Pioneer VSX-LX503 User Manual

9.2-ch Network AV Receiver

VSX-LX503(B/S)

Silver model also available in Europe

The VSX-LX503 brings you the synergy of Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated by MCACC, and the latest video standards Ultra HD/HDR10/HLG/Dolby Vision™, and even expands to a 7.2.4ch surround system with an external amplifier. FlareConnect™ offers wireless multi-room audio with easy control on the Pioneer Remote App, while internet radio and network streaming services can be enjoyed with Chromecast built-in and DTS Play-Fi smartphone. Powered Zone 3 offers support for various home cinema environments.

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AMPLIFICATION

Channels: 9 › Amplification Type: Direct Energy › 180 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 1ch Driven) ›

AUDIO FEATURES

Dolby Atmos › DTS:X

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Reflex Optimizer

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Dolby › DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS

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96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express DSD Direct Playback via Network/USB (11.2, 5.6, 2.8 MHz/2 ch)

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DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (5.6, 2.8 MHz/2 ch, 2.8 MHz/ ›

5.1 ch) Digit al Qu ad-Co re 32 -bit DSP ( Cirru s Log ic) + Aure us™

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Floating-Point DSP (TI) 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) & PCM5101

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(TI) Audio Return Channel (ARC) on HDMI

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MCACC Auto Room Tuning ›

Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch) › Advanced Surround Modes ›

, Dolby Surround Upmixer supports DTS Formats

, DTS Neural:X® Upmixer supports Dolby Formats

TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus

Phase Control• Subwoofer EQ• Multi-point Standing Wave Control•

Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, • Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Extended Mono, Front Stage Surround Advance

VIDEO FEATURES

Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, › 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit)*

HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Colour Gamut Signal Pass- › through*

Dolby Vision Compatible* › Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p to 4K) › 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc™, Broadcast, and Games) › Deep Colour (36-bit), “x.v.Colour” ›

HOME NETWORK FEATURES

Multi Zone Music › FlareConnect™ for Multi-room Audio › Chromecast built-in* › Works with the Google Assistant › DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App* › Apple AirPlay Certified › Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Music-Streaming › Services Ready* › Internet Radio with TuneIn › Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network ›

Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC*•

11.2 MHz DSD* Dolby•

TrueHD*

, AIFF, FLAC*6, WAV (RIFF)*6 and

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Powered Zone 3/Zone2 › Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi ›

Bluetooth

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1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in Pioneer Remote App*

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Control and Network Streaming User-Friendly GUI with System/Network Setup Menu

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PC Setup › Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through › AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets › Sleep Timer › User-Friendly Simple Remote Control ›

Wireless Technology (Versio n: 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP

Ready for Multi-room Ent ertainment

Built-in

FRONT TERMINALS

HDMI 1 In › USB 1 In for USB Drive › MCACC Setup MIC In › Phones 1 Out (Gold-Plated) ›

REAR TERMINALS

HDMI 6 In (4 Assignable) › HDMI 2 Out (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE 2/ ›

SUB)

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Ethernet 1 In USB 1 In for USB Drive › AV (Component) 1 In (Assignable) › AV (Composite) 2 In (Assignable) › Audio 1 In (Assignable) ›

*1 Except AUX input (front) *2 Front HDMI input does not support 4K/60Hz/RGB/4:4:4/4:2:2 *3 Chromecast-enabled apps required *4 Available for free download from the App Store/the Google Play

Service availability depends on country or region *6 Supported sampling rate via wireless LAN depends on network environment. Up to 96 kHz ALAC supported.

Converted to PCM. Not guaranteed via wireless LAN. *8 Not guaranteed via wireless LAN

Phono (MM) 1 In › Digital Coaxial 1 In (Assignable) › Digital Optical 2 In (Assignable) › FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT ›

1, SURROUND BACK, SUBWOOFER x 2 Pre Out

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ZONE 2, ZONE 3/HEIGHT 2 Pre/Line Out Speaker 11 ch Out (FRO NT, CENTER, ›

SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi- AMP, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2 /ZO NE 3, ZONE 2)

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IR 1 In/1 Out 12 V Trigger 2 Out › RS-232C › FM/AM Antenna ›

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements: AC 22 0-240 V, › 50/60 Hz

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Power Consumption/Standby: 870 W/

0.15 W

› 185 x

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 386 mm

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Weight: 13 kg

Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing

Dolby Atmos 7.2.4ch Speaker System

DTS:X 7.2.4ch Speaker System

HDR Dynamic Range Expansion Image

With HDRNo HDR

For illustration purpose only

Calibration

After Calibration

Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all equalised.

Before Calibration

Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all uneven.

The sound field is automatically measured using the supplied mic.

Speaker sizes and number of speakers are automatically detected.

SET-UP

MIC

SET-UP

MIC

Phase Cont rol On

Phase Cont rol Off

Main Channel

LFE Channel

(From subwoofer)

Main Channel

LFE Channel

(From subwoofer)

Perceived synthetic sound (in green)

Perceived synthetic sound (in black)

Free from cancellation

Powerful and accurate bass

Cancellation occurs

between main and LFE channels

Matching phase

Phase shif t

Before After

By adding an external amplifier, the

9.2 ch AV re cei ver can be expanded to decode 11ch to drive the 7.2.4ch configuration of the latest cinema sound platform, Dolby Atmos can reproduce object-or ien ted so und in smooth, curv ing mo vements,

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or the rea lis tic th ree- dim ens ion al movement overhea d b y t he top spe akers. Other audio cod ecs including DTS form ats ca n now be upm ixed using Dolby Su rround for en joy ing 3D surrou nd sou nd.

DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing

DTS :X is the next-gene rat ion audio codec fro m DTS tha t leverages object- bas ed audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. By adding an exter nal amplifier, the 9. 2ch AV rece ive r can be expande d t o dec ode 11ch for drivin g a 7. 2.4ch surroun d s ystem. Experienc e a n imm ersive soundscape w ith in credibl y r ich an d life-like audi o. Oth er aud io codecs including Do lby formats can now be up mix ed using DTS Neu ral:X for enjoying 3D sur round s oun d.

Next Generation Video Standard Ready

The VSX-LX503 supports pass-t hrough for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Ga mma), and Dolby Vis ion signals. By connectin g a compatible source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. What’s mo re, all H DMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Colour Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection.

VSX-LX503(B) MMA/MMP

Synchronised Sound with Phase Control

As an innovative solut ion fo r the phase lag bet wee n t he sub woofer and the main ch ann el speakers caused by the bas s management filter, Phase Control compensates the delayed bass to improve sound synchronization.

Reﬂex Optimizer

When using Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, high directivity sound from the unit reﬂects off the ceiling, while low directivity sound directly reaches the ears. The different pathways cause a phase shift, making the sound feel uncomfortable. The Reﬂex Optimizer which uses the Phase Control technology adjusts this shift, and improves the localization of the sound image by aligning the frequencies with those of the ﬂoor speakers, creating the ideal reproduction environment.

Multi-room Audio Offers a Variety of Ways to Enjoy Music

FlareConnect™* shares audio from network and external audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy effortless multiroom playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback management across the home are built into the Pioneer Remote App**.

* Exter nal audio inputs s upporting FlareConn ect may d iffer depending on model. For details, please visit http://www.onkyo.com/ﬂareconnect/

** Download free f rom the Ap p Store or Google Play.

MCACC Auto Room Tuning

Create the op tim um acoustic environment with Pionee r’s MCA CC (Multi-Channel A cou sti c Calibration Syste m), dev eloped with the exp ert ise of pro fes sio nal recording stu dios. With the cust om mic rophone , t he sys tem automaticall y com pensates for differe nce s i n s peaker size, level and di stance, and equalzes response.

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Chromecast built-in

The VSX-LX503 comes wi th Chromecast bu ilt -in , so you can use your mo bil e d evice to stre am your fav orite music, radio, or po dcasts to your spea ker. You ca n c ont rol the au dio from a nyw here in the hou se using Chro mec astenabled apps run nin g on your personal devic e—i Pho ne, iPad, Androi d pho ne and tablet, Mac and Wi ndows laptop, and C hromebook™. The VSX-LX503 also wor ks wit h the Google Assist ant , s o you can tel l it to turn up the volume, ski p t rac ks, or stop the mus ic usi ng you r Google Assistant ena ble d device, like Goog le Hom e. Discover Chromecastenabled apps at google.com/cast/apps.

DTS Play-Fi®

DTS Play-Fi wirelessly streams any audio content from any compatible mobile device to the VSX-LX503 and DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system in your home. You can stream different sources to different speakers at the same time from the Pioneer Music Control App*.

* Download free from the App Store or Google Play.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. •”x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •Spotify

Note: Speciﬁcations and design subject to change without notice.

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