Page 1 Instruction Manual AV RECEIVER VSA-LX805...
Page 2 Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Main Room Room Supplementary Information Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby PRE OUT State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.
Page 3 Speaker Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Speakers you can use with this unit and cable Update Information of the firmware connections Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit Connect the Subwoofer Firmware Update Procedure Connecting a Power Amplifier Part Names Connections Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) 11...
Page 4 Amazon Music Selecting a source to play Registering This Unit with Amazon Music Adjusting the volume Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) Listening Mode Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller Selecting a Listening mode...
Page 5 Setup Playing Back Multi-zone System Setup Playing Back (ZONE 2) Menu list Playing Back (ZONE 3) Input/Output Assign Using PERSONAL PRESET Speaker AV Direct Mode Audio Adjust Using "AV Direct" Source Using "AV Direct Net Off" Hardware Playing music files saved on a USB storage device Multi Zone USB Storage Device Requirements Miscellaneous...
Page 6 1. Speaker Setup 2. Multi Zone Sound Check 3. ARC Setup 4. Room EQ Pioneer Remote App Main features Initial Setup Dirac Live Measuring with Dirac Live Using Dirac Live Manual Adjust Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure When the unit is operating erratically...
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 Firmware Update Procedure Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for Updating can take about 20 minutes. Existing settings are maintained. any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the Updating the Firmware via Network accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether...
Page 9 Updating via USB If an Error Message is Displayed If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" • Save only the updating data on the USB storage device. Delete any other represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and data.
Page 10 • Make sure to copy the unzipped files. After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. operation from the beginning. •...
Page 11 Part Names Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) European, Australian and Asian models ( →p13) – Network Standby ( →p149) – Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p149) E Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20°...
Page 12 Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) zone function. ( →p108) W DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. X LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode. ( →p83) Y PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc.
Page 13 Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) North American and Taiwanese models ( →p11) – Network Standby ( →p149) – Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p149) E Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. •...
Page 14 Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) zone function. ( →p108) W DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. X LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode. ( →p83) Y PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc.
Page 15 Display Display input is selected. C Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. D Lights in the following conditions. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio * STEREO: Receiving FM stereo. * SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( →p148) 5 F G AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set.
Page 16 Rear Panel Rear Panel D HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector. E HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.
Page 17 Rear Panel cable. M ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to an integrated amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 3). N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. See "Connect the Subwoofer"...
Page 18 Remote Controller Remote Controller STANDBY/ON button enabled AV component is connected to this unit, B Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be you can switch Q. Play buttons between "CEC played. MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode). C PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers K +Fav button: Used to register AM/FM radio the current setting conditions such as input stations.
Page 19 Remote Controller N LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening the previous statuses. mode ( →p83). Q Play buttons: Used for playback operations O DIRAC button: Selects slots where the for the Music Server ( →p118) or USB device measurement results of Dirac Live are saved. ( →p116).
Page 20 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 ( →p168) or naming with the MODE button on the remote controller.) a preset radio station ( →p144).
Page 21 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 7.1.2ch...
Page 22 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout A ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). B 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 23 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p34) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p34) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front/Center)) ( →p34) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch...
Page 24 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 ( →p34) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p34) 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front/Center)) ( →p34) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2...
Page 25 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) ( →p35) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p35) Surround)) ( →p35)
Page 26 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) ( →p36) 7.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 7.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p36) Surround or Surround Back)) ( →p36)
Page 27 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) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) ( →p37)
Page 28 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)) ( →p37) ( →p37) Surround)) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and 5.1.4 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p37) and Rear High) ( →p37)
Page 29 Speaker Layout 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1.4 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p37) 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 30 Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added. 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p38)
Page 31 Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled ( →p38) Speakers (Surround)) ( →p38) Speakers (Surround Back)) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and ( →p38)
Page 32 Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and and Rear High) ( →p38) Top Rear) ( →p38) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 5.1ch...
Page 33 Speaker Installation Setting Up the Speakers 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...
Page 34 Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System „ 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30° a: 30° to 55° b: 120° b: 65° to 100° c: 125° 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 35 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 36 Speaker Installation „ 7.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° a: 30° to 55° c: 125° 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 37 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 38 Speaker Installation „ 7.1.4 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° a: 30° to 55° c: 125° 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 39 Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 4-16 Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer 5.1 Channel System 42, 43, 44 7.1 Channel System 45, 46, 47, 48 5.1.2 Channel System 49, 50, 51 7.1.2 Channel System 52, 53, 54, 55 5.1.4 Channel System...
Page 40 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 41 Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. • Up to four powered subwoofers can be connected. • Different signals are output from the SW1 and SW2 terminals. The volume level can also be set separately. ( →p140) •...
Page 42 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 43 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch...
Page 44 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 45 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 46 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch •...
Page 47 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 48 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)+ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 49 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 50 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
Page 51 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 52 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 53 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch • Surround back speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks. 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
Page 54 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch •...
Page 55 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 56 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.4 Channel System PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). 7.1.2ch *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 7.1.4ch...
Page 57 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch •...
Page 58 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.4 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 59 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.4 Channel System PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). 7.1.2ch *2 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL2/HR2: Rear Height Speakers, Top (rear side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround, Surround Back)).
Page 60 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch •...
Page 61 Speaker Connections Connecting a Power Amplifier PRE OUT You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier. Use an analog audio cable or XLR balanced cable for connection. • Also make sure you read the instruction manual supplied with the connected power amplifier.
Page 62 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 (North American and Taiwanese models) Connections Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord...
Page 63 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 64 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 Be sure to insert the HDMI SUB Monitor ( →p66) cable all the way in.
Page 65 Connections • Settings are required when 8K high-quality video is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p129) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 8K video.
Page 66 Connections Connecting the SUB Monitor SUB Monitor Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. 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 ( →p18) or "AV Adjust"...
Page 67 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. Be sure to insert the HDMI When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer cable all the way in.
Page 68 Connections Connecting a BD/DVD without HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI jack. Select cables that match the jacks of the AV component for connection. For example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio input to BD/DVD jack, too.
Page 69 Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an XLR balanced cable or digital optical cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack. •...
Page 70 Connections Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. Video camera a HDMI cable...
Page 71 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 Be sure to insert the HDMI is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or cable all the way in.
Page 72 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 jack on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
Page 73 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 3) You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
Page 74 Connections Connecting Antennas (North American and Taiwanese 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. PRE OUT a AM loop antenna, b Indoor FM antenna...
Page 75 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 76 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 77 Connections 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a 12V 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 78 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 79 Playback Basic Operations Basic Operations Listening Mode BLUETOOTH Playback ® Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) 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 80 You can also turn on the power of the unit with the following operations: – Pressing " " on the main unit. – Using the Pioneer Remote App ( →p181) app You can also select a source to play with the following operations: –...
Page 81 4 units You can also adjust the volume with the following operations: – Using the MASTER VOLUME on the main unit – Using the Pioneer Remote App ( →p181) app – Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) ( →p81)
Page 82 Playback Switching the display Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Depending on the audio signal, "B(Back)" or "W (Wide)" is displayed next to the number of channels of the input format.
Page 83 Playback Listening Mode The listening mode can be switched by pressing the "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURROUND", and "STEREO" buttons repeatedly during play. • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p207). • For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to "Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes"...
Page 84 If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Pioneer VSA-LX805 XXXXXX". This display can be changed with the Friendly Name function ( →p169) or the Pioneer Remote App ( →p181) (can be used with the iOS or Android™).
Page 85 Playback Playing Back 1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 2. Playing the music file. The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level. •...
Page 86 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 87 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 88 Playback Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) You can receive AM/FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. „...
Page 89 Playback „ Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display. 3.
Page 90 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. 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.
Page 91 Playback AV Adjust „ HDMI You can quickly set convenient features such as adjusting sound quality. Audio Exclusive Mode: You can make the HDMI IN 1 jack exclusively for audio AV Adjust BD/DVD to improve sound quality. Not that when this is set to on, the output of video signals will stop and there will be no display on the TV screen.
Page 92 Playback „ Audio Zone B: Select a method of outputting audio to ZONE B from among "Off", "On (A+B)" and "On (B)". Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound • In the following cases, "Zone B" cannot be selected. of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved.
Page 93 Playback „ Room EQ Audio Scaler: By selecting "Auto", "Hi-bit 32", "Upsampling", and "Digital Filter" are each automatically set to the optimum values so that you get the high-quality Dirac Live (*1): You can select the slots with registered filters measured with playback of music files and CDs.
Page 94 Playback „ Level Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound. Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the sound. Subwoofer 1 / Subwoofer 2: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound.
Page 95 Playback Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Page 96 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 VS -LX e.g., iOS 10...
Page 97 AirPlay-enabled iPhone device. Pioneer VS -LX You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) Pioneer XXXXXXXX equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network Pioneer XXXXXXXXXX beforehand.
Page 98 "Group playback" that plays the same music in • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Pioneer Music Control required. App (available on iOS or Android™).
Page 99 Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p181) 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 100 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 101 Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p181) 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 102 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 103 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 104 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 105 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 106 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 107 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 108 You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 tablet to which Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) has been simultaneously.
Page 109 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 2) Turning ZONE 2 On/Off 1. Face the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 HOLD button on the remote controller, press . On the main unit, Note press the ZONE 2 ON/OFF button. •...
Page 110 Playback Selecting a source to play in ZONE 2 Adjusting the volume in ZONE 2 1. While pressing the ZONE 2 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the When ZONE 2 speakers are used input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. 1.
Page 111 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 3) Turning ZONE 3 On/Off 1. Face the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 HOLD button on the remote controller, press . On the main unit, Note press the ZONE 3 ON/OFF button. •...
Page 112 Playback Selecting a source to play in ZONE 3 Adjusting the volume in ZONE 3 1. While pressing the ZONE 3 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the When ZONE 3 speakers are used input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. 1.
Page 113 Playback Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( →p114) 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 114 Playback Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. – Input selector (Network service or AM/FM radio stations(*) can also be registered.) * NorthAmerican and Taiwanese models – Output destination (HDMI) – Listening mode –...
Page 115 Playback AV Direct Mode Using "AV Direct Net Off" AV Direct Mode can improve sound quality by limiting the activity of digital circuits and thereby suppressing the noise that is generated by them. You can choose from "AV Direct" which temporarily stops communications such as via 1.
Page 116 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 117 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 118 Playback Music Server Windows Media Player 12 settings ® 1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media Player 12. ® 2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box. • If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..."...
Page 119 Playback Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. items list screen.
Page 120 Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media ® Player 12. To use the remote playback function of this unit with Windows Media ®...
Page 121 The Play Queue information is effective until the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet. Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p181) for information about the app.
Page 122 Playback 2. Tap the " " icon of the track you want to reorder, then drag it to the 4. Tap the " " icon next to the track you want to delete to put in a " ", then destination.
Page 123 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 124 Playback • When "Zone 2 Preout" is set to "Zone B" and "Audio" - "Zone B" at "AV Adjust" is set to "On (A+B)", the output of ZONE A is as shown below. – When the sound quality is adjusted with the TONE button, the sound quality changes in both ZONE A and ZONE B.
Page 125 Setup System Setup MCACC Pro Network/Bluetooth Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Pioneer Remote App Dirac Live Setup...
Page 126 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 127 Setup Audio Adjust Dual Mono/Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. p141 Dolby Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. p141 DTS/IMAX Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. p142 LFE Mute Level Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, p143 and DSD signals.
Page 128 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 129 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 separate room (ZONE 2) TV connected player connected.
Page 130 Setup Input/Output Assign „ HDMI Input „ Digital Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". ‰...
Page 131 Setup Input/Output Assign „ Analog Audio Input „ Input Skip Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the you do not assign a jack, select "---". INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the INPUT SELECT button on the remote controller.
Page 132 Setup Input/Output Assign „ PERSONAL PRESET Information Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Sound Delay Displays the setting value of the set Confirm the registered contents of 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET. Sound Delay. The registered settings are displayed in the list. ‰...
Page 133 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 134 Setup Speaker Speaker „ Configuration ‰ Passive Subwoofer (Default Value: No) Set whether a passive subwoofer is connected or not. Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. • If the settings for "Speaker Channels", "Subwoofer", "Height 1 Speaker", or When a passive subwoofer is not connected "Height 2 Speaker"...
Page 135 Setup Speaker ‰ Height 1 Speaker (Default Value: Top Front) ‰ Height 2 Speaker (Default Value: Top Rear) Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 2 terminals.
Page 136 Setup Speaker ‰ Zone Speaker (Default Value: No) ‰ Bi-Amp (Default Value: No) Set whether ZONE 2 speakers and ZONE 3 speakers are being used. Set whether the speakers are bi-amp connected. • This setting cannot be selected when "Zone 2 Preout" is set to "Zone B". •...
Page 137 • If "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" will be fixed to "Large" setting made here is not available. Set using Pioneer Remote App ( →p181). and the low pitched range of the other channels will be output from the front ‰...
Page 138 Setup Speaker Center, Height 1, Height 2, Surround: Surround Back: When the "Setting Type" is "Common" ( →p137) When the "Setting Type" is "Common" ( →p137) Set according to the speakers to be used. Set according to the speakers to be used. "Small": When speaker where the speaker diameter is 16 cm or less are to be "Small": When speaker where the speaker diameter is 16 cm or less are to be used.
Page 139 Setup Speaker „ Distance Double Bass: This can only be selected when the setting for "Configuration" - "Subwoofer Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Preout" is "SW 1" or "SW 1 & SW 2", or the setting for "Passive Subwoofer" is ‰...
Page 140 Setup Speaker „ Channel Level „ Dolby Enabled Speaker Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height 1 Speaker" / ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) "Height 2 Speaker"...
Page 141 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 142 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 143 Setup Audio Adjust „ LFE Mute Level „ Volume Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Change the Volume settings. Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals. ‰ Volume Display (Default Value: Absolute) ‰ LFE Mute Level (Default Value: 0 dB) Switch the volume display between the absolute value and relative value.
Page 144 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 145 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 146 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 147 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 148 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 149 "On". application such as Pioneer Remote App that can control this unit. • When this function is set to "On", the power consumption in standby state...
Page 150 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 151 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 152 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 153 Setup Multi Zone „ Zone 3 ‰ Balance (Default Value: 0) Change the settings for Zone 3. Set the left-right balance for Zone 3. Select a value between "L + 10" to ‰ Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) "R + 10". Select whether to adjust the volume on the integrated amplifier in the separate ‰...
Page 154 Setup Multi Zone „ Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play. ‰ Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server function to play remotely from your PC, you can set whether to play in the main room (where this unit is located) or in a separate room (ZONE 2 or ZONE 3).
Page 155 ‰ Update via NET (Default Value: -) 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 Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware via network.
Page 156 Setup Miscellaneous „ Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu. • Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the network function is activated. „ Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. ‰...
Page 157 Setup MCACC Pro 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 MCACC Pro with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.
Page 158 Setup Full Auto MCACC Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure 2. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the connect it to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
Page 159 Setup 6. Once the measurement is completed, it is possible to perform the measurement in 8 additional listening positions. To perform the measurement, select "Next" and press ENTER, then follow the instructions. To not perform the measurement, select "Finish (Calculate)" and press ENTER. •...
Page 160 Setup Manual MCACC Manual MCACC „ Fine Channel Level „ Fine Speaker Distance Adjust the volume level of the speakers while listening to the test tone. After Make fine adjustments to the distance of the speakers from the listening position firstly adjusting the Front Left speaker to the desired volume, adjust the volume while listening to the test pulse.
Page 161 Setup Manual MCACC „ Standing Wave Subwoofer: Control the effect of standing waves for the subwoofer. This controls the affect of the standing waves that occur when sound waves 1. After selecting "Filter" with / , select the filter to be adjusted from "1" to reverberating off obstacles such as walls interfere with the original sound waves.
Page 162 Setup Manual MCACC „ EQ Adjust Front Left, Front Right: After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with You can adjust the output volume of the range of each connected speaker how the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-12.0 dB" and you like while listening to test noises.
Page 163 Setup Manual MCACC „ EQ Professional Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left: You can automatically measure and calibrate the reverberation characteristics After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with (how the sound echoes) of the room.
Page 164 Setup Manual MCACC ‰ Advanced EQ Setup EQ Type (Default Value: Symmetry) Select the calibration type. Reverberation characteristics are automatically calibrated according to the settings made. After making the following settings, place the speaker setup Symmetry Speakers that make one set as a left and right pair have their microphone in the listening position, and connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the frequency characteristics calibrated flatly.
Page 165 Setup MCACC Data Check 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 166 Setup Data Management Data Management You can change the name of the MCACC Memory, or copy or delete the settings you have made. „ Memory Rename Change the name of the MCACC Memory. ‰ M1 (Default Value: Memory 1) ‰ M2 (Default Value: Memory 2) ‰...
Page 167 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 168 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 169 When this function is not used Displays/Sets the proxy server port number when you input "Proxy URL". ‰ AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Pioneer VSA-LX805 XXXXXX) ‰ Friendly Name (Default Value: Pioneer VSA-LX805 XXXXXX) Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the AirPlay- connected device to an easily recognized name.
Page 170 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 171 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 172 Setup Bluetooth „ Bluetooth Transmitter ‰ aptX HD (Default Value: Off) It is possible to use aptX HD to connect a BLUETOOTH wireless technology ‰ Bluetooth Transmitter (Default Value: Off) enabled device and this unit. Select whether or not to use the function that transmits audio from this unit to •...
Page 173 Setup Bluetooth ‰ Device (Default Value: -) Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit. • The name is not displayed when "Status" is "Ready" and "Pairing". ‰ Status (Default Value: -) Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit.
Page 174 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 175 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 176 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 177 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" ( →p178).
Page 178 Dirac Live. 6. Select the method of measurement. There are two methods of measuring Use the Pioneer Remote App to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the to choose from; "Quick Measurement" which measures 3 locations; at the most recent version.
Page 179 Setup "Distance" ( →p139) of the Home screen, and you will no longer be able to 7. The guidance about outputting the test tone is displayed. Refer to the illustration to set up the speaker setup microphone in the listening position. change the values.
Page 180 Setup „ Measuring with Full Auto MCACC • When it cannot be resolved by performing the re-measurement, confirm if the speakers are connected correctly. If there is any problem with the Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure speaker connection, perform the connection after disconnecting the power the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the cord.
Page 181 (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 182 Dirac Live Measuring with Dirac Live Use the Pioneer Remote App to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most recent version. Note that you cannot make settings using operations on this unit. Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( →p181) for information about the app.
Page 183 Setup between 50 and 100 cm (20" and 40") away to the left and right of the listening position. "Full Measurement": Set up the microphone at ear height in the listening position for measurement. Next, measure in 8 positions to the front, back, left, right, etc., centered on the listening position.
Page 184 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 185 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 186 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 187 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 188 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "Diagnostic 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 "Diagnostic 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 189 Troubleshooting „ Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no longer connected. • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. •...
Page 190 Troubleshooting ‰ The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the front speakers is "Large", the low range elements will be output from the front speakers instead of from the subwoofer during 2 ch audio input of TV or music. To output the sound from the subwoofer, make one of the following settings. 1.
Page 191 Troubleshooting „ Listening Modes • To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable. Also, audio output need to be set to Bitstream output on the connected Blu-ray Disc player, etc. •...
Page 192 Troubleshooting „ Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • When the TV image is blurry or unclear, the power cord or connection cables of the unit may have interfered. In such a case, keep distance between TV antenna cable and cables of the unit.
Page 193 Troubleshooting „ Linked operation ‰ HDMI linked operation does not work with CEC-compliant devices, such as a TV • In the Home screen of the unit, set "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On". ( →p146) •...
Page 194 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot connect a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (PC, smartphone, etc.) to this unit • Initialize the pairing information and perform pairing again. ( →p171) Firstly delete all the pairing information saved on this unit. In the Home screen, select "Network/Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth Receiver" - "Pairing Information", then press ENTER while "Clear"...
Page 195 Troubleshooting ‰ 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 196 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. ( →p116) • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. •...
Page 197 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 ( →p123) "Speaker"...
Page 198 Troubleshooting „ Others ‰ Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use different outlets for this unit and the device. ‰...
Page 199 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker combinations General Specifications Appendix...
Page 200 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 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1)
Page 201 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 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) DTS HD DTS:X DTS Neural:X (*3) (*3) IMAX DTS (*4) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3)
Page 202 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 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*5) (*5) (*3) (*3) (*3)
Page 203 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 - (*11)
Page 204 Appendix Listening mode IMAX IMAX DTS IMAX DTS (*2) DTS HD DTS:X Neural:X Neural:X (*8) DTS:X (*8) (*4) (*8) Input format 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music files / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR Multi-channel signal input...
Page 205 Appendix Listening mode Classical / Unplugged / F.S.Surround Ent.Show (Entertainment Ext.Stereo / (Front Stage (Multich Mono Show) / Drama / Mono Music (*2)(*10) Surround) PCM) (*2) AdvancedGame / Action (*6) Input format (*7) / Rock/Pop / Sports (*5) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music files / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD...
Page 206 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) If the input format is any of the following and the number of channels is monaural, this listening mode becomes unavailable.
Page 207 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 208 Appendix DD (Dolby Audio - DD) DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr) „ „ This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital This listening mode expands 2 ch or 5.1 ch input signals to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or audio format.
Page 209 Appendix „ DTS DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) „ This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD format. audio format. The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc. The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless"...
Page 210 Appendix „ DTS:X „ IMAX This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio IMAX is an innovator in entertainment technology, combining proprietary format. software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method based on beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined.
Page 211 Appendix „ Mono Music input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. • IMAX Mode is set to "Auto" at the time of purchase ( →p142). The listening In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you mode automatically switches when IMAX Enhanced content is recognized, hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.
Page 212 Appendix Speaker combinations • Up to four 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 213 Appendix About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows. – Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High – Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle/Top Rear/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back) –...
Page 214 Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models (North American models) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20Hz- 20kHz; rated 150 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic 11 ch ×...
Page 215 Appendix Supported impedance of Headphones 8 Ω - 600 Ω Headphones Frequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz Video Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video) Signal Level 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω...
Page 216 Appendix HDMI North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Input 7 (Including 1 × Front) Output 3 (MAIN, SUB, ZONE2) Input *1 Output HDMI HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 MAIN Zone2 (Front) bandwidth...
Page 217 Appendix Corresponding AUX INPUT HDMI Frame rate Color space Color depth HDMI IN 1 - 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 YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit YCbCr4:4:4/RGB...
Page 218 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. Network Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Ethernet LAN 1 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Page 219 Appendix USB Section North American and Taiwanese models European, 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 220 Appendix Standby mode (ALL ON) 1.8 W 1.9 W 2.6 W 2.7 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 221 Appendix Audio Outputs North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, HEIGHT 1 L/R, HEIGHT 2 L/R, SUBWOOFER Analog ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT or ZONE B LINE OUT, ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, Speaker Outputs HEIGHT 1 L/R or FRONT Bi-AMP, HEIGHT 2 L/R or CENTER Bi-AMP...
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