Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions Status, Multi OPE, Shift, Source, Receiver, Mute

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Controls and displays

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6 /// (TUNE/ST) /ENTER

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 buttons

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):

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).

17Receiver 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).

18PHASE – 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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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 whileProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying 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 Connecting your equipment ChapterRear 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, VCRConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection TV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersCenter 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 menuSystem Setup menu PointFront 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 outputUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect 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 menuCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing 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-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front 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 controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerCloset 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 Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source DigitalVideo 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 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 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 Stereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto 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 Additional information Cleaning the unit FeaturesOur philosophy IPod Ready DCDiPioneer Corporation