Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions 03Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

03Connecting your equipment

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Rear panel

This illustration shows the VSX-LX70, however connections for the VSX-LX60 are the same except where noted.

1

5

8

19

AC IN

MULTI-ZONE

ANTENNA

AUDIO

PRE OUT

& SOURCE

MULTI-ZONE

PHONO

R

L

/REC SEL

FRONT

OUT1

3

& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

12

15

IN

ZONE3

IR

IN

1

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

OUT2

MAIN

OUT

9

R

L

SUBW.

CENTER

CD

IN

OUT

IN

LAN (10/100)

2

2

4

HDMI

ZONE2

MONI-

11

SUR-

OPTICAL

MONI-

ROUND

IN 1

IN 1 (DVD/LD)

TOR

CONTROL

OUT

TOR

DVD/LD

IN 1

6

IN 2 (BD)

10

OUT

IN

SUR-

(TV/SAT)

IN

ASSIGN-

OUT

ROUND

20

AC OUTLET

BACK

ABLE

BD

IN 2

OUT

1

2

IN

(Single)

SWITCHED 100 W 0.4 A MAX

(BD)

IN 2

CD-R/

R

L

IN 1

OUT

TAPE

TV/SAT

MD

7Y

Y

IN 1

IN

IN 3

IN

L

(DVR/

(DVD/

R

VCR 1)

LD)

R

L

SPEAKERS

IN 4

IN 3

PB

PB

VIDEO /

13

FRONT

IN 2

GAME 1

IN

A

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK /

B

(CD-R)

4

IN

SUBW.

CENTER

L

R

L

R

L(Single)

1

18 R

ASSIGN-

16

ABLE

PR

PR

OUT

IN 1

1

2

DVR/

SUR-

(DVD/

iPod

IN 4

IN 2

IN 3

VCR 1

ROUND

LD)

17

IN 2 (CD)

Y

Y

IN

(BD)

R

L

COAXIAL

OUT

PB

PB

OUT

DVR/

SURROUND BACK

VCR 2

PR

PR

IN

141

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

(VIDEO/GAME 1)

2

MULTI CH IN

R

L

12 V TRIGGER

SELECTABLE

1

4

ASSIGNABLE

1

3

(DC OUT 12V/

TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 Optical digital audio output(s)

Use the OUT1 and (VSX-LX70 only) OUT2 jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

See Connecting digital audio sources on page 17.

The OUT1 jack is also used for MULTI-ZONE connections.

See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.

2Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 66 to assign the inputs.

3LAN (10/100) terminal (VSX-LX70 only)

For details, refer to the supplied operating instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY.

4HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-LX60)(x5) (VSX-LX70)Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/ video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

See Connecting using HDMI on page 54.

5 Remote inputs (MULTI-ZONE and source)

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.

See Connecting an IR receiver on page 60.

6 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 81.

7 Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

See Using the component video jacks on page 16.

8 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

See Connecting antennas on page 21.

9 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs

Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.

See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.

10Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs.

See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14.

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