When Making Cable Connections; About The Video Converter - Pioneer VSX-LX70 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting your equipment
11 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD
players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks
for composite video, S-video
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
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with
multichannel analog outputs.
See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on
page 53.
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 59.
15 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs
Use to connect separate amplifiers for center, surround,
surround back and subwoofer channels.
See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 56 (see
also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for
powered subwoofer connection).
16 iPod input terminal
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio or video
source.
See Connecting an iPod on page 51.
17 RS-232C connector
Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when
using Advanced MCACC or Full Band Phase Control.
See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on
page 61.
18 Speaker terminals
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround
and surround back speakers.
See Installing your speaker system on page 19.
19 AC IN inlet
Connect the supplied power cord here.
See Plugging in the receiver on page 23.
20 Voltage selector switch
Use these to match the voltage coming into the receiver
with the voltage in your country or region.
Voltage selector on page 3.
Note
1 You 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 64).
2 If 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 69) OFF.
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and stereo analog audio.

When making cable connections

• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the
top of the receiver.
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter
protecting the optical socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are
output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.
The only exception is HDMI and high-definition
component video: since these resolutions cannot be
downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the
receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when
connecting these video sources.
If several video components are assigned to the same
input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 64),
the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-video,
then composite (in that order).
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends
switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the
Video options on page 69) OFF.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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