Pioneer VSX-LX70 Plugging in the receiver, Using an external antenna to improve AM reception

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Using an external antenna to improve AM reception

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

Plugging in the receiver

After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the receiver into an AC outlet.

The type of cord and the plug converter which can be used depends on the power voltage in each region or country. Please make sure you use the correct cord and plug converter due to the possibility of fire or other hazard if used incorrectly (see below).

AC power cord and converter plug use

Region	Plug type
For European type region
Caution
Do not use this power cord
set in Singapore and
Malaysia.	European two-pin plug

For regions with two pin flat- bladed plug

European two-pin plug with two-pin

flat-bladed converter plug

Caution

•Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

•Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

•Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.

•The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•Make sure the blue STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

1Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.

2Plug the other end into a power outlet.

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Contents Operating Instructions For Australia Model Operating Environment10k Changing the TV format settingVoltage selector Changing the frequency stepContents 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 whileSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source02 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.3Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRThis unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a three-way component video cableTV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesCenter Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Placing the speakers Bare wire connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAntenna Adapter FM wire antennaConnecting external antenna to improve FM reception Using the antenna adapterRegion Plug type Using an external antenna to improve AM receptionAC power cord and converter plug use Plugging in the receiverSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays 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 stereoWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFront Align System Setup menuMake sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select an PointIf 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 outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then 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 menuClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming 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 CHConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Sub zone Zone Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsSub Zone Input sources available Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsMULTI-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 Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplaySelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC When the receiver is ready for transmission, StartMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use Using other functionsSetting the Video options Prepare 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 Using other functions 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 Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling 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 functionControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Function Components Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components HDD Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Disp SHIFT+Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Phase Control featureDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats Movie a THX Games Mode aMovie a MOVIE+THX a Pro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX aSacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60 Input signal formatAdditional information Specifications Our philosophy Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures IPod Ready Pioneer Authorized DistributorsDCDi Pioneer Corporation