Pioneer VSX-LX70 manual Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player

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03Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and DVD player

TV

1Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack.

2Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S-VIDEO input.

Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable.

 

 

 

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

3 Connect a coaxial-type1digital audio output on

 

 

 

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

your DVD player to the COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD/LD) input.

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

player to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.

 

& SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/REC SEL

 

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

 

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the multichannel analog inputs on page 53.

 

LAN (10/100)

 

 

IN

 

2

 

 

 

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

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Connecting your Blu-ray disc player

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VCR 1)

 

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IN 4

IN 2

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DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

TOTAL 50 mA

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

IN 2

1 2

 

 

IN

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN 4

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IN 3

 

 

VCR 1

 

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COMPONENT VIDEO

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AUDIO

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OPTICAL COAXIAL

 

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DIGITAL OUT

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

ANALOG OUT

 

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DVD player

The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. See also Using the component video jacks on page 16 if your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 53.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

R AUDIO L

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

ANALOG OUT

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Blu-ray disc player

Note

1If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 64).

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Contents Operating Instructions Operating Environment For Australia ModelChanging the frequency step Changing the TV format settingVoltage selector 10kContents 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 speakersPlaying a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase 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 WooferRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting 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 Use an optical cable for the connectionConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etcCenter Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Using the antenna adapter FM wire antennaConnecting external antenna to improve FM reception Antenna AdapterPlugging in the receiver Using an external antenna to improve AM receptionAC power cord and converter plug use Region Plug typeFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 6TUNE/ST /ENTERShift StatusMulti OPE SourceAuto 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 While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc PositionUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustPoint System Setup menuMake sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select an Front AlignIf 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 an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then 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 ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming 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’ menuConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Sub zone ZoneMULTI-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 Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Satellite receiver, etcWhen the receiver is ready for transmission, Start Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter Before using synchronization Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital 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 Setting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use Using other functionsSetting the Video options Select 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 Using other functions 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-M6Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Confirming 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 sequenceControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Function Components Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Disp SHIFT+ Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor HDDAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature VideoDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats Pro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX a THX Games Mode aMovie a MOVIE+THX a Movie aInput signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60Additional information Specifications Our philosophy Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures IPod Ready Pioneer Authorized DistributorsDCDi Pioneer Corporation