Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions Connecting your equipment, When making cable connections

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11 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD	When making cable connections
players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks	• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the
for composite video, S-video1and stereo analog audio.
	top of the receiver.
 See Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other
video sources on page 16.

12 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

See Connecting analog audio sources on page 18.

13 Multichannel analog audio inputs	• When connecting optical cables, be careful when
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with	inserting the plug not to damage the shutter
multichannel analog outputs.	protecting the optical socket.
 See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on
page 55.
14 12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)
Use to switch components in your system on and off
according to the input function of the receiver.

See Switching components on and off using the 12

volt trigger on page 61.		• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable
15 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs		may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
Use to connect separate amplifiers for center, surround,
surround back and subwoofer channels.
	About the video converter
 See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 58 (see
also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for	The video converter ensures that all video sources are
powered subwoofer connection).	output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.
16 iPod input terminal	The only exception is HDMI and high-definition
	component video: since these resolutions cannot be
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio or video
	downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the
source.
	receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when
 See Connecting an iPod on page 53.
17 RS-232C connector	connecting these video sources.2
	If several video components are assigned to the same
Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when
	input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 66),
using Advanced MCACC or Full Band Phase Control.
	the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-video,
 See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on
page 63.	then composite (in that order).
18 Speaker terminals		• For optimal video performance, THX recommends
		switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround
		Video options on page 71) OFF.
and surround back speakers.
 See Installing your speaker system on page 19.
19 AC IN inlet		This product incorporates copyright protection technology
		that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
Connect the supplied power cord here.
		and other intellectual property rights owned by
 See Plugging in the receiver on page 22.
		Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
20 Switched AC power outlet (100 W/0.4 A max.)		this copyright protection technology must be authorized
		by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
Use to power another component in the system. Power to
		other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
the outlet switches on and off with the receiver.
		authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
 See AC outlet on page 22.
		engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note

1You must assign the input source to the S-video input to which you’ve connected your video component (see The Input Setup menu on page 66).

2If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 71) OFF.

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