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Pioneer SC-LX85 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SC-LX SC-LX...
  • Page 2 Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified IMPORTANT service personnel. CAUTION IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI DO NOT OPEN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Making Control with HDMI connections ..54 02 Controls and displays Operating this receiver by RF HDMI Setup........... 54 Remote control (In case of SC-LX85) .... 9 04 Basic Setup communications........... 71 Before using synchronization ...... 55 Remote control (In case of SC-LX75) ..11 About remote control operation ....
  • Page 4 Erasing one of the remote control About FLAC ..........110 button settings ..........75 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct Erasing all learnt settings that are in with different input signal formats .... 110 one input function ........75 Glossary ............111 Direct function ..........
  • Page 5 3 Connecting the speakers 13 Making maximum use of the remote control ! Placing the speakers on page 17 In case of SC-LX85 ! Connecting the speakers on page 18 ! Operating multiple receivers (page 64) ! Installing your speaker system on page 19...

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes with high sound quality and reproduces the for a unique and fun social music network to the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75 and play it through latest in multi-channel digital contents. experience. your home cinema system. You can even use...

  • Page 7: Checking What's In The Box

    — CD-ROM (Operating instructions) directional remote control are included with a kitchen) — Connecting cable the SC-LX85, sold separately with the SC-LX75. ! Power cord Operating range of remote ! The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator)

  • Page 8: About Using Avnavigator (Included Cd-Rom)

    ! Settings – Used to make various 4 Setting ‘RECEIVER MAIN’ to ‘RF MODE’ Handling the CD-ROM respect to personal computers using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER AVNavigator settings. for the remote control unit’s ‘IR/RF SELECT’ Operating Environment setting.

  • Page 9: Controls And Displays

    ! SBch – With this receiver, SBch cannot be Menu (pages 34, 36, 54, 80 and 87). (In case of SC-LX85) ing system: ! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the used.
  • Page 10 Controls and displays 1 Remote control operating zone 6 Area indicating the remote control’s Remote control display RF adapter indicator status The display lights when a remote control opera- This indicates which zone the remote control is 7 Nothing displayed Front tion is performed, then turns off after 20 sec- currently set to operate.

  • Page 11: Remote Control (In Case Of Sc-Lx75)

    Controls and displays 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER The remote has been conveniently color-coded 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Remote control according to component control using the follow- Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and (In case of SC-LX75) ing system: surround sound system (see page 80) and the...

  • Page 12: Display

    Controls and displays 17 SLEEP (PHASE CONTROL) Display Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page Lights when the Phase Control (page 47) or Full 62). Band Phase Control (page 48) is switched on. 18 Matrix decoding format indicators 8 Analog signal indicators ! 2PRO LOGIC IIx –...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Controls and displays ! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for 5 Remote sensor Front panel Standard decoding and to switch various Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7). modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, Stereo etc.) (page 45). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial ! ADVANCED SURROUND –...

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Equipment

    ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to Important The Input Setup menu on page 36 to change the assignments if other connections are used. Illustration shows the SC-LX85, however connections for the SC-LX75 are the same except where Input Terminals noted.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Rf Adapter

    B connection application *Default setting ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B SC-LX85 only ! Speaker System setting: 9.1ch FH/FW This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for Two-way communications between the receiver 9 channels, allowing users to select a variety of...
  • Page 16 Connecting your equipment [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) height/Front wide) &...

  • Page 17: Placing The Speakers

    ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 quality surround) Refer to the chart below for placement of the With these connections you can simultaneously SC-LX85 only speakers you intend to connect. enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Some tips for improving sound Connecting the speakers Note CAUTION quality ! Please refer to the manual that came with ! Most speakers with both High and Low Each speaker connection on the receiver com- Where you put your speakers in the room has your speakers for details on how to connect terminals have two metal plates that connect prises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal.

  • Page 19: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Installing your speaker system ! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.
  • Page 20 Connecting your equipment [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection quality surround) (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 87 to do this.
  • Page 21 Connecting your equipment [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High connection (Multi Zone) quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2’...
  • Page 22 [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection Zone) SC-LX85 only ! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu.
  • Page 23 [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) connection (High quality surround) SC-LX85 only SC-LX85 only ! Select ‘5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu.

  • Page 24: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment are compatible with HDCP still cause this Terminal for connection with Terminal for connection About the audio connection About HDMI message to be displayed, but so long as there source device with TV monitor is no problem with displaying video this is not The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed a malfunction.

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV and playback components This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback com- ponent with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Connecting using HDMI HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you...

  • Page 26: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback sources component) to the receiver. This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digi- ! With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with tal video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting other audio components Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for boxes’.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting additional amplifiers SC-LX85 only This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog out-...

  • Page 29: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    (ZONE 2) (Outputs analog audio, composite video stand. Make sure the reception is clear. and component video (SC-LX85 only).) Either the surround back or the front wide 4 Place the AM antenna on a flat speaker terminals can be used as the...

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    You should have a pair of speakers attached to 0.6 A MAX) COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE GNABLE ASSIGNABLE SC-LX85 only: radio stations. To listen to Internet radio sta- the sub zone amplifier as shown in the follow- TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO (DVD)

  • Page 31: Connecting Optional Bluetooth Adapter

    SURROUND HOME THX ! Add names to radio station presets (page 42). ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED STANDARD HDMI 3 INPUT 2.1 A...

  • Page 32: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    IR receiver remote sensor window. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end ! If you want to link a Pioneer component to ! Note that other manufacturers may not use for the connection. the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer the IR terminology.

  • Page 33: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    12 V TRIGGER while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest INPUT Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! Do not use any power cord other than the one % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this supplied with this unit.

  • Page 34: Basic Setup

    The setting is completed and the System Setup Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this START included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For menu reappears automatically. receiver. the SC-LX85’s remote control, set the remote...
  • Page 35 Basic Setup ! EQ Type – This determines how the 7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Problems when using the Auto 1a.Full Auto MCACC frequency balance is adjusted. ENTER. A/V RECEIVER MCACC Setup Now Analyzing... 2/10 ! MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used A progress report is displayed on-screen while for storing surround sound settings for If the room environment is not optimal for the...

  • Page 36: The Input Setup Menu

    IN 3 are restricted are automatically set to achieve (see Switching components on and off (front panel) A/V RECEIVER the Pioneer-recommended sound and a.Manual SP Setup using the 12 volt trigger on page 33), select b. Input Setup HOME c. OSD Language picture quality.
  • Page 37 Plays with a sound field (Virtual suited for 3D images. Depth) Other functions INPUT SELECT Switches the input. (INPUT SELECTOR) MASTER Use to set the listening VOLUME +/–, volume. MUTE LISTENING Only Pioneer-recommended MODE modes can be selected. Plays using the PQLS PQLS function.

  • Page 38: Basic Playback

    HDMI on the remote con- sound source, you should hear surround sound. included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For channel may be too low. In this case, trol repeatedly.

  • Page 39: Playing A Usb Device

    39. occur when connected to this receiver. BAND GUIDE TV / DTV PQLS 2 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control 4 Continue browsing until you arrive at PRESET ENTER PRESET 1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the HDMI OUT...
  • Page 40 This may not be available depending RETURN. memory devices. on the Theme setting. SC-LX85: 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at ! BGM – Play music files stored on the USB ! Set the remote control operation selector what you want to play, then press d to device while displaying photos.

  • Page 41: Listening To The Radio

    ! While listening to FM radio, press <a> Layer-3 Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps 1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control AUTO/ALC/DIRECT for Neural Surround. ! The Neural Surround mode can be selected operation selector switch to SOURCE. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported also with STANDARD.
  • Page 42 CLASSICS - ‘Serious’ other than English various kinds of information-the name of the types of RDS information available. 1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control classical music OLDIES - Popular music station and the kind of show they’re broadcast- ! If any noise is picked up while displaying the operation selector switch to SOURCE.

  • Page 43: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Bluetooth wireless technology content 8 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad Press ADAPTER (SC-LX85) / ADPT (SC-LX75) using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to ADAPTER is detected by the Bluetooth INPUT MASTER SELECTOR VOLUME...
  • Page 44 1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control istered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, operation selector switch to SOURCE. Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER 2 Press ADAPTER (SC-LX85) / ADPT (SC- CORPORATION is under license. Other trade-...

  • Page 45: Listening To Your System

    The following modes provide basic surround ! Neo:X GAME – Up to 9.1 channel sound included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For 1 Set the remote control to the receiver sound for stereo and multichannel sources.
  • Page 46 Listening to your system ! F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround 2 Press THX (HOME THX) to select a Using the Advanced surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS Note listening mode. effects With two channel sources, press THX repeat- mode.

  • Page 47: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system Processing differs depending on the input sig- 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input Selecting MCACC presets nal and whether or not surround back speakers signal corresponding to the source Note are connected. For details, see Auto Surround, component.

  • Page 48: Better Sound Using Phase Control And Full Band Phase Control

    Listening to your system ! The Full Band Phase Ctrl mode cannot be set 1 Set the remote control to the receiver Better sound using Phase to ON in the following cases: operation mode. Control and Full Band Phase — When headphones are plugged in. 2 Press PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL) to —...

  • Page 49: Playback With Home Media Gallery Inputs

    ! PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with ! Display of the currently playing track included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For Windows Media Player 12 installed information on the receiver’s display, the SC-LX85’s remote control, set the remote...

  • Page 50: Playback With Home Media Gallery

    HOME MEDIA GALLERY operation mode. playback screen, the playback screen reappears Internet radio on page 51 for more on this. 1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control automatically if no operation is performed for 10 ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must operation selector switch to SOURCE.

  • Page 51: Advanced Operations For Internet Radio

    Access the above site and use the access code saved. Pioneer site 1 SC-LX85 only: Set the remote control in step 3 to perform user registration, following operation selector switch to SOURCE. the instructions on the screen. With the receiver, broadcast stations not...
  • Page 52 Disclaimer for Third Party Content software, network connection may be blocked. The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction Access to content provided by third parties cross-industry organization of consumer elec- of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery...

  • Page 53: About Playable File Formats

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Category Extension Stream About playable file formats Sampling frequency 32 kHz to 192 kHz The Home Media Gallery feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some Quantization bitrate 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.

  • Page 54: Control With Hdmi Function

    HDMI indicator in the front panel display included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For components of other makes that support the the HDMI connection are output from the TV.

  • Page 55: Before Using Synchronization

    TV is connected to this receiver, and see if when watching the TV.) inputs. a brand other than Pioneer that supports the video output from connected components ! The receiver’s input switches automatically ! via HDMI – The TV’s sound is input via the Control with HDMI function.

  • Page 56: Setting The Pqls Function

    ! When this receiver is connected by HDMI player, the file’s bitrate information is acquired a direct connection with other amps or an cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible using the Control with HDMI function, and the AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can...

  • Page 57: Using Other Functions

    0.0 to 10.0 (frames) d so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the pic- DELAY with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For the SC-LX85’s remote control, set the remote control operation 1 second = 25 frames (PAL) (Sound Delay) ture.
  • Page 58 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video CDs, DVDs or BDs. Smoother, more delicate musical delay between components connected with an HDMI Hi-bit32 A.DELAY expression can be achieved by requantizing 16 bit PCM...

  • Page 59: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. Setting the Video options b With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is set to There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected.
  • Page 60 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) This improves elements that reduce picture quality AUTO Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output THROUGH mainly noticeable in network contents, such as mosquito at the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while noise and block noise.

  • Page 61: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions ! SP: B ON – Sound is output from the two ! ZONE 2 ON – Selects your primary (ZONE 2) When you select 7.1ch + Speaker B, you can Switching the speaker select from: speakers connected to the B-speaker sub zone terminals ! SP: A ON –...

  • Page 62: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Dimming the display ZONE remote controls: analog signal make sure the components you are recording SC-LX85: You can choose between four brightness levels to/from are hooked up in the same way (see The input attenuator lowers the input level of an ! Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch for the front panel display.

  • Page 63: Checking Your System Settings

    Using other functions ! The synchronized amp mode is canceled 2 When you’re finished, press STATUS Setting Default Default system settings when the HDMI output is switched. If you wish again to switch off the display. Sound Delay 0.0 frame to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to Setting Default...

  • Page 64: Controlling The Rest Of Your System (In Case Of Sc-Lx85)

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) Controlling the rest of your system is switched by inputting the preset code to set Setting What it does the remote control setting. The remote control unit’s operation ! This function is only valid when RECEIVER...

  • Page 65: Selecting Preset Codes Directly

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) ! For greater convenience, assign the TV 4 Use i/j to select the first letter of ! The TV CONTROL buttons (u, VOL +/–, The remote can store about 200 preset codes...

  • Page 66: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) 3 Press the input function button Resetting the remote control Renaming input function Note corresponding to the command to be settings names manually erased, then press ENTER. ! Note that interference from TVs or other The remote display flashes PRESS KEY.

  • Page 67: Multi Operation And System Off

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) 5 Use i/j to select a command in the use the remote control to rewind a tape in your work with your TV and other components (see 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to program a...

  • Page 68: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) Using System off Controlling components MAIN RECEIVER SOURCE ZONE2 This remote control can control components MULTI OPERATION MAIN RECEIVER SOURCE after entering the proper codes (see Selecting HDMI ZONE2 NET RADIO preset codes directly on page 65).
  • Page 69 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) TV and Audio/Video components Audio/Video components HDD/ SAT/ CD/CD-R/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD Button(s) MD/DAT TAPE BDR/DVR CATV SACD POWER ON/ POWER POWER POWER POWER u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF...

  • Page 70: Using The Rf Communications Function

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) TV (Projector) Using the RF communications function Button(s) TV (Projector) POWER ON u SOURCE IR blaster (only required when you want to operate other components by MOVIE RF two-way communications) (max. 4...

  • Page 71: Operating This Receiver By Rf Communications

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) ! When the receiver’s input is switched, the 3 Use i/j to select the receiver zone 4 While pressing MULTI OPERATION, To mount on a shelf above the remote control’s display and operating...

  • Page 72: Renaming Input Function Names In Synchrony With The Receiver

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) ! Operation is not possible unless the IR 7 Press and hold MULTI OPERATION for automatically in synchrony with the receiver receiver’s input does not switch and only blaster is mounted in an appropriate each time the remote control’s input is...
  • Page 73 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) a receiver to attempt to intercept such wave interference from another device may from the main unit (direct waves), and those transmissions. As a result, this device should occur (depending on the environment, radio...

  • Page 74: Controlling The Rest Of Your System (In Case Of Sc-Lx75)

    If you can’t find a preset code that matches the automatically exits the operation. This is a setting for changing only the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX85) on page component you want to control, you can still remote control unit’s operation screen, teach the remote individual commands from without changing the receiver’s input,...

  • Page 75: Selecting Preset Codes Directly

    (this has been tested The LED flashes once, then stops flashing, grammed and restores the button to the factory Release the button after the LED flashes once. with codes of Pioneer format only). remaining lit. default. The LED continues to flash.

  • Page 76: Direct Function

    VCR while you continue to listen to your CD 2. Switch this receiver’s input to DVD. it turns off automatically if no operation is Pioneer devices may not be switched on and player. 3. Transmit a sequence of up to five pro- performed for 10 seconds.

  • Page 77: Resetting The Remote Control Settings

    This erases all the settings programmed in the switch on or off. This is done automatically. 5066 remote control for the multi-operation. With Pioneer components, you don’t need to 1077 VIDEO 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press program the power to switch off in a shutdown...

  • Page 78: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX75) TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote HDD/ SAT/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD to control other components on page 74 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select BDR/DVR CATV the component.
  • Page 79 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-LX75) Audio/Video components TV (Projector) CD/CD-R/ Button(s) TV (Projector) Button(s) MD/DAT TAPE SACD u SOURCE POWER ON POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE MOVIE Number buttons numerics numerics numerics —...

  • Page 80: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    Manual MCACC setup (page 82). appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and game close to the TV). included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For — The EQ Pro & S-Wave measurement is ENTER to navigate through the screens and the SC-LX85’s remote control, set the remote also taken when ALL or Keep SP System select menu items.
  • Page 81 The Advanced MCACC menu ! THX Speaker (only available when the ! Do not adjust the volume during the test Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is Auto MCACC Menu above is ALL or tones. This may result in incorrect speaker happening.

  • Page 82: Manual Mcacc Setup

    Professional on page 83). ! For some of the settings below, you’ll have to ! Precision Distance (SC-LX85 only) – Fine- ! Default setting: 3.00m (all speakers) connect the setup microphone to the front adjusting the positions of the speakers (see For proper sound depth and separation with Precision Distance on page 84).
  • Page 83 The Advanced MCACC menu TRIM, then use i/j to raise or lower the 2 Select an option and press ENTER. Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust channel level for the current speaker. ! Reverb Measurement – Use this to ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) ! Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all channels/ measure the reverb characteristics before Acoustic standing waves occur when, under...
  • Page 84 Auto MCACC procedure was performed, channel. Press RETURN when you’re done. it may not be possible to adjust properly. In SC-LX85 only The reverb characteristics are dis- this case, we recommend performing the Before using this function, perform the Full...

  • Page 85: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu 5 When you’re finished, press RETURN. Standing Wave Group Delay Checking MCACC Data You will return to the Home Menu. Use this to display the standing wave related Use this to display the calibrated speaker group At the procedure of Automatically conducting adjustment values for the various MCACC delay results.

  • Page 86: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu 3 Select the MCACC preset you’ll be Renaming MCACC presets Data Management copying the settings ‘From’, then specify If you have several different MCACC presets where you want to copy them (‘To’). This system allows you to store up to six that you’re using, you may want to rename Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your...

  • Page 87: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    ! 7.1ch + Speaker B – Select to use the B If you are doing this for the first time, you may Manual speaker setup on page 87). included with the SC-LX85 and SC-LX75. For speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback want to adjust these settings in order: ! Input Setup –...
  • Page 88 The System Setup and Other Setup menus — If the surround speakers are set to NO, speakers (see Bi-amping your speakers on 1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the may actually experience a decrease in page 18). this setting will automatically be set to the amount of bass due low frequency Manual SP Setup menu.

  • Page 89: Network Setup Menu

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! ULTRA2 for the SC-LX85, SELECT2 for the 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN. Channel Level Network Setup menu SC-LX75. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Using the channel level settings, you can adjust Make the settings for connecting the receiver to 1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’...
  • Page 90 The System Setup and Other Setup menus to set up the network manually. You must set up Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port reflected. Set the input to something other than Network Standby the network as described below only when you HOME MEDIA GALLERY before making this This setting is required when you connect This setting allows the AVNavigator or iContro- have connected this receiver to a broadband...

  • Page 91: Checking The Network Information

    LAN (only when a wireless LAN converter is point’s SSID or security key to a character ! SC-LX85 only: converter, following the instructions displayed connected). string that does not include a “; ” (semicolon).
  • Page 92 ! MAIN – The time can be selected from want. in this setting only affects the GUI screen; it has SC-LX85 only among “15 min”, “30 min”, “60 min” and Use this function to limit the maximum volume. no influence on the video output.
  • Page 93 If “This is the latest version. There is no need into the USB port on the receiver’s front panel. to update.” is displayed, no update file has ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer been found. website, download it onto your computer.

  • Page 94: Additional Information

    1 or 2 (select D.SAFETY cOFFd to deactivate this feature). If the power trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer switches off even with 2 switched on, turn down the volume. With 1 or 2 on, authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
  • Page 95 NO (see Speaker Setting on page 88). No sound is produced even if SC-LX85 only: The speaker terminal settings may be set so that no sound is output from the MULTI CH IN is selected.
  • Page 96 +12dB maximum. Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 29). Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna. HOME MENU items cannot be settings are made and not all of the functions can be used.
  • Page 97 Additional information Video Settings Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy No image is output when an Check the video connections of the source component. The Auto MCACC Setup con- The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room input is selected.
  • Page 98 SIGNAL SEL. assigned correctly (see The Input Setup menu on page 36). Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings 2 DIGITAL or DTS does not These indicators do not light if playback is paused.
  • Page 99 Set the remote control unit’s remote control mode so that it matches the set- tion is also reset. Make the settings again (see Using the RF communications ting on the main unit (see Operating multiple receivers on page 64 (SC-LX85)/ function on page 70).

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting 2

    Additional information Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting 2 No sound, or sound suddenly Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options ceases. on page 57). AVNavigator If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio. Symptom Causes Remedy...
  • Page 101 Additional information Symptom Causes Remedy Symptoms Causes Remedies When the Wiring Navi, This is because of the browser’s This is not a problem. Perform the operation to A USB memory device The USB memory device does Try using a USB memory device compatible with security function.
  • Page 102 Additional information Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies Playback does not start The component is currently Check whether the component is properly con- Audio playback is The audio file currently being Check whether the audio file was recorded in a while “Connecting...”...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting Of Wireless Lan

    USB cable. Unplug cord from the power outlet, then plug the receiver from the wall and call a the power cord back in and turn the Pioneer authorized independent service receiver’s power on. company. ! Sets Network Standby to OFF and turn the receiver’s power off then back on.

  • Page 104: About Status Messages

    Additional information In the receiver’s IP settings, set DHCP Try making the wireless LAN converter’s About status messages to ON. After the setting is completed, advanced settings. turn the receiver’s power off. Next, turn ! The wireless LAN converter can be Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the the receiver’s power back on and check connected to a computer to make the...

  • Page 105: Speaker Setting Guide

    MCACC Setup (page 34) and Precision cm from the surrounding walls. Position the cm behind the listening position (between the Distance (SC-LX85 only) (page 84) procedure speakers attentively so that the speakers on the Monitor surround speakers and the listening position).

  • Page 106: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information ! If the center speaker is not of the shielded to the receiver. See the operating instruc- When such devices are used simultaneously Precautions when using type, install it away from the TV. tions for more on audio connections. Set the with this wireless LAN converter, signal interfer- the Wireless LAN converter ! When installing the center speaker on top of...

  • Page 107: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    SC-LX85/SC-LX75 in SC-LX85/SC-LX75 ! With the exception of cases determined by overeenstemming is met de essentiële law to be the subject of legal liability, Pioneer eisen en de andere relevante refuses all responsibility for any harm resulting bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG to the customer or other person as a result of Français:...

  • Page 108: Surround Sound Formats

    Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Norsk: Pioneer erklærer herved at utstyret Šiuo Pioneer deklaruoja, kad šis SC-LX85/SC-LX75 er i samsvar med de In case of SC-LX75 grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante SC-LX85/SC-LX75 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

  • Page 109: About Ipod

    Additional information surround speakers so that they more closely and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film THX Cinema processing THX Loudness Plus Description match the tonal characteristics of the sound soundtracks that have been encoded with THX is an exclusive set of standards and tech- THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control coming from the front speakers.

  • Page 110: About Flac

    Additional information performance standards. Apple is not respon- THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input sible for the operation of this device or its com- COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS signal formats pliance with safety and regulatory standards. “AS IS”...

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Additional information decoder can then use for enhanced surround Multichannel signal formats Glossary listening with greater sound detail. Dolby Pro Logic IIz Input signal format Auto Surround / ALC PURE DIRECT / DIRECT Adding a pair of speakers above the front left Audio formats/Decoding Surround Back speaker(s): Connected and right speakers adds expressiveness in the...
  • Page 112 Synchronized operations below with a Control vTuner is a paid online database service that with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Auto Sound Retriever allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts Disc player or with a component of another The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs on the Internet.
  • Page 113 PC through various devices wher- a way of reassuring users, products that have Bluetooth communications. For more details, http://www.radio-pioneer.com ever you like in your home. passed interoperability tests carry the logo see also the operating instructions of your “This product is protected by certain intel-...

  • Page 114: Features Index

    Additional information Internet radio Pure Cinema Features index See Setting the Video options on page 59. See Listening to Internet radio stations on page Progressive Motion Operation Mode vTuner See Setting the Video options on page 59. See Operation Mode Setup on page 36. See Listening to Internet radio stations on page Advanced Video Adjust AVNavigator...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) ....1 180 W + 180 W (SC-LX75) Digital In/Out Section AM loop antenna ..........1 Surround back ..190 W + 190 W (SC-LX85) HDMI terminal ......19-pin (Not DVI) FM wire antenna ..........1 180 W + 180 W (SC-LX75) HDMI output type .........5 V, 55 mA...

  • Page 116: Preset Code List

    0034, 0035, 0037, 0039, Etron 0027 GoldHand 0113 0034, 0036, 0037, 0040, 0040 Eurofeel 0114, 0025 Goldline 0040 0041, 0114 Pioneer 0180, 0185, Allorgan 0114 Audiosonic 0010, 0026, Brandt 0033, 0038, 0042, CS Electronics 0026, Euroline 0037 Goldstar 0010, 0026, Iberia 0040...
  • Page 117 Additional information JVC 0019, 0020, 0032, Lumatron 0030, 0034, 0037, 0039, 0040, 0113, Panasonic 0008, 0031, Questa 0032 SEG 0025, 0026, 0029, Sunstar 0039, 0040 Tokyo 0026, 0113 0034, 0077, 5064 0037, 0040, 0114 0114 0040, 0043, 0049, 0099, Radialva 0040 0032, 0037, 0039, 0040, Sunwood 0027, 0034, Tomashi 0036...
  • Page 118 Tokai 2083, 2091 Xbox 2003 with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Technika 2093 Toshiba 2007, 2061, Xlogic 2086, 2093 Pioneer 2246, 2215 Denver 2069, 2089, LG 2016, 2020, 2040, Provision 2089 Telefunken 2088 2073, 2074, 2077...
  • Page 119 Lifetec 1002 Proline 1000 Taisho 1002 Satellite Set Top Box Geloso 1007 Loewe Opta 1005, 1006 Prosonic 1002, 1018 Tandberg 1018 Pioneer 6096, 6095, Austar 6050 Clayton 6104 Doro 6108 General 1004 Logik 1007, 1017 Pye 1006 Tashiko 1000 6080, 6176, 0196...
  • Page 120 Additional information Freecom 6112 Huth 6132, 6131, 6068, Lodos 6093 NEOTION 6114 Pino 6114 Satelco 6128 SkySat 6089, 6112, 6131, Telasat 6131 FTEmaximal 6056, 6065 6069 Logik 6093 Netsat 6139 Pixx 6067 Satplus 6098 6056 TELE System 6137, 6079, Fuba 6053, 6105, 6137, Hyundai 6068 Logix 6068 Neuhaus 6112, 6131,...
  • Page 121 Zodiac 6137, 6076 Nokia 6084 Thomson 6146 Viasat 6149 Xsat 6057, 6056, 6072 CD (SACD) Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination) Pioneer 5065, 5066 Kenwood 5020, 5021, Philips 5022, 5032, 5044 TEAC 5015, 5016, 5034, @sat 6127 Hirschmann 6106, 6075 Panasonic 6054...
  • Page 122 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En ©...

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