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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual AV RECEIVER VSX-LX305...
  • Page 2 Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Main Room Room Supplementary Information Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Speaker Connections Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.
  • Page 3 Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Update Information of the firmware Connections Firmware Update Procedure Connecting the TV Part Names To ARC/eARC TV Front Panel To Non-ARC TV Display Connecting the SUB Monitor Rear Panel SUB Monitor Remote Controller...
  • Page 4 Registering This Unit with Amazon Music BLUETOOTH Playback ® Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices with this unit Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH...
  • Page 5 Playing Back 1. Speaker Setup Setup 2. Multi Zone Sound Check 3. ARC Setup System Setup 4. Room EQ Menu list Pioneer Remote App Input/Output Assign Main features Speaker Initial Setup Audio Adjust Dirac Live Source Measuring with Dirac Live...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker combinations General Specifications...
  • Page 7 Before starting the procedure „ What's in the box „ Note • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. • We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies.
  • Page 8 Firmware Update Updating the Firmware via Network This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: various functions to be added and operations to be improved.
  • Page 9 Updating via USB If an Error Message is Displayed If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and –...
  • Page 10 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • Others: • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
  • Page 11 Part Names Front Panel is connected to the network. Lights up when any of the following functions is working or enabled in standby state of this unit. When this indicator is lighting, the power consumption in standby state increases, however, the increase in power consumption is minimized by entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode where only the essential circuits operate.
  • Page 12 Front Panel video camera, etc. using a stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( →p53) STANDBY/ON button 18. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers 15. PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard the current setting conditions such as input plug (ø1/4"...
  • Page 13 Display Display input is selected. 3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 4. Lights in the following conditions. RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. TUNED: Receiving DAB (European models)/AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/ FM radio STEREO: Receiving FM stereo.
  • Page 14 Rear Panel Rear Panel 3. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector. 4. Wireless antenna: Used for 90° Wi-Fi connection or when 180° using a BLUETOOTH enabled device.
  • Page 15 Rear Panel to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. 16. ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to an integrated amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2).
  • Page 16 Remote Controller Remote Controller STANDBY/ON button 10. INPUT SELECT button: Switches the input to be 2. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers played. the current setting conditions such as input (STATUS) button: Switches the information selector, listening mode, etc. or call the on the display and is used to operate RDS.
  • Page 17 Remote Controller 14. TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound 17. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 SHIFT button: Used to control quality of the speakers and volume level of the the multi-zone function ( →p90). subwoofer. 18. Volume buttons TONE button: You can adjust the sound quality 19.
  • Page 18 Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p140) or naming with the MODE button on the remote controller.) a preset radio station ( →p122).
  • Page 19 Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker Layout 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch ‰...
  • Page 20 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout 1. ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). 2. ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the separate at the same time, or to play separate sources.
  • Page 21 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p28) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p28) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p28) Main Room Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3...
  • Page 22 Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p28) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p28) 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p28) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2...
  • Page 23 Speaker Layout 5.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p29) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p29) Surround)) ( →p29)
  • Page 24 Speaker Layout 7.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 7.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p30) 7.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 7.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p30) Surround or Surround Back)) ( →p30)
  • Page 25 Speaker Layout 5.1.4 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added. 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) ( →p31)
  • Page 26 Speaker Layout 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled 5.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and Speakers (Surround)) ( →p31) ( →p31) Surround)) ( →p31) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and and Rear High) ( →p31) Top Rear) ( →p31)
  • Page 27 Speaker Installation How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker powered SubWoofer...
  • Page 28 Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System „ 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height.
  • Page 29 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´(0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´(0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
  • Page 30 Speaker Installation „ 7.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 90° to 110° a: 30° to 55° c: 135° to 150° 3´(0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´(0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position.
  • Page 31 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.4 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´(0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´(0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
  • Page 32 Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 4-16 Speaker Connections 5.1 Channel System 35, 36, 37 7.1 Channel System 38, 39, 40 5.1.2 Channel System 41, 42, 43 7.1.2 Channel System 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch...
  • Page 33 Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections „ Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. „ (Note) Speaker Impedance If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω...
  • Page 34 Speaker Connections „ Connect the Subwoofer a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch...
  • Page 35 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 36 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) FR(Z3) FL(Z3) 7.1ch To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 3, use an analog audio cable for connection. Note that ZONE 3 output is not possible with the connection using a HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable, or digital optical cable.
  • Page 37 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 5.1ch For low- frequency 7.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
  • Page 38 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 39 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 40 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 5.1ch For low- frequency 7.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
  • Page 41 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 42 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 43 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 5.1ch For low- frequency 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
  • Page 44 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 45 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). *2 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL2/HR2: Rear Height Speakers, Top (rear side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)). 5.1.4ch...
  • Page 46 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Connecting the TV Connecting the SUB Monitor Connecting Playback Devices Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) Connecting Antennas Connections Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord...
  • Page 47 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables „ (Note) Placement of cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other Putting a load on HDMI cables can lead to poor operational performance. Place video components.
  • Page 48 Connections Connecting the TV By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit. To ARC/eARC TV IN(ARC) If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function(*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV.
  • Page 49 Connections • Settings are required when 4K or 8K high-quality video is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p109) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 4K or 8K video.
  • Page 50 Connections Connecting the SUB Monitor SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( →p16) or "AV Adjust"...
  • Page 51 Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc.
  • Page 52 Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack. •...
  • Page 53 Connections Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable or stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm). Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.
  • Page 54 Connections Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate room (ZONE 2).
  • Page 55 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT terminal on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
  • Page 56 Connections Connecting Antennas North American, Australian and Asian models Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. (North American, Australian and Asian models)
  • Page 57 Connections Network Connection This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the NETWORK jack with the Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 58 Connections Connecting External Control Devices IR IN/OUT port When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the remote control signal is difficult to reach (due to installation in the cabinet, etc.).
  • Page 59 Connections 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/ DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking the operation on this unit. When the desired input is selected on the unit, power link operation will be activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V/100 mA from the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack or maximum 12 V/25 mA when using the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack.
  • Page 60 Connections Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. • This unit includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC IN of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.
  • Page 61 Playback Basic Operations Playing audio from an externally connected device BLUETOOTH Playback ® Listening To the Radio Listening Mode AV Adjust Network Services Playback Spotify AirPlay ® DTS Play-Fi ® Amazon Alexa Amazon Music TIDAL Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Internet Radio Convenience functions Multi-zone...
  • Page 62 Playback Playing audio from an externally connected device You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "AV Adjust" ( →p74) to switch between MAIN and SUB. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
  • Page 63 If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Pioneer VSX-LX305 XXXXXX". This display can The illustration shows an image. be changed with the Friendly Name function ( →p141) or the Pioneer Remote App ( →p153) (can be used with the iOS or Android™).
  • Page 64 Playback Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices Pairing 1. Press the input selector you want to play. • Select a source other than "BLUETOOTH". This function does not work if you select "BLUETOOTH". 2. Press on the remote controller, and in the Home menu displayed, select "Network/Bluetooth"...
  • Page 65 Playback Playing Back 1. Do the play operations on the AV component connected to this unit. Do the play operations on this unit when the input is TUNER or NET. • If "Variable" has been selected for the "Output Level", the volume can be adjusted on this unit.
  • Page 66 Playback Listening To the Radio You can receive AM (North American, Australian and Asian models), FM and DAB (European models) radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio (AM: North American, Australian and Asian models only) Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
  • Page 67 Playback Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian „ Tuning Manually models) Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM 1.
  • Page 68 Playback • If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed. • Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, information may not be displayed. ‰...
  • Page 69 Playback Listening To DAB Digital Radio (European models only) Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select "DAB". • The very first time you select DAB, the Auto Tuning function automatically scans the DAB Band 3 for the multiplexes (i.e., stations) available in your area.
  • Page 70 Playback „ Changing the order stations are displayed You can sort the available stations alphabetically or by multiplex. 1. Press MODE repeatedly to set the method for sorting the display order from the following. Alphabet (default setting): Sort stations alphabetically. Multiplex: Sort stations by multiplex.
  • Page 71 Playback Presetting a Radio Station „ Registration Procedure „ Selecting a Preset Radio Station You can preset up to 40(*) of your favorite radio stations. 1. Press TUNER. (*)North American, Australian and Asian models: AM and FM stations 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number.
  • Page 72 Playback Listening Mode You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO". • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p178). • For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to "Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes" ( →p174). „...
  • Page 73 Playback „ SURR button Checking the input format and listening mode By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format of the signals being input Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display and switch between a variety of listening modes. Select the mode that suits your of the main unit in the following order.
  • Page 74 Playback AV Adjust Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust menu. Note that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "FM", "AM", or "DAB"...
  • Page 75 Playback „ HDMI Stereo Assign: This function enables you to select a pair of speakers to output stereo sound. Apart from the front speakers (Front), you can select the Surround HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", speakers (Surround), Surround Back speakers (Surround Back), Height 1 "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
  • Page 76 Playback „ Room EQ Dirac Live (*1): You can select the equalizers measured with Dirac Live →p150, p154) from "Slot1" to "Slot3". When disabling the equalizer, select "Off". • The Dirac Live measurement results are saved in "Slot1" to "Slot3", but you are able to register your own original sound quality with Manual Adjust ( →p155).
  • Page 77 Playback Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
  • Page 78 Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file. iPhone Pioneer VSX-LX305 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10...
  • Page 79 AirPlay-enabled iPhone device. XXXXXX Pioneer VSX-LX305 You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) XXXXXXXX Pioneer equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network...
  • Page 80 "Group playback" that plays the same music in https://intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com/playfi/info_p.html separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Pioneer Music Control • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be App (available on iOS or Android™).
  • Page 81 Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p153) for information about the app. 2. Start Pioneer Remote App and tap the unit when displayed. 3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Pioneer Remote App screen, and after switching to the network menu, tap the "amazon alexa" icon.
  • Page 82 Playback Operating this unit 7. When registration is finished, the screen returns to the one for Pioneer Remote App. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and confirm that you can use voice You can use voice commands to adjust the volume on this unit, start and stop commands.
  • Page 83 Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p153) for information about the app. 2. Start Pioneer Remote App and tap the unit when displayed. 3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Pioneer Remote App screen, and after switching to the network screen, tap the "Amazon Music" icon to display You can use the music distribution service provided by Amazon by registering the Amazon Music login screen.
  • Page 84 Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App 1. Start the Pioneer Remote App. This unit is displayed automatically when the app is started, so tap the unit when displayed to select it. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the screen, and after switching to the network screen, tap the "Amazon Music"...
  • Page 85 Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of Pioneer Remote App by downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet.
  • Page 86 Playback Connecting the Sonos System for Playback How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 1. Connect the Sonos Connect to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the RCA audio cable supplied with the Sonos Connect. Any input can be used other than the PHONO jack.
  • Page 87 Playback Sonos Connect. • Up to 32 devices can be displayed on the Sonos product list screen. If you cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music.
  • Page 88 Playback Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio. • To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet. • Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service.
  • Page 89 Playback Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen.
  • Page 90 Australian and Asian models)/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Pioneer Remote App ( →p153) is useful for the multi-zone playback operation. Download Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to a mobile device, such as a smartphone and tablet to use it.
  • Page 91 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 2) In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, operate with each button. 1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press .
  • Page 92 Playback is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output. • When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "Input/ Output Assign"...
  • Page 93 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 3) In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button on the remote controller, operate with each button. Settings are required to playback a source in ZONE 3. Set "Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" ( →p115) in the System Setup menu to "Zone 2/Zone 3".
  • Page 94 Playback Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( →p95) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in a single operation. e.g.) Pressing the PERSONAL PRESET button will automatically switch the input selector to "TUNER"...
  • Page 95 Playback Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. – Input selector (Network service or AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/FM/DAB (European models) radio stations can also be registered.) – Output destination (HDMI) –...
  • Page 96 Playback Playing music files saved on a USB storage device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2.
  • Page 97 Playback USB Storage Device Requirements etc. may occur. • When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly. • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass • This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the storage class standard.
  • Page 98 Playback Music Server Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media Player 12 or NAS that ®...
  • Page 99 Playback Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. TV’s REMOTE 2. Start the server (Windows Media Player 12 or NAS device) containing the ®...
  • Page 100 Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen. You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC •...
  • Page 101 The Play Queue information is effective until the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet. Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p153) for information about the app.
  • Page 102 Playback 2. Tap the " " icon of the track to sort, and drag the icon to the destination. 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ". If the device is on iOS, slide the " "...
  • Page 103 Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT jacks of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections Setting Up 1.
  • Page 104 Playback When using a speaker layout of 3.1 ch or more, you can select only the "Ext. Stereo" listening mode.
  • Page 105 Setup System Setup Advanced MCACC Network/Bluetooth Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Pioneer Remote App Dirac Live Setup...
  • Page 106 Setup System Setup Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
  • Page 107 Setup Source Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices p122 connected to this unit. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p122 Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input p123 selector.
  • Page 108 Setup Input/Output Assign Input/Output Assign „ TV Out / OSD ‰ Upscaling (Default Value: Off) When using a TV that supports 4K/8K, video signals input at 1080p can be Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the automatically upscaled to 4K/8K for output.
  • Page 109 Setup Input/Output Assign ‰ HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format ‰ Zone 2 HDMI (Default Value: Not Use) Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or Make the setting when you output to the Zone 2 TV connected to the HDMI OUT player connected.
  • Page 110 Setup Input/Output Assign „ HDMI Input ‰ OSD Language (Default Value: English) Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. Select the on-screen display language from the following. ‰ BD/DVD (Default Value: HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.3)) (North American models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish GAME (Default Value: HDMI 2 (HDCP 2.3))
  • Page 111 Setup Input/Output Assign „ Digital Audio Input „ Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL AUDIO IN Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". you do not assign a jack, select "---".
  • Page 112 Setup Input/Output Assign „ Input Skip „ PERSONAL PRESET Information You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the Confirm the registered contents of 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET. INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the INPUT SELECT button on The registered settings are displayed in the list.
  • Page 113 Setup Input/Output Assign (Zone 2) (Zone 3) Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Input Selector Displays the input selector that has been set. Input Selector Displays the input selector that has been set. Network Service --- Displays the network service that has been Network Service --- Displays the network service that has been...
  • Page 114 Setup Speaker Speaker „ Configuration ‰ Height 1 Speaker (Default Value: Top Middle) Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 • If the settings for "Speaker Channels", "Subwoofer", "Height 1 Speaker", or terminals.
  • Page 115 Setup Speaker ‰ Height 2 Speaker (Default Value: Rear High) ‰ Zone 2 Preout (Default Value: Zone 2) Set an output destination of the audio output from ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT or Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 2 ZONE B LINE OUT jack.
  • Page 116 Setup Speaker „ Crossover Surround Back: Set according to the speakers to be used. Change the settings of crossover frequencies. "Small": When speaker where the speaker diameter is 16 cm or less are to be ‰ Front (Default Value: Small) used.
  • Page 117 Setup Speaker „ Distance „ Channel Level Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Adjust the volume level of each speaker. ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 10.0 ft/3.00 m) ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 10.0 ft/3.00 m) Center (Default Value: 0.0 dB)
  • Page 118 Setup Speaker „ Dolby Enabled Speaker Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height 1 Speaker" / "Height 2 Speaker" is set to "Dolby Speaker". ‰ Distance from the ceiling (Default Value: 6.0 ft/1.80 m) Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled Speaker and the ceiling.
  • Page 119 Setup Audio Adjust Audio Adjust „ Dual Mono/Mono „ Dolby Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. ‰ Dual Mono (Default Value: Main) ‰ Loudness Management (Default Value: On) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which multilingual broadcasts, etc.
  • Page 120 Setup Audio Adjust „ DTS/IMAX ‰ IMAX Bass Feeding (Default Value: On) Set the route for the bass component of the audio. Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. • This cannot be selected when the "IMAX User Setting" is "Auto". ‰...
  • Page 121 Setup Audio Adjust „ Volume Change the Volume settings. ‰ Mute Level (Default Value: -∞ dB) Set the volume lowered from the listening volume when muting is on. Select a value from "-∞ dB", "-40 dB" and "-20 dB". ‰ Volume Limit (Default Value: Off) Set the maximum value to prevent the volume from becoming too loud.
  • Page 122 Setup Source Source „ Input Volume Absorber „ Name Edit Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among Set an easy name for each input. The set name appears on the main unit’s multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the display.
  • Page 123 Setup Source „ Audio Select Analog When giving priority to the input signal from AUDIO IN jacks • This item can be selected only when the input to be set is Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "Input/Output Assign"...
  • Page 124 Setup Hardware Hardware „ HDMI ‰ HDMI Standby Through (Default Value: Auto (Eco)) When this is set to anything other than "Off", you can play the video and audio of Change the settings of the HDMI function. an HDMI-connected player on the TV even if the unit is in standby mode. Also, ‰...
  • Page 125 Setup Hardware ‰ Audio TV Out (Default Value: Auto) ‰ Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARC- •...
  • Page 126 Setup Hardware „ Power Management ‰ Auto Standby in HDMI Standby Through (Default Value: On/Off) Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI Standby Through" is on. Change the settings for the power-save function. • Default values vary depending on the regions. ‰...
  • Page 127 Pioneer Remote App that can control this unit. When this function is used • When this function is set to "On", the power consumption in standby state •...
  • Page 128 Setup Hardware „ 12V Trigger A „ 12V Trigger B Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/25 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You TRIGGER OUT B jack.
  • Page 129 Setup Hardware „ Works with SONOS ‰ Output Zone (Default Value: Main) Select the zone where you want to listen to the music. Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. • To use this function, set "Input Selector" beforehand. (SONOS-1/SONOS-2/SONOS-3) Main Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is...
  • Page 130 Setup Multi Zone Multi Zone „ Zone 2 ‰ Balance (Default Value: 0) Change the settings for Zone 2. Set the left-right balance for Zone 2. Select a value between "L + 10" to ‰ Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) "R + 10".
  • Page 131 Setup Multi Zone „ Zone 3 „ Remote Play Zone Change the settings for Zone 3. Change the settings for remote play. ‰ Volume Limit (Default Value: Off) ‰ Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server Set the maximum value for Zone 3 to avoid too high volume.
  • Page 132 10 kHz / 0.2 MHz) Select an ID for the unit's remote controller from "1", "2", and "3" to prevent interference between the unit and other Pioneer components that are installed Select a frequency step to suit your residential area.
  • Page 133 Setup Miscellaneous „ Firmware Update „ Initial Setup Change the settings for Firmware Update. Make the initial setup from the setup menu. • Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when ‰ Update Notice (Default Value: Enable) the network function is activated.
  • Page 134 Setup Advanced MCACC Menu operations Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also check the values set currently for each speaker setting. Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select Advanced MCACC with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.
  • Page 135 Setup Full Auto MCACC 2. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position.
  • Page 136 Setup Manual MCACC „ EQ Adjust Front Left, Front Right: You can adjust the output volume of the range of each connected speaker how After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with you like while listening to test noises. You can adjust the volume of the different the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-12.0 dB"...
  • Page 137 Setup Manual MCACC Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left: After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB"...
  • Page 138 Setup MCACC Data Check You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and values you have set for each of the speaker settings. „ Speaker Setting You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the large and small settings you have set for the low range reproduction capabilities for each of the speakers.
  • Page 139 Setup Network/Bluetooth Menu operations Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH. Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, select "Network/ Bluetooth" with the cursors on the remote controller, then press ENTER. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
  • Page 140 Setup Network • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure ‰ MAC Address (Default Value: -) the setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by default) To assign fixed IP addresses to each components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable" and Check the MAC address of this unit.
  • Page 141 When this function is not used Displays/Sets the proxy server port number when you input "Proxy URL". ‰ AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Pioneer VSX-LX305 XXXXXX) ‰ Friendly Name (Default Value: Pioneer VSX-LX305 XXXXXX) Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the AirPlay- connected device to an easily recognized name.
  • Page 142 Setup Network ‰ AirPlay Password (Default Value: -) ‰ Network Check (Default Value: -) You can set a password of up to 31 characters so that only registered users You can check the network connection. can use AirPlay. Press ENTER when "Start" is displayed. 1.
  • Page 143 Setup Bluetooth Bluetooth Change the settings for the BLUETOOTH function. ‰ Pairing Information (Default Value: -) • Wait for a while if "Bluetooth" cannot be selected. It will appear when the You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. If you are no longer BLUETOOTH function is started up.
  • Page 144 Setup Bluetooth „ Bluetooth Transmitter ‰ Low Latency Mode (Default Value: Off) If the audio from a device connected via BLUETOOTH is delayed compared to ‰ Bluetooth Transmitter (Default Value: Off) the video on the TV when watching a gaming screen, etc., you can reduce the Select whether or not to use the function that transmits audio from this unit to audio delay.
  • Page 145 Setup Bluetooth ‰ Status (Default Value: -) Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit. Ready Not paired Pairing Paired Connected Successfully connected Connected Successfully connected with aptX compatible device (aptX) Connected Successfully connected with aptX HD compatible device (aptX HD)
  • Page 146 Setup Web Setup Menu operations Device Information You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc.
  • Page 147 Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings TV’s REMOTE required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. Inputs 1.
  • Page 148 Setup Network Connection Keyboard Input 1. A confirmation screen asking you whether to agree to the privacy statement To switch between upper and lower cases, select "A/a" on the screen, and press is displayed during network setting. If you agree, select "Accept" and press ENTER on the remote controller.
  • Page 149 Initial Setup. „ When measuring with Dirac Live Download the Pioneer Remote App to your mobile device and use the app to operate the measurements. For details on how to measure with "Dirac Live", refer to "Measuring with Dirac Live" ( →p150).
  • Page 150 "Full" which measures 9 positions including the listening position. Tap the method you prefer. Use the Pioneer Remote App to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the "Quick": Set up the microphone at ear height in the listening position for most recent version.
  • Page 151 Setup 7. When measurement is complete, "Calculating results" is displayed on the screen. Tap "Transfer to your product" to transfer the measurement data to the unit. 8. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone. The speaker equalizer adjustments based on the measurement results are saved in the unit, but you can also modify and register 3 different equalizer patterns of your own design ( →p155).
  • Page 152 Setup „ Measuring with Full Auto MCACC speaker connection, perform the connection after disconnecting the power cord. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure 5. Once the measurement is completed, it is possible to perform the the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the measurement in 8 additional listening positions.
  • Page 153 (internet radio or play of a music file) without looking at the TV. • To use Pioneer Remote App, this unit needs to be connected to the same network as the mobile device.
  • Page 154 Tap the method you prefer. "Quick": Set up the microphone at ear height in the listening position for Use the Pioneer Remote App to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the measurement. Next measure by setting up the microphone between 50 and most recent version.
  • Page 155 1. Start the Pioneer Remote App and tap the unit when displayed. 2. Tap " " in the top left of the Pioneer Remote App screen to display a list of menus, then tap "Manual Adjust". 3. Select the slot to modify from "Slot1" to "Slot3", then tap "Next".
  • Page 156 Setup 1 The speaker currently being adjusted. To adjust another speaker, tap the " " next to it and select another speaker. 2 Displays the Menu screen. From the menu, you perform actions such as reset the speaker adjustments and cancel and exit the adjustments. You can also copy data from other slots.
  • Page 157 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Troubleshooting „ Power Troubleshooting „ Audio „ Listening Modes „ Video „ Linked operation „...
  • Page 158 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.
  • Page 159 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically ‰ Try restarting the unit ‰ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
  • Page 161 Troubleshooting ‰ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV doesn't support the ARC function, along with connection by HDMI, connect the TV and this unit using a digital optical cable. ( →p48) ‰...
  • Page 162 Troubleshooting ‰ Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle analog audio cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ‰...
  • Page 163 Troubleshooting ‰ About DTS signals • With media that switches suddenly from DTS to PCM, PCM playback may not start immediately. In such a case, stop playback on the player side for approx. 3 seconds or more. Then, resume playback. The playback will be performed normally. •...
  • Page 164 Troubleshooting ‰ Images flicker • The output resolution of the player may not be compatible with the resolution of the TV. If the player is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, change the output resolution on the player. Also this may be solved by changing the screen mode on the TV. ‰...
  • Page 165 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot transmit from a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (PC, smartphone, etc.) to this unit • Check if the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device is enabled. ‰ Cannot connect a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (PC, smartphone, etc.) to this unit ( →p143) •...
  • Page 166 Troubleshooting ‰ Sound is interrupted • There maybe a problem with the BLUETOOTH enabled device. Check the information on a web page. ‰ The audio quality is poor after connection with a BLUETOOTH enabled device • The BLUETOOTH reception is poor. Move the BLUETOOTH enabled device closer to the unit, or remove any obstacle between the BLUETOOTH enabled device and this unit.
  • Page 167 Troubleshooting „ USB storage device ‰ USB storage device is not displayed • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. ( →p96) • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. •...
  • Page 168 Troubleshooting „ ZONE B function ‰ Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on AV Adjust to "On (A+B)" or "On (B)" and also set "Speaker" ( →p103) - "Configuration"...
  • Page 169 • The volume level correction of the subwoofer may not have been completed. Lower the volume of the subwoofer before Full Auto MCACC measurement. ‰ Cannot operate the Full Auto MCACC screen with the Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS and Android™) •...
  • Page 170 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker combinations General Specifications Appendix...
  • Page 171 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 (*2) (*2) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2)
  • Page 172 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) DTS 96/24 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution) DTS-HD Master (DTS-HD Master Audio) DTS Express DTS:X...
  • Page 173 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*5) (*5) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*5) (*5) Stereo (*6)
  • Page 174 Appendix Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes Listening mode DTHD according to the audio format of the signal to be Pure Direct DSur (Dolby Audio (Dolby Atmos input. Direct (Dolby Audio (Dolby Audio - DD+) Audio - (*13)
  • Page 175 Appendix Listening mode DTS-HD HR DTS-HD ES Discrete ES Matrix IMAX DTS 96/24 (DTS-HD High Master (DTS- (DTS-ES IMAX DTS IMAX DTS (*2) Express (DTS-ES DTS:X Neural:X Neural:X (*2) Resolution) HD Master Discrete) (*10) DTS:X (*10) (*2) Matrix) (*5) (*6) (*10) Input format (*2)
  • Page 176 Appendix Listening mode Classical / Unplugged / F.S.Surround Ent.Show (Entertainment Ext.Stereo / (Front Stage (Multich Mono Show) / Drama / Mono Music (*2)(*12) Surround) PCM) (*2) AdvancedGame / Action (*8) Input format (*9) / Rock/Pop / Sports (*7) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music files / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD...
  • Page 177 Appendix (*1) You cannot select any mode other than Pure Direct, Stereo, Ext.Stereo and Mono Music if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. (*2) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*3) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can be selected. (*4) This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
  • Page 178 Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order According to the speaker layout, the following listening modes are displayed. – Atmos 2.0/2.1: When only front speakers are installed „ Action – Atmos 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed –...
  • Page 179 Appendix DD (Dolby Audio - DD) back speakers are installed „ – DSur 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital and surround back speakers are installed audio format. –...
  • Page 180 Appendix „ DSD „ DTS Express This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express • This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal. audio format.
  • Page 181 Appendix „ DTS Neural:X „ Ent.Show (Entertainment Show) This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to Suitable for rock or pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively suit the configuration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
  • Page 182 Appendix „ Mono Music devices to deliver an exclusive, fully immersive experience. IMAX Mode optimizes all settings for the playback of remastered IMAX In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you Enhanced content, ensuring the best possible picture and sound. When "IMAX hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.
  • Page 183 Appendix Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. ZONE 2 (*1) ZONE 3 (*1) Speaker SURROUND FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*1) (ZONE (ZONE Channels BACK SPEAKER) SPEAKER) 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch...
  • Page 184 Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz - 20 kHz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum Rated Output Power 9 ch × 170 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD (IEC) RMS power, with no more than 0.08 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 185 Appendix Video Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models Signal Level Not equipped Correspoinding maximum resolution Not equipped Tuner Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models FM Tuning Frequency Range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS 50 dB quieting sensitivity (FM MONO) 1.0 μV, 11.2 dBf (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD)
  • Page 186 Appendix HDMI North American models European models Australian and Asian models Input 7 (Including 1 × Front) Output 2 (MAIN, SUB/ZONE2) Input *1 Output SUB/Zone2 HDMI HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 MAIN (Front) Zone2 HDMI Ver bandwidth...
  • Page 187 Appendix Corresponding AUX INPUT HDMI Frame rate Color space Color depth HDMI IN 1 - 3 HDMI IN 4 - 6 input resolutions (Front) 24/25/30 Hz YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit (3840x2160p) YCbCr4:4:4/RGB 8 bit 10/12 bit 4K SMPTE 48/50/60 Hz YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit (4096x2160p) 10/12 bit...
  • Page 188 Appendix • The output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV is the same resolution as the input. When using a TV that supports 4K, 1080p HDMI video signals can also be output as 4K. For linked functions to work properly, do not connect CEC-compliant devices exceeding the connectable number to the HDMI jack as shown below. •...
  • Page 189 Appendix USB Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models 2 (Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A, Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A) MP3 (.mp3) • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR WMA (.wma) •...
  • Page 190 Appendix Standby mode (ALL ON) 1.7 W 1.7 W 2.7 W 2.8 W Equipment with HiNA functionality Standby This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 as equipment with HiNA mode, Network disconnect and Network functionality. If you do not to use the Network function, please set Network Standby setting to Off. You can reduce Standby ON power consumption under standby mode.
  • Page 191 Appendix Audio Outputs North American models European models Australian and Asian models PRE/LINE OUT (ZONE 2)(*) × 1 Analog PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) × 2 *Can be changed to LINE OUT (ZONE B). 9 (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT 1 L/R or ZONE 2 L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or Speaker Outputs HEIGHT 2 L/R or ZONE 3 L/R) •...
  • Page 192 SN 29403975_EN © 2021 Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2021 Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation, Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. https://pioneer-audiovisual.com/privacy/ "Pioneer", "ELITE" and "MCACC logo" are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. F2104-0...

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