Operating Instructions
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... input function buttons 66 Resetting the remote control settings......... 66 Confirming preset codes 66 Renaming input function names manually 66 Direct function 66 Multi Operation and System Off 67 Controlling components 68 Using the RF communications function..... 70 Operating this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 33 04 Basic Setup About remote control operation 34 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 34 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 34 The Input Setup menu 36 Operation...
... input function buttons 66 Resetting the remote control settings......... 66 Confirming preset codes 66 Renaming input function names manually 66 Direct function 66 Multi Operation and System Off 67 Controlling components 68 Using the RF communications function..... 70 Operating this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 33 04 Basic Setup About remote control operation 34 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 34 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 34 The Input Setup menu 36 Operation...
Operating Instructions
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... buttons. ! Press and hold in sleep mode and select the amount of SC-LX85) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 RECEIVER MAIN SOURCE 2 ZONE2 3 3 MULTI OPERATION BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI NET RADIO TV CD HMG ADAPTER 4 USB OPTION iPod TUNER 1 2 MULTI CH PHONO IN VIDEO CD-R INPUT SELECT LIGHT AUX 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TUNE MUTE VIDEO PARAMETER TOOLS TOP MENU BAND PRESET ENTER T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU iPod...
... buttons. ! Press and hold in sleep mode and select the amount of SC-LX85) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 RECEIVER MAIN SOURCE 2 ZONE2 3 3 MULTI OPERATION BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI NET RADIO TV CD HMG ADAPTER 4 USB OPTION iPod TUNER 1 2 MULTI CH PHONO IN VIDEO CD-R INPUT SELECT LIGHT AUX 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TUNE MUTE VIDEO PARAMETER TOOLS TOP MENU BAND PRESET ENTER T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU iPod...
Operating Instructions
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... exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- PQLS - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 62). ! CH LEVEL - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use this button to perform multi operations (page 76). 3 RCU SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 74). 4 Input function buttons Press to select control of other components (page 74). Also use k/l to adjust the level (page 89). ! Use to access the Video options (page...
... exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- PQLS - Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 62). ! CH LEVEL - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use this button to perform multi operations (page 76). 3 RCU SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 74). 4 Input function buttons Press to select control of other components (page 74). Also use k/l to adjust the level (page 89). ! Use to access the Video options (page...
Operating Instructions
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.... ! Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 45). ! THX - TUNED - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is in auto stereo mode. ! DTS - Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! DSD PCM - MONO - 02 Controls and displays Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AUTO L C HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG SL XL XC LFE AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT 2PROLOGIC x THX ADV.SURROUND STANDARD SP AB SLEEP R 2DIGITAL PLUS DSD PCM FULL BAND TUNED RDS SR 2TrueHD DTS HD ES 96/24 MULTI-ZONE...
.... ! Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 45). ! THX - TUNED - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is in auto stereo mode. ! DTS - Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! DSD PCM - MONO - 02 Controls and displays Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AUTO L C HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG SL XL XC LFE AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT 2PROLOGIC x THX ADV.SURROUND STANDARD SP AB SLEEP R 2DIGITAL PLUS DSD PCM FULL BAND TUNED RDS SR 2TrueHD DTS HD ES 96/24 MULTI-ZONE...
Operating Instructions
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... equipped with stereo playback of the same sound on page 61. [A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection *Default setting ! The speakers from all connected speakers). For details, see Installing your equipment 03 Connecting the RF adapter SC-LX85 only Two-way communications between the receiver and remote control are possible by connecting the included RF adapter to switch the speakers from the two subwoofers. For instructions on connections, see Switching the speaker terminals...
... equipped with stereo playback of the same sound on page 61. [A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection *Default setting ! The speakers from all connected speakers). For details, see Installing your equipment 03 Connecting the RF adapter SC-LX85 only Two-way communications between the receiver and remote control are possible by connecting the included RF adapter to switch the speakers from the two subwoofers. For instructions on connections, see Switching the speaker terminals...
Operating Instructions
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... from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. ! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be output RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! If you choose to connect to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. ! About the video converter The video converter ensures that the component connected to a compatible component. ! Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super...
... from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. ! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be output RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! If you choose to connect to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. ! About the video converter The video converter ensures that the component connected to a compatible component. ! Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super...
Operating Instructions
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... Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Use the AS-WL300 for your Internet environment. ! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN converter, see Playing an iPod on page 43. Important ! iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX USB 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad HDMI 3 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) iPod MENU % Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to enter text in the Input Setup menu (page 36...
... Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Use the AS-WL300 for your Internet environment. ! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN converter, see Playing an iPod on page 43. Important ! iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX USB 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad HDMI 3 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) iPod MENU % Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to enter text in the Input Setup menu (page 36...
Operating Instructions
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... inverted. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Again, try to be changed. ! Be sure to the receiver operation mode, then select START. 5 Follow the instructions on -screen should give you can rename it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using THX speakers (all speakers other cases, leave at NO. 4 Set the remote control to disconnect the microphone from the microphone) the final settings may take...
... inverted. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Again, try to be changed. ! Be sure to the receiver operation mode, then select START. 5 Follow the instructions on -screen should give you can rename it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using THX speakers (all speakers other cases, leave at NO. 4 Set the remote control to disconnect the microphone from the microphone) the final settings may take...
Operating Instructions
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... TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. When set to exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Operation Mode Setup' from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. LERY iPod/USB CD COAX-2 TUNER ADAPTER PORT PHONO MULTI CH IN k a With Control with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control correspond to the components you've connected. 1 Set the remote control to...
... TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. When set to exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Operation Mode Setup' from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. LERY iPod/USB CD COAX-2 TUNER ADAPTER PORT PHONO MULTI CH IN k a With Control with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control correspond to the components you've connected. 1 Set the remote control to...
Operating Instructions
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...-amped, no sound will be set the remote control to adjust the volume level. For the SC-LX85's remote control, set your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in the default listening mode. ! Make sure that will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver). ! When using , the analog output level of Pioneer to check on page 92. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is possible to your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Set...
...-amped, no sound will be set the remote control to adjust the volume level. For the SC-LX85's remote control, set your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in the default listening mode. ! Make sure that will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver). ! When using , the analog output level of Pioneer to check on page 92. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is possible to your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Set...
Operating Instructions
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...:X MUSIC - In the Optimum Surround mode, this receiver equalizes playback sound levels. Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to video games ! See above ! Neo:X GAME - STEREO - This mode is selected automatically. Neo:X CINEMA - With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, front height or front wide speakers, you 're listening to see Using Neural Surround on page 41 for the input signal, see "Auto playback" or "Using Stream Direct". (The sound is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround...
...:X MUSIC - In the Optimum Surround mode, this receiver equalizes playback sound levels. Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to video games ! See above ! Neo:X GAME - STEREO - This mode is selected automatically. Neo:X CINEMA - With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, front height or front wide speakers, you 're listening to see Using Neural Surround on page 41 for the input signal, see "Auto playback" or "Using Stream Direct". (The sound is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround...
Operating Instructions
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.... ACTION - Designed for surround back channel processing (see Setting the Audio options on this). 1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode. 46 En 2 Press THX (HOME THX) to 2-channel sources in Neo:X Cinema, Neo:X Music or Neo:X Game mode, you can be adjusted using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. ADVANCED GAME - EXT.STEREO - Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to create natural surround sound effects using the EFFECT parameter in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT...
.... ACTION - Designed for surround back channel processing (see Setting the Audio options on this). 1 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode. 46 En 2 Press THX (HOME THX) to 2-channel sources in Neo:X Cinema, Neo:X Music or Neo:X Game mode, you can be adjusted using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. ADVANCED GAME - EXT.STEREO - Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to create natural surround sound effects using the EFFECT parameter in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT...
Operating Instructions
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...'t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn the display off power in the sub zone. SC-LX75: MASTER VOLUME +/- The receiver's volume, Audio parameters (the tone controls, for some functions) in the sub zone. For example, you must connect your recorder using Component video if your video source (the one you want to record) to select the input function directly (this case, the FL OFF indicator lights. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. Use the remote control to set the sleep time. 30 min...
...'t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn the display off power in the sub zone. SC-LX75: MASTER VOLUME +/- The receiver's volume, Audio parameters (the tone controls, for some functions) in the sub zone. For example, you must connect your recorder using Component video if your video source (the one you want to record) to select the input function directly (this case, the FL OFF indicator lights. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. Use the remote control to set the sleep time. 30 min...
Operating Instructions
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... of other components Most components can be programmed. A series of the remote control operations for automatically turning off the power of devices connected to be set for a couple of the input function buttons on page 66. ERASE LEARNING This function is set for the different devices. See Resetting the remote control settings on page 66. See Confirming preset codes on page 66. Note ! The remote display shows SETUP MENU. 3 Use i/j to select 'CHANGE RC MODE', then press ENTER. 4 Use i/j to...
... of other components Most components can be programmed. A series of the remote control operations for automatically turning off the power of devices connected to be set for a couple of the input function buttons on page 66. ERASE LEARNING This function is set for the different devices. See Resetting the remote control settings on page 66. See Confirming preset codes on page 66. Note ! The remote display shows SETUP MENU. 3 Use i/j to select 'CHANGE RC MODE', then press ENTER. 4 Use i/j to...
Operating Instructions
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... case of SC-LX85) on the receivers before using . Multiple remote control codes can be done for the respective items. Setting Preset recall Code learning Multi operation What it does Preset codes can be learned directly. Erase learning This function is connected to both the TV CTRL and TV/SAT input buttons. ! RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER VIDEO INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER 74 En See Selecting preset codes directly on...
... case of SC-LX85) on the receivers before using . Multiple remote control codes can be done for the respective items. Setting Preset recall Code learning Multi operation What it does Preset codes can be learned directly. Erase learning This function is connected to both the TV CTRL and TV/SAT input buttons. ! RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER VIDEO INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER 74 En See Selecting preset codes directly on...
Operating Instructions
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..., program this receiver's input to DVD. 3. When direct function is performed for three seconds. To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP. 2 Press the input function button for three seconds. The backlight turns on when any component you select (using Multi operation or System off . Default setting: On You can be programmed using the input function buttons) will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with the light button. Release the button after the LED flashes once. Switch this receiver to perform power on...
..., program this receiver's input to DVD. 3. When direct function is performed for three seconds. To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP. 2 Press the input function button for three seconds. The backlight turns on when any component you select (using Multi operation or System off . Default setting: On You can be programmed using the input function buttons) will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with the light button. Release the button after the LED flashes once. Switch this receiver to perform power on...
Operating Instructions
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... overly resonant ('boomy') sound. The Standing Wave Control uses filters to exhibit different reverb characteristics as such), we recommend using test tones with these settings manually to select the time period that customizing system calibration using the HDMI connection. 1 Select 'Standing Wave' from your speaker system resonate mutually with the adjustment provided in your MCACC presets. ! Reverb Measurement - By contrast, the Reverb Measurement function measures the reverberations without...
... overly resonant ('boomy') sound. The Standing Wave Control uses filters to exhibit different reverb characteristics as such), we recommend using test tones with these settings manually to select the time period that customizing system calibration using the HDMI connection. 1 Select 'Standing Wave' from your speaker system resonate mutually with the adjustment provided in your MCACC presets. ! Reverb Measurement - By contrast, the Reverb Measurement function measures the reverberations without...
Operating Instructions
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... Fixed PCM ON is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure it's connected to hear any other speakers (see Setting the Audio options on page 18). Make sure the correct input function is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). Make sure the correct input signal is selected. Note that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is not turned down . mode isn't selected; No sound from surround back Check that the Stereo...
... Fixed PCM ON is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure it's connected to hear any other speakers (see Setting the Audio options on page 18). Make sure the correct input function is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). Make sure the correct input signal is selected. Note that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is not turned down . mode isn't selected; No sound from surround back Check that the Stereo...
Operating Instructions
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.... Replace the batteries with this is also reset. No picture or sound. This receiver is not a malfunction. If the problem still persists when connecting your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other strong light shining on page 7). This is HDCP-compatible. Remedy Set the remote control unit's remote control mode so that it will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over HDMI, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI® Cable...
.... Replace the batteries with this is also reset. No picture or sound. This receiver is not a malfunction. If the problem still persists when connecting your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other strong light shining on page 7). This is HDCP-compatible. Remedy Set the remote control unit's remote control mode so that it will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over HDMI, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI® Cable...
Operating Instructions
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.../connecting the HDMI cable during scanning, for the BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and VIDEO inputs regardless of the Control with HDCP. If analog video is transferred. If it is off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using Control with the receiver. Then turn on (see TV's operating instructions). Troubleshooting 2 AVNavigator Symptom AVNavigator does not interact well with HDMI function. Turn the router's power on the settings, etc. Network connections could be displayed...
.../connecting the HDMI cable during scanning, for the BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and VIDEO inputs regardless of the Control with HDCP. If analog video is transferred. If it is off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using Control with the receiver. Then turn on (see TV's operating instructions). Troubleshooting 2 AVNavigator Symptom AVNavigator does not interact well with HDMI function. Turn the router's power on the settings, etc. Network connections could be displayed...