Input signal format | Pioneer VSX-LX70 specification

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Stream direct with different input signal formats

The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 31) you have selected.

Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

Surround Back speaker(s)

Connected

(Maximum 7.1 channel playback)

Not connected

(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)

Input signal format	DIRECT	PURE DIRECT

Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS Surround	Neo:6 CINEMA	Neo:6 CINEMA
Other stereo sources	Stereo playback	Stereo playback
Analog sources	As above	ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
PCM sources	As above	PCM DIRECT (stereo)
DVD-A sources	As above	PCM DIRECT (stereo)
SACD sources	As above	SACD DIRECT (stereo)a
Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
DTS Surround	Neo:6 CINEMA	Neo:6 CINEMA
Other stereo sources	Stereo playback	Stereo playback
Analog sources	As above	ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
PCM sources	As above	PCM DIRECT (stereo)
DVD-A sources	As above	PCM DIRECT (stereo)
SACD sources	As above	SACD DIRECT (stereo)a

a.SACD DIRECT (VSX-LX70) or Straight decoding (VSX-LX60)

Multichannel signal formats

Surround Back speaker(s)

Connected

(Maximum 7.1 channel playback)

Not connected

(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)

Input signal format	DIRECT	PURE DIRECT

Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel ﬂagged)	Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX
	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel ﬂagged)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DVD-A sources/Muti-ch PCM	Straight decoding	PCM DIRECT
SACD sources	As above	SACD DIRECTb
(5.1 channel encoding)
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources	As above	Straight decoding
DVD-A sources/Muti-ch PCM	Straight decoding	PCM DIRECT
SACD sources	As above	SACD DIRECTb
(5.1 channel encoding)
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources	As above	Straight decoding

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. b.SACD DIRECT (VSX-LX70) or Straight decoding (VSX-LX60)

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Pioneer manual Input signal format, Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60

Contents

Operating Instructions Operating Environment For Australia Model Changing the TV format setting Voltage selectorChanging the frequency step 10k Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi Control Installing the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Speaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to play Using Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guide Using Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange Woofer Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Use an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderUse a three-way component video cable This unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etc Center Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 FM wire antenna Connecting external antenna to improve FM receptionUsing the antenna adapter Antenna Adapter Using an external antenna to improve AM reception AC power cord and converter plug usePlugging in the receiver Region Plug type Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ON Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displays Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Status Multi OPEShift Source Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo Tip Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Using the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menu Make sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select anPoint Front Align If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker setting Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When you’re finished, press Return Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data Management Clearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Channel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting Curve Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections Chapter Connecting using Hdmi Watching photos and video contentOther connections Basic playback controls About Hdmi Switching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsUse the Input Select button to select Multi CH Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Connect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Sub zone Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE listening options Sub Zone Input sources available MULTI-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 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etc Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCWhen the receiver is ready for transmission, Start Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Making the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi Control Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital Other Settings Multi Channel Input SetupZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Setting What it does Options Press V Parameter Video Parameter Use Using other functionsSetting the Video options Playing a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to record Reducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the display Using other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting Default Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode x chListening Mode HP Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your system Renaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Controls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Function Components Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorDisp SHIFT+ HDD Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information Chapter Other audio problems Additional information Phase Control feature Video Display SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control Symptom Cause Action IPod messages Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby About THX Windows Media Audio 9 Professional About Neural Surround Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats THX Games Mode a Movie a MOVIE+THX aPro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX a Movie a Input signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60 Additional information Specifications Our philosophy Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures IPod Ready Pioneer Authorized DistributorsDCDi Pioneer Corporation