Pioneer VSX-LX70 Before you start Chapter, Checking what’s in the box, Loading the batteries

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01Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

•Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

•Remote control unit

•AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•Power cord

•Antenna adapter

•Flat-bladed converter plug

•These operating instructions

•Operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only)

Installing the receiver

•When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places:

–on a color TV (the screen may distort)

–near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

–in direct sunlight

–in damp or wet areas

–in extremely hot or cold areas

–in places where there is vibration or other movement

–in places that are very dusty

–in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

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Loading the batteries

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

•Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

•Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

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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 WooferConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 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, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersCenter 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 Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio 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 ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect 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 ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing 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-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below 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 availableConnecting an IR receiver Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent 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 EnterHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Before using synchronization Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source DigitalVideo Zone Audio Setup Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu Setting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use 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-M6Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter 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 sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControls for TVs Controls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsFunction 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 VideoSettings Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround 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 Additional information Cleaning the unit FeaturesOur philosophy Pioneer Authorized Distributors DCDiIPod Ready Pioneer Corporation