Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions Video, Settings

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Video

Symptom

Remedy

No image is output when an input

• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 16).

is selected.

• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is

 

switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 71), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the

 

same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

 

• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component video, HDMI or

 

S-video cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 66).

 

• Check the video output settings of the source component.

 

• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

 

• Some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. If adjusting

 

this receiver’s Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 71) and/or the resolution settings on

 

your component or display doesn’t work, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options

 

on page 71) OFF.

 

 

Can’t record video.

• Check that the source is not copy-protected.

 

• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is

 

used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

 

 

Noisy, intermittent, or distorted

• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video

picture.

quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on

 

the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display

 

device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Remedy

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also

continually shows an error.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 9). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you

 

will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 50).

 

 

After using the Auto MCACC

• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch off

Setup, the speaker size setting is

all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.

incorrect.

• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.

 

Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 50, and use the ALL (Keep SP SYSTEM)

 

option for the Custom Menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 39 if this is a recurring problem.

 

 

Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker

• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are

Distance setting (page 44)

matched up properly).

properly.

 

 

 

The display shows KEY LOCK

• With the receiver in standby, press  STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button to

ON when you try to make

disable the key lock.

settings.

 

 

 

Most recent settings have been

• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.

erased.

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Hdmi ControlBefore you start Installing the receiverBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Speaker configuration in the OSDProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Using Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guidePress Phase Phase Control to select Using Full Band Phase ControlFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAudio/video source inputs/outputs Multichannel analog audio inputsConnect 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 connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Connecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Remote controlInput Select SelectMulti OPE StatusShift SOURCEListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo TipChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing surround back channel processing Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl USB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDSSearching for RDS programs Using EONDisplaying RDS information Search shows in the displaySystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustPoint System Setup menuFront Align If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When you’re finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Speaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Connecting using HdmiOther connections Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Switching the speaker systemUse the Input Select button to select Multi CH Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Large Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE listening options Sub Zone Input sources availableUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote 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 Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Personal computerHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections Synchronized amp mode Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source Digital Other Setup menuVideo Multi Channel Input Setup Other SettingsZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Setting What it does OptionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Playing a different source when recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordSwitching the speaker impedance Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayResetting the system Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultListening Mode x ch Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode HP Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function 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 Power TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Additional informationNo sound Additional informationPhase Control feature Other audio problemsVideo SettingsDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputGraphical output following Calibration does not appearHdcp Error shows in the display Remote controlSymptom Cause Action SymptomRemedyUSB interface VSX-LX60 only IPod messagesDolby 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 Movie a MOVIE+THX a DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteWMA9 Pro Channel DecodingSacd 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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