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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SC-LX SC-LX AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 Voltage selector IMPORTANT This product is for general household purposes. Any You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear failure due to use for other than household purposes panel of multi-voltage models. (such as long-term use for business purposes in a CAUTION The factory setting for the voltage selector is restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ....................45 instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Changing the TV format setting ............................45 Changing the frequency step ............................45...
  • Page 4 About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions ........84 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ....................119 Resetting the remote control settings ..........................85 Cleaning the unit ................................119 Controlling components ..............................85 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ...........................120 Glossary ...................................121 Features index .................................124 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Specifications .................................125 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ..................89...
  • Page 5 Flow of settings on the receiver Making the initial settings according to the region and environment in which you live ! Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page ! Changing the TV format setting (page ! Changing the frequency step (page Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals.
  • Page 6 Before you start Checking what’s in the box ......................7 Notice in regards to the separately sold Bluetooth ADAPTER and wireless LAN converter ..7 Our philosophy ..........................7 Features ............................7 Installing the receiver ........................8 Loading the batteries ........................8 Operating range of remote control unit ..................

  • Page 7: Checking What's In The Box

    Apple AirPlay ! FM wire antenna With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-LX86 and SC-LX76 and play it through your home cin- ! iPod cable ema system. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on ! MHL cable a connected display.

  • Page 8: Installing The Receiver

    — near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on — in direct sunlight the player can be corrected automatically to play the sound with higher density.

  • Page 9: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    ! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com- puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    Deleting the AVNavigator You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. Delete from the Control Panel of the PC. From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator 2012.IV” d “Uninstall AVNavigator 2012.IV”.
  • Page 11 Controls and displays Remote control ..........................12 Display ............................14 Front panel ............................. 15...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 51, 52, 54, and 85.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
  • Page 13 Controls and displays 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and ZONE 4 (page 78). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

  • Page 14: Display

    Controls and displays (PHASE CONTROL) Display Lights when the Phase Control (page 61) or Full Band Phase Control (page 61) is switched on. Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 73). DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED AUTO...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Controls and displays MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. INPU SELE ADVANCED STAN MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT MASTER SELECTOR...
  • Page 16 Controls and displays 21 HDMI input/MHL connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 41). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the included MHL cable (page 41).
  • Page 17 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ......................18 Rear panel ............................18 Determining the speakers’ application ..................19 Placing the speakers ........................22 Connecting the speakers ....................... 22 Installing your speaker system ..................... 24 About the audio connection ......................29 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Equipment

    EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) TOTAL 150 mA MAX) ! Illustration shows the SC-LX86, however connections for the SC-LX76 are the same except where noted. Note Rear panel ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to...

  • Page 19: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes.

  • Page 20: Multi Zone

    Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound...
  • Page 21 Connecting your equipment [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

  • Page 22: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Connecting the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
  • Page 23 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 24: 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 speakers should Speaker system setting page 97 to do this.
  • Page 25 Connecting your equipment [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi surround) Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 97 to do this.
  • Page 26 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 quality connection (Multi Zone) 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 27 Connecting your equipment [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 97 to do this.
  • Page 28 Connecting your equipment [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’...

  • Page 29: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment About the audio connection About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices HDMI HD audio must be connected through composite connections.

  • Page 30: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® ) technology. Connecting using HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

  • Page 31: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so HDMI output) to the receiver.

  • Page 32: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Connecting your equipment ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.

  • Page 33: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by sources HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment ! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below.

  • Page 35: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see channel of your system using the pre-outs.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting AM/FM antennas SC-LX86 only Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas page 37).

  • Page 37: Multi-Zone Setup

    DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, Outdoor antenna ZONE 2 iPod/USB, USB-DAC (SC-LX86 only), TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Outputs analog audio, composite video and component video (SC-LX86 only).) AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES,...
  • Page 38 FRONT WIDE / Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. SC-LX86 only: ! COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT can be used to output clear images. ! The GUI screen is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected.
  • Page 39 Connecting your equipment Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (ZONE 4) Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. Important ! HDMI IN 6 and IN 7 cannot be selected for ZONE 4.

  • Page 40: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. ! The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, ! An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.

  • Page 42: Using A Usb Cable To Connect To A Pc

    Connecting your equipment Using a USB cable to connect to a PC Connecting to a wireless LAN SC-LX86 only Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for connection. By using a USB cable (sold separately) to connect this unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal to the USB port on a PC, this ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable.

  • Page 43: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
  • Page 44 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 45 Changing the TV format setting ....................45 Changing the frequency step ....................... 45 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........45 The Input Setup menu ........................47 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 48 About the Home Menu .........................

  • Page 45: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    (HDMI) iPod iPhone iPad Changing the frequency step Microphone SC-LX86 SC-LX76 If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/ region. Here’s how to switch the setting: Switch the receiver into standby.

  • Page 46: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC accurate measurement impossible: A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 2/10 ! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

  • Page 47: The Input Setup Menu

    ! 12V Trigger 1/2 – After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components a SC-LX86 only on and off using the 12 volt trigger page 43), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3, ZONE 4 or OFF for the corre- b When ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, it is not possible to make assignments to the TV input’s Audio In terminals.

  • Page 48: Operation Mode Setup

    Basic Setup Operable settings/items Descriptions Page Operation Mode Setup Other functions This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. VOLUME +/–, MUTE Use to set the listening volume.

  • Page 49: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Playing a source ..........................50 Playing an iPod ..........................51 Playing a USB device ........................52 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................53 Playing music from a PC ........................ 54 Listening to the radio ........................54 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music .............. 55...

  • Page 50: Playing A Source

    RECEIVER Selecting the multichannel analog inputs SC-LX86 only Switch on your system components and receiver. If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs for Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have surround sound playback.

  • Page 51: Playing An Ipod

    ! This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the ENTER website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ao/). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result RETURN in incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 52: Playing A Usb Device

    ! For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and ! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.

  • Page 53: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Apple lossless encoding is not supported. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. e DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. Photo files...

  • Page 54: Playing Music From A Pc

    Playing music from a PC Listening to the radio SC-LX86 only The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit’s rear panel USB-DAC IN terminal.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Basic playback Press ENTER. Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Listening to station presets Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Press TUNER to select the tuner. Digital music player Bluetooth wireless...
  • Page 56 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Press the RETURN button twice to exit Bluetooth Setup. such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 57: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........58 Selecting MCACC presets ......................60 Choosing the input signal ......................60 Better sound using Phase Control ....................61 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........61...

  • Page 58: Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system With two channel sources, you can select from: Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC –...

  • Page 59: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

  • Page 60: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presets Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected.

  • Page 61: Connecting Your Equipment Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
  • Page 62 Listening to your system Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function Full Band Phase Control calibrates frequency phase disturbances (group delay) for the full speaker band (Full Band) (SYMMETRY), but with this unit it is also possible to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of other speakers to the frequency phase characteristics of the front speakers (FRONT ALIGN).
  • Page 63 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction ........................... 64 Playback with Network functions ....................65 About network playback ......................66 About playable file formats ......................67...

  • Page 64: Introduction

    ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not ! Photo or video files cannot be played back.

  • Page 65: Playback With Network Functions

    ! Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode. Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER. +Favorite The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address. TOP MENU...

  • Page 66: About Network Playback

    Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Windows Media Player Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 page 122 for more on this.

  • Page 67: About Playable File Formats

    Playback with NETWORK features Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- About playable file formats tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.

  • Page 68: Control With Hdmi Function

    Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function ..................69 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................69 HDMI Setup ............................ 69 Before using synchronization ....................... 70 About synchronized operations ....................70 Setting the PQLS function ......................70 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ............70 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ................

  • Page 69: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    About the Control with HDMI function Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Select the ‘Control’ setting you want. sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 70: Before Using Synchronization

    ! Also see the player’s operating instructions. remote control. ! See the Pioneer website for players supporting the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions. ! When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is turned off.

  • Page 71: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    Control with HDMI function Stream Smoother Link Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function. To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below. Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.

  • Page 72: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Setting the Audio options ......................73 Setting the Video options ......................75 Switching the speaker terminals ....................77 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................78 Making an audio or a video recording..................78 Network settings from a web browser ..................79 Using the sleep timer ........................

  • Page 73: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
  • Page 74 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu- V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting (Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front the sound from the speakers.

  • Page 75: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions ! You can’t use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Setting the Video options Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air, Optimum Surround or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO.
  • Page 76 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con- nected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal moni- V.ADJ tors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors.

  • Page 77: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Switching the speaker terminals Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI THROUGH If you selected 9.1ch FH/FW, 7.1ch + Speaker B, 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2 or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp at Speaker output.

  • Page 78: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions MULTI-ZONE remote controls Note Press the remote control’s ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or ZONE 4 to operate the corresponding zone. ! When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 97) and The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls:...

  • Page 79: Network Settings From A Web Browser

    Using other functions About the Speaker B Link function Network settings from a web browser When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 97) and Network settings can be made using the browser on a computer connected to the same LAN as the receiver. the Speaker B Link setting (HDMI Setup page...

  • Page 80: Resetting The System

    Using other functions Setting Default Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Power On Level LAST Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Volume Limit ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 81: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu ....................82 Operating multiple receivers ......................82 Setting the remote to control other components............... 82 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 82 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............83 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 82: About The Remote Setup Menu

    Resetting the remote control settings page RECEIVER INPUT SELECT STATUS If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from Change RC operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See Operating multiple receivers page...

  • Page 83: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    ! If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer input function page 84 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that...

  • Page 84: Erasing All Learnt Settings That Are In One Input Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed. Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby simultaneously.

  • Page 85: Resetting The Remote Control Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system Resetting the remote control settings Controlling components Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared.
  • Page 86 Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Audio/Video components HDD/BDR/ Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ Number buttons...
  • Page 87 Controlling the rest of your system TV (Projector) Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON MOVIE STANDARD DYNAMIC USER1 USER2 USER3 COLOR+ SHARP+ GAMMA COLOR– !/CLR SHARP– ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i/j/k/l i/j/k/l ENTER ENTER TEST HIDE MENU HDMI1 HDMI2 COMP.

  • Page 88: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 89 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................89 Manual MCACC setup ........................91 Checking MCACC Data ........................94 Data Management ......................... 95...

  • Page 89: Making Receiver Settings From The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    — When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
  • Page 90 The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but Microphone SC-LX86 SC-LX76 it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or...

  • Page 91: Manual Mcacc Setup

    (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional page 92). ! Precision Distance (SC-LX86 only) – Fine-adjusting the positions of the speakers (see Precision Distance page 93). When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.

  • Page 92: Standing Wave

    The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
  • Page 93 Precision Distance The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in SC-LX86 only Reverb View: ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by...

  • Page 94: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use k/l to select the MCACC preset you want to check. Checking MCACC Data The distance from the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed. ‘---’ is displayed for chan- nels that are not connected.

  • Page 95: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. Data Management When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- return to the Data Management setup menu.

  • Page 96: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............97 Manual speaker setup ........................97 Network Setup menu ........................99 Checking the Network Information ...................100 The Other Setup menu ........................101 MHL Setup ............................103...

  • Page 97: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 78). ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page ! 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 – Select this to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system 68).

  • Page 98: Speaker Setting

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency. Speaker Setting Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It ! This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full...

  • Page 99: Network Setup Menu

    You must set up the network as described below only when you have connected this receiver to a broadband ! ULTRA2 for the SC-LX86, SELECT2 for the SC-LX76. router without a DHCP server function. Before you set up the network, consult with your ISP or the network man- ager for the required settings.

  • Page 100: Checking The Network Information

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Parental Lock This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...

  • Page 101: The Other Setup Menu

    ! –40.0dB/–20.0dB – The volume will be turned down to the level specified here. Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (page 103). ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom When you’re finished, press RETURN. installer (page 103).
  • Page 102 ZONE Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before The volume setting and tone for the sub zones that can be used with this receiver can be changed and adjusted saving it on the USB memory device.

  • Page 103: Mhl Setup

    Maintenance Mode EXTENSION Setup Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer. ! Default setting: OFF A separately sold the CU-RF100 can be used to operate the receiver by RF communications. To do so, set the MHL Setup EXTENSION setting to ON.

  • Page 104: Faq

    Troubleshooting ..........................105 Power ............................105 No sound ............................105 Other audio problems .........................106 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................107 Video .............................107 Settings ............................107 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................108 Display ............................108 Remote control ..........................109 HDMI .............................109 AVNavigator ..........................110 USB interface ..........................110 iPod ...............................110 Network............................111 USB-DAC ............................112 Web Control ..........................112...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis- Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue.

  • Page 106: Other Audio Problems

    Symptom Remedy Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and Speaker switching sound (clicking Depending on the listening mode, the front height (or front wide) and surround back HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.

  • Page 107: Adapter Port Terminal

    Symptom Remedy ADAPTER PORT terminal Video signals are not output from the When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the component Symptom Remedy component terminal. terminal and another monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal, the video signals may not be output to the monitor connected to the component terminal.

  • Page 108: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and appear on the receiver. then this is not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.

  • Page 109: Remote Control

    Symptom Remedy Remote control No sound, or sound suddenly Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options page 73). Symptom Remedy ceases. If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio. Cannot be remote controlled.

  • Page 110: Avnavigator

    AVNavigator USB interface Symptom Causes Remedy Symptoms Causes Remedies AVNavigator cannot be An error message may appear Re-start the PC, then start install with no other applications The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. installed.

  • Page 111: Network

    Symptoms Causes Remedies Network Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- Symptoms Causes Remedies ably stopped or disturbed. back was not recorded in a format ported by this receiver. playable on this receiver.

  • Page 112: Usb-Dac

    Is the OS audio output set to MUTE? Cancel the MUTE setting. with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- Are multiple applications running Try closing applications that are not in use.
  • Page 113 Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings. ! The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings. For details, see the CD-ROM included for the wireless LAN converter. Check the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc., then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter.
  • Page 114 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......117 Speaker Setting Guide ........................ 118 About messages displayed when using network functions ............ 119 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............119 Cleaning the unit .........................119 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ....................120 Preset code list ..........................127...

  • Page 115: Surround Sound Formats

    Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and The THX technologies are explained below. terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. In case of SC-LX86 Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. In case of SC-LX76 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 116: About Ipod

    Additional information Adaptive Decorrelation About iPod In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like head- phones that lack spaciousness and envelopment.

  • Page 117: Windows 7

    Additional information Windows 7 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct page 60) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Auto Surround / ALC / Input signal format...

  • Page 118: Speaker Setting Guide

    Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an...

  • Page 119: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information About messages displayed when using network functions Important information regarding the HDMI connection Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on functions.

  • Page 120: Pioneer Authorized Distributors

    253, Alexandra Road #04-01 Singapore, 159936 Plaza Credicorp Bank, 14th Floor, Calle 50 TEL: 64727555 No.120 Panama City 0816-01361 R.O.Panama TEL: 507-300-3900 TAIWAN PIONEER HIGH FIDELITY TAIWAN CO., LTD. 8F., No.407, Ruiguang Road, Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11492, Taiwan PTC service telephone number: (02) 2657-7366...

  • Page 121: Glossary

    Additional information Glossary The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema Audio formats/Decoding A mode for playing in a home theater environment the sound tracks of theater movies that have been recorded Dolby and edited for playback in large spaces such as movie theaters. The Dolby technologies are explained below.
  • Page 122 Control with HDMI function content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 123 Additional information Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi “Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years, Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wire- less connection.

  • Page 124: The Advanced Mcacc Menu Features Index

    Additional information Playback High Resolution audio file Features index About playable file formats page Playing a USB device page Operation Mode Slideshow Operation Mode Setup page Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device page AVNavigator Bluetooth ADAPTER About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) page Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music...

  • Page 125: Specifications

    9 ch total ......................810 W (SC-LX86)/770 W (SC-LX76) 10 kHz step ..........................530 kHz to 1700 kHz Maximum power output (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 4 W, 1 ch Driven) .... 360 W (SC-LX86)/340 W (SC-LX76) per channel Antenna (AM) ..........................Loop antenna (balanced)
  • Page 126 Additional information Number of Furnished Parts MCACC Setup microphone .............................. 1 Remote control unit ................................1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries ..........................2 iPod cable ..................................1 MHL cable ..................................1 AM loop antenna ................................1 FM wire antenna ................................1 Power cord CD-ROM (AVNavigator) Quick start guide...

  • Page 127: Preset Code List

    ITS 0143, 0149, 0151, 0155, 0152 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0155, 0162 0228 Magnafon 0132, 0141, 0144, Pioneer 0113, 0233, 0252, Arcam 0228, 0229 Brandt 0148, 0153, 0157, Crown 0125, 0132, 0142, 0157 Halifax 0140, 0141, 0228, ITT 0142, 0146...
  • Page 128 Profex 0142, 0154 SEG 0140, 0141, 0144, 0147, 0146, 0229 0228 Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, Tashiko 0144, 0145, 0147, Pioneer 2014 Denver 2164, 2184, 2186, LG 2111, 2115, 2135, 2138, Powerpoint 2189 Nokia 0146 Proline 0149, 0155 0229...
  • Page 129 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1050, Teletech 1050, 1051 Lenco 1036 Orson 1033 1051 Tenosal 1040, 1050 Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, Onkyo 2289 Sony 2283, 2284, 2285, 2292 Leyco 1040, 1050 Osaki 1033, 1038, 1040, 1050...
  • Page 130 Palcom 6229, 6226, 6239 Satcom 6255 Satellite Set Top Box ILLUSION sat 6247 MediaSat 6220, 6219, 6236, Palladium 6261, 6236 Satec 6180 Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 Blaupunkt 6177 Deltasat 6192 Ferguson 6176, 6264, 6268, Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6278, 6277 Palsat 6236...
  • Page 131 Xoro 6191 X-Box 2313 Gecco 6199 Nokia 6206 SKY 6210, 6212, 6211 Xtreme 6251 Globo 6199 Opentel 6199 SKY Italia 6212 Zehnder 6192, 6199, 6249 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 132 253 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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