Movie a MOVIE+THX a, THX Games Mode a | Pioneer VSX-LX70 instruction

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SBch Processing

Input signal format

Standard

THX

Auto Surround

	SBch	DTS-ESb	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)
	Processing	(6.1 channel sources/	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx
	ON	6.1 channel flagged)	MOVIEa	MOVIE+THXa
	(7.1 channel		DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
	decoding used for		DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
	all sources)			THX MUSICMODEa
				THX GAMES MODEa
		DTS and DTS 96/24	DTS+Neo:6	DTS+Neo:6+THX	DTS+Neo:6
		(5.1 channel encoding)	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx
			MOVIEa	MOVIE+THXa
			DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
				THX MUSICMODEa
				THX GAMES MODEa
		Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
		WMA9 Pro	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THXa	2 Pro Logic llx
		(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa	MOVIEa
		PCM		THX MUSICMODEa
		(5.1 channel encoding)		THX MUSICMODEa
		(5.1 channel encoding)		THX GAMES MODEa
				THX GAMES MODEa
		SACD	Dolby Digital EX	THX MUSICMODE	Dolby Digital EX
		(5.1 channel encoding)	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa		2 Pro Logic llx
			2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC		MOVIEa
	SBch	Dolby Digital Plus	Straight decoding	THX CINEMA	Straight decoding
	Processing	Dolby TrueHD
	AUTO	DTS-HD
	(Automatically	DTS-HD Master Audio
	selects 6.1/7.1	WMA9 Pro
	channel	PCM
	decoding)	(6.1/7.1 channel)
		Dolby TrueHD	Straight decoding	–	Straight decoding
		(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)
		(5.1 channel)
		Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
		(6.1 channel flagged)	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa		2 Pro Logic llx
					MOVIEa
		DTS-ESb(6.1 channel	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)
		sources/6.1 channel flagged)
		Other 5.1 channel sources	Straight decoding	THX Select2 CINEMA	Straight decoding
		(5.1 channel encoding)	(Maximum 5.1 channel	(Maximum 5.1 channel	(Maximum 5.1 channel
			playback)	THX CINEMA playback with only	playback)
				one surround back speaker)
		SACD	Straight decoding	THX MUSICMODEa	Straight decoding
		(5.1 channel encoding)	(Maximum 5.1 channel		(Maximum 5.1 channel
			playback)		playback)
	SBch	Dolby TrueHD	Straight decoding	–	Straight decoding
	Processing	(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)
	OFFc	SACD
	(Maximum 5.1	(5.1 channel)
	channel	Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel	As above	THX CINEMA	As above
	playback)	Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel	As above	THX CINEMA	As above
	playback)	sources
		sources

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.

b.ES processing is not carried out for certain DTS-ES signals input from HDMI.

c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.

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Pioneer VSX-LX70 manual Movie a MOVIE+THX a, THX Games Mode a, Pro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX a

Contents

Operating Instructions For Australia Model Operating Environment 10k Changing the TV format settingVoltage selector Changing the frequency step Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connections Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start Chapter Listening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen while Select the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source 02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Tweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3 Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Use an optical cable for the connection Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR This unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a three-way component video cable TV game, video camera, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemCenter Placing the speakers Bare wire connections Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antenna Antenna Adapter FM wire antennaConnecting external antenna to improve FM reception Using the antenna adapter Region Plug type Using an external antenna to improve AM receptionAC power cord and converter plug use Plugging in the receiver STANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input Select Source StatusMulti OPE Shift Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games Mode Tip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereo While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerListening to the radio Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presets Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu Front Align System Setup menuMake sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select an Point If 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 menu When 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 channel Standing Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical output Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and 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 menu Renaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Speaker Distance Channel Level Curve THX Audio Setting Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections Basic playback controls Connecting using HdmiWatching photos and video content Other connections About 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 CH Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Sub zone Zone Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connections Sub Zone Input sources available Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayCloset or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Display Select ‘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, Start Hdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronization Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input Input Terminals Source Digital Other Setup menuVideo SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio Setup Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio options Setting the Video options Using other functionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use 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 record Dimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timer Setting Default Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settings Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6 Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HP Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Chapter Controlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codes Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct function Using System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function Components Controls for other componentsFunction 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 information Additional information Other audio problems Video Phase Control feature Professional Calibration EQ graphical output SettingsDisplay Remote control IPod messages Symptom Cause Action Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats Windows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX About Neural Surround Input signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats Movie a THX Games Mode aMovie a MOVIE+THX a Pro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX a Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60 Input signal format Additional information Specifications Features Additional information Cleaning the unitOur philosophy DCDi Pioneer Authorized DistributorsIPod Ready Pioneer Corporation