Pioneer Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up VSX LX60 Receiver
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The System Setup menu

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•Subwoofer – 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 center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer).1 If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers).

•AUTO – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically.

3 Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press ENTER.

DVD/LD

- 20.0dB

6b. Channel Level

 

P l e a s e W a i t . . . 2 0

L o u d t e s t t o n e s w i l l b e o u t p u t .

:Return

3Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.2 Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

4When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Channel Level

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

Important

•When Channel Level is selected while MCACC is set to OFF, the selection screen for the MCACC memory appears. Select a memory to adjust manually.

DVD/LD- 55.0dB

6b. Channel Level

Select MCACC memory.

MCACC OFF

M1.MEMORY 1

ENTER:Next :Cancel

1Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

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6b. Channel Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1

 

a. Speaker Setting

Test Tone

 

 

 

b. Channel Level

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

c. Speaker Distance

 

 

 

 

d. X-Curve

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

e . THX Audio Setting

 

 

 

 

:Return

ENTER:Next

:Return

4Adjust the level of each channel using the /

buttons.

If you selected MANUAL, use / to switch speakers. The AUTO setup will output test tones in the order shown on-screen:

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

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6b. Channel Level

 

 

MCACC

: M1.MEMORY 1

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SW

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0.0dB]

:Finish

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.3

5When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

•The channel level can be changed at any time. Press

RECEIVER then press CH LEVEL on the remote control, and then use / to adjust the level.

Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

2Select a setup option.

•MANUAL – Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

Note

1If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.

2• This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.

•If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz.

3• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

•The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

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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
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