Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions Making MULTI-ZONE connections, Large

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09Other connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

MULTI-ZONE listening

 

 

 

 

 

 

This receiver has more than enough power for any home

This receiver can power up to three independent systems

use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every

in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-

channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the

ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is

connections shown below to add amplifiers to power

shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE

your speakers.

 

connections (and the way you choose to connect them)

• Before making or changing the connections, switch

depends on how you want to set up your system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off the power and disconnect the power cord from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC outlet.

 

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

IN1

IR

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

ZONE3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

ANTENNA AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

/REC SEL

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

 

 

 

OUT1

 

& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT2

 

MAIN

 

OUT

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

LAN (10/100)

 

2

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

HDMI

ZONE2

 

 

MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1

CONTROL IN 1

(DVD/LD)

TOR

MONI-

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

OUT

TOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2 (BD)

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

L

R

 

IN 1

 

IN

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

 

BD

PRE OUT

 

 

Front channel

 

IN 2

 

OUT

1

2

 

 

IN

 

L

 

 

IN 2

 

OUT

 

 

CD-R/

R

 

 

(BD)

 

IN 1

 

 

 

 

MD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

FRONT

amplifier

 

 

 

 

Y

 

Y

 

IN 1

TV/SAT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

LD)

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

VCR 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO /

 

SUBW.

 

CENTER

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

 

 

Main zone

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

ROUND

Center channel

BACK

amplifier (mono)

SUR-

 

ROUND

 

 

(Single)

ANALOG

R

L

INPUT

 

 

Powered

L

 

subwoofer

L

 

SPEAKERS

 

FRONT

 

 

 

A

FRONT

 

 

IN

 

CENTER

 

R

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

INPUT

iPod

L

R

 

Surround channel

L

amplifier

D BACK

ANALOG

IR receiver

 

INPUT

 

RS-232C

L

R

2MULTI CH IN

GGER

Surround back

AX)

 

channel amplifier

VSX-LX70

•You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

•The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 42.

•To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

•If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 50) to

LARGE.

Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used (however, if iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) or USB (VSX-LX60 only) is selected in the main zone, it cannot also be selected in the sub zone). The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 68.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub

zone, and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (see below) for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

Note

1You can’t use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundProgress report is displayed on-screen while Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control 02 5 minute guideFullband PHASE.3 Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Audio/video source inputs/outputs Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 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 inputsUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemCenter Bare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Plugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Remote controlRECEIVER SelectShift StatusMulti OPE SOURCEAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct TipUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl USB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilitySaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Using EONSearching for RDS programs Search shows in the displayMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustPoint System Setup menuFront Align If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select the surround back speaker settingAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When you’re finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing WaveHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting using HdmiWatching photos and video content Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Use the Input Select button to select Multi CH Switching the speaker systemSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections LargeMULTI-ZONE listening options Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Sub Zone Input sources availableMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls RCV/Z3 ZONE3Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Satellite receiver, etcSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Personal computerHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections Before using synchronization Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source Digital Other Setup menuVideo Zone Audio Setup Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want You will return to the Other Setup menuSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsSelect the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the source you want to recordUsing the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayDefault system settings Checking your system settingsResetting the system Setting DefaultListening Mode HP Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing 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 Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Phase Control featureSettings VideoGraphical output following Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Calibration does not appearRemote control Hdcp Error shows in the displayUSB interface VSX-LX60 only SymptomRemedySymptom Cause Action IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Input signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats WMA9 Pro Channel DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a DecodingSurround Back speakers Input signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60Additional information Specifications Features Additional information Cleaning the unitOur philosophy DCDi IPod ReadyPioneer Corporation
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