Pioneer SC-LX88 manual

Operating Instructions AV Receiv er S C-LX 78 -K/-S S C-LX 88 -K/-S[...]

2 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. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on [...]

3 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc - tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Contents 01 Before you start Our philosophy ............................................................................................................................................................[...]

4 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu ....................................................................................................................................... 89 Operating multiple receivers .................................................................................................................[...]

5 Flow of settings on the receiver Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas - ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. Required setting item : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 10 Setting to be made as nece[...]

6 　 Our philosophy ................................................................................................................................ 7 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Checking what’s in the box .................[...]

7 Before you start 01 Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three important steps: 1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality 2 Allowing for customized a[...]

8 Before you start 01 Network % Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service ready Spotify is a digital music-streaming service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. This receiver is ready for Connect from Spotify, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system. For service availability in your country [...]

9 Before you start 01 Playback/Processing % Dolby Atmos This function can be used after performing a software update. This AV receiver supports the latest Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in which, through real time calculation of audio data and meta data (position and time information) included in the audio signal[...]

10 Before you start 01 Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m) ! Remote control unit ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! Wireless LAN converter (AXF7031) — Start guide — Connecting[...]

11 Before you start 01 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 receiv[...]

12 　 Remote control .............................................................................................................................. 13 Display ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Front panel ..................................[...]

13 Controls and displays 02 Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. RECEIVER D. ACCESS DIMMER SLEEP LIGHT RCU SETUP MP X PRESET T UNE BA ND PT Y iPod TUNER INPUT USB ADP TR OKU BT TV TV MHL CD OUT P. DV D BD ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE STANDBY/O N MAIN SA T SUB ZONE CONT RO L SOURCE CONT RO L MUTE VO LUME V[...]

14 Controls and displays 02 13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 14 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) – Holding down this button (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time, the mode changes to Zone 2 operation. ! Z3 (ZONE 3) – Holding down this button (for 1.5 seconds) until the [...]

15 Controls and displays 02 Display HDMI DIGIT AL ANALOG L C R SL SR XL XR XC LFE AU TO DIGIT AL PL US AU TO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT AD V .SURROUND ST ANDAR D SP AB SLEEP DSD PC M DTS HD ES 96/24 MSTR S.RTRV SOUND UP MI X MONO dB MUL T I-ZON E STEREO Tr ueHD TUNED PQLS AL C AT T US B TV DV D HDMI DV R BD CD TUNE R PHONO iP od [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] FULL [...]

16 Controls and displays 02 Front panel PHONES SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE 3 ON/OFF HDZONE ON/OFF MCACC SETUP MIC ENTER TUNE TUNE (HDMI) PRESET PRESET VIDEO PARAMETER AUDIO PARAMETER HDMI 5 INPUT AUTO/ALC / DIREC TS TATU SB AND TUNER EDIT iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL HOME MENU RETURN MASTER VOLUME STANDBY /O N INPUT SELECTOR i Pod [...]

17 Controls and displays 02 21 iPod/iPhone terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source ( page 43 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback ( page 44 ). 22 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) ( page 44 ). 　[...]

18 　 Connecting your equipment ......................................................................................................... 19 Rear panel ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Determining the speakers’ application ...................[...]

19 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. CAUTION ! Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect th[...]

20 Connecting your equipment 03 Determining the speakers’ application This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ accord - ing to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select[...]

21 Connecting your equipment 03 [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + Speaker B SBR SBL SR R L SL R SW 2 C SW 1 L S peaker B TMdL TMdR With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The sa[...]

22 Connecting your equipment 03 [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection ! [H-1] Speaker System setting: 5.2 +ZONE 2+ZONE 3 ! [H-2] Speaker System setting: 5.2 +ZONE 2+HDZONE ! [H-3] Speaker System set[...]

23 Connecting your equipment 03 [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the center and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound. LR SR SL SW2 C SW1 Surr o und Bi-Amp C ente r B i-Amp Ot[...]

24 Connecting your equipment 03 Layout as seen from the side TFwL / TFwR FL / FR Height of Fr ont Listener Speakers Height of top speakers (between two times to three times the height of the front listener speakers) TMdL / TMdR TBwL / TBwR 65° 100° 125° 150° 55° 30° ! The height of the Top Forward, Top Middle and Top Backward speakers mounted[...]

25 Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate termi - nals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the k[...]

26 Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be con - nected to the left surround back terminal). [A] 9.2 channel s[...]

27 Connecting your equipment 03 [C] 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top backward) connection ! Select ‘ 5.2.4ch ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 103 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. ! When the top forward speakers and to[...]

28 Connecting your equipment 03 [E] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘ 7.2ch + Front Bi-Amp ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 103 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. PRE OU[...]

29 Connecting your equipment 03 [G] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘ 5.2 Bi-Amp+HDZONE ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 103 to do this. PRE OU T SURROUND SURR BA CK T. MIDDLE (Single) FRON TC ENTER SUBW O OFE R 1[...]

30 Connecting your equipment 03 [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! Select ‘ 5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 103 to do this. PRE OU T SURROUND SURR BA CK T. MIDDLE (Single) FRON TC ENTER SUBW O OFE R 1 2 F WIDE (Single) FRONT CENTER A A B RL SUR RO UN D RL[...]

31 Connecting your equipment 03 [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘ 5.2ch F+C Bi-Amp ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 103 to do this. PRE OU T SURROUND SURR BA CK T. MIDDLE (Single) FRON TC ENTER SUBW O OFE R 1 2 F WIDE (Single) FRONT CE[...]

32 Connecting your equipment 03 About the audio connection Transferable audio signals Sound signal priority HDMI HD audio Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio RCA (Analog) ( White / Red ) Conventional analog audio Digital (Optical) Types of cables and terminals ! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality[...]

33 Connecting your equipment 03 About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® / TM ) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! Digital transfer of uncompres[...]

34 Connecting your equipment 03 ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2 . See Switching the HDMI output on page 83 . In the same way, when an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT 3 terminal, switch the HDMI OUT 3 setting to ON ( page 83[...]

35 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. Important ! With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the receiver and TV us[...]

36 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see[...]

37 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page [...]

38 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. 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 51 ). LA N ( 10/100 ) DC OUTPUT f[...]

39 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs SC-LX88 only For your Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels). Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio. ( OUTPUT 5 V 0.9 A MA X ) MU LT I[...]

40 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W . ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UN BA L 75 75 Ω coaxial cable 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[...]

41 Connecting your equipment 03 Notes ! When any of the INTERNET RADIO , MEDIA SERVER , FA VORITES or iPod/USB inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is se[...]

42 Connecting your equipment 03 Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 3) You must select 5.2 +ZONE 2+ZONE 3 in Speaker system setting on page 103 to use this setup. % Connect a pair of speakers to the front wide speaker terminals. R Sub zone ( ZONE 3 ) Main zone L B FR ONT WIDE / RL B FRONT W IDE / RL MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI [...]

43 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. When connected in this way, you can play audio [...]

44 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a USB device It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. HDMI 5 INPUT A UTO/ALC/ DIREC T STATUS BAND TUNER EDIT iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL 5V 1 A USB mass storage device % Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the f[...]

45 Connecting your equipment 03 Using a USB cable to connect to a computer SC-LX88 only By using a USB cable (sold separately) to connect this unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal to the USB port on a com - puter, this unit can be used as a D/A converter. For details regarding the output of signals input to the USB-DAC IN terminal, see Playing music from a[...]

46 Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiv[...]

47 　 How to use the built-in AVNavigator .......................................................................................... 48 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) .................................... 49 The Input Setup menu ........................................................................................[...]

48 Basic Setup 04 How to use the built-in AVNavigator The built-in AVNavigator is equipped with Wiring Navi , which allows you to perform connection of this receiver and initial settings in interactive mode. By simply following the screen prompts to connect and set the unit, highly accurate initial settings can be performed easily. Additionally, in[...]

49 Basic Setup 04 ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica - tion. After launching iControlAV5, follow the instructions on the screen. After that, on the Home screen, tap ‘ AVNavigator ’ or the icon. iPad iPhone/iPod touch — On an iPad, you can operate AVNavigator for iPad. Down[...]

50 Basic Setup 04 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. PHONES SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE 3 ON/OFF HDZONE ON/OFF MCACC SETUP MIC (HDMI) HDMI 5 INPUT AUTO/ALC / DIRECT STATU SB AND TUNER EDIT iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL 5V 1 A SC-LX88 SC-LX78 Microphone T ripod Make sure there are no obstacles be[...]

51 Basic Setup 04 9 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically. Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Full Auto MCACC Setup. The settings made in the Full Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible t[...]

52 Basic Setup 04 Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con - nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 51 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up.[...]

53 Basic Setup 04 Operable settings/items Descriptions Page V.DEPTH (Virtual Depth) Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images. 79 Other functions ALL ( INPUT SELECTOR ) Switches the input. 55 VOLUME + / – , MUTE Use to set the listening volume. 55 LISTENING MODE Selects your favorite listening modes. 63 PQLS Plays using the PQLS function. 77 [...]

54 　 Playing a source ............................................................................................................................. 55 Playing an iPod .............................................................................................................................. 56 Playing a USB device ..............................[...]

55 Basic playback 05 Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. STANDBY/O N VO LUME iPod TUNER USB ADP TR OKU BT TV MHL CD DV D BD SA T SOURCE CONT RO L HDM I NET ALL SURR AUTO ADV LISTENING MODE 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on the [...]

56 Basic playback 05 Playing an iPod This receiver has the iPod/iPhone terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. Here we describe the procedure for playback on an iPod. For playback on a USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 57 . Important ! USB works with iPhone 5s,[...]

57 Basic playback 05 Playing a USB device It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (ope[...]

58 Basic playback 05 About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. ! With MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIFF and Apple Lossless files, when music files with the same format, sampling frequency, qu[...]

59 Basic playback 05 Playing music from a computer SC-LX88 only Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit’s rear panel USB-DAC IN terminal. Important ! When switching this unit’s input from USB-DAC to another input, first quit the computer’s music playback application, then switch the input. ! The exclusive driver must be inst[...]

60 Basic playback 05 Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes [...]

61 Basic playback 05 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology This receiver Re mote control operation Music data Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music player Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmit[...]

62 Basic playback 05 Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device 1 Press BT ADPT. The unit will switch to BT AUDIO input. 2 A Bluetooth connection will be created between the Bluetooth capable device and the unit. Procedures for connecting to the unit should be performed from the Bluetooth capable device. ! Please refer to the user?[...]

63 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ................................................ 64 Selecting MCACC presets .............................................................................................................. 66 Choosing the input signal ..................................................................[...]

64 Listening to your system 06 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes 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. To play with surround sound, check “ Standard surround sound ” or “ Usin[...]

65 Listening to your system 06 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 yo[...]

66 Listening to your system 06 Selecting MCACC presets ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV). 1 Pr[...]

67 Listening to your system 06 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 Contr[...]

68 　 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 69 Playback with Network functions ................................................................................................ 70 About network playback ........................................[...]

69 Playback with NETWORK features 07 Introduction This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your components to these terminals. Listening to Internet radio stations You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, edited, [...]

70 Playback with NETWORK features 07 Playback with Network functions Important ! About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup. ! When you play back audio files, ‘ Connecting... ’ is displayed before playback starts. The display may continue for several seconds depending on the type of file. ! In case a dom[...]

71 Playback with NETWORK features 07 ! Get access code – The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. ! Show Your WebID/PW – After registering on the special Pioneer Internet radio site, the registered ID and password are displayed. ! Reset Your WebID/PW – Resets all the information regist[...]

72 Playback with NETWORK features 07 About network playback The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies: Windows Media Player See Windows Media Player 11/ Windows Media Player 12 on page 132 for more on this. DLNA DLNA CERTIFIED TM Audio Player The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organizatio[...]

73 Playback with NETWORK features 07 About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats var - ies depending on the type of server. Check with your se[...]

74 　 About the Control with HDMI function ....................................................................................... 75 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................................................................................... 75 HDMI Setup ..............................................................................[...]

75 Control with HDMI function 08 About the Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos - sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. ! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control[...]

76 Control with HDMI function 08 ! When anything other than OFF is set for this setting, the receiver’s HDMI input can be switched even when the receiver is in the standby mode. (Switch by pointing the remote control at the receiver and pressing the HDMI , BD , DVD or SAT/CBL button.) ! Setting to anything other than OFF increases power consumpti[...]

77 Control with HDMI function 08 Setting the PQLS function PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS compatible player, etc. This enables removing jitter that has a ne[...]

78 　 Setting the Audio options ............................................................................................................ 79 Setting the Video options ............................................................................................................. 81 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ..........................[...]

79 Using other functions 09 Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important ! Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the r[...]

80 Using other functions 09 Setting What it does Option(s) Fixed PCM This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non- PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem. OFF ON DRC (Dynamic Range Control) [...]

81 Using other functions 09 m ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs . ! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround s[...]

82 Using other functions 09 Setting What it does Option(s) CNR <d, e> Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal. c d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) c 0 to +8 d Default: 0 BNR <d, e> Reduces block noise (block-shaped distortion generated upon MPEG compression) in the picture. c d (The image is only an examp[...]

83 Using other functions 09 a ! The default value changes depending on the type of input ( page 87 ). ! If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON , switch it OFF . ! When connected with a video device using the component video input terminals, set this setting to ON and view the HDMI OUT 1 or HDMI OUT 2 terminal’s video.[...]

84 Using other functions 09 About the Speaker B Link function When 7.2ch + Speaker B or 5.2ch + SP-B B i-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting ( page 103 ) and Speaker B Link ( HDMI Setup on page 75 ) is set to “ON”, the setting of the speaker terminals that are played changes automatically when HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 are switched. [...]

85 Using other functions 09 ZONE 2 remote controls Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time. The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: Button(s) What it does u Switches on/off power in the sub zone. ALL Use to select the input function in the sub zone. [...]

86 Using other functions 09 Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. % Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time. 30 min 60 min Off 90 min ! You can ch[...]

87 Using other functions 09 Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF . ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 75 ). 1 Sw[...]

88 　 About the Remote Setup menu .................................................................................................... 89 Operating multiple receivers ........................................................................................................ 89 Setting the remote to control other components ...........................[...]

89 Controlling the rest of your system 10 About the Remote Setup menu The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing RCU SETUP . The different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the respective items. Setting What it does Change RC mode If you hav[...]

90 Controlling the rest of your system 10 Programming signals from other remote controls If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can program signals from the remote control of another component. This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in [...]

91 Controlling the rest of your system 10 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input func - tion, and restores the factory default. This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used. 1 Pres[...]

92 Controlling the rest of your system 10 Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 89 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component. TO P MENU RETURN R ECEIVER STANDBY/O N ENTE R TOOLS MENU SOURCE INPUT TV[...]

93 Controlling the rest of your system 10 Audio/Video components Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR <a> CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE <a> ENTER TOP MENU — — MS c — LEGATO LINK &[...]

94 　 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu .............................................................. 95 Automatic MCACC (Expert) ........................................................................................................... 95 Manual MCACC setup .........................................................................[...]

95 The MCACC PRO menu 11 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu The MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) PRO system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision. The acoustic characteristics of the li[...]

96 The MCACC PRO menu 11 3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. PHONES SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE 3 ON/OFF HDZONE ON/OFF MCACC SETUP MIC (HDMI) HDMI 5 INPUT AUTO/ALC / DIRECT STATU SB AND TUNER EDIT iPod iPhone DIRECT CONT[...]

97 The MCACC PRO menu 11 Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically con - ducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 49 . You only need to make these sett[...]

98 The MCACC PRO menu 11 Standing Wave ! Default setting: ON / ATT 0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negative effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower[...]

99 The MCACC PRO menu 11 3 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View : ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this recei[...]

100 The MCACC PRO menu 11 Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 49 , the pro - cedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 95 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 97 , you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch[...]

101 The MCACC PRO menu 11 Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen - ing positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position). This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting ([...]

102 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu .......................................................... 103 Manual speaker setup ................................................................................................................. 103 Network Setup menu .....................................................................[...]

103 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.). ! With factory default settings, the on-screen display will be output from all HDMI out[...]

104 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 ! 5.2 +ZONE 2+HDZONE – Select to use the surround back (ZONE 2) and front wide (HDZONE) speaker termi - nals for an independent systems in another zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 84 ). ! 5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi-amping your B speakers (see Bi-amping yo[...]

105 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 ! SW 1 / SW 2 – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and cen[...]

106 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 Network Setup menu Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i / j / k / l and[...]

107 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 Parental Lock Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”. Important When the INTERNET RADIO or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected. 1 Selec[...]

108 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 Auto Power Down The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of time with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver. When using ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or HDZONE, the ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or HDZONE power can also be set to turn off, but for ZONE 2,[...]

109 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 3 Check on the screen whether or not an update file was found. If “ New version found. ” is displayed, the update file has been found. The version number and updating time are displayed. If “ This is the latest version. There is no need to update. ” is displayed, no update file has been found. 4[...]

110 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 10 Adjust the bass (BASS) and treble (TREBLE) to your tastes. This can only be set when ZONE 2 is selected in step 2 and ON is selected in step 8. The BASS and TREBLE can each be adjusted between –10.0dB and +10.0dB , in 1 dB steps. 11 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other[...]

111 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 Making network settings using Safari 1 Launch Safari on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark. If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver’s IP address)” from Safari. a b[...]

112 Using Safari to update the firmware 1 Launch Safari on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark. If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver’s IP address)” from Safari. 3 On the AVNavigator menu screen, select Netwo[...]

113 　 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 114 Power ............................................................................................................................................ 114 No sound .......................................[...]

114 FAQ 13 Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even af[...]

115 FAQ 13 Symptom Remedy No sound from front height or front wide speakers. Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL , and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 104 ). When Speaker System is set to 7.2.2ch TMd/FW and SP: TMd ON is selected with the OUT P. button, no sound will be o[...]

116 FAQ 13 Symptom Remedy The maximum volume available (shown in the front panel display) is lower than the +12dB maximum. Check that the Volume Limit is set to OFF (see Volume Setup on page 108 ). The channel level setting may be over 0.0dB . Certain listening modes or HOME MENU items cannot be selected. When Operation Mode is set to Basic , the P[...]

117 FAQ 13 Settings Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as pos - sible (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 51 ). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually ( page [...]

118 FAQ 13 Symptom Remedy When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources, the receiver’s format indica - tors do not light. Check that the player is connected using a digital connection. Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 66 ). Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS [...]

119 FAQ 13 Symptom Remedy Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI function. Check the HDMI connections. The cable may be damaged. Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on page 75 ). Turn the TV’s power on before turning on this receiver’s power. Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting to on (see [...]

120 FAQ 13 USB interface Symptom Cause Remedy The folders/files stored on a USB memory device are not displayed. The folders/files are currently stored in a region other than the FAT (File Allocation Table) region. Store the folders/files in the FAT region. The number of levels in a folder is more than 9. Limit the maximum number of levels in a fol[...]

121 FAQ 13 Symptom Cause Remedy The audio files stored on components on the net - work, such as a PC, cannot be played back. Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 is not cur - rently installed on your PC. Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 on your PC ( page 69 ). Audio files recorded in MPEG-4 AAC or FLAC are be[...]

122 FAQ 13 Symptom Cause Remedy The sound of the Spotify audio stream is not pro - duced. — Check whether this unit is selected on the Spotify applica - tion. Check that contents are playing on the Spotify application. If the above does not solve the problem, turn this unit’s power off then back on. With an AV receiver that has the ‘ System S[...]

123 　 Surround sound formats ............................................................................................................. 124 SABRE DAC TM ................................................................................................................................ 124 About HDMI ................................................[...]

124 Additional information 14 Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Manufactured under license from D[...]

125 Additional information 14 About iPod AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. USB works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and iPod nano (3rd thro[...]

126 Additional information 14 Software license notice About Apple Lossless Audio Codec Copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 About FLAC FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 200[...]

127 Additional information 14 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 65 ) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Auto Surround / DI[...]

128 Additional information 14 Step 4: Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer Placing the subwoofer between the center and front speakers makes even music sources sound more natural (if there is only one subwoofer, it doesn’t matter if it is placed on the left or right side). The low bass sound output from the subwoofer is not directional and the[...]

129 Additional information 14 Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly throu[...]

130 Additional information 14 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC English: Suomi: Nederlands: Français: Svenska: Dansk: Deutsch: Ελληνικά: Italiano: Español: Hereby, Pioneer, declares that this [*] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. [...]

131 Additional information 14 Glossary Audio formats/Decoding Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks. Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD[...]

132 Additional information 14 HDMI Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos - sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. ! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control. ! The [...]

133 Additional information 14 Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 52 . AVNavigator See How to use the built-in AVNavigator on page 48 . ECO MODE 1, 2 See Using the Advanced surround effects on page 65 . HDZONE See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 40 . HTC Connect See About HTC Connect on page 69 . Multi-ZONE Music See Using Multi[...]

134 Additional information 14 Specifications Amplifier section Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W ) 9 ch total .............................................................................................................. 850 W (SC-LX88)/810 W (SC-LX78) Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 W , 1 %, 1 ch Driven) .......................[...]

135 Additional information 14 Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after ass[...]

136 Additional information 14 　 Naonis 0145 NEC 0147, 0229 Neckermann 0125, 0138, 0141, 0145, 0149, 0150, 0152, 0155, 0229 NEI 0149, 0152, 0155 Neufunk 0154, 0155 New Tech 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0229 New World 0143 Nicamagic 0141, 0228 Nikkai 0140, 0141, 0143, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Nobliko 0132, 0141, 0144, 0228 Nokia 0146 Nordic 02[...]

137 Additional information 14 　 BD If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD , DVR (BDR, HDR) . Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, 2258, 2259, 2260, 2281 Denon 2310, 2311, 2312 Hitachi 2307, 2308, 2309 JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, 2295, 2296 LG 2286, 2287 Marantz 230[...]

138 Additional information 14 　 Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 @sat 6251 @Sky 6238 ABsat 6180 Acoustic Solutions 6217 ADB 6174 Akai 6214 Akura 6228 Alba 6176, 6200, 6180, 6217 Allsat 6214 Alltech 6180 Allvision 6252, 6238, 6199 Amitronica 6180 Ampere 6256, 6261 Amstrad 6202, 6243, 6256, 6261, 6236, 6180 Anglo 6180 Ankaro 6180 Anso[...]

139 Additional information 14 　 Starland 6180 Starlite 6214 Stream 6212 Stream System 6251 Strong 6220, 6228, 6256, 6200, 6180, 6245, 6217, 6239 Sumin 6199 Sunny 6251 Sunsat 6180 Sunstar 6174, 6256 SuperMax 6193 Supratech 6244 Systec 6238 Tantec 6176 Targa 6191 Tatung 6176 TBoston 6227, 6245 Tecatel 6233 Technical 6228 Technika 6217, 6232, 6218 T[...]

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