Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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03Connecting 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.

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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.

2Optical 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.

3LAN (10/100) terminal (VSX-LX70 only)

For details, refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY.

4HDMI 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.

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.

10Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs.

See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSpeaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Using Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guideUsing Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAudio/video source inputs/outputs Multichannel analog audio inputsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-LX70Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersCenter Bare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1FM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipListening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Using the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Searching for RDS programsDisplaying RDS information Search shows in the displaySystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu PointFront Align If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When you’re finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Watching photos and video contentOther connections Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Switching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsUse the Input Select button to select Multi CH Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections LargeBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE listening options Sub Zone Input sources availableConnecting an IR receiver Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsMULTI-ZONE remote controls RCV/Z3 ZONE3Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Personal computerHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source DigitalVideo Other Settings Multi Channel Input SetupZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayChecking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode x chListening Mode HP Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControls for TVs Controls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsFunction Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Button s Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerSymptom Remedy Additional informationAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Phase Control featureSettings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayGraphical output following Calibration does not appearRemote control Hdcp Error shows in the displaySymptomRemedy Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface VSX-LX60 only IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/Discrete Movie a MOVIE+THX aWMA9 Pro Channel DecodingSurround Back speakers Input signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60Additional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit FeaturesOur philosophy DCDi IPod ReadyPioneer Corporation
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