PIONEER VSX-LX53 User Manual [fr]

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VSX-LX53

VSX-2020-K

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

Symbol for

equipment

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

Symbol examples

for batteries

resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this product continuously.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

STANDBY/ON

The

switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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Thank you for buying this pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CDROM. The operating instructions can also be downloaded from the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneer.eu).

See below for instructions on handling the CD-ROM.

Copyright to data provided on this CD-ROM belongs to Pioneer Corporation. Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by Pioneer Corporation.

Operating Environment

This CD-ROM can be used with Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 and Apple Mac OS X 10.4.

Adobe Reader (Version 4.0 or later) is required to read this CD-ROM.

Precautions For Use

This CD-ROM is for use with a personal computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player. Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume.

License

Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if you are unwilling to consent to the terms of its use.

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General Disclaimer

Pioneer Corporation does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal computers using any of the applicable OS. In addition, Pioneer Corporation is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.

* When Using a Mac OS:

Place this CD-ROM in a CD drive and then double-click on the CD-ROM icon to start up the application.

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting the Speaker system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About the video converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting your TV and playback components . . . . . 15

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other

video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting AM/FM antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MULTI-ZONE setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Basic Setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

04 Basic playback

Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Auto surround, ALC and Stream Direct

modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item (These items are included in this Quick Start Guide.)

Setting to be made as necessary (These items are explained in the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM.)

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 6)

• Loading the batteries (page 6)



Determining the speakers’ application (page 8)

• 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

• 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

• 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

• 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)



3 Connecting the speakers

• Placing the speakers (page 10)

• Connecting the speakers (page 10)

• Installing your speaker system (page 11)

• Bi-amping your speakers (page 12)

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4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 13)

• About the video converter (page 13)

• Connecting your TV and playback components (page 15)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 20)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 22)

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5 Switching the speaker impedance

(Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is 6 Ω to 8 Ω)



6Power On



7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD

Language)



8 MCACC speaker settings

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 23)



9 The Input Setup menu

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)



10 Basic playback (page 25)



11 Switching the HDMI output



12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

• Using the various listening modes

• Better sound using Phase Control

• Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/ FRONT ALIGN)

• Change the channel level while listening

• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement

• Setting the PQLS function

• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.)

• Setting the Video options

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13 Other optional adjustments and settings

• Control with HDMI function

• The Advanced MCACC menu

• The system and the other setup

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14 Making maximum use of the remote control

• Operating multiple receivers

• Setting the remote to control other components

Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

• Remote control unit

• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

• AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

• Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) (VSX-LX53 only)

•Power cord

• Warranty card

• Operating instructions (CD-ROM)

• These quick start guide

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

1 2

BD DVD

iPod

USB TUNER VIDEO CD-R

INPUT

6 7

TV CONTROL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

iPod CTRL

AUTO

ALC /

DIRECT

HDD DVD

DTV MPX PQLS

SIGNAL SEL

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT

MULTI OPERATION

R.SETUP

SELECT TV CTRL

LIST

HOME MENU

PGM

STEREO

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

SOURCERECEIVER

DVR/BDR HDMI

CDTV

ADAPTERNET RADIO

RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

T.EDIT

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

TUNE

MEMORY

STANDARD

ADV SURR

CTRL STATUSTHX

CLASS

ENTER

AUDIO

INFO DISP

213

546

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RECEIVER

Before you start

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV Control

• Blue – Other controls (see the Operating Instructions in CD-ROM for detail)

 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

MULTI OPERATION – Use to perform multi

operations. R.SETUP – Use to input the preset code when making

remote control settings and to set the remote control mode.

3 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components. Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function.

TV CTRL

Set preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling TV.

TV CONTROL

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to

TV CTRL button.

6 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio

options. VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video

options.

HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu. RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current

menu screen.

////ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system and the Audio or Video options.

8 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT –

Surround Stream Direct mode

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes.

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 25).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 26).

THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 25).

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control.

buttons

(page 25)

Switches between Auto

, Auto Level Control mode and

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings. PQLS – Press to select PQLS setting. HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal. SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal. MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets. SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep. CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,

then use / to adjust the level. A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

input signal to prevent distortion.

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display.

MULTI-ZONE

Switch to perform operations in the ZONE 2 and ZONE 3.

10 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands).

Switch to perform operations in the main zone. Also use this button to set up surround sound.

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (see the Operating Instructions in CD-ROM for detail).

select buttons

Connecting your equipment

Chapter 2:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

CAUTION

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.

• Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R).

• It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speaker (SB) or neither.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.

[A] 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

*Default setting

• Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

FHR

FHL

A 9.1 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW).

This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

SBL

SBR

[B] 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• Speaker System

FWL

setting: Normal(SB/FW)

SBL

FWR

SBR

This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR).

This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over a wider area.

[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

• Speaker System setting: Speaker B

SBL

SBR

Plan C

Speaker B

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

Connecting your equipment

[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Biamping connection (High quality surround)

• Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Plan D

Front Bi-Amp

[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

• Speaker System setting: ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Other speaker connection

• Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front left/right speakers).

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 23.

Plan E

ZONE 2

Main zone

Sub zone

Important

•The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown above other than [A] (see Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

• Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.

Connecting your equipment

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of speakers you intend to connect.

FHL

FWL

30 30

120 120

SBL

• Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.

• If you intend to connect only one surround back speakers, place it directly behind you.

• Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.

FHR R

FWR

SBR

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

CAUTION

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal.

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm

(fig. C)

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

Important

• Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.

CAUTION

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

Standard surround connection

The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B.

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

( 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

OUTPUT

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

OUT

Front height right

Front wide right

Speaker B - right

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT12

IN IN

Front height setting

Front wide setting

Speaker B setting

Center

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

OUT 2

)

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

RLR L R L(Single)

OUT IN

Front height left

Front wide left

Speaker B - left

(

10/100

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

Subwoofer

)

OPTICAL

(

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVR/BDR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

ADAPTER PORT

)

(

VIDEO

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

FH/FW

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

PRE OUT

Front left

AC IN

Surround right

The surround back terminals can also be used for the ZONE 2.

5.1 ch surround setting

6.1 ch surround setting

No connect

7.1 ch surround setting

Surround back right

ZONE 2 - Right

No connectNo connect

Surround back

Surround left

Surround back left

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Left

Connecting your equipment

Bi-amping your speakers

Front right

Center

High

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

IN IN

OUT

Low

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT12

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT 2

)

OUT

VIDEO

OUT IN

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

PRP

IN (

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA

)

MAX

CONTROL

EXTENSION

Surround right

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

CAUTION

• Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

• If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Front left

High

ADAPTER PORT

)

(

VIDEO

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

FH/FW

(Single)

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

Low

PRE OUT

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

AC IN

Subwoofer

(

)

LAN

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLR L R L(Single)

OPTICAL

)

(

)

(

(CD)

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

ASSIGNABLE

Surround left

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping.

• With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

CAUTION

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

• When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for biamping shown at the left.

Connecting your equipment

Selecting the Speaker system

The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.

Front height setup

*Default setting

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2 If necessary, select ‘ Speaker System

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Front wide setup

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Normal(SB/FW)

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2 Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Speaker B

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect a Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 12.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

Front Bi-Amp

menu.

’ from the

Normal(SB/FH)

’ from the

Speaker System

’ from the

Speaker System

’ from the

Speaker System

menu.

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.

About the

Sound signal priority 

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be

ZONE 2

’ from the

Speaker System

audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

transferred in high quality over a single cable.

Transferable audio

signals

Conventional analog audio

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

menu.

Note

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some

components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT.

Connecting your equipment

If several video components are assigned to the same input function, the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

Terminal for connection with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

High picture quality

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video signals can be output

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends

switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) OFF.

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Terminal for connection with TV monitor

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below

through HDMI connections.

) technology.

• Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

• 3D signal transfer

• Deep Color signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

• Audio Return Channel

• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

• Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

• Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Note

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

• This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

2 • Use a High Speed HDMI

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when

switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during

playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI

1 4

)

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

)

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN (

DVD

(

DVR/B DR

MONITOR

OUT

PRP

OUT

CONTROL

INBD

1IN2

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT12

IN IN

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

HDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI OUT

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

)

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

VIDEO

(

LAN

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

RLRL R

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

)

ASSIGN

OPTICAL

(

)

(

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND B

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the

receiver.

)

• When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. See Switching the HDMI output on Operating

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables.

Instructions in CD-ROM.

• For input components, connections other than HDMI

connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 16).

Note

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the

TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

DVD player, etc.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

HDMI IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN (

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2

ZONE2

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

SPEAKERS

OUT

OUT IN

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables (see page 15).

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

MONITOR

AUDIO

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

OUT

VIDEO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLRL R

(

)

LAN

10/100

OPTICAL

)

(

(CD)

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUR

SUBWOOFER

)

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/B DR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

)

(

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Note

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the

Connecting your equipment

E N

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver.

• With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

DVD player, etc.

Select one

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

INBD

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

OUT

VIDEO OUT

DVD

TV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

SPEAKERS

• Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings.

operating instructions

supplied with your component

Please refer to the

for more information.

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (see page 15).

VIDEO

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT 1

(

CONTROL

OUT IN

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT 2

)

VIDEO

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

RLRL R

HDMI OUT

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABL

OPTICAL

(

)

(CD)

DVR/B DR

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SU

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTIC AL

)

(

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(

( 1

Connecting your equipment

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

VIDEO IN

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

VIDEO

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO

SPEAKERS

OUT12

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN (

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

)

ASSIGNABLE

R L

ANALOG

INBD

1IN2IN3

PRP

ZONE2

OUT

CONTROL

• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

OUT 2

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

)

VIDEO

(

10/100

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR

RLRL RL

DVR/BDR

OUT IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

)

OPTICAL

(

)

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Select one

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

DVR/BDR

VIDE

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

ANALOG

Connecting your equipment

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

STB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

IN1IN2IN

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

ROL

TV/SAT

DVDINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

SPEAKERS

OUT12

AUDIO OUT

OUT IN

Select one

ANALOG

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

AUDIO

RLRL R

(

)

10/100

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

(

)

(

(CD)

DVD

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR

SUBWOOFER

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

DVR/B DR

VID

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.

Most digital components also have analog connections. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the

receiver which input you connected the component to (see The Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

Select oneSelect one

)

OPTICAL

(

SUBWOOFER

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVR/BDR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

(

)

VIDEO

(Single)

)

OUT

FH/FW

FRONT HEIGHT

PRE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

VIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT IN

OUT 1 (

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

(

DVD

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

INOUT

RLR L R L(Single)

(

LAN

10/100

IN (CD)

)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

• If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead.

• If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s digital out jack.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below).

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω.

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

fig. a fig. b fig. c

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other

surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

75 Ω coaxial cable

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

5 m to 6 m

O T

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT W

(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

OUT

(Single)

FH/FW

(

VIDEO

)

(CD)

SUBWOOFER

0/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

ASSIGNABLE

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL AM LOOP

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

PRP

INBD

CONTROL

12 V T

IN IN

OUT

(OUTPU TOTAL 1

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

2 m

Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary ( zone, and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary ( amplifier if you are not using the

speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:

Sub Zone Input functions available

ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET

ZONE 3 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, CD, CD-R/TAPE,

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

• Connect a separate amplifier to the OUT jack, both on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

ZONE 3

) sub zone. You will also need a separate

below for your primary sub

RADIO, iPod/USB, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT

(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)

TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Outputs analog audio.)

jacks and a TV monitor to the

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MULTI-ZONE setup using

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

Main zoneSub zone (ZONE 2)

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN (

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ZONE 2

) sub

AUDIO ZONE 2

INBD

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

ZONE2

OUT

CONTROL

(

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

AM LOOP

)

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to use this setup.

• Connect a TV monitor to the

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

SURROUND BACK

R L(Single)

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)

• Connect a separate amplifier to the OUT

jacks on this receiver.

AUDIO ZONE 3

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

AUDIO IN

Main zone

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN (

)

DVD

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

CONTROL

OUT

INBD

1IN2

ZONE2

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRI

(OUTPUT 1 TOTAL 150

IN IN

ZONE3

OUT

Connecting your equipment

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

1 Plug the supplied power cord into the on the back of the receiver.

2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.

CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never ma ke a kn ot in th e cord or tie i t with other c ables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

• If you have connected speakers with a 6 impedance, change the impedance setting before turning on the power.

AC IN

Ω

socket

Note

1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any

operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

Basic Setup

Chapter 3:

Basic Setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Important

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the headphones should be disconnected.

CAUTION

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

THX

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Connect the microphone to the

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack on the front panel.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

MASTER VOLUME

MCACC SETUP MIC

CONTROL ON / OFF

iPod

iPhone

VIDEO CAMERA

USB

HDMI 5

Microphone

Tripod

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the

microphone. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the

microphone is connected.

3 Select the parameters you want to set.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH EQ Type : SYMMETRY MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 THX Speaker : NO

START

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Return

)

If the speakers are connected using any setup other than the Front height setup, be sure to set the Speaker

System before the Auto MCACC Setup. See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

Note

1 Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement

impossible:

• Sofas or other soft surfaces.

• High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

2 If you leave the GUI screen for over five minutes, the screen saver will appear. 3 • When data measurement is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will

be overwritten. If you want to save the reverb characteristics data before measuring, connect a USB memory device to this receiver and transfer the data.

• When measurement is taken of the reverb characteristics data other than SYMMETRY, the data are not measured after the correction. If

you will need to measure after correction data, take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup.

Basic Setup

• Speaker System1 – Shows the current settings. Settings can be changed using the Speaker System in the Manual SP setup menu.

• EQ Type – This determines how the frequency balance is adjusted.

• MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now.

• THX Speaker – Select YES if you are using THX speakers (set all speakers to SMALL), otherwise leave it set to NO.

4 Press and then select

RECEIVER

START

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 7.

• With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check microphone.) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing... 2/9

Environment Check

A/V RECEIVER

Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO :

Exit Cancel

1a.Full Auto MCACC

L : YES FHL : YES C : YES FHR : YES R : YES SR : YES SBR : YES SBL : YES SL : YES SW : YES

A/V RECEIVER

OK RETRY

Exit Cancel

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

• If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting and continue.

•If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.

– If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly. After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again. – If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

ENTER

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.

8 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the

Home Menu

menu reappears automatically.

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC Setup.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Note

1 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Speaker system

setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.

2 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective

speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

3 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size

settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

• If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually.

Basic playback

Chapter 4:

Basic playback

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Suitable for Front height

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Select the input function you want to play.

You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT

SELECTOR dial.

3 Press , then press select ‘

AUTO SURROUND

source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.

RECEIVER

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

’ and start playback of the

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound.

Standard surround sound

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.

• While listening to a source, press , then press

STANDARD

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode. The listening modes that can be selected depend on the input signals and settings.

With two channel sources, you can select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME

• 2 PRO LOGIC – Suitable for old movie

• WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – Suitable for Front wide system

• WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Suitable for Front wide system

• Neo:6 CINEMA

• Neo:6 MUSIC

• Neural Surround – Suitable for music sources

Note

1 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL. 2 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital,

DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

RECEIVER

system

With multichannel sources, you can select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

• Dolby Digital EX – Suitable for movie and music sources

• DTS-ES – Suitable for movie and music sources

• DTS Neo:6 – Suitable for movie and music sources

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – See above

• WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – See above

• WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – See above

• Straight Decode – Plays back without the effects above.

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

• Press , then press listening mode.

The listening modes that can be selected depend on the input signals and settings.

With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

• 2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA

• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

• THX SELECT2 GAMES

With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to select from:

• THX Surround EX

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

• THX SELECT2 CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

•

• THX SELECT2 GAMES

RECEIVER

THX SELECT2 MUSIC

THX

to select a

Basic playback

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects.

• Press , then press to select a listening mode.

• ACTION

• DRAMA

• SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of

• MONO FILM

• ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources

• EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field

• TV SURROUND

• ADVANCED GAME

• SPORTS

• CLASSICAL

• ROCK/POP

• UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources

• EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo

• PHONES SURR – When listening through

RECEIVER

ADV SURR

special effects

source, using all of your speakers

headphones.

repeatedly

Using Auto surround, ALC and Stream Direct modes

• While listening to a source, press , then press

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

to select the mode you want.

• AUTO SURROUND – The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.

• ALC – The receiver equalizes playback sound levels.

• DIRECT – Plays back sound from source with the least modification next to PURE DIRECT. With

DIRECT, the only modifications added to PURE DIRECT playback are calibration of the sound field by

the MCACC system and the Phase Control effect.

• PURE DIRECT – Plays back unmodified sound from source with only minimal digital treatment. No sound is output from the Speaker B in this mode.

RECEIVER

Playing an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPhone/USB

terminal on the front panel of this

receiver.

CONTROL ON / OFF

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

MCACC SETUP MIC

iPod cable (supplied)

USB

2 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

3 Press receiver to the

4Use

5Use played, then press the

iPod USB

/

on the remote control to switch the

iPod/USB

to select ‘Music’ from the iPod top menu.

and ENTER to select the track to be



button.

Basic playback controls

•Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod operation mode.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

PRESET

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

Playing a USB device

It is possible to playback files1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.

1 Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

CONTROL ON / OFF

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

USB

MCACC SETUP MIC

HDMI 5

USB mass storage device

2 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

3Press receiver to the

4Use

5Use played, then press the

iPod USB

/

on the remote control to switch the

iPod/USB

to select ‘Music’ from the

and ENTER to select the track to be



button.

Basic playback controls

• Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the USB operation mode.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

PRESET

RETURN

HDD DVD

DTV MPX PQLS

S.RETRIEVER

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

Listening to the radio

1Press 2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if

necessary. 3 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Improving FM sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’t light when tu nin g to an FM sta tio n bec ause the signal is weak, press MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station.

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

2Press

The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class.

3Press press want.

4Press

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

Listening to station presets

1Press

2Press is stored.

3Press want.

TUNER

to select the tuner.

Automatic tuning – Press and hold TUNE / for

about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station.

Manual tuning – To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE /.

High speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT

CLASS

PRESET /

to select one of the seven classes, then

to select the station preset you

ENTER

TUNER

to select the tuner.

CLASS

to select the class in which the station

PRESET /

to select the station preset you

Note

1 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players

(MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.

• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for

any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver. 2 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 3 The iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the main zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the sub zone. Also, the iPod/USB

function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the main zone.

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PIONEER VSX-LX53 User Manual [fr]

Contents

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Loading the batteries

Remote control

Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

Other speaker connection

Placing the speakers

Connecting the speakers

Installing your speaker system

Standard surround connection

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-wiring your speakers

Selecting the Speaker system

Front height setup

Front wide setup

Speaker B setup

Bi-Amping setup

ZONE 2 setup

About the video converter

About HDMI

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Connecting other audio components

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connecting external antennas

MULTI-ZONE setup

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

Plugging in the receiver

Basic Setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

Basic playback

Playing a source

Listening in surround sound

Standard surround sound

Using the Home THX modes

Using the Advanced surround effects

Using Auto surround, ALC and Stream Direct modes

Playing an iPod

Playing a USB device

Listening to the radio

Improving FM sound

Saving station presets

Listening to station presets