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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SC-LX SC-LX AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 CAUTION Operating Environment Voltage selector TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT Operating environment temperature and humidity: You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH panel of multi-voltage models.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 04 Basic Setup How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..........................49 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............50 Contents The Input Setup menu ..............................52...
  • Page 4 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ....................130 Checking MCACC Data ..............................100 Cleaning the unit ................................130 Data Management................................101 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ...........................130 Glossary ...................................131 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Features index .................................134 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu.....................103 Specifications .................................135...
  • Page 5 Flow of settings on the receiver Making the initial settings according to the region and environment in which you live ! Changing the TV format setting (page 54 ! Changing the frequency step (page 54 ! Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 54 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 　 Our philosophy ..........................7 Features ............................7 Checking what’s in the box ......................10 Notice in regards to the separately sold Bluetooth ADAPTER and wireless LAN converter ... 10 　 Installing the receiver ........................10 Loading the batteries ........................

  • Page 7: Our Philosophy

    This function automatically corrects phase shifting on such discs and broadcasts. This function is particu- Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the larly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE).

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Spotify is a digital music-streaming service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. This receiver is SC-LX88 only ready for Connect from Spotify, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system.
  • Page 9 Before you start 　 Playback/Processing Installation 　 Dolby Atmos Built-in AVNavigator This function can be used after performing a software update. When accessing the receiver from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac, you can use This AV receiver supports the latest Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in Wiring Navi, which explains how to connect or Interactive Operation Guide, which visually and intelligibly which, through real time calculation of audio data and meta data (position and time information) included in the explains the operation method.

  • Page 10: Checking What's In The Box

    Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.

  • Page 11: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Before you start 　 Operating range of remote control unit 　 The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
  • Page 12 　 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................13 Display ............................15 Front panel ............................. 16 　...

  • Page 13: 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 – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

  • Page 14: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays 　 13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 　 14 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) – Holding down this button (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time, the mode changes to Zone 2 operation.

  • Page 15: Display

    Controls and displays 　 (PHASE CONTROL) Display 　 Lights when the Phase Control (page 66 ) or Full Band Phase Control (page 67 ) is switched on. Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 79 DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED...

  • Page 16: 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 STAN MCACC PRO FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone 　...
  • Page 17 Controls and displays 　 21 iPod/iPhone terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 44 ), or connect a USB device for audio and 　 photo playback (page 44 22 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 45 　...
  • Page 18 　 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................19 Rear panel ............................19 Determining the speakers’ application ..................20 Placing the speakers ........................23 　 Connecting the speakers ....................... 25 Installing your speaker system ..................... 26 About the audio connection ......................32 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Equipment

    IN 2 RS-232C Important (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) ! Illustration shows the SC-LX88, however connections for the SC-LX78 are the same except where noted. Notes Rear panel ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. SC-LX88 ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.

  • Page 20: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection Determining the speakers’ application 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.2ch TMd/FH 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 21: Tion (Multi Zone

    Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [F] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + Speaker B ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + HDZONE With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in HDZONE.

  • Page 22: Tion (Multi Zone

    Connecting your equipment 　 [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection 　 [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) (High quality surround) [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround...

  • Page 23: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping Placing the speakers 　 connection (High quality surround) Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the center and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround Listener speaker placement guidelines sound.

  • Page 24: Some Tips For Improving Sound Quality

    Connecting your equipment 　 Top speaker placement guidelines Some tips for improving sound quality 　 Top speakers, such as Top Forward (TFwL, TFwR), Top Middle (TMdL, TMdR) or Top Backward (TBwL, TBwR), Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines are placed above the listener position on the ceiling.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-amping your speakers Connecting the speakers 　 Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 26: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-wiring your speakers Installing your speaker system 　 Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.
  • Page 27 Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection [C] 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top backward) connection 　 ! Select ‘7.2.2ch TMd/FH’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.2.4ch’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 103 to do this.
  • Page 28 Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [E] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality 　 surround) ! Select ‘7.2ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 103 to do this.
  • Page 29 Connecting your equipment 　 [F] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [G] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality 　 surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.2ch + HDZONE’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 103 to do this.
  • Page 30 Connecting your equipment 　 [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection 　 [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection Speaker system setting page 103...
  • Page 31 Connecting your equipment 　 [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection 　 (High quality surround) (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.2ch F+C Bi-Amp’...

  • Page 32: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping About the audio connection 　 connection (High quality surround) Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals ! Select ‘5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. HDMI HD audio Speaker system setting...

  • Page 33: About The Video Converter

    Connecting your equipment 　 About the video converter About HDMI 　 The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. terminals.

  • Page 34: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output page 84 　...

  • Page 35: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input 　 This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to HDMI output) to the receiver.

  • Page 36: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for ! In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only) (page video signal input.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using 　...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    　 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting AM/FM antennas 　 SC-LX88 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 40 For your Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on...

  • Page 40: Multi-Zone Setup

    HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE. ! SC-LX88 only: If you wish to select USB-DAC for HDZONE, set Speaker System to 7.2ch + HDZONE, 5.2 Bi-Amp+HDZONE, or 5.2 +ZONE 2+HDZONE...
  • Page 41 Main zone 　 USB-DAC cannot be selected for each sub zone at the same time. ! SC-LX88 only: When AirPlay or DMR, and USB-DAC are input, you cannot select for each sub zone at the same time. SURROUND BACK (Single) Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) 　...
  • Page 42 Connecting your equipment 　 Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 3) Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals (HDZONE) 　 You must select 5.2 +ZONE 2+ZONE 3 in Speaker system setting page 103 to use this setup. Connect a pair of speakers to the front wide speaker terminals.

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including wirelessly. your computer. ! 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. Bluetooth® ADAPTER...

  • Page 44: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB device 　 This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. using the controls of this receiver.

  • Page 45: Connecting An Mhl-Compatible Device

    　 An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel SC-LX88 only audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. Use the MHL cable to connect the device. By using a USB cable (sold separately) to connect this unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal to the USB port on a com- puter, this unit can be used as a D/A converter.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Wireless Lan

    Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. 0.6 A MAX ) Modem Internet Closet or shelving unit Router Non-Pioneer component IN 1 IN 2 DC 5V Ethernet Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

  • Page 47: 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 48 　 　 Basic Setup 　 How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..................49 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........50 The Input Setup menu ........................52 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 53 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 54 Changing the TV format setting ....................

  • Page 49: How To Use The Built-In Avnavigator

    — Android device: Android 4.0.4, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2, 4.2.2, 4.4.2 ! AVNavigator uses an Internet browser. The following browsers are supported: ! On a Mac, launch Safari and click <SC-LX88> or <SC-LX78> displayed in ‘Bonjour’ on the Bookmarks bar. ®...

  • Page 50: Automatically Conducting Optimum Sound Tuning (Full Auto Mcacc)

    Basic Setup 　 ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica- Select and use the desired function. tion. After launching iControlAV5, follow the instructions on the screen. After that, on the Home screen, tap AVNavigator includes the following functions: 　...

  • Page 51: Basic Setup

    Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present Microphone SC-LX88 SC-LX78 in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

  • Page 52: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears Select the input function that you want to set up. automatically. The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or SAT/CBL 　...

  • Page 53: Operation Mode Setup

    Plays compressed sound with high sound quality. ADAPTER PORT (Auto Sound Retriever) DUAL a SC-LX88 only Dual monaural audio setting. (Dual Mono) 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 54: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) About the Home Menu 　 The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen.

  • Page 55: Basic Playback

    　 　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................56 Playing an iPod ..........................57 Playing a USB device ........................58 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................59 　 Playing music from a computer ....................59 Listening to the radio ........................60 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ..............

  • Page 56: Basic Playback Playing A Source

    Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Press AUTO (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start SC-LX88 only playback of the source. If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs for For such sound sources as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD, the surround sound is played.

  • Page 57: Playing An Ipod

    Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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- Begin playback on the computer. cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. Notes ! Output from the OPTICAL OUT terminal is not supported during USB-DAC IN input.

  • Page 60: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback 　 About playable file formats Tuning directly to a station 　 The USB-DAC function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not Press TUNER to select the tuner. available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Basic playback 　 Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 　 “Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. Device not equipped with The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi- Bluetooth...
  • Page 62 ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ! With this receiver, when an iPod is connected or disconnected while the music of a Bluetooth wireless technol- ogy device is playing, the connection with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may be canceled.
  • Page 63 　 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........64 Selecting MCACC presets ......................66 Choosing the input signal ......................66 Better sound using Phase Control ....................66 　 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........67...

  • Page 64: Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 Standard surround sound Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes 　 The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources. Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

  • Page 65: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system 　 Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct 　 The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.

  • Page 66: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control 　 ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.

  • Page 67: Better Sound Using Phase Control And Full Band Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control 　 Full Band Phase Control calibrates frequency phase disturbances (group delay) for the full speaker band (Full This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Band) (SYMMETRY), but with this unit it is also possible to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of other Control and Full Band Phase Control.
  • Page 68 　 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 69 Playback with Network functions ....................70 About network playback ......................72 About playable file formats ......................73 　...

  • Page 69: Introduction

    ! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, Notes iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 70: Playback With Network Functions

    ! Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations page 70 The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- ! Media server – See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network page 72 patible devices and audio format support.

  • Page 71: About The Spotify Audio Stream Playback Function

    For instructions on connecting, see the operating instructions of the mobile digital The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of device and the wireless LAN router.

  • Page 72: About Network Playback

    Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET RADIO or MEDIA SERVER. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- lar period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.

  • Page 73: About Playable File Formats

    <a> cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...

  • Page 74: Control With Hdmi Function

    　 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................75 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................75 HDMI Setup ............................ 75 Before using synchronization ....................... 76 　 About synchronized operations ....................76 Setting the PQLS function ......................77 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ............

  • Page 75: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    HDMI Setup 　 Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible compo- sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 76: Before Using Synchronization

    ! ON – The speaker terminals that are played (the OUT P. button setting) change automatically when HDMI The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 are switched. For details, see...

  • Page 77: Setting The Pqls Function

    Control with HDMI function 　 Stream Smoother Link Setting the PQLS function 　 Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function.
  • Page 78 　 　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................79 Setting the Video options ......................81 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................83 HDMI 4K/60p signal output setting ..................... 84 　 Changing the channel level while listening ................84 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................

  • Page 79: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options 　 TREBLE c –6 to +6 (dB) d Adjusts the amount of treble. There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The <a>...
  • Page 80 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. V.WIDE allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front Fixed PCM...

  • Page 81: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 n ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. Video parameter menu ! You can’t use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front 　...
  • Page 82 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal. Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c 0 to +8 d <d, e> Default: 0 CONTRAST c –6 to +6 d 　...

  • Page 83: Switching The Output (Output Parameter)

    Using other functions 　 a ! The default value changes depending on the type of input (page 87 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ! If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF. 　 ! When connected with a video device using the component video input terminals, set this setting to ON and view the HDMI You can press OUT P.

  • Page 84: Hdmi 4K/60P Signal Output Setting

    Using other functions 　 HDMI 4K/60p signal output setting Notes 　 ! When 7.2ch + Speaker B or 5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 103 ) and If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, you can switch the 4K/60p signal output setting in accor- Speaker B Link (HDMI Setup page 75...

  • Page 85: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions 　 ZONE 2 remote controls Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 　 Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time. The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2 The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: remote controls...

  • Page 86: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions 　 Making an audio or a video recording Using the sleep timer 　 You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

  • Page 87: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system 　 Volume Limit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Mute Level FULL Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Phase Control ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.
  • Page 88 　 　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................89 Operating multiple receivers ......................89 Setting the remote to control other components............... 89 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 89 　 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............90 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 89: About The Remote Setup Menu

    If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote indi- 　 If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from vidual commands from another remote control (see...

  • Page 90: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code. The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

  • Page 91: 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. SAT/CBL 6329 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby TV (INPUT) 0305 simultaneously.

  • Page 92: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system 　 TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components 　 This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 89 for more on this).
  • Page 93 Controlling the rest of your system 　 Audio/Video components TV (Projector) 　 Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD >10/CLEAR...

  • Page 94: The Mcacc Pro Menu

    　 　 The MCACC PRO menu 　 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu .............. 95 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................95 Manual MCACC setup ........................97 Checking MCACC Data ........................100 　 Data Management ........................101...

  • Page 95: Making Receiver Settings From The Mcacc Pro Menu

    ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one set- The MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) PRO system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with ting (to save time) if you want.
  • Page 96 Manual SP Setup menu (starting on page 103 Microphone 　 SC-LX88 SC-LX78 ! Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the...

  • Page 97: Manual Mcacc Setup

    (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional page 98 ! Precision Distance (SC-LX88 only) – Fine-adjusting the positions of the speakers (see Precision Distance page 99 When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.

  • Page 98: Standing Wave

    The MCACC PRO 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 99 Precision Distance The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in 　 SC-LX88 only Reverb View: ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by...

  • Page 100: Checking Mcacc Data

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Speaker Distance Checking MCACC Data 　 Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 50 , the pro- page 105...

  • Page 101: Data Management

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Copying MCACC preset data Data Management 　 If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup page 97 ), we recom- This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- mend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset.

  • Page 102: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............103 Manual speaker setup .........................103 Network Setup menu ........................106 Checking the Network Information ...................107 　 MHL Setup ............................107 The Other Setup menu ........................107 Making network settings using Safari..................

  • Page 103: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    Network Setup screen. menu page 106 ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page Speaker system setting ! Default setting: 7.2.2ch TMd/FW ! MHL Setup – Changes the settings related to MHL (see...
  • Page 104 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 ! 5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi-amping your front and surround speakers (see ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to Bi-amping your speakers page 25 send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.

  • Page 105: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency. X-Curve Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 　 Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts ! This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks.

  • Page 106: Network Setup Menu

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu 　 This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...

  • Page 107: Checking The Network Information

    ! SC-LX88 only: Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (page 110 ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer (page 110 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

  • Page 108: Auto Power Down

    ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is saving it on the USB memory device.
  • Page 109 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Check on the screen whether or not an update file was found. ZONE 2/ZONE 3/HDZONE setting If “New version found.” is displayed, the update file has been found. The version number and updating time are 　...

  • Page 110: Multi Channel Input Setup

    When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu. Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer. Notes ! The on-screen display is only displayed for video output from the HDMI terminal.

  • Page 111: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making network settings using Safari Using Safari to set a friendly name 　 Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name Press Bookmark icon.

  • Page 112: Using Safari To Update The Firmware

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 The firmware upload status screen is displayed. Using Safari to update the firmware “The upload process finished successfully.” will be shown when the update is completed. 　 Once updating is completed, the receiver’s power automatically turns off. Launch Safari on your computer.
  • Page 113 　 　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................114 Power ............................114 No sound ............................114 Other audio problems .........................115 　 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................116 Video .............................116 Settings ............................117 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................117 Display ............................117 Remote control ..........................118 HDMI .............................119 MHL ...............................120 Built-in AVNavigator ........................

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis- request repair. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis- Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on (see work.

  • Page 115: Other Audio Problems

    If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. page 105 SC-LX88 only: When 5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp, 5.2ch F+C Bi-Amp or 5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp is selected in Full Band Phase Control cannot be...

  • Page 116: Adapter Port Terminal

    Check the video connections of the source component. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and selected. For HDMI, or when V.CONV is set to OFF and a TV and another component are con- HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.

  • Page 117: Settings

    Remedy Settings 　 Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and Symptom Remedy HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set selected.

  • Page 118: Remote Control

    　 Symptom Remedy Remote control 　 When playing Dolby Digital or DTS Check that the player is connected using a digital connection. sources, the receiver’s format indica- Symptom Remedy Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal tors do not light.

  • Page 119: Hdmi

    　 Symptom Remedy HDMI 　 Synchronized operation not possible Check the HDMI connections. Symptom Remedy using Control with HDMI function. The cable may be damaged. The HDMI indicator blinks continu- Check all the points below. Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup page 75 ously.

  • Page 120: Mhl

    　 USB interface 　 Symptom Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy When playing an MHL-compat- The MHL device will not operate unless power is being supplied from this receiver. When The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. ible device connected to the this receiver is in the Standby Through mode, power cannot be supplied due to reduced USB memory device are not...

  • Page 121: Ipod

    　 Symptom Cause Remedy iPod 　 The audio files stored on Windows Media Player 11 or Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player Symptom Cause Remedy components on the net- Windows Media Player 12 is not cur- 12 on your PC (page 69 work, such as a PC, cannot rently installed on your PC.
  • Page 122 　 Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy 　 Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- The sound of the Spotify — Check whether this unit is selected on the Spotify applica- ably stopped or disturbed.

  • Page 123: Usb-Dac

    1. Check that the wireless LAN converter’s power is on. with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- 2. Press the wireless LAN converter’s reset button for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 124 Speaker Setting Guide ........................ 128 About messages displayed when using network functions ............ 129 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............130 Cleaning the unit .........................130 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ....................130 Glossary ............................131 Features index..........................134 Specifications ..........................135 Preset code list ..........................136...

  • Page 125: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats SABRE DAC 　 Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby 　 The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. SABRE DAC and the logo are trademarks of ESS Technology, Inc.

  • Page 126: About Ipod

    Additional information 　 About iPod 　 　 AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL, LLC in the USB works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch 　...

  • Page 127: The Mcacc Pro Menu Software License Notice

    Additional information 　 About Performance Audio Framework Software license notice 　 Copyright (C) 2004-2014 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/ All rights reserved. About Apple Lossless Audio Codec Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the Copyright ©...

  • Page 128: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    However, if all the speakers are pointed Dolby Digital towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Dolby: Surround EX...

  • Page 129: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 Position of center speaker and monitor Step 4: Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer 　 Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the Placing the subwoofer between the center and front speakers makes even music sources sound more natural (if screen makes the overall sound more natural.

  • Page 130: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    No.120 Panama City 0816-01361 R.O.Panama TAIWAN display every time you switch input functions. TEL: 507-300-3900 PIONEER HIGH FIDELITY TAIWAN CO., LTD. 8F., No.407, Ruiguang Road, Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11492, Taiwan Cleaning the unit PTC service telephone number: (02) 2657-7366 ! Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Additional information 　 Calibrating the sound field/Improving the sound quality Glossary 　 Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction Audio formats/Decoding through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. Phase Control Plus (Auto Phase Control Plus) Dolby Corrects the delay in the contents’...
  • Page 132 Control with HDMI function home. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 133 Additional information 　 Bluetooth function 　 Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band which does not require applications for licenses or usage registration for applications conducting wireless exchange of digital information at relatively low speeds, such as computer mouses and keyboards, mobile phones, smart- 　...

  • Page 134: Features Index

    Additional information 　 Internet radio Features index Listening to Internet radio stations page 70 　 vTuner Operation Mode Listening to Internet radio stations page 70 Operation Mode Setup page 53 DLNA AVNavigator About network playback page 72 How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 49 　...

  • Page 135: Specifications

    9 ch total ......................850 W (SC-LX88)/810 W (SC-LX78) In standby (Network standby on) ........................2.0 W Maximum power output (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 4 W, 1 ch Driven) .... 370 W (SC-LX88)/350 W (SC-LX78) per channel In standby (HDMI control on, Network standby on) ..................2.5 W 　...

  • Page 136: 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 137 Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, 0146, 0229 Nokia 0146 Proline 0149, 0155 0229 Tashiko 0144, 0145, 0147, Pioneer 2014 Denver 2164, 2184, 2186, Lenco 2184, 2188 Pointer 2188 Nordic 0229 Prosonic 0125, 0141, 0152, SEI 0155 0228, 0229...
  • Page 138 　 codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR). 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 139 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 Satelco 6252...
  • Page 140 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 141 253 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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