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Pioneer VSX-LX60 User Manual

Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
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When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 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.
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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
The STANDBY/ON 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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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); 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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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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Important information about this unit‘s AC outlets Switched total 100 W, 0.4 A MAX
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W, 0.4 A.
CAUTION
• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater or similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.
• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can cause this unit to malfunction.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
01 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
02 5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9
Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Better sound using Phase Control and
Full Band Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Full Band Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
03 Connecting your equipment
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting your Blu-ray disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or
other set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and
other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting digital audio sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
. . . 18
04 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
05 Listening to your system
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the genre synchronizing function . . . . . . . . . . . 33
06 USB playback
Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting a file from the folder/file list for playback
Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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07 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Neural THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
08 The System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from
the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Full Band Phase Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
X-Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
THX Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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09 Other connections
Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Watching photos and video content . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 55
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 56
Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
MULTI-ZONE listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting an IR receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching components on and off using
the 12 volt trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 61 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
plasma display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 63
Advanced MCACC output using your PC . . . . . . . . . 63
10 HDMI Control
Making the HDMI Control connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting the HDMI options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting the HDMI Control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Synchronized amp mode operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Canceling synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
About HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11 Other Settings
The Input Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 67
The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Multi Channel Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ZONE Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 68
OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
13 Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control other components. . . . 76
Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Programming signals from other remote controls Erasing one of the remote control button settings
Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Renaming input source names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Direct function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Programming a multi-operation or
a shutdown sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using System off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Operating other Pioneer components
with this unit’s sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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14 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . . 86
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
USB interface (VSX-LX60 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . . 90
About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
About Neural Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Listening modes with different input signal formats Stream direct with different input signal formats . . . 95
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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12 Using other functions
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting the Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Playing a different source when recording. . . . . . . . 72
Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Checking your system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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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
• AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2
• AM loop antenna
•FM wire antenna
•Power cord
• Warranty card
• These operating instructions
• Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY
(VSX-LX70 only)
Installing the receiver
• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Loading the batteries
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.
• 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.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.
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5 minute guide
Chapter 2:
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.
This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 28.
Listening to Surround Sound
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.
• Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source.
1 Connect your TV and DVD player.
See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14 to do this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.
2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound.
Connect your speakers as shown in Installing your speaker system on page 19.
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound effect. Also see Placing the speakers on page 20 for more on this.
Fron t
Left (L)
Center (C)
Listening position
Surround Left (SL)
Fron t Right (R)
Subwoofer (SW)
Surround Back Left (SBL)
Surround Right (SR)
Surround Back Right (SBR)
3 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.
Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the receiver.
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Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.
• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.
4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system.
See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) below for more on this.
5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.
Make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver’s display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it isn’t, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.
In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a source on page 9, there are several other sound options you can select. See Listening to your system on page 28 for more on this.
See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 39 for more setup options.
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Note
1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 15-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 HDMI Control mode to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see HDMI Control on page 64.
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Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control)
The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, 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, and also to calibrate the frequency­phase characteristics of the speakers connected.
Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 9.
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 and the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) or USB (VSX- LX60 only) function should not be selected as an input source.
Caution
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVER SOURCE
SELECT
CD
CD-R
DVD TV
DVR2
DVR1 i Pod
HOME MEDIA
GALLERY
BD TV CTRL
TUNER
HDMI
ZONE2/3
RECEIVER
D.ACCESS
A PARAMETER TOP MENU
BAND
SETUPSETUP
PTY SEARCH
TV VOL
PROGRAM
GUIDE
CLEAR +
10
TUNE
ST ST
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
SELECT
CH LEVEL
CLASS
ENTER
V PARAMETER
MENU T.EDIT
RETURNRETURN
VOL
DISC
2 Connect the microphone to the
MCACC SETUP MIC
jack on the front panel.
Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
• Push down on the lower portion of the front panel
door to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack:
AUDIO VIDEO
PHONES
PARAMETER
(TUNE)
(ST) (ST)
ENTER
(TUNE)
SETUP
RETURN
TUNER EDITSPEAKERS BAND
USB
MCACC
SETUP MIC
MULTI – ZONE &
SIGNAL
SOURCE/REC SEL
SELECT
CONTROL ON/OFF
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L RAUDIO
PROCESSING
STEREO/
SB ch
F.S.SURR
The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.
3 Make sure ‘ MCACC preset
1
DVD/LD
1. Auto MCACC
Surr Back System [Normal (default)]
Save SYMMETRY to [M1. MEMORY 1 ]
START
ENTER:Start :Cancel
Normal (Default)
3
then select
-
55.0
dB
’ is selected,2 select an
4
START
.
4 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.
5 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.
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.
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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 6.
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1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Note
1 • You can’t use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) or USB (VSX-LX60 only) input source is selected. When you set ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to ON (page 60), you can’t use the System Setup menu.
• If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.
2 • If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 42 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.
• If you have THX-certified speakers, select CUSTOM and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting.
3 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 48). 4 Note that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETRY. Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves (such as ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 39 for more on this. 5 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.
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GUIDE
PTY
SEARCH
02
• 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.
DVD/LD
1. Auto MCACC
Now Analyzing… ( 2/11)
Environment Check Ambient Noise [ OK ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ]
0.0
:Cancel
dB
DVD/LD
1. Auto MCACC
CHECK Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] SB [ YESx2 ] SW [ YES ]
OK
10:Next
0.0
:Cancel
dB
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.
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If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (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 number for surround back) and continue.
6 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 for Channel Level, Speaker Distance, Standing Wave, Acoustic Cal EQ and Full Band Phase Control.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes.
7 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press to go back to the System Setup menu.
RETURN
2
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
System Setup menu (starting on page 39).
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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.
Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
TV VOL
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVER SOURCE
CD
DVD TV
DVR2
DVR1 i Pod
SELECT
CD-R
HOME MEDIA
GALLERY
BD TV CTRL
TUNER
HDMI
ZONE2/3
RECEIVER
TV/DTV
A
MPX
BCDE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
PHOTO
STATUSSTATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.
Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV
4
and subwoofer (if you
have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER).
• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.
2 Select the input source you want to play.
You can use the input source buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT
SELECTOR dial.
5
SELECT
EON
DISP
THX
PHASE
REC
T.DISP
INFO
REC STOP
JUKEBOX
HDD
CH
STEREO/
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV.SURR
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
VOL
MUTE
DVD
CH
Note
1 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed. 2 You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 39 for more on this. 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 page 50.
• 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. 4 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, m ake sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected). 5 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 31).
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3 Press SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.
S.DIRECT (STREAM DIRECT
) to select ‘AUTO
1
If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, 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.
• See also Listening to your system on page 28 for
information on different ways of listening to sources.
4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.
Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.
Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control
This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control. Activating Full Band Phase Control is strongly recommended because it also involves the effects of Phase Control. For details on each of these two features, refer to the following explanations.
Using Phase Control
During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) signals as well as low-frequency signals in each channel are assigned to the subwoofer or other the subwoofer and the most appropriate speaker. At least in theory, however, this type of processing involves a group delay that varies with frequency, resulting in phase distortion where the low-frequency sound is delayed or muffled by the conflict with other channels. With the Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver can reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of the original sound (see illustration below).
Phase Control OFF
Listening
position
Sound muffled due to a delay in time
Sound source
Front speaker
Subwoofer
• Rhythms blurred and difficult to hear
• Bass sound with loss of depth
• Sound of musical instruments with no reality
Phase Control ON
Listening
position
Original sound preserved with no loss of clarity
Sound source
Front speaker
Subwoofer
• Rhythms with crystal-like clarity
• Bass sound with no loss of depth
• Sound of musical instruments with superb reality
Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching
2
for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.
T.DISP
STATUSSTATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHOTO
SIGNAL SEL
THX
PHASE
STEREO/
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
• Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to select PHASE CONTROL. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.
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1 • 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.
• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a
multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 28 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound. 2 • Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.
• The PHASE CONTROL feature is available even when the headphones are plugged in.
• If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set
to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect. It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer.
• Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value.
• If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect.
• The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases: – When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on. – When MULTI CH IN is selected. – When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options.
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Using Full Band Phase Control
The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected. Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency bands output from a speaker system consisting of multiple speakers (in case of typical 3-way speakers, for instance, the tweeter, the squawker (midrange), and the woofer output sound in the high-, middle-, and low­frequency ranges, respectively). Though these speakers are designed to flatten the frequency-amplitude characteristics across wide ranges, there are cases where the group delay characteristics are not effectively flattened. This phase distortion of the speakers subsequently causes group delay (the delay of low­frequency sound against high-frequency sound) during audio signal playback. This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers by calibrating test signals output from the speakers with the supplied microphone, therefore flattening the analyzed frequency-phase
characteristics during audio signal playback correction is made for a pair of left and right speakers. This correction minimizes group delay between the ranges of a speaker and improves the frequency-phase characteristics across all ranges.
Furthermore, the enhanced frequency-phase characteristics between channels ensure better
surround sound integration for multichannel setting.
Full Band Phase Control OFF
Tweeter
Midrange
1
– the same
2
Sound in the middle- and low-frequency ranges is delayed against the high-frequency sound due to group delay.
Full Band Phase Control ON
Tweeter
Midrange
Woofer
Group Delay Characteristics
ms
Hz
With the phase distortion corrected, the frequency-phase characteristics are improved across all ranges.
• Sound with live dynamics
• Sound of musical instruments with superb reality
• Sound so accurately reproduced that you can even hear the lip movement of the singer
• Speech heard with no loss of clarity
• Surround sound with excellent integration
T.DISP
PHOTO
STATUSSTATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
•
Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to select
FULLBAND PHASE.
3
SIGNAL SEL
THX
PHASE
STEREO/
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
Both the Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control functions are switched on. The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL indicator lights on the front panel display.
Woofer
Group Delay Characteristics
ms
Hz
Note
1 To calibrate and analyze the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers, follow the procedures in Auto MCACC (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8) or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in the System Setup (see Full Band Phase Control on page 47).
Select ALL when you perform the Auto MCACC setup with CUSTOM. Upon calibration of the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers, the FULL BAND PHASE CTRL feature is automatically switched on. Note that FULLBAND PHASE cannot be selected unless the frequency-phase characteristics of
the speakers are calibrated. 2 The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics after correction can be displayed graphically in the OSD (see Full Band Phase Control on page 47). Also, when yo ur PC is con nected to this recei ver, the original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the corrected characteristics of group delay can be displayed in 3-dimension on your PC (see Advanced MCACC output using your PC on page 63). 3• The FULL BAND PHASE CTRL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases:
– When headphones are plugged in. – When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on. – When MULTI CH IN is selected. – When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options.
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Connecting your equipment
Chapter 3:
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Rear panel
This illustration shows the VSX-LX70, however connections for the VSX-LX60 are the same except where noted.
5
1
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
OPTICAL
2
1
IN (TV/
SAT
2
IN (BD)
3
IN (
DVR/
VCR 1
4
IN (
CD-R
ASSIGN- ABLE
1
IN (
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
COAXIAL
)
)
)
1
(CD)
3
4
4
21
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
HDMI
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
41
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
1
CONTROL
6
IN
OUT
2
1
IN
7
Y
(
DVD/
)
LD
3
B
P
PR
4
2
IN
Y
(BD)
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
(
1
IN
(BD)
2
IN
ASSIGN­ABLE
(
VIDEO/GAME
IR
DVD/LD
1
8
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
DVD/LD
11
TV/SAT
1
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
AM LOOP
R
OUT
IN
BD IN
IN
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
OUT
9
MONI­TOR
MONI-
OUT
TOR
)
OUT
10
2
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
1)
31
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
12
PHONO
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE MD
IN
R
R
13
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
14
(
DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA MAX
AUDIO
SURROUND BACK
1
12 V TRIGGER
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.
1 Optical digital audio output(s)
Use the OUT1 and (VSX-LX70 only) OUT2 jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 17.
The
OUT1
jack is also used for MULTI-ZONE connections.
See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.
2 Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.
See also The Input Setup menu on page 66 to assign the inputs.
3 LAN (10/100) terminal
(VSX-LX70 only)
For details, refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY.
4 HDMI connectors (x4)
(VSX-LX60)
(x5)
(VSX-LX70)
Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection to compatible HDMI devices. See Connecting using HDMI on page 54.
19
SWITCHED 100 W 0.4 A MAX
AC OUTLET
SELECTABLE
CENTER
)
L
L
LR
2
SUB W.
FRONT
16
17
PRE OUT
15
MULTI CH IN
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUR­ROUND
SUR­ROUND BACK
(
)
Single
LR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
A
A
IN
18
RL RLR L
iPod
RS-232C
20
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
5 Remote inputs (MULTI-ZONE and source)
Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 60.
6 Control input/output
Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.
See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 81.
7 Component video connections (x4)
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV. See Using the component video jacks on page 16.
8 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts. See Connecting antennas on page 21.
9 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs
Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room. See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.
10 Composite and S-video monitor outputs
Use to connect monitors and TVs. See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14.
AC IN
B
(
)
Single
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11 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks
for composite video, S-video See Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other
video sources on page 16.
12 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)
Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. See Connecting analog audio sources on page 18.
13 Multichannel analog audio inputs
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs. See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.
14 12 V trigger jacks
Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver. See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 61.
15 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs
Use to connect separate amplifiers for center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 58 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for powered subwoofer connection).
16
iPod
input terminal
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio or video source. See Connecting an iPod on page 53.
17 RS-232C connector
Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC or Full Band Phase Control. See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 63.
18 Speaker terminals
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers. See Installing your speaker system on page 19.
19
AC IN
inlet
Connect the supplied power cord here. See Plugging in the receiver on page 22.
20 Switched AC power outlet
Use to power another component in the system. Power to the outlet switches on and off with the receiver.
See AC outlet on page 22.
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and stereo analog audio.
(total 50 mA max.)
(100 W/0.4 A max.)
(x2)
When making cable connections
• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
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 and high-definition component video: since these resolutions cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when
connecting these video sources.
If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 66), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-video, then composite (in that order).
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the
Video options on page 71) OFF.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Note
1 You must assign the input source to the S-video input to which you’ve connected your video component (see The Input Setup menu on page 66). 2 If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, 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 page 71) OFF.
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting your TV and DVD player
TV
VIDEOINS-VIDEO
IN
1
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
HDMI
OPTICAL
IN
1
IN
(TV/
)
SAT
2
IN
IN
(BD)
3
IN
(
DVR/
)
VCR 1
IN
4
IN
(
)
CD-R
1
4
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
1
2
IN (
DVD/
IN
)
LD
(CD)
2
IN
COAXIAL
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
41
DIGITAL
VSX-LX70
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT
3
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
1
CONTROL
IN
OUT
2
IN
Y
(
DVD/
LD
3
P
PR
4
IN
Y
(BD)
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IR
OUT
MONI- TOR OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
(BD)
2
IN
ASSIGN­ABLE
21
1
OUT
Y
)
B
B
P
PR
3
2
IN
Y
B
B
P
PR
(
1)
VIDEO/GAME
31
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL
2 4
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
MONI­TOR OUT
1
IN
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT
DVD/LD
IN
BD IN
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
AUDIORL
ANALOG OUT
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
L
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
R
(
DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA
AUDIO
SURROU
1
12 V T
1 Connect the
MONITOR OUT
video jack to a video
input on your TV.
Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack.
2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the
DVD/LD VIDEO
or
DVD/LD S-VIDEO
input.
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable.
3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD player to the
COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD/LD
) input.
Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.
4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD player to the
DVD/LD AUDIO
inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.
• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,
you can connect these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.
Connecting your Blu-ray disc player
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
OPTICAL
1
IN
(TV/
SAT
2
IN
(BD)
3
IN
(
DVR/
VCR 1
4
IN
(
)
CD-R
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
(CD)
2
IN
COAXIAL
VSX-LX70
)
)
1
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
HDMI
1
IN
CONTROL
IN
OUT
2
IN
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
LD
3
IN
P
B
4
P
R
21
4
IN
2
IN
Y
(BD)
P
B
OUT
P
R
41
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IR
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
(BD)
2
IN
ASSIGN­ABLE
21
OUT
Y
)
P
B
P
R
3
IN
Y
P
B
P
R
(
1)
VIDEO/GAME
31
MONI­TOR OUT
S-VIDEO
MONI­TOR OUT
1
IN
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
GAME 1
OUT
DVD/LD
IN
BD IN
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO /
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
R
SURROU
1
12 V T
(
DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA
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DVD player
The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT
3 2 4
S-VIDEOOPTICAL
AUDIORL
ANALOG OUT
offer alternative connections. See also Using the component video jacks on page 16 if your TV and/or DVD
player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see
Blu-ray disc player
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.
Note
1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 66).
Connecting your equipment
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The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with S-video or composite video connections. See also Using the component video jacks on page 16 if your Blu-ray disc player has component video inputs/outputs. If your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.
1 Connect a composite or S-video output on your Blu­ray disc player to the
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable.
2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your Blu-ray disc player to the
Connect using an optical cable.
3 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your Blu-ray disc player to the
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.
• If your Blu-ray disc player has multi-channel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.
BD VIDEO
BD AUDIO
or
BD S-VIDEO
OPTICAL IN 2 (BD)
inputs.
input.
input.
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’.
VSX-LX70
OPTICAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
1
IN (TV/
SAT
2
IN (BD)
3
IN (
DVR/
VCR 1
4
IN (
CD-R
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
IN (
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
COAXIAL
)
1
(CD)
)
)
4
21
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
41
HDMI
1
IN
2
IN
3
IN
4
IN
OUT
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
CONTROL
IN IN
IN
OUT
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
)
LD
B
P
PR
2
IN
Y
(BD)
B
P
PR
(
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
(
1
DVD/LD
(BD)
2
ASSIGN­ABLE
VIDEO/GAME
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IR
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
OUT
)
21
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
1)
31
MONI­TOR OUT
S-VIDEO
MONI­TOR OUT
1
IN
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
VIDEO / GAME 1
OUT
IN
BD IN
IN
IN
OUT
DVR/ VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/ VCR 2
IN
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
R
SURROU
1
12 V T
(
DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 m A
03
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIORL
AV OUT
STB
1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box to the
TV/SAT AUDIO
and
VIDEO
inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video
2
cable.
2 Connect an optical-type3 digital audio output from your set-top box to the
OPTICAL IN 1 (TV/SAT
) input.
Use an optical cable for the connection.
Note
1 If your Blu-ray disc player only has an coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using an coaxial cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The System Setup menu on page 39). 2See The Input Setup menu on page 66 to assign the S-VIDEO 2 input to the TV/SAT input function if you make this connection. 3 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. 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 page 66). 4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.
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Connecting your equipment
Connecting a DVD/HDD 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 DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.
3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type
the
Use an optical cable for the connection.
• For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs.
1
digital audio output from the recorder to
OPTICAL IN 3 (DVR/VCR1
) input.
2
VSX-LX70
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
1
IN
(TV/
2
IN
(BD)
3
IN
(
DVR/ VCR 1
4
IN
(
CD-R
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
COAXIAL
SAT
)
)
)
1
1
(CD)
4
2
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
HDMI
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
41
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
1
CONTROL
IN
OUT
2
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
LD
3
B
P
PR
4
2
IN
Y
(BD)
B
P
PR
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IR
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
IN
(BD)
2
IN
ASSIGN­ABLE
21
OUT
Y
)
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
B
P
PR
(
1)
VIDEO/GAME
31
VIDEOAUDIORL
AV OUT
OUT
MONI­TOR
MONI-
OUT
DVD/LD
TOR OUT
IN
BD IN
TV/SAT
1
IN
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
2
IN
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
S-VIDEO AUDIORL
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
AV IN
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR- ROUND
SURROUND BACK
1
12 V TRIGGER
(
DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX
VIDEO S-VIDEO
L
L
CENTE
LR
2
)
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DVR, VCR, etc.
1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the
DVR/VCR1 AUDIO
and
VIDEO
inputs.
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the video connection.
• For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs.
2 If the device can record, connect the AUDIO
and
VIDEO
outputs to the recorder’s audio/
DVR/VCR1
video inputs.
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the video connection.
Using the component video jacks
Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-video. You can also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.
VSX-LX70
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
OPTICAL
1
IN (TV/
)
SAT
2
IN (BD)
3
IN (
DVR/
)
VCR 1
4
IN (
)
CD-R
1
4
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
1
2
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
(CD)
2
IN
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
2
1
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
41
Y
B
P
PR
COMPONENT
HDMI
1
2
3
4
VIDEO
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
CONTROL
IN IN
IN
OUT
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
)
LD
B
P
PR
2
IN
Y
(BD)
P
B
PR
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
B
P
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
FM UNBAL 75
IR
OUT
MONI­TOR OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD
(BD)
2
ASSIGN­ABLE
21
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
P
B
PR
(
1)
VIDEO/GAME
31
S-VIDEO
DVD player
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
MONI­TOR OUT
IN
IN
TV
1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
Connect using a three-way component video cable.
Ω
OUT
DVD/LD
IN
BD
IN
TV/SAT
1
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
2
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
L
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
SURROUND BACK
1
(
DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA MAX
CENTE
12 V TRIGGER
)
inputs.
L
L
LR
2
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Note
1 • In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).
• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.
2 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. 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 page 66).
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• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which component video inputs you use for which source. After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the component video inputs—see The Input Setup menu on page 66.
2 Connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks to the
component video inputs on your TV or monitor.
Use a three-way component video cable.
Connecting digital audio sources
This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings.
Most digital components also have analog connections. See Connecting analog audio sources on the following page if you want to connect these too.
VSX-LX70
OPTICAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
1
IN (TV/
SAT
2
IN (BD)
3
IN (
DVR/ VCR 1
4
IN (
CD-R
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
IN (
DVD/
)
LD
(CD)
2
IN
COAXIAL
)
)
)
1
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
(
1
IN
(BD)
2
IN
(
VIDEO/GAME
DVD/LD
ASSIGN­ABLE
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IR
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
OUT
)
21
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
3
IN
Y
P
B
PR
1)
31
MONI­TOR OUT
S-VIDEO
MONI­TOR OUT
1
IN
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
GAME 1
OUT
DVD/LD
IN
BD IN
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO /
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
HDMI
1
IN
CONTROL
IN
OUT
2
IN
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
)
LD
3
IN
B
P
41
PR
2
4
IN
2
IN
Y
(BD)
P
B
OUT
PR
41
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
AM LOOP
R
ANTENNA
ZONE2ZONE2
R L
PHONO
IN
L
CD
IN
OUT
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
R
( TOTAL 50 mA MAX
AUDIO
SURROUND BACK
1
12 V TRIGGER
DC OUT 12V/
CENT
)
1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your digital component to the
OPTICAL IN 4 (CD-R
)
input.
Use an optical cable for the connection.
2 For recording equipment, connect one of the optical-type DIGITAL outputs to a digital input on the recorder.
Use an optical cable to connect to the DIGITAL OUT1 or (VSX-LX70 only) OUT2 (OUT1 is shown in the
illustration).
2
About the WMA9 Pro decoder
This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional
playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro­compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.
3
(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to
1 2
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.
Note
1 • If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 66).
• The digital outputs from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver. You can assign them when setting up
the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 66). 2 • You must switch ZONE 3 ON in Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 60 to hear audio from the DIGITAL OUT1.
• In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below.
3 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.
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Connecting your equipment
1 Connect the analog audio outputs of the source
AUDIO
Connecting analog audio sources
This receiver features three stereo audio-only inputs. Two of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.
One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component. This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require.
component to one of the
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.
• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc.,
connect the analog audio outputs (OUT) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.
2
Turntables only:
PHONO
the
Connect the stereo audio outputs to
inputs.
• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the
inputs.
ground terminal on this receiver.
2
• If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a
built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead.
urntable
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
VSX-LX70
PRE OUT
AUDIO
FM UNBAL 75
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
MONI­TOR
MONI-
OUT
DVD/LD
TOR OUT
TV/SAT
1
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
2
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIO
IN
ZONE2ZONE2
R
L
CD
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
BD
IN
CD-R/ TAPE/ MD
IN
IN
R
R
IN
SUB W.
OUT
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
SURROUND BACK
1
12 V TRIGGER
L
R
(
DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX
ANTENNA
PHONO
AM LOOP
Ω
CENTER
)
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
SUR­ROUND BACK
(
)
Single
LR
L
L
SPEAKERS
FRONT
LR
2
MULTI CH IN
IN
iPod
RS-232C
FRONT
A
RL
CE
The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL). You can use these connections for any kind of audio/video component, but they are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment.
• Push down on the lower portion of the front panel door to access the front video connections.
PARAMETER
PHONES
AUDIO VIDEO
(TUNE)
(ST) (ST)
ENTER
(TUNE)
SETUP
RETURN
TUNER EDITSPEAKERS BAND
USB
MULTI – ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L RAUDIO
SIGNAL SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SB ch
PROCESSING
STEREO/
F.S.SURR
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Tape deck, etc.
OUT
PLAY
IN
REC
R L
AUDIO IN/OUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUT
TV game, video camera, etc.
• Select these inputs using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select VIDEO/GAME 2.
Connecting your equipment
Installing your speaker system
To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. 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). You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 73 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).
Subwoofer
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
Front left
Center
Front
right
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.
03
OPTICAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
1
IN (TV/
SAT
2
IN (BD)
3
IN (
DVR/
VCR 1
4
IN (
CD-R
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
IN (
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
COAXIAL
(CD)
)
)
)
1
4
21
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
41
HDMI
1
2
3
4
IN
1
MAIN
IN
2
ZONE2
CONTROL
IN IN
IN
OUT
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
)
LD
B
P
P
R
2
IN
Y
(BD)
B
P
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
(
1
DVD/LD
(BD)
2
ASSIGN­ABLE
(
VIDEO/GAME
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IR
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
OUT
)
2
1
OUT
Y
B
P
P
R
3
IN
Y
B
P
P
R
1)
31
MONI­TOR OUT
S-VIDEO
MONI­TOR OUT
1
IN
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT
DVD/LD
IN
BD
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
IN
OUT
VCR 1
IN
OUT
VCR 2
IN
AUDIO
ANTENNA
PHONO
AM LOOP
IN
ZONE2ZONE2
R
L
CD
IN
OUT
IN
CD-R/ TAPE MD
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
DVR/
SURROUND BACK
1
12 V TRIGGER
R L
(
DC OUT 12V/ TOTAL 50 mA MAX
VSX-LX70
Surround left
Surround back left
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.
AC OUTLET
B
SELECTABLE
AC IN
(
)
Single
PRE OUT
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
SUR­ROUND BACK
(
)
Single
LR
L
L
SPEAKERS
FRONT
CENTER
LR
2
MULTI CH IN
)
FRONT
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
RL RLR L
RS-232C
A
IN
iPod
SWITCHED 100 W 0.4 A MAX
Surround
right
Surround back right
Caution
• 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.
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Connecting your equipment
Bare wire connections
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A).
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C).
fig. A fig. B fig. C
10 mm
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.
• Other connections on page 53 provides greater detail on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker system B (page 56), bi-amping (page 57) and bi­wiring (page 57).
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.
Placing the speakers
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.
• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.
• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.
• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.
• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
• Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.
• Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.
• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.
Front
left
Surround
left
Surround back left Surround back right
Center
Listening position
Single surround back speaker
Subwoofer
Front right
Surround
right
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.
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The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.
º
90º to 120
LS
LS
RS
0º to 60
LS
SB
RS
SBL
SBL
SBR
fig. A fig. B
• If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).
THX speaker system setup
If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the
surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.
L
CR
RS
º
SBR
Connecting antennas
The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas below.
VSX-LX70
MULTI-ZONE
OPTICAL
& SOURCE /REC SEL
OUT1 ZONE3
OUT2
LAN (10/100)
1
IN (TV/
2
IN (BD)
3
IN (
DVR/
VCR 1
4
IN (
CD-R
ASSIGN­ABLE
1
IN (
DVD/
)
LD
2
IN
COAXIAL
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
IN
IR
1
MAIN
OUT
IN
2
ZONE2
HDMI
1
IN
)
SAT
2
IN
)
3
IN
)
1
4
21
4
IN
(CD)
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
41
DIGITAL
CONTROL
IN IN
IN
OUT
1
IN
Y
(
DVD/
)
LD
P
B
PR
2
IN
Y
(BD)
P
B
PR
(
VIDEO/GAME
ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
MONI­TOR OUT
(
)
1
DVD/LD (BD)
2
ASSIGN­ABLE
2
1
OUT
Y
P
B
PR
3
IN
Y
P
B
PR
1)
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S-VIDEO
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
MONI­TOR OUT
1
IN
2
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ZONE2ZONE2
R
L
OUT
DVD/LD
IN
BD IN
CD-R/ TAPE MD
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO / GAME 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
R L
AM loop antenna
1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.
fig. A fig. B fig. C
AUDIO
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
IN
R
R
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
SURROUND BACK
1
12 V TRIGGER
(
DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA MAX
PRE OUT
LR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB W.
SUR­ROUND
SUR­ROUND BACK
(
)
Single
LR
L
L
SPEAKERS
FRONT
CENTER
LR
2
)
MULTI CH IN
IN
iPod
RS-232C
FRONT
A
RL
1
03
CE
SL
Surround
SBL SBR
Surround back
SR
Surround
• If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.
See also THX Audio Setting on page 52 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 29).
Note
1 Do not use any antennas other than the supplied AM loop antenna.
• Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A).
• Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B).
• It’s possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory.
2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.
3 Press the
AM LOOP
antenna terminal tabs to open
and insert one wire into each terminal.
4 Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
5 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.
Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects.
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FM wire antenna
• Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in the same way as the AM antenna.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
Connecting external antennas
To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω.
75 Ω coaxial cable
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
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
AM LOOP
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.
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 make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. 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.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the on the back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.
AC IN
socket
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FM UNBAL 75
5 m to 6 m
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
Ω
AC outlet
Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver’s power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.4 A).
Caution
• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.
• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.
• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet.
Controls and displays
Chapter 4:
Controls and displays
Front panel
Illustration shows the VSX-LX70 front panel
1 624 7583
STANDBY/ON
04
VSX-LX70
ADVANCED
PHASE
MCACC
PHASE
AUTO SURR/
MCACC
STREAM DIRECT
POSITION
SELECTOR
CONTROL
INPUT
CONTROL
910 11 12 13
PARAMETER
AUDIO VIDEO
(TUNE)
PHONES
(ST) (ST)
ENTER
(TUNE)
SETUP
RETURN
DIGITAL PRECISION
PROCESSING
14
TUNER EDITSPEAKERS BAND
MCACC
USB
SETUP MIC
DIGITAL VIDEO
SCALER HDMI
HOME
STANDARD
ADVANCED
THX
SURROUND
SURROUND
15 16 17 18
MULTI – ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL
CONTROL ON/OFF
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L RAUDIO
SIGNAL SELECT
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
SB ch
PROCESSING
STEREO/ F.S.SURR
MASTER VOLUME
23 2521 22 2419 20
1
INPUT SELECTOR
Use to select an input source.
2
STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.
3
PHASE CONTROL – Press to switch on/off Phase
Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 10). MCACC POSITION – Press to switch between
MCACC presets (page 31). AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT –
Surround ( listening.
dial
page 28
) or Stream Direct
Press to select Auto
(page 30)
4 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 24).
5 Character display
See Display on page 25.
6
PHASE CONTROL
indicator
– Lights to indicate Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is selected (page 10). ADVANCED MCACC indicator – Lights when one of
the MCACC presets (page 31) is selected.
1
Digital Precision Processing indicator – Lights to indicate digital processing (for example, it disappears when Pure Direct (page 30) is on, or when listening through the multichannel analog inputs).
Note
1 The MCACC indicator does not light when the MCACC preset memory currently being selected has not been corrected with Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional or when EQ is set to OFF in the Audio parameter menu (see Setting the Audio options on page 70).
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DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER
Resolution is set to a setting other than PURE (for example, when the video input signal is upscaled) (page 70).
HDMI indicator – Blinks when connecting an HDMI­equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 54).
7 Listening mode buttons
HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening
mode (page 29). STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard
decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28).
ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 29).
8
MASTER VOLUME
9 Front panel controls
To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.
10
SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker system (page 56).
11
AUDIO PARAMETER
Use to access the Audio options (page 70).
12
VIDEO PARAMETER
Use to access the Video options (page 71).
13
TUNER EDIT
Use with / to memorize and name stations for recall (page 36).
14 BAND
Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 36).
15 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE/REC SEL controls
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI­ZONE listening on page 58) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI­ZONE controls on page 60).
You will also need to use the REC SEL controls when recording a source (see Making an audio or a video recording on page 72).
16 SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 31).
dial
indicator
– Lights when
17
SBch PROCESSING
Selects the surround back channel mode (page 31) or virtual surround back mode (page 32).
18
STEREO/F.S.SURR
Switches between the stereo playback mode (page 30) and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 30).
19
PHONES
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
20
SETUP
Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 39).
21
/// (TUNE/ST
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 39). Use the TUNE / buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST / to find preset stations (page 36).
22
RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
23
USB
Connect a USB audio device for playback. See the separate manual for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70) or USB playback on page 34 (VSX-LX60).
24
MCACC SETUP MIC
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
25
VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT
See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 18.
jack
interface
) /
jack
ENTER
Operating range of remote control unit
The remote control may not work properly if:
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
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Display
04
1
SIGNAL
AUTO
PCM
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
STREAM DIRECT
PRO LOGIC
2
ADV.SURROUND
THX
STEREO
AB
SP
indicators
21 3 8765 10 12 13 1
2
L C R
SL S SR
SBL SB
LFE
N
eo
STANDARD
SLEEP
17
DIGITAL
WMA9 Pro
DTS
AAC
CD
CD-R
DSD
SBR
: 6
4 9
FULL BAND
2
HD
MULTI-ZONE
PCM
S.RTRV
TUNER PHONO iPod
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 31).
2 Program format indicators
These change according to which channels are active in digital sources.
L – Left front channel C – Center channel R – Right front channel SL – Left surround channel S – Surround channel (mono) SR – Right surround channel SBL – Left surround back channel SB – Surround back channel (mono) SBR – Right surround back channel LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the ((( ))) indicators light when
an LFE signal is being input)
3 Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected (
DSDPCM
lights during DSD (Digital Stream
Direct) to PCM conversion with SACDs).
4
S.RTRV
Lights when the Sound Retriever is switched on
5
MULTI-ZONE
(page 70)
Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 58).
6
FULL BAND
Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 10).
7
PHASE CONTROL
Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 10).
8 Sound processing indicators
Light according to the active Audio parameter(s) and/or ANALOG ATT (page 73)
9
V.SB
.
Lights during Virtual surround back processing
10
TUNER
indicators
(page 70)
(page 32)
TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.
11
PHASE CONTROL
DIALOG E
SOUND
Hi-Bit/Sampling
DVD
BDP
201615 18 2119
TV
DVR
ATT
DNR
OVER
V.S B
VIDEO
HDMI
TUNED
STEREO
MONO
HMG
[ 1 ]
RDS
EON
USB
[ 2 ]
[ 3 ]
SR+
dB
[ 4 ]
STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.
MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button.
11
EON/RDS
indicators
EON – Lights when the EON mode is set (flashes
during EON reception). The indicator lights when the current station carries the EON service (page 38).
RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received (page 37).
12
SOUND
Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 70).
13 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level. –80dB indicates the minimum level, and +12dB indicates the maximum level.
14
SR+
Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 62).
15
STREAM DIRECT
Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 30).
.
16 Speaker indicators
Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 56).
17 Listening mode indicators
THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is
selected. ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the
Advanced Surround modes has been selected. STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched
on (see Listening in stereo on page 30). STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard
Surround modes is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 28).
18
SLEEP
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 73).
.
19 Matrix decoding format indicators
2 PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 28).
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Neo:6 – is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing
When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver
(page 28)
20 Character display
Displays various system information.
21 Input source indicators
Light to indicate the input source you have selected.
Remote control
Illustration shows the VSX-LX70 remote control
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
REC
T.DI S P
SYSTEM OFF
BD TV CTRL
ZONE2/3
TUNER
RECEIVER
DIMMER
GENRE
CLASS
CH
ENTER
LEVEL
V PARAMETER
MENU T.EDIT
TV CH
VOL
INFO
MUTE
REC STOP
JUKEBOX
HDD
DVD
CH
CH
STEREO/
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV.SURR
STANDARD
MCACC S.DIRECT
HDMI
RETURN
ANALOG ATT
DISC
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
INPUT
RECEIVER SOURCE
1
SELECT
2
CD
CD-R
DVD TV
HOME MEDIA
DVR2
DVR1
GALLERY
i Pod
SLEEP
+
SR
3
4
D.ACCESS
CLEAR +
10
A PARAMETER
TOP MENU
5 6
7
8
9
10
11
ST ST
BAND
SETUP
PROGRAM
GUIDE
PTY SEARCH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV VOL
SELECT
TV/DTV
A
EON
MPX
BCDE
AUDIO SUBTITLE
DISP
PHOTO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
RECEIVER
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access):
• Green – Receiver controls (see below)
• Red – DVD controls (page 80)
• Blue – Tuner controls (page 36)
• Yellow – iPod controls (page 53)
• White – Other controls (page 80)
1
RECEIVER
.
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ).
3 Input source buttons
Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 76).
4 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 36) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.
DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.
Press RECEIVER first to access:
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 73).
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 73). ANALOG ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an
analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 73).
SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 62). GENRE – Automatically selects the most appropriate
Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI) (page 33).
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 51).
Press TUNER first to access:
D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 36).
CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 36).
5 Tuner/component control buttons/
SETUP
These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (DVD, DVR1, TV, etc.). The BAND, T.EDIT and PTY SEARCH tuner controls are explained from page 36. Press
RECEIVER first to access the following controls:
A PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options
(page 70). V PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options
(page 71). SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu
(page 39). RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current
menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).
Controls and displays
04
6
///
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 39) and the Audio or Video options (page 70 or 71). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the
TUNE / buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST / to find preset stations (page 36).
7
TV CONTROL
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV
CTRL button (see page 76 for more on this).
TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. TV VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV. INPUT SELECT – Use to select the TV input signal. TV CH +/– – Use to select channels.
8 Component control buttons
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input source buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (for example DVD, DVR1 or TV). The following controls can be accessed when listening to the built-in tuner:
MPX – Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 36).
DISP – Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 37). Also used to display RDS information (page 38).
EON – Use to search for programs that are broadcasting traffic or news information (page 38).
9
STATUS
Press to check selected receiver settings (page 74).
10
MULTI OPE
Use this button to perform multi operations (page 78).
11
SHIFT
Press to access the controls outlined in white boxes (for example, INPUT SELECT ), or to display the currently selected input source in the remote control LCD.
12
SOURCE
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 76 for more on this).
13 Character display (LCD)
This display shows information when transmitting control signals.
The following commands are shown when you’re setting the remote to control other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 76):
(TUNE/ST) /
buttons
ENTER
SETUP – Indicates the setup mode, from which you
choose the options below. PRESET – See Selecting preset codes directly on
page 76.
LEARNING – See Programming signals from other remote controls on page 76.
MULTI OP – See Multi Operation and System Off on page 78.
SYS OFF – See Multi Operation and System Off on page 78.
DIRECT F – See Direct function on page 78. RENAME – See Renaming input source names on
page 78.
ERASE – See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 77.
RESET – See Resetting the remote control presets on page 77.
READ ID – See Confirming preset codes on page 77.
14
RECEIVER
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (ANALOG ATT, etc.)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 8, page 39). With SHIFT, this selects the MULTI-ZONE control (page 58), shown in the display as RCV/Z2, RCV/Z3.
15
VOL +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
16
MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
17 Receiver controls
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 31). SBch – Use to select the surround/virtual back
channel mode (page 31). STEREO/F.S.SURR – Switches between the stereo
playback mode (page 30) and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 30).
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 29).
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28).
ADV.SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 29).
18
PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control or Full
Band Phase Control (page 10). MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 31).
S.DIRECT – Press to select Auto Surround (page 28) or Stream Direct (page 30) listening.
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STEREO/
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Listening to your system
Chapter 5:
Listening to your system
Important
• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 92 for more on this.
Auto playback
There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
STEREO/
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
• While listening to a source, press SURR
/
STREAM DIRECT
)2 for auto playback of a source.
1
S.DIRECT (AUTO
AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before
showing the decoding or playback format. Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see
how the source is being processed.
3
• VSX-LX70 only – When listening to the FM Radio, the Neural THX feature is selected automatically (see Using Neural THX on page 36 for more on this).
Listening in surround sound
Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.
If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using surround back channel processing on page 31.
Standard surround sound
The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
RECEIVER
• While listening to a source, press (
STANDARD SURROUND
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will
automatically be selected and shows in the display.
With two channel sources, you can select from:
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources
• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME– Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games
• 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono)
• Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources
• Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources
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• Neural THX – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources
With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you
can select (according to format):
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above
STANDARD
).
8
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
MCACC S.DIRECT
4
STANDARD
6
5
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1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound below for more on these decoding formats).
• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.
2 For more options using this button, see Using Stream Direct on page 30. 3 VSX-LX70 only – Neural THX is selected when Neural Music Direct is accessed with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input. However, Stereo is selected when a category other than Neural Music Direct is accessed. 4 In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers. 5 If surround back channel processing (page 31) is switched OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 42 is set to anything but Normal (default)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See Setting the Audio options on page 70 to adjust them. 7 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 70). 8 VSX-LX70 only – Neural THX can be selected with the FM input. Also, Neural THX can be selected with the HOME MEDIA GALLERY input.
Listening to your system
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• Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel
sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)
• DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS-ES encoded sources
• DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS encoded sources
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.
Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing on page 31 for more on this).
STEREO/
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
•Press
With two channel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see Listening in surround sound above for an explanation of each process):
With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to select from:
THX (HOME THX
) to select a listening mode.
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
• 2 PRO LOGIC+THX
• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
• THX GAMES MODE
(
HOME THX)
• THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from
your home theatre system using all the speakers in your setup
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX – Especially suited to
movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
• THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
• THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
• THX MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
• THX GAMES MODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback from the output of a video game console
Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.
STEREO/
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
•Press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
• ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic
• DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog
• SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of
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• MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono
• ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources
• EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field
• TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both
• ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games
• SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs
• CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound
• ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock
• UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources
• EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo
• PHONES SURR. – When listening through
ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND
2
soundtracks
special effects
soundtracks
mono and stereo TV sources
and/or pop music
source, using all of your speakers
headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround.
)
3
Note
1 • If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available. With 2-channel input signals, however, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX can be selected.
• You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.
2 • Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 31.
• If you press ADV.SURR when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURR. mode will automatically be selected.
3 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).
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Listening to your system
Tip
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 70.
Listening in stereo
When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital, DTS and WMA9 Pro multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.
STEREO/
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
RECEIVER
• While listening to a source, press
STEREO/F.S.SURR
for stereo playback.
Press repeatedly to switch between:
• STEREO – The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions.
• F.S.SURR FOCUS – See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.
• F.S.SURR WIDE – See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.
STEREO/
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
MCACC S.DIRECT
PHASE
• F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.
FOCUS position (Recommend)
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
WIDE position
Front left
speaker
1
Front right
speaker
Using Stream Direct
Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source (see Stream direct with different input signal formats on page 95).
STEREO/
SIGNAL SEL
STATUSSTATUS
SBch
F.S.SURR
ADV. SURR
STANDARD
THX
1 While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT
/
STREAM DIRECT) to select the mode you want.
SURR
Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.
• AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 28.
• DIRECT – Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with dual mono, the input attenuator, and any sound delay and hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal.
• PURE DIRECT – Analog and PCM sources are heard without any digital processing.
from the Speaker B in this mode.
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
RECEIVER
MCACC S.DIRECT
2
No sound is output
(
AUTO
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• While listening to a source, press
STEREO/F.S.SURR
to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes.
• STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for more on
this.
• F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround
sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges.
Note
1 When using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. For more on this, refer to Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8.
2 There are cases where a brief noise is heard before playback of sources other than PCM. Please select AUTO SURROUND or DIRECT if this is a problem.
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