Pioneer VSX-LX60 Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system, Center

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Connecting your equipment

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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

 

 

Front

left

 

 

right

 

Center

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC IN

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

 

 

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

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FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE3

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN

 

 

 

 

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SUBW.

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN (10/100)

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

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MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OPTICAL

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN 1 (DVD/LD)

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DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2 (BD)

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

1

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

AC OUTLET

(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

 

BD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

1

2

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED 100 W 0.4 A MAX

(BD)

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

 

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TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

 

 

IN 3

PB

 

 

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IN 2

GAME 1

 

 

 

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FRONT

CENTER

 

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

 

 

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IN 2

 

 

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VCR 1

 

ROUND

 

iPod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DVR/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

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IN

 

 

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

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MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SELECTABLE

 

 

 

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DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

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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.

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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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterReceiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen whileMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source 02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsTweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Multichannel analog audio inputs Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Audio/video source inputs/outputsConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerVSX-LX70 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection TV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemCenter Placing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverInput Selector dial Use to select an input source Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoHdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Basic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSearch shows in the display Using EONSearching for RDS programs Displaying RDS informationSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuPoint System Setup menuFront Align If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select the surround back speaker setting Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Connecting using HdmiWatching photos and video content Other connectionsAbout Hdmi Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Switching the speaker systemSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use the Input Select button to select Multi CHBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Large Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsSub Zone Input sources available Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsRCV/Z3 ZONE3 Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls MULTI-ZONE remote controlsSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayPersonal computer Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source Digital Other Setup menuVideo SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupYou will return to the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsPrepare the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordDimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerSetting Default Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsChannel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6 Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function Components Controls for other componentsFunction Components Button s Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information TroubleshootingPower Symptom RemedyNo sound Additional informationPhase Control feature Other audio problemsVideo SettingsCalibration does not appear Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Graphical output followingHdcp Error shows in the display Remote controlIPod messages SymptomRemedySymptom Cause Action USB interface VSX-LX60 onlyDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround Input signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats Decoding DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a WMA9 Pro ChannelSacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60 Surround Back speakers Input signal formatAdditional information Specifications Features Additional information Cleaning the unitOur philosophy IPod Ready DCDiPioneer Corporation
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