) or naming a preset radio station ( →p122).

1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote controller and press the ENTER button.

2. When saving characters after input, select "OK" and press the ENTER button.

, . ;/ : ], . ; :

/ / /

ENTER

CLEAR

ZONE 2

MODE

SHIFT

• Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched with the MODE button on the remote controller.)

• To enter a space, select " ".

• To delete a character on the left of the cursor, select " ".

• To delete all the input characters, press the CLEAR button on the remote

control.

• On the ZONE 2 playback screen, operate the remote controller while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button. To delete all the input characters, only press the CLEAR button without pressing the ZONE 2 SHIFT button.

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Speaker Layout

This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation

environment, then conrm the methods for installation and connection.

 Speaker layout ( →p21)  Speaker Installation ( →p27)  Speaker Connections ( →p32)  Speaker Combinations ( →p183)

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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The listening room and the speaker layout

ZONE A

(Main Room)

Speaker Layout

1. ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located).

2. ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the separate at the same time, or to play separate sources.

3. ZONE 3 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 3). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the separate at the same time, or to play separate sources.

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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Speaker Layout

Zone 2Zone 2

Zone 2Zone 2 Zone 3Zone 3

5.1 Channel System

Basic system ( →p28)

5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p28)

This is a basic 5.1 Channel System.

5.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p28)

Main Room

5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p28)

Main Room

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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Speaker Layout

Zone 2Zone 2

7.1 Channel System

Basic system ( →p28)

This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers.

7.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p28) 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p28)

Main Room

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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Speaker Layout

Zone 2Zone 2

Main Room

5.1.2 Channel System

5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p29) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear)

5.1.2 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p29) 5.1.2 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p29)

A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added.

( →p29)

5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or Surround)) ( →p29)

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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Speaker Layout

7.1.2 Channel System

7.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p30) 7.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear)

A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added.

( →p30)

7.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or Surround or Surround Back)) ( →p30)

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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Speaker Layout

5.1.4 Channel System

5.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p31)

5.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)) ( →p31)

A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added.

5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) ( →p31)

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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5.1.4 Channel System

Speaker Layout

5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)) ( →p31)

5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and Rear High) ( →p31)

5.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) ( →p31)

5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and Top Rear) ( →p31)

5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and Surround)) ( →p31)

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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Speaker Installation

How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example.

The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers:

FL Front speaker Left

FR Front speaker Right

C Center speaker

SW powered SubWoofer

SL Surround speaker Left

SR Surround speaker Right

SBL Surround Back speaker Left

SBR Surround Back speaker Right

FHL Front High speaker Left

FHR Front High speaker Right

RHL Rear High speaker Left

RHR Rear High speaker Right

TFL Top Front speaker Left

TFR Top Front speaker Right

TML Top Middle speaker Left

TMR Top Middle speaker Right

TRL Top Rear speaker Left

TRR Top Rear speaker Right

DFL Dolby enabled speaker Front Left

DFR Dolby enabled speaker Front Right

DSL Dolby enabled speaker Surround Left

DSR Dolby enabled speaker Surround Right

DSBL Dolby enabled speaker Surround Back Left

DSBR Dolby enabled speaker Surround Back Right

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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Speaker Installation

 5.1 Channel System

FL FR

SL SR

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. C The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at

an angle.

SW Place the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and a

front speaker.

SL, SR Place the Left and Right Surround Speakers to be just above ear

height.

 7.1 Channel System

FL FR

SL SR

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

FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. C The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position

at an angle.

SW Place the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and a

front speaker.

SL, SR Place the Left and Right Surround Speakers to be just above ear

height.

SBL, SBR Place the Left and Right Surround Back Speakers at ear height.

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

SBL SBR

5.1c h

5.1 ch connection ( →p35)

5.1 ch + ZONE 2 connection ( →p36)

5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection ( →p36)

5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) connection ( →p37)

7.1 ch connection ( →p38)

7.1 ch + ZONE 2 connection ( →p39)

7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) connection ( →p40)

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 5.1.2 Channel System

TFL

TML

TRL

High Speakers

FHL FHR

3´(0.9 m) or more

RHL RHR

FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers,

angled to face the listening position.

RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers so the lateral distance matches the

front speakers, angled to face the listening position.

a: 22° to 30° b: 120 °

3´(0.9 m) or more

Speaker Installation

Top Speakers

TFR

TFL, TFR TML, TMR

Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.

TRL, TRR Fit top rear speakers on the ceiling behind the listening position.

• Match the lateral distance of the top speakers to the front speakers.

Dolby Enabled Speakers

DSL DSR

TMR

DFL DFR

TRR

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

a: 22° to 30° b: 120 °

5.1c h

5.1.2 ch connection ( →p41)

5.1.2 ch + ZONE 2 connection ( →p42)

5.1.2 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) connection ( →p43)

DFL, DFR The Dolby enabled speakers (front) are installed on top of the

front speakers.

DSL, DSR The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the

surround speakers.

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 7.1.2 Channel System

TFL

TML

TRL

High Speakers

FHL FHR

3´(0.9 m) or more

Speaker Installation

Top Speakers

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

TFR

TMR

TRR

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

RHL RHR

3´(0.9 m) or more

FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers,

angled to face the listening position.

RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers so the lateral distance matches the

front speakers, angled to face the listening position.

7.1.2 ch connection ( →p44)

TFL, TFR TML, TMR

Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.

TRL, TRR Fit top rear speakers on the ceiling behind the listening position.

• Match the lateral distance of the top speakers to the front speakers.

Dolby Enabled Speakers

a: 22° to 30°

DFL DFR

DSL DSR

DSBL DSBR

b: 90° to 110° c: 135° to 150°

DFL, DFR The Dolby enabled speakers (front) are installed on top of the

front speakers.

DSL, DSR The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the

surround speakers.

DSBL, DSBR

The Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) are installed on top

of the surround back speakers.

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 5.1.4 Channel System

TFL

TML

TRL

High Speakers

FHL FHR

3´(0.9 m) or more

RHL RHR

FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers,

angled to face the listening position.

RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers so the lateral distance matches the

front speakers, angled to face the listening position.

a: 22° to 30° b: 120 °

3´(0.9 m) or more

Speaker Installation

Top Speakers

TFR

TFL, TFR TML, TMR

Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.

TRL, TRR Fit top rear speakers on the ceiling behind the listening position.

• Match the lateral distance of the top speakers to the front speakers.

Dolby Enabled Speakers

DSL DSR

TMR

DFL DFR

TRR

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

a: 22° to 30° b: 120 °

5.1c h

5.1.4 ch connection ( →p45)

DFL, DFR The Dolby enabled speakers (front) are installed on top of the

front speakers.

DSL, DSR The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the

surround speakers.

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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Speaker Connections

(Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 33

4-16Ω

Speaker Connections

5.1 Channel System 35, 36, 37

7.1 Channel System 38, 39, 40

5.1.2 Channel System 41, 42, 43

7.1.2 Channel System 44

5.1.4 Channel System 45

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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Speaker Connections

1/2˝

(12 mm)

Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections

 Speakers you can use with this unit

This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual.

 (Note) Speaker Impedance

If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance" to "4ohms" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial

Setup section ( →p147). When setting "Speaker Impedance" from the System Setup menu, press the button on the remote controller to display the Home

screen, and select "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Conguration", then set "Speaker Impedance" ( →p115 ) to "4ohms".

 Connect the Speaker Cables

Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass

sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal when connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel, or the + side and - side wires touch each other, a malfunction may occur.

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 Connect the Subwoofer

a Subwoofer cable

Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.

Speaker Connections

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 5.1 Channel System

FL FR

SL SR

Speaker Connections

SW FR FL C SR SL

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM

FL FR

SL SR

Speaker Connections

ZONE 2

FL(Z2)FR(Z2)

To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 3, use an analog audio cable for connection. Note that ZONE 3 output is not possible with the connection using a HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable, or digital optical cable.

ZONE 3

FL(Z3)FR(Z3)

SW FR FL C FR(Z2) FL(Z2) FR(Z3) FL(Z3)SR SL

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

FL FR

SL SR

For highfrequency

Speaker Connections

For low-

SW C SR SL

Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.

frequency

FR FL

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7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

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 7.1 Channel System

FL FR

SL SR

SBL SBR

Speaker Connections

SW FR FL C SBR SBLSR SL

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM

FL FR

SL SR

SBL SBR

ZONE 2

FL(Z2)FR(Z2)

Speaker Connections

SW FR FL C FR(Z2) FL(Z2) SBR SBLSR SL

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

FL FR

SL SR

SBL SBR

For highfrequency

Speaker Connections

For low-

SW C SR SL

frequency

FR FL

SBR SBL

Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 5.1.2 Channel System

Speaker Connections

HL HR

FL FR

SL SR

SW FR FL C

SR SL

5.1c h

*1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM

HL HR

FL FR

SL SR

ZONE 2

FL(Z2)FR(Z2)

Speaker Connections

SW FR FL C FR(Z2) FL(Z2)

SR SL

*1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).

5.1c h

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

Speaker Connections

HL HR

FL FR

SL SR

For highfrequency

For low-

SW C

frequency

FR FL

SR SL

5.1c h

Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.

*1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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 7.1.2 Channel System

Speaker Connections

HL HR

FL FR

SL SR

SBL SBR

SW FR FL C

5.1c h

SBR SBLSR SL

*1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

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 5.1.4 Channel System

HR1

HL1

HR2

HL2

Speaker Connections

HL1 HR1

FL FR

SL SR

HL2 HR2

SW FR FL C

SR SL

5.1c h

*1 *2

*1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). *2 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL2/HR2: Rear Height Speakers, Top (rear side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)).

7.1c h

5.1. 2c h

7.1. 2c h

5.1.4ch

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Connections

Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 47 Connecting the TV 48 Connecting the SUB Monitor 50 Connecting Playback Devices 51

Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplier in a separate

room (Multi-zone) 54 Connecting Antennas 56

Connections

Network Connection 57 Connecting External Control Devices 58 Connecting the Power Cord 60

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Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables

Connections

HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for

connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other video components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and digital audio.

Connections

Push HDMI cables straight in and all the way. You can damage the terminals if you try to insert at an angle.

Right Wrong

 (Note) Placement of cables

Putting a load on HDMI cables can lead to poor operational performance. Place the cables so there is no load put on them.

Right Wrong Wrong

• When 4K high-quality video (4K 60Hz, 4K HDR, etc.) is to be played, use Premium High Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet that have the "PREMIUM Certied Cable" label attached to the

packaging.

• When 8K high-quality video (8K 60Hz, etc.) is to be played, use ULTRA High

Speed HDMI Cable that has the "ULTRA HIGH SPEED" label attached to the packaging.

• Hold the terminal housing on the HDMI cable when unplugging. Pulling on the cable may lead to damaged cabling.

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Connections

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

IN(ARC)

Connecting the TV

By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit.

To ARC/eARC TV

If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function(*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection. You connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack labeled "ARC" on the receiver side.

• When a TV compatible with the eARC function is connected, use an HDMI cable that supports Ethernet.

ARC TV

SUB Monitor ( →p50) ZONE 2 ( →p54)

To Non-ARC TV

Non-ARC TV

Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.

If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function(*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical cable.

• If you use a cable set-top box, etc. connected to the input jack of this unit to watch TV (without using a TV’s built-in tuner), connection with a digital optical

cable is not required.

Setup

• When not using the ARC function, in the Home screen, set "System Setup" "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel (eARC supported)" ( →p125) to "O f f ".

(*)The ARC function and eARC function transmit the audio signals of the TV via

an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function and eARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. ARC/eARC compatible audio formats ( →p186)

a HDMI cable, b Digital optical cable

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• Settings are required when 4K or 8K high-quality video is to be played.

Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p109) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 4K or 8K video.

Connections

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Connecting the SUB Monitor

SUB Monitor

Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.

Connections

SUB Monitor

This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack.

• Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( →p16) or "AV Adjust" ( →p74). Note that this jack is not ARC-compatible.

• If devices with different resolutions are connected to HDMI OUT MAIN jack and SUB jack, images are output with the lower resolution.

a HDMI cable

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Connecting Playback Devices

Note

Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks

This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc. and the HDMI Standby Through function that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the

BD/DVD Cable/Satellite

GAME

set-top box

TV even if this unit is in standby mode.

• Settings are required when 4K or 8K high-quality video is to be played.

Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p109) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 4K or 8K video.

• The corresponding resolution is different depending on the HDMI jack

connected. See "Corresponding input resolutions" ( →p187) for details.

• To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output.

(*)The HDMI CEC function: This function enables various linking operations with

CEC-compliant devices, such as switching input selectors interlocking with a CEC-compliant player, switching audio output between TV and this unit or adjusting the volume using the remote controller of a CEC-compliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the T V is turned off.

Connections

Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.

a HDMI cable

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Connecting an Audio Component

Connections

This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.

• If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install a phono equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, and then connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack.

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

a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable

Turntable

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Connecting a Video Camera, etc.

Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.

Connections

Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front

panel using an HDMI cable or stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm).

a HDMI cable

Video camera

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Connections

Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplier in a separate room (Multi-zone)

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2)

While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate

Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.

room (ZONE 2). Note that only the devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks can be played on the TV in the separate room.

• The audio from externally connected AV components can be output only when the signal is 2 ch PCM audio. It may also be necessary to convert the audio output of the AV component to PCM output.

Setup

• When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "Input/ Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( →p109) to "Use" on the System Setup menu. Note that when "Zone 2 HDMI" is set to "Use", the resolution of the video that can be output by the HDMI OUT SUB/ZONE 2 jack will be limited to "4K Enhanced" ( →p109).

a HDMI cable

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Connecting an Integrated Amplier (ZONE 2)

Connections

You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT terminal on this unit to the input

jack on an integrated amplier in the separate room.

• To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2,

connect it to any of HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks. If the AV component is not equipped with an HDMI jack, use a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable. Also, the audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output.

a Analog audio cable

Terminal

Integrated

amplier

Input

Setup

• Settings are required to output audio to ZONE 2. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then set "System Setup" - "Speaker" -

"Conguration" - "Zone 2 Preout" ( →p115) to "Zone 2".

• When connecting an integrated amplier that does not have a volume

control, in the System Setup menu, set "Multi Zone" - "Zone 2" - "Output Level" ( →p130) to "Variable (Default Value: Fixed)". If you do not set this, the volume output will be very loud and there is a danger of damage to the

integrated amplier, speakers, etc. When connecting an integrated amplier

that has a volume control, leave this as "Fixed".

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Connecting Antennas

A B

(North American, Australian and Asian models)

Connections

North American, Australian and Asian models

Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape.

AMAM

European models

Make sure the plug is pushed in all the way, then x in place by turning the nut to the right. Use a tack or similar to x the antenna to a wall.

(European models)

DABDAB

a AM loop antenna, b DAB/FM antenna, c Indoor FM antenna

(North American models)

(Australian and Asian models)

FMFM

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Network Connection

Connections

This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the NETWORK jack with the Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration. To connect by Wi-Fi, select your desired setting method in "Network Connection" ( →p148) of Initial Setup, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To set in the System Setup menu after completing Initial Setup, press on the remote controller, then from the Home screen displayed, set in "Network/Bluetooth" - "Network" ( →p140). For the Wi-Fi connection, stand the wireless antenna for use.

a Ethernet cable

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Connecting External Control Devices

IR IN/OUT port

IR Receiver

Connections

When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the

remote control signal is difcult to reach (due to installation in the cabinet,

etc.). It is also possible to operate this unit from other room such as ZONE 2 with a remote controller, or operate other devices with the remote controller by connecting other devices to this unit. For installing a remote control receiver unit, contact the specialized stores.

• For the type of cable required for connection, refer to the operation manual, etc. of the remote control receiver unit.

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12V TRIGGER OUT jack

Connections

When connecting a device equipped with a TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/ DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking the operation on this unit. When the desired input is selected on the unit, power link operation will be activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V/100 mA from the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack or maximum 12 V/25 mA when using the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack. You can select the zone to output the control signal by setting each of the inputs.

• For connection, use a monaural mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm) without

resistance. Do not use a stereo mini plug cable.

a Monaural mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm)

BD/DVD

Setup

• Settings are required to outputs control signal from the 12V TRIGGER OUT jack. Press on the remote controller then from the displayed Home screen set the input select for "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "12V Trigger A" ( →p128) or "12V Trigger B" ( →p128) to "Main", "Zone 2", or "Zone 3".

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Connecting the Power Cord

Connections

Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed.

• This unit includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC IN of the unit rst, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side rst when disconnecting the power cord.

a Power cord

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Playback

Basic Operations

Playing audio from an externally connected device 62 BLUETOOTH Listening To the Radio 66 Listening Mode 72 AV Adjust 74

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Network Services

Playback

Spotify 77 AirPlay DTS Play-Fi

80 Amazon Alexa 81 Amazon Music 83 TIDAL 85 Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 86 Internet Radio 88

Convenience functions

Multi-zone 90 Using PERSONAL PRESET 94

Playing music les saved on a USB storage device 96

Music Server 98 Play Queue 101 Connecting a transmitter for playback 103

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Playing audio from an externally connected device

INPUT

You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit.

• When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "AV Adjust" ( →p74) to switch between MAIN and SUB.

Basic Operations

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

TV’s REMOTE

Inputs

TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Press the input selector whose name is the same as that of the jack to which

the player is connected. For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack. Press TV to listen to the sound of the TV. To play a device connected to the CD, USB, PHONO, HDMI5, HDMI6 jack or the AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front panel, press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the input.

• When the CEC link function works, the input switches automatically when a CEC compliant TV or player is connected to this unit using HDMI connection.

3. Start play on the AV component.

HDMI MAIN/SUB

Input selector

INPUT SELECT

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Playback

Pioneer VSX-LX305XXX

BLUETOOTH® Playback

You can wirelessly play music on a smartphone or other BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device through the speakers connected to this unit. It is also possible to transmit the audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH enabled headphones, wireless speakers, etc.

Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices with this unit

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

Pairing

1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on this

unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled.

2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device, and then select this unit from among the devices displayed. If a password is requested, enter "0000".

The illustration shows an image.

• This unit is displayed as "Pioneer VSX-LX305 XXX XXX". This display can

be changed with the Friendly Name function ( →p141) or the Pioneer Remote App ( →p153) (can be used with the iOS or Android™).

• To connect another BLUETOOTH enabled device, press and hold the BLUETOOTH button until "Now Pairing..." is displayed, and then perform

step 2. This unit can store the pairing information of up to 8 paired devices.

• The coverage area is approx. 48´/15 m. Note that connection is not always

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices.

Playing Back

1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.

2. Playing the music le. The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level.

• Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.

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Playback

Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices

Pairing

1. Press the input selector you want to play.

• Select a source other than "BLUETOOTH". This function does not work if you select "BLUETOOTH".

2. Press on the remote controller, and in the Home menu displayed, select "Network/Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth Transmitter", and then press ENTER.

3. Select either "On (Tx)" or "On (Main + Tx)" in "Bluetooth Transmitter".

• If you select "On (Tx)", playback is from the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device only, and if you select "On (Main + Tx)", playback is from both the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled

The illustration shows an image.

device and the main unit.

Bluetooth Transmitter

Bluetooth Transmitter On (Tx)

Search Devices Start

Output Level Variable

aptX HD Off

Low Latency Mode Off

Pairing Information Clear

Device

Status Ready

Set to “Off” if you are not using the Bluetooth Transmitter.

4. In "Search Devices", press ENTER.

• The search starts for BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices that are able to receive, then a list of relevant devices is displayed.

5. Select the device you want to output the audio from, and when you press ENTER the message "Now Pairing…" is displayed and the two are paired.

• Depending on the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device, you may need to pair manually. If the device name does not appear in the list, check the settings of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device.

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Playing Back

1. Do the play operations on the AV component connected to this unit. Do the play operations on this unit when the input is TUNER or NET.

• If "Variable" has been selected for the "Output Level", the volume can be adjusted on this unit. Adjust to a suitable volume on the connected BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device beforehand. If "Fixed" is selected, adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device.

• You cannot transmit audio to multiple BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices from this unit.

• The coverage area is approx. 48´/15 m. Note that connection is not always

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices.

• When "Bluetooth Transmitter" is "On (Tx)" or "On (Main + Tx)" and in the following cases, when this unit detects a paired BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device, it will automatically reconnect with that device.

– When the power is turned on again after the unit is switched to standby – While other than "BLUETOOTH" is selected – When the "NET" input is selected and there is audio output from a network

service/content (some services excluded) When not using this function, select "Off" in "Bluetooth Transmitter" to cancel the connection. Also disconnect on the receiving device (if disconnection is possible on the receiving device).

• Audio cannot be output from a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device in the following cases:

– When the audio le is DSD format – When playing audio from one of the following network services:

Chromecast built-in, Amazon Alexa, AirPlay, DTS Play-Fi

• Sound quality adjustments and listening modes of this unit cannot be applied to the output audio.

• This function can be used in the main room (where this unit is located). This function turns off if you turn on the Multi-zone function which outputs audio from a separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3).

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Listening To the Radio

You can receive AM (North American, Australian and Asian models), FM and DAB (European models) radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner.

Listening To the AM/FM Radio (AM: North American, Australian and Asian models only)

Tuning into a Radio Station

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

 Tuning Automatically

1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".

2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Auto" on the display.

3. When you press the cursors / , automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is found. When tuned in to a radio station, the "TUNED" indicator on the display lights up. When tuned in to an FM radio station, the "STEREO" indicator lights up.

When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning

Manually" ( →p67). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.

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 Tuning Manually

Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.

1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".

2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display.

3. While pressing the cursors / , select the desired radio station.

• Each time you press the cursors / , the frequency changes by 1 step. If the button is held down, the frequency changes continuously, and if the button is released, the frequency stops changing.

TUNER

/ / /

ENTER

MODE

 Frequency step setting (North American, Australian

and Asian models)

Press on the remote controller, and from Home displayed select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Tuner" - "AM/FM Frequency Step" or "AM Frequency Step", and then select the frequency step for your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)

RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio station broadcasting program information, the radio station name is displayed on the display. When you press the button on the remote controller in this state, you can use the following functions.

 Display Text Information (Radio Text)

1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press the button on the remote controller once.

The Radio Text (RT), which is text information delivered by the station, is displayed scrolling across the display. "No Text Data" is displayed when no text information is delivered.

 Search for Stations by Program Type

1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press the button on the remote controller twice.

• If none of the Program Types are set for the radio station under reception, "None" is displayed.

2. Press the cursor buttons / on the remote controller to select the Program Type you want to search for, and then press the ENTER button to start the search.

• The Program Types displayed are as follows: None / News (News reports) / Affairs (Current affairs) / Info (Information) / Sport / Educate (Education) / Drama / Culture / Science (Science and technology) / Varied / Pop M (Pop music) / Rock M (Rock music) / Easy M (Middle of the road music) / Light M (Light classics) / Classics (Serious classics) / Other M (Other music)

/ Weather / Finance / Children (Children's programmes) / Social (Social

affairs) / Religion / Phone In / Travel / Leisure / Jazz (Jazz music) / Country (Country music) / Nation M (National music) / Oldies (Oldies music) / Folk M (Folk music) / Document (Documentary)

• The information displayed may not match the content delivered by the station.

3. When a station is found, the station blinks on the display. Pressing the

ENTER button in this state will receive that station. If you don't press the

ENTER button, the unit starts to search for another station.

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• If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed.

• Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported

characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, information may not be displayed.

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 Presetting a Radio Station ( →p71)

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Listening To DAB Digital Radio (European models only)

Tuning into a Radio Station

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select "DAB".

• The very rst time you select DAB, the Auto Tuning function automatically

scans the DAB Band 3 for the multiplexes (i.e., stations) available in your

area. Once the scanning process is complete, the rst station that was

detected is selected.

2. Select the desired radio station with / .

• If a new DAB station is introduced, or you move to a new area, press , then use the cursors and ENTER button to run the "DAB Auto Scan" in "Miscellaneous" - "Tuner".

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TUNER

/ / /

ENTER

MODE

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 Changing the order stations are displayed

You can sort the available stations alphabetically or by multiplex.

1. Press MODE repeatedly to set the method for sorting the display order from the following.

Alphabet (default setting): Sort stations alphabetically. Multiplex: Sort stations by multiplex.

 Displaying DAB Radio Information

1. Press repeatedly to display more information about the selected DAB station.

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment): When tuned to a station that's broadcasting

DLS text data, the text will scroll across the display.

Program Type: Displays the type of program. Bit Rate and Audio Mode: Displays the station's bit rate and audio mode

(Stereo, Mono). Quality: Displays the signal quality. 0 - 59: Poor reception 60 - 79: Good reception

80 - 100: Excellent reception

Multiplex Name: Displays the name of the current multiplex. Multiplex Number and Frequency:

Displays the number and frequency of the current multiplex.

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Presetting a Radio Station

Playback

 Registration Procedure

You can preset up to 40(*) of your favorite radio stations. (*)North American, Australian and Asian models: AM and FM stations European models: FM and DAB stations

After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.

1. Press +Fav so that the preset number on the display blinks.

2. While the preset number is blinking (approx. 8 seconds), repeatedly press the cursors / to select a number between 1 and 40.

3. Press +Fav again to register the station. When the station is registered, the preset number stops blinking. Repeat this steps to register your favorite radio stations.

TUNER

/ / /

ENTER

CLEAR +Fav

 Selecting a Preset Radio Station

1. Press TUNER.

2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number.

 Deleting a Preset Radio Station

1. Press TUNER.

2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete.

3. After pressing +Fav, press CLEAR while the preset number is blinking, and delete the preset number. When deleted, the number on the display disappears.

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Listening Mode

You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO".

• For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p178).

• For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to "Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes" ( →p174).

 AUTO/DIRECT button

Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, "Auto Surround" (or "Direct" or "Pure Direct") is displayed, then the most suitable listening mode for the audio format is selected automatically (DTS for multi-channel input signals, Stereo for 2 channel input signals, etc.) and an indicator such as "DTS" is displayed on the display.

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The display changes automatically.

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Playback

 SURR button

By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format of the signals being input and switch between a variety of listening modes. Select the mode that suits your preference. The selected listening mode is displayed on the display.

 STEREO button

You can select the Stereo mode to playback only from the front speakers and subwoofer and the Extended Stereo mode.

• Each of AUTO/DIRECT, SURR, and STEREO buttons stores the listening mode that was selected last. If content incompatible of the listening mode selected last is played, the most standard listening mode for the content is automatically selected.

Checking the input format and listening mode

Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order.

• The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played.

• Not all the information is necessarily displayed.

Input source and volume

Listening mode

Input format

The display is switched in a few seconds.

Sampling frequency

Input signal resolution

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AV Adjust

Menu operations

Playback

You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc.

You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust menu. Note that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "FM",

"AM", or "DAB" so follow the main unit’s display while doing the operations.

AV Adjust

HDMI

Audio

Room EQ

Level

HDMI Out

Sound Delay

Audio Return Channel

BD/DVD

Select the item with the cursor / buttons of the remote controller and press

ENTER to conrm your selection.

Use the cursors to change the settings.

• To return to the previous screen, press .

• To exit the settings, press .

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 HDMI

"Front" "Surround"

HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN",

"SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".

Sound Delay: If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset

the gap. Different settings can be set for each input selector.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct and the input signal is either analog or DSD.

Audio Return Channel: You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected ARC-

compatible T V through the speakers connected to the unit. Select "On" when listening to the audio of TV using the speakers of this unit. Select "Off" when the ARC function is not used.

 Audio

Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound

of lossy compressed les such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be

separately set to each input selector. The setting is effective in the signals of

48 kHz or less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream signals.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct.

• This cannot be selected when either of the slots is selected with "Dirac Live"

( →p76).

Midnight: Make small sounds easily heard. It is useful when you need to reduce

the volume while watching a movie late night.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct.

• The setting cannot be used in the following cases.

– If "Loudness Management" is set to "Off" when playing Dolby Digital Plus

or Dolby TrueHD

– When the input signal is DTS:X and "Dialog Control" is other than 0 dB

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Stereo Assign: This function enables you to select a pair of speakers to output

stereo sound. Apart from the front speakers (Front), you can select the Surround speakers (Surround), Surround Back speakers (Surround Back), Height 1 speakers (Height 1), and Height 2 speakers (Height 2).

Selectable

• The listening mode switches to "Stereo" if the audio output destination is changed.

Zone B: Select a method of outputting audio to ZONE B from among "Off", "On

(A+B)" and "On (B)".

Auto Phase Control+: The low frequencies are recorded with a delay for some

discs not made according to phase control standards. This function corrects the phase shift when playing such discs. When "Auto" is selected, in addition to the low frequency delay, the polarity and correlation are also detected and corrected.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct.

• This cannot be selected when either of the slots is selected with "Dirac Live"

( →p76).

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 Room EQ

Dirac Live (*1): You can select the equalizers measured with Dirac Live

( →p150, p154) from "Slot1" to "Slot3". When disabling the equalizer, select "O f f ".

• The Dirac Live measurement results are saved in "Slot1" to "Slot3", but you are able to register your own original sound quality with Manual Adjust ( →p155).

• This cannot be selected when measurements are made using "Full Auto MCACC".

MCACC EQ (*1)(*3): Enable or disable the equalizer function that corrects for

distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.

Phase Control (*1): Correct phase disturbance in the low range to enhance the

bass. This enables you to achieve powerful bass reproduction that is faithful to the original sound.

Theater Filter (*2)(*3): Adjust the soundtrack that was processed to enhance its

high pitch range, in order to make it suitable for home theater.

Standing Wave (*1)(*3): Setting this "On" will control the effect of the standing

wave generated by the sound wave reected by wall or similar interfering with

the original sound wave.

(*1) It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct. (*2) It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct. (*3) This function cannot be used if Dirac Live ( →p76) is being used.

Furthermore, there is no effect even if it can be selected.

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 Level

Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound.

Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the

sound.

Subwoofer: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the

sound.

• If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be restored to the previous statuses.

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Spotify

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.

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Playback

iPhone

Pioneer VSX-LX305 XXXXXX

Wi-Fi

AirPlay

By connecting this unit to the same network as iOS devices, such as that of iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®, you can enjoy music les on iOS devices wirelessly.

• Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version.

• Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device may be different. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the

iOS device.

Basic Operations

1. Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is connected via network.

2. Tap the AirPlay icon in the play screen of the music app on an iOS device that supports AirPlay and select this unit from the list of devices displayed.

3. Play the music le on the iOS device.

• If "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function ( →p127) is set to On.

• Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device.

You can also play the music les on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 10.2 or later) equipped. Conrm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network

beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay

in iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a

icon

music le.

e.g., iOS 10

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Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2)

Pioneer VSX-LX305

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iPhone

Pioneer

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Pioneer

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Wi-Fi

e.g., iOS 11.4

Playback

This unit supports AirPlay2. If the version of the iOS device is iOS11.4 or later,

you can play the music le on the iOS device simultaneously on this device and

on another device that supports AirPlay2.

1. Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is connected via network.

2. Tap the AirPlay icon on the play screen of the music play application on the iOS device, and select this unit and AirPlay2-supported devices to play from the displayed devices.

• AirPlay2-supported devices are displayed with white circle on the right side.

• Multiple AirPlay2-supported devices can be selected.

• The volume can be adjusted on individual devices.

3. Play the music le on the iOS device.

• If "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby"

is set to "Off " in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function ( →p127) is set to On.

• Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device.

You can also play the music les on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) equipped. Conrm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network

beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay

in iTunes, select this unit and AirPlay2-supported devices to play from

icon

the displayed devices, and start play of a music le.

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DTS Play-Fi

When connecting this unit to the same network as mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy music played on the mobile device wirelessly. Music from a streaming distribution service or music in the music library on a mobile device can be played. This function also supports a playlist on iTunes. Also, connecting multiple speakers supporting DTS Play-Fi on the same network will enable "Group playback" that plays the same music in separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Pioneer Music Control App (available on iOS or Android™).

https://play-.com/

Playing Back

1. Download Pioneer Music Control App using your mobile device.

https://intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com/play/app_p.html

2. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.

3. Starting up Pioneer Music Control App will automatically display compatible devices.

4. Select this device from the compatible devices. Then, a list of applications such as a music streaming distribution service is displayed. Select the content to play, and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions.

• For detailed operation and FAQ, visit the following URL. https://intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com/play/info_p.html

• To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be

required.

• This unit does not support the following DTS Play-Fi functions.

– Spotify – Wireless Surround Sound – Line In Rebroadcast – Internet Radio

• Some of the settings in the "Setup menu" cannot be changed on this unit. To change those settings, cancel the connection of this unit from the application.

• Listening modes cannot be selected during playback.

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Amazon Alexa

Playback

Alexa is a cloud-based voice service developed by Amazon. When this unit is registered with an Amazon account, you can use a terminal with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.) or Amazon Alexa App (available on iOS and Android™) to perform operations such as adjusting the volume of this unit or playing music using voice commands.

• You need an Amazon account to use Amazon Alexa. For more information, see the Amazon website.

Registering this unit with an Amazon account

1. Register with the Amazon account on Pioneer Remote App. This cannot be set with operations on this unit. Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p153) for information about the app.

2. Start Pioneer Remote App and tap the unit when displayed.

3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Pioneer Remote App screen, and after switching to the network menu, tap the "amazon alexa" icon.

• If the login screen is not displayed, but rather a screen prompting installation of Service Unlocker, then install that rst.

Available ser vices may differ depending on your area.

4. Tap "Start Setup", and in the Setup screen, select the language and register the device name. Select the same language as the one you have selected for your other terminals with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.). For the device name, use one that can easily be called up vocally. For example: Speaker

5. Tap "Next" to display the Amazon Alexa screen.

6. Follow the on screen instructions to enter the Amazon account information, such as your email address and password, to log into Amazon (*1). After logging in, tap "Allow" and register this unit with an Amazon account. (*1) Log in using the same account as other terminals with Amazon Alexa.

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7. When registration is nished, the screen returns to the one for Pioneer Remote App. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with

Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and conrm that you can use voice

commands. For example: "Alexa, raise the volume of the speaker (*2)" "Alexa, play music from the speaker (*2)" (*2) Use the device name you registered in Step 4 when talking.

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Operating this unit

You can use voice commands to adjust the volume on this unit, start and stop music, and skip music up or down.

1. With the unit on, speak at the terminal with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.). When using the Amazon Alexa app, after starting the app, tap the Alexa logo and speak at the mobile device. For example: "Alexa, raise the volume of the speaker (*3)" "Alexa, play music from the speaker (*3)" (*3) Use the device name you registered in Step 4 of "Registering this unit with an Amazon account" when talking.

• Refer to the website for details about voice commands. (Click here )

• It is not possible to turn the unit on or off, or to switch the listening mode.

• Refer to the Amazon websites for information about operation of the Amazon

Alexa app.

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Amazon Music

You can use the music distribution service provided by Amazon by registering with Amazon Music.

• To play Amazon Music you need to have an Amazon account and to be a member of Amazon Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited. For more information, see the Amazon website.

Amazon Music is now available in several countries. If Amazon Music is not available in your country, please visit https://music.amazon.com/ for more info.

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Registering This Unit with Amazon Music

1. Register with the Amazon account on Pioneer Remote App. This cannot be set with operations on this unit. Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p153) for information about the app.

2. Start Pioneer Remote App and tap the unit when displayed.

3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Pioneer Remote App screen, and after switching to the network screen, tap the "Amazon Music" icon to display the Amazon Music login screen. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be different.)

• If the login screen is not displayed, but rather a screen prompting installation of Service Unlocker, then install that rst.

Available ser vices may differ depending on your area.

4. Enter the information required for the Amazon account, such as your email address and password, to log into Amazon. The Amazon Music menu is displayed when login is successful and this unit is registered. To continue to start play, proceed to step 3 in the next section.

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Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App

1. Start the Pioneer Remote App. This unit is displayed automatically when the app is started, so tap the unit when displayed to select it.

2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the screen, and after switching to the network screen, tap the "Amazon Music" icon.

3. Select the content that you want to play in the menu screen for Amazon Music and start play.

Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Pressing NET will display the Network Functions list screen on the TV.

3. Select "Amazon Music" with the cursors and press ENTER to conrm.

4. Select the content that you want to play in the menu screen for Amazon Music and start play.

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TIDAL

Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of Pioneer Remote App by downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet.

• You need a TIDAL account to play back TIDAL. For more information, see the

TIDAL website.

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onscreen instructions.

Available ser vices may differ depending on your area.

6. Enter the TIDAL account information such as login ID and password to log in to TIDAL. When the login is successful and this unit is registered, the TIDAL menu is displayed. For playback, proceed to step 3 in the next section.

Playing TIDAL

Registering this unit with TIDAL

• You can register this unit with TIDAL using Pioneer Remote App. The registration cannot be per formed by operation of this unit.

1. Connect this unit to your home network by the network settings on this unit.

2. Download Pioneer Remote App using your mobile device.

3. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.

4. Start up Pioneer Remote App to automatically display this unit. Tap and select this unit displayed.

5. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the Pioneer Remote App’s screen to switch to the network menu. Then tap the "TIDAL" icon to display the login screen of TIDAL. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be different.)

• If the login screen is not displayed but an update or installation screen is displayed instead, perform the update or installation according to the

1. Start up Pioneer Remote App. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed.

2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the screen to switch to the network screen. Then tap the "TIDAL" icon.

3. Select the content to play from the menu screen of TIDAL to start playback.

• To play TIDAL using the remote controller, operate the input selector on the remote controller to display the network menu, and select "TIDAL" from the menu.

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Connecting the Sonos System for Playback

How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect

1. Connect the Sonos Connect to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the RCA

Once your unit is connected to the Sonos Connect you will be able to send any music or source on your Sonos App to the unit. By going through the Sonos Connect, you can play your unit through other Sonos devices in the network in the same group, or you can just play on your unit. Further, the power of your unit turns on automatically when music starts playing on the Sonos App, and the linked function to switch input works.

• You can register a maximum of 3 Sonos Connect.

Setting Up

A setup is required to play Sonos on this unit. Make the setting according to the following procedure.

1. Press the button on the remote controller to display the Home screen,

Necessary Equipment

• Sonos Connect

• RCA audio cable (supplied with Sonos Connect)

2. Select the following items with the cursors / and set each item.

Playback

audio cable supplied with the Sonos Connect. Any input can be used other than the PHONO jack.

• You can also connect with a digital cable. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Sonos.

• You can rename the input that is displayed on the unit to a more logical name. For example, you can change the name of input that the Sonos Connect is plugged into from "CD" (or another input selector name) to "SONOS". Press the Home screen, and select "System Setup" - "Source" - "Name Edit" to change the name.

select "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Works with SONOS", and press the ENTER button.

Input Selector:

Enable the interlocking function with the Sonos Connect. With the cursors / , select the input selector to which the Sonos Connect is connected.

Connected Device:

Press the ENTER button to display Sonos devices connected to the same network as the network of this unit. Select the Sonos Connect connected to the unit and press the ENTER button.

• Products (e.g. Play:3 unequipped with an output terminal) other than the Sonos Connect are also displayed in the device list and selectable. In that case, when playback on the Sonos side starts, the input is switched, however, audio is not output. Select the room name of the connected

button on the remote controller to display the

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Sonos Connect.

• Up to 32 devices can be displayed on the Sonos product list screen. If you cannot nd the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous

screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again.

Output Zone:

With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music. "Main": Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is located). "Zone 2": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 2). "Main/Zone 2": Outputs audio to both the main room and separate room (ZONE 2). "Zone 3": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 3). "Main/Zone 3": Outputs audio to both the main room and separate room (ZONE 3). "Zone 2/Zone 3": Outputs audio to both the separate rooms (ZONE 2 and ZONE 3). "Main/Zone 2/Zone 3": Outputs audio to the main room and both separate rooms (ZONE 2 and ZONE 3).

Preset Volume:

You can set the volume that Sonos Connect will be played at beforehand. Select a value from "Last" (Volume level before entering standby mode),

"-∞ dB", and "-81.5 dB" to "+18.0 dB".

• When making the setting for the second and third unit, press the cursor

several times to move to the next page, and change the menu from

"SONOS-1" to "SONOS-2" or "SONOS-3".

Playback

Playing Sonos on This Unit

Using your Sonos App select the music you want to listen to and send it to the room (or group) where your unit is located. We recommend naming your unit / Sonos Connect combination a friendly name like TV Room or Living Room where the equipment is located.

• If the input on your unit does not change automatically when play starts, try stopping play, then starting it again.

• When the "Volume Pass Through" mode has been selected with the Sonos App settings, you can use the Sonos App to control the volume of this unit.

* You cannot use the "Preset Volume" function when the " Volume Pass

Through" mode has been selected.

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Playback

INPUT

Network

Internet Radio

By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio.

• To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet.

•

Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service.

Playing Back

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

TV’s REMOTE

Inputs

TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Pressing NET will display the Network Services list screen on the TV.

3. Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor, and press ENTER to

conrm the selection.

4. Following the on-screen instructions, select a radio station and program using cursor, and then press ENTER to play.

• To return to the previous screen, press .

NET

/ / /

ENTER

The illustration shows an image.

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Internet Radio Service Menu

You can bookmark specic stations, or delete stations that have been

bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen. When multiple icons are displayed, select the ENTER.

is displayed while a station is being played. When only this

icon with the cursor, and press

Regarding the TuneIn Radio Account

If you create an account on the TuneIn Radio website (tunein.com), and log in it from this unit, your favorite radio stations or programs you have followed on the website are automatically added to your "My Presets" on this unit. "My Presets" is displayed on the next level in the hierarchical structure of TuneIn Radio. To display a radio station added to "My Presets", you need log into TuneIn Radio from the unit. To log in, select "Login" - "I have a TuneIn account" in the "TuneIn Radio" top list on the unit, and then enter your user name and password.

• If you select "Login" on this unit, a registration code is displayed. By using this code, you can associate the device on the My Page section of the TuneIn Radio website so that you can log in from "Login" - "Login with a registration code" without entering the user name and password.

Playback

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Playback

Multi-zone

You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 simultaneously. Also, different sources can be played back in both rooms. For the "NET", "BLUETOOTH" or "USB" input selector, you can select only the same source for the main room and separate room. If you select "NET" in the main room and then select "BLUETOOTH" in the separate room, the main room setting switches to "BLUETOOTH". You cannot select different stations of DAB (European models)/AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Pioneer Remote App ( →p153) is useful for the multi-zone playback operation. Download Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to a mobile device, such as a smartphone and tablet to use it.

 Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p91)

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Playing Back (ZONE 2)

Playback

In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, operate with each button.

1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press .

• "Z2" on the display of the main unit lights up.

2. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press the input selector of the input source you want to play in the separate room. When operating on the main unit, press the ZONE CONTROL

button repeatedly to select "Z2" on the display, then within 8 seconds select

the input you want to play in another room using the input selector dial.

3. When using the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT connection, adjust the sound

volume on the integrated amplier in the separate room. For the ZONE

speaker output, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, adjust the volume with the volume button. When operating on the main unit, press the ZONE CONTROL button repeatedly to select "Z2"

on the display, then within 8 seconds adjust using the MASTER VOLUME

knob.

• When connecting an integrated amplier that does not have a volume

to the integrated amplier, speakers, etc. When connecting an integrated amplier that has a volume control, leave this as "Fixed".

• Information of a connected device can be displayed on the TV in the

separate room. Press the button while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller.

• If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the Z2 indicator is dimmed, and the playback mode is switched to playback in a separate room only. Setting ZONE 2 to on while the unit is in standby also switches the playback mode to playback in the separate room only.

• The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the AV component

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is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output.

• When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "Input/

Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( →p109) to "Use" on the System Setup menu.

• DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 when selected with the "NET" or "USB" input selector.

• If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase.

• This function turns off if you use the Bluetooth Transmitter ( →p64).

To set the function to off: While pressing and holding ZONE 2 SHIFT button,

press

. Alternatively, press the ZONE 2 ON/OFF button on the main unit.

Playback

 Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p93)

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Playing Back (ZONE 3)

Playback

In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button on the remote controller, operate with each button. Settings are required to playback a source in ZONE 3. Set "Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone Speaker" ( →p115) in the System Setup menu to "Zone 2/Zone 3".

1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press .

• "Z3" on the display of the main unit lights up.

2. While pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press the input selector of the input source you want to play in the separate room. When operating on the main unit, press the ZONE CONTROL

button repeatedly to select "Z3" on the display, then within 8 seconds select

the input you want to play in another room using the input selector dial.

3. To adjust the volume of the ZONE speakers in the separate room, press the volume buttons while pressing the ZONE 3 SHIFT button on the remote controller. When operating on the main unit, press the ZONE CONTROL

button repeatedly to select "Z3" on the display, then within 8 seconds adjust

using the MASTER VOLUME knob.

• If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the Z3 indicator is dimmed, and the playback mode is switched to playback in a separate room only. Setting ZONE 3 to on while the unit is in standby also switches the playback mode to playback in a separate room only.

• For ZONE 3 output, audio from externally connected AV components can be output only when it is an analog audio signal.

• DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 3 when selected with the "NET" or "USB" input selector.

• If ZONE 3 is on, power consumption during standby will increase.

• This function turns off if you use the Bluetooth Transmitter ( →p64).

To set the function to off: While pressing and holding ZONE 3 SHIFT button,

press

. Alternatively, press the ZONE 3 ON/OFF button on the main unit.

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Using PERSONAL PRESET

Playback

Registration

You can register settings ( →p95) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in a single operation. e.g.) Pressing the PERSONAL PRESET button will automatically switch the input selector to "TUNER" to receive the registered station. Also, the listening mode and volume level are switched as registered.

Perform the following steps in the state of the setting to register.

1. Press and hold any of the 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET.

2. "Preset Written" appears on the display, and the setting is registered. If registration has already been made, the registered setting is overwritten.

PERSONAL

PRESET

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Settings that can be registered

The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET.

– Input selector (Network service or AM (North American, Australian and Asian

models)/FM/DAB (European models) radio stations can also be registered.) – Output destination (HDMI) – Listening mode – Volume level (Upper limit "0.0 dB")

(When ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on, the volume level of ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is also

registered.) – Output destination (Multi Zone) – Sound Retriever function's "On" and "Off" – TREBLE/BASS/DIALOG, etc.

* When AM/FM/DAB radio stations are registered, TUNER's preset numbers

"38", "39" and "40" ( →p71) are overwritten.

Using the registered settings

1. Press any of the 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET with which settings have been registered.

Checking the registered settings

1. Press to display the Home screen, select "System Setup" - "Input/Output Assign" - "PERSONAL PRESET Information" ( →p112), and press ENTER.

2. The registered settings are displayed in the list.

• Some of the items such as the Sound Retriever function are not displayed in the list.

Playback

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Playing music les saved on a USB storage device

USB Front

You can play music les stored on a USB storage device.

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Plug your USB storage device with the music les into the USB port either on the front panel or rear panel of this unit.

3. Press INPUT SELECT and select "USB Front" or "USB Rear".

• If the "USB" indicator blinks on the display, check whether the USB storage device is plugged in properly.

• Do not unplug the USB storage device while "Connecting..." is being displayed on the display. This may cause data corruption or malfunction.

4. Press ENTER in the next screen. The list of folders and music les on the USB storage device is displayed. Select the folder with the cursors, and press

ENTER to conrm your selection.

5. Select the music le with the cursors, and then press ENTER to start playback.

Playback

INPUT SELECT

/ / /

ENTER

• To return to the previous screen, press .

• Characters that cannot be displayed on this unit appear with "".

• The USB port of this unit complies with the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer speed may be insufcient for some content you play, and sound interruptions,

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etc. may occur.

• When playing les recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time

may not be displayed correctly.

• This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the following conditions.

When continuously playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless les with the

same format, sampling frequency, the number of channels and quantization bit rate.

• To display an album title, artist name and album art of a le in WAV format, make the folder structure and le names as shown below when saving music les. The album art can be displayed by saving a .jpg le to display on the screen in the folder of bottom level. Note that a large volume of .jpg le may

take time to be displayed, or may not be displayed.

Folder 1 Artist name

Folder 1-1 Album name

Folder 1-2 Album name

file 1-1 file 2-1 file 3-1

.jpg file

file 1-2 file 2-2 file 3-2

.jpg file

Playback

USB Storage Device Requirements

• This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage class standard. Also the format of USB storage devices supports

FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.

• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated

as an independent device.

• Up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep.

• USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.

• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet.

• USB storage devices with security functions are not supported on this unit.

• Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be available in this function.

Furthermore, depending on the USB storage device, proper reading of the contents may not be possible.

• In use of a USB storage device, our company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or modication of data stored on a USB storage

device, or malfunction of the USB storage device. We recommend that you back up the data stored on a USB storage device before using it with this unit.

• Note that operation is not always guaranteed for all USB storage devices.

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Playback

Music Server

Streaming play of music les stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported.

• The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media® Player 12 or NAS that

are compatible with home network functionality. When using Windows Media® Player 12, you need to make the settings beforehand. Note that with PCs, only music

les registered in the library of Windows Media® Player can be played.

Supported Audio Formats

MP3 (.mp3)

• MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320

kbps, and VBR

WMA (.wma)

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

• WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported.

WAV (.wav)

WAV les contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz/8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AIFF (.aiff/.aif)

AIFF les contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz/8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac /.m4a /.mp 4/.3gp/.3g2)

• MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/Between 8 kbps

and 320 kbps, and VBR

FLAC (.ac)

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz/8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

LPCM (Linear PCM)

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/16 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4)

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.dff)

• DSF/DSDIFF/2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

Windows Media® Player 12 settings

1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 12 .

2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box.

• If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to display the list of playback devices in the network, and then go to step 4.

3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to display the list of playback devices in the network.

4. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

6. Open the "Stream" menu and conrm that "Allow remote control of my Player..." is checked.

 Playing Back ( →p99)

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Playing Back

INPUT

Network

TV’s REMOTE

Inputs

TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3

Playback

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Start the server (Windows Media® Player 12 or NAS device) containing the

music les to play.

3. Make sure that the PCs and/or NASs are properly connected to the same network as this unit.

4. Press NET to display the network service list screen.

• If the "NET" indicator on the display blinks, the unit is not properly connected to the network. Check the connection.

5. With the cursors, select "Music Server", and then press ENTER.

NET

The illustration shows an image.

/ / /

ENTER

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6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen.

• This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers.

• Depending on the server sharing settings, contents stored on the server

may not be displayed.

7. With the cursors, select the music le to play, and then press ENTER to start playback.

• If "No Item." is displayed on the screen, check whether the network is properly connected.

• To return to the previous screen, press

• When playing les recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time

may not be displayed correctly.

• For music les on a server, up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and

folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep.

• Depending on the type of media server, the unit may not recognize it, or may not be able to play its music les.

Searching music les to select

If the server you use supports search functions, the following search function can be used. Perform the following procedure with available servers displayed using Music Server.

1. With

2. With

3. With / , select the folder, and press ENTER.

4. Input a character string to search for, and press ENTER. Then, the search

5. With

/ , select the server containing music les you want to play, and

select ENTER.

/ , select the Search folder, and press ENTER. The Search folder

contains the following three folders.

• "Search by Artist": Select this when searching by artist name.

• "Search by Album": Select this when searching by album title.

• "Search by Track": Select this when searching by track title.

result is displayed.

/ , select the music les to play, and select ENTER.

Playback

Controlling Remote Playback from a PC

You can use this unit to play music les stored on your PC by operating the PC

in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media® Player 12. To use the remote playback function of this unit with Windows Media®

Player 12, it must be congured beforehand. ( →p98)

Remote playback

1. Turn on the power of the unit.

2. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media

3. Select and right-click the music le to play with Windows Media® Player 12 .

• To remotely play a music le on another server, open the target server from "Other Libraries", and select the music le to play.

4. Select this unit in "Play to" to open the "Play to" window of Windows Media® Player 12, and start playback on this unit.

• If your PC is running on Windows® 8.1, click "Play to", and select this unit. If your PC is running on Windows® 10, click "Cast to Device", and select this unit. Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the HDMIconnected TV.

5. Adjust the volume using the volume bar on the "Play to" window.

• Sometimes, the volume displayed on the remote playback window may differ from the volume displayed on the display of this unit.

• When the volume is changed on this unit, the value is not reected in the

"Play to" window.

• This unit cannot play music les remotely in the following conditions.

– It is using a network service. – It is playing a music le on a USB storage device.

• Remote play of FLAC and DSD is not supported.

• Remote playback does not support the gapless playback.

Player 12 .

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Pioneer VSX-LX305 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before starting the procedure

Firmware Update

Firmware Update Procedure

Part Names

Front Panel

DisplayDisplay

Rear PanelRear Panel

Remote ControllerRemote Controller

Inputting Characters

Speaker Layout

The listening room and the speaker layout

Speaker Installation

Speaker Connections

Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections

Connections

Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables

Connections

Connecting the TV

To ARC/eARC TV

To Non-ARC TV

Connecting the SUB Monitor

SUB Monitor

Connecting Playback Devices

Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks

Connecting an Audio Component

Connecting a Video Camera, etc.

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2)

Connecting Antennas

Network Connection

Connecting External Control Devices

IR IN/OUT port

12V TRIGGER OUT jack

Connecting the Power Cord

Playback

Playing audio from an externally connected device

Basic Operations

BLUETOOTH® Playback

Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices with this unit

Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices

Listening To the Radio

Listening To the AM/FM Radio (AM: North American, Australian and Asian models only)

Listening To DAB Digital Radio (European models only)

Presetting a Radio Station

Listening Mode

AV Adjust

Menu operations

Spotify

Basic Operations

Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2)

Playing Back

Amazon Alexa

Registering this unit with an Amazon account

Operating this unit

Amazon Music

Registering This Unit with Amazon Music

Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App

Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller

TIDAL

Playing TIDAL

Registering this unit with TIDAL

Connecting the Sonos System for Playback

How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect

Setting Up

Necessary Equipment

Playing Sonos on This Unit

Internet Radio

Playing Back

Multi-zone

Playing Back (ZONE 2)

Playing Back (ZONE 3)

Using PERSONAL PRESET

USB Storage Device Requirements

Music Server

Supported Audio Formats

Windows Media® Player 12 settings

Playing Back