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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 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............45 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. The Input Setup menu ..............................46 Contents Operation Mode Setup ..............................47...
  • Page 4 About messages displayed when using network functions ..................124 Controlling components ..............................87 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ....................125 Cleaning the unit ................................125 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ...........................125 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Glossary ...................................126 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ..................91 Features index .................................129...
  • 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 ! Changing the frequency step (page ! Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (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 ........................9 Loading the batteries ........................

  • Page 7: Checking What's In The Box

    (DSP), to adjust the phase of each unit as well as Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the the group delay for each speaker. Full Band Phase Control gives multi-range speakers the sound coherence of moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack.
  • Page 8 With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-LX87/SC-LX77 and play it through your home theater This feature is only available when a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting this feature is connected.

  • Page 9: Installing The Receiver

    MCACC Application that lets you check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs. WARNING ! Download the Mac OS version of AVNavigator from the Pioneer website (page 10).
  • Page 10 ! AVNavigator for Mac can be used with Mac OS X (10.7 or 10.8). puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages ! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator for Mac functions. The supported browser is Safari 6.0.
  • 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 87.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u STANDBY/ON 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 HDZONE (page 79). 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 62) or Full Band Phase Control (page 62) is switched on. Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 75). 　 DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED AUTO...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 Front panel controls Front panel To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 　 INPU SELE STAN ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad 　 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options (page...
  • Page 16 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................17 Rear panel ............................17 　 Determining the speakers’ application ..................18 Placing the speakers ........................21 Connecting the speakers ....................... 21 Installing your speaker system ..................... 23 　 About the audio connection ......................28 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Equipment

    IN 2 　 Important (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) ! Illustration shows the SC-LX87, however connections for the SC-LX77 are the same except where noted. Notes Rear panel ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. SC-LX87 ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20 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 21: 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 22 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 23: 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 99 to do this.
  • Page 24 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 99 to do this.
  • Page 25 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 26 Connecting your equipment 　 [G-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [G-2] Multi-ZONE Music ! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 99 to do this.
  • Page 27 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 28: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 [K] 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 ‘5.1ch C+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. HDMI HD audio Speaker system setting...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Connecting your TV and playback components Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable.
  • Page 31 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 32: 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 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video video signal input. sources Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

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

  • Page 34: Connecting Other Audio Components

    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 other audio components 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 Additional Amplifiers

    This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every SC-LX87 only channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your For your Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on...

  • Page 36: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. 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...

  • Page 37: Multi-Zone Setup

    The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the sub zone. ! SC-LX87 only: It is not possible to select one of the INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs and the USB-DAC input simultaneously in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3.
  • Page 38 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 3) Main zone SC-LX87 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 To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment 　 MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen Important to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 105).

  • Page 40: Connecting Optional Bluetooth Adapter

    TV that is connected to the receiver. ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) ! The iPod cable is not included with this receiver. The optional iPod cable from Pioneer is sold separately under the part number ADE7136. 　 ADAPTER PORT Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an optional iPod cable.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Usb Device

    Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. Using a USB cable to connect to a computer ! This receiver does not support a USB hub. SC-LX87 only ! For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device page By using a USB cable (sold separately) to connect this unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal to the USB port on a com-...

  • Page 42: Connecting To A Wireless Lan

    LAN converter (AS-WL300). Closet or shelving unit (10/100) DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) Non-Pioneer 　 (10/100) DC OUTPUT component for WIRELESS LAN ( OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX )

  • 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 　 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........45 The Input Setup menu ........................46 　 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 47 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 48 Changing the TV format setting ....................48 Changing the frequency step .......................

  • Page 45: Automatically Conducting Optimum Sound Tuning (Full Auto Mcacc)

    Microphone Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen. SC-LX87 SC-LX77 A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

  • Page 46: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC The Input Setup menu A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 2/10 You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according Environment Check to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings...

  • Page 47: Operation Mode Setup

    INPUT ATT Decreases the input signal level to reduce distortion. (Input attenuate) a SC-LX87 only b When ARC is set to ON at HDMI Setup (page 71), the TV input cannot be assigned to Audio In. The TV input is automatically V.SPs...

  • Page 48: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Operable settings/items Descriptions Page Changing the frequency step Other functions If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/ INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. region.
  • Page 49 　 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 computer ....................54 Listening to the radio ........................54 　...

  • Page 50: Basic Playback Playing A Source

    Selecting the multichannel analog inputs should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an SC-LX87 only MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

  • Page 51: Playing An Ipod

    ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start 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

    The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.

  • Page 54: Playing Music From A Computer

    Playing music from a computer Listening to the radio SC-LX87 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 　 Saving station presets Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This Device not equipped with receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 stations each.
  • Page 56 ® 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 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup.
  • Page 57 　 Air Jam Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free. Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. You and 　...
  • Page 58 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........59 Selecting MCACC presets ......................61 　 Choosing the input signal ......................61 Better sound using Phase Control ....................62 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........62 　...

  • Page 59: Listening To Your System 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 60 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 61: 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 62: 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 63 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 64 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 65 Playback with Network functions ....................66 　 About network playback ......................68 About playable file formats ......................69 　...

  • Page 65: Playback With Network Features Introduction

    ! With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer on this receiver.

  • Page 66: Playback With Network Functions

    4 High network congestion may interfere with the operation of HTC Connect. +Favorite HTC Connect Certified Smartphones TOP MENU TOOLS The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- patible devices and audio format support. DISP 　 ENTER ! http://www.pioneer.com.sg (for Southeast Asia)
  • Page 67 The selected song or Internet radio station is then registered in the Favorite. Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER. The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of Note this address.

  • Page 68: About Network Playback

    Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. 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 69: About Playable File Formats

    　 c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. — Gapless playback is not possible when the format is being converted (transcoded) by the server.
  • Page 70 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................71 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................71 　 HDMI Setup ............................ 71 Before using synchronization ....................... 72 About synchronized operations ....................72 Setting the PQLS function ......................72 　...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Before Using Synchronization

    ! The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s screen.

  • Page 73: 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. 　...

  • Page 74: Using Other Functions

    　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................75 Setting the Video options ......................77 　 Switching the speaker terminals ....................79 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................79 Making an audio or a video recording..................80 Network settings from a web browser ..................80 　...

  • Page 75: 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 76 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode for Dolby TrueHD (you may need to use this feature when listening to (Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front Loud Mgmt...

  • Page 77: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 m ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. Video parameter menu ! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
  • Page 78 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Reduces block noise (block-shaped distortion generated upon MPEG Adjusts the red/green balance. compression) in the picture. 　 c 0 to +8 d <d, e> Default: 0 c –6 to +6 d <d, e>...

  • Page 79: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions 　 Switching the speaker terminals Notes 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 ! When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 99) and system setting...

  • Page 80: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions 　 ZONE 2 remote controls Making an audio or a video recording Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the corresponding zone. You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

  • Page 81: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions 　 About the Speaker B Link function Using the sleep timer When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 99) and The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without Speaker B Link (HDMI Setup page...

  • Page 82: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system Phase Control Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. SERVER, FAVORITES, ADAPTER PORT ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 83: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................84 Operating multiple receivers ......................84 　 Setting the remote to control other components............... 84 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 84 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............85 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 84: 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 85: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    (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 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the format only).

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 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/ 　...
  • Page 89 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...
  • Page 90 　 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 91 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................91 　 Manual MCACC setup ........................93 Checking MCACC Data ........................96 Data Management ......................... 97 　...

  • Page 91: Making Receiver Settings From The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one set- The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with ting (to save time) if you want.
  • Page 92 99). Microphone ! Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 SC-LX87 SC-LX77 cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker...

  • Page 93: Manual Mcacc Setup

    (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional page 94). ! Precision Distance (SC-LX87 only) – Fine-adjusting the positions of the speakers (see Precision Distance page 95). When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
  • Page 94 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 95 Precision Distance The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in SC-LX87 only Reverb View: ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by...

  • Page 96: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC 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 45, the proce- page 101 for more on this.

  • Page 97: 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 98 　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............99 Manual speaker setup ........................99 　 Network Setup menu ........................102 Checking the Network Information ...................103 The Other Setup menu ........................103 MHL Setup ............................106 　...

  • Page 99: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 79). ! 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 70).
  • Page 100 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Using Multi-ZONE Music ! SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you Multi-ZONE Music can be used to play the same sound in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3, for example for want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also home parties.
  • Page 101 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from This menu allows the user to adjust various THX features including Loudness Plus, SBch processing, THX Ultra2 the listening position.

  • Page 102: 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 103: Checking The Network Information

    Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (page 106). Select ‘Port Number Setting’ from the Network Setup menu. ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom Select the port number you want to change. installer (page 106).
  • Page 104 Volume Setup 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 105 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Select the Mute Level setting you want. ZONE Setup The mute level for the zone selected in step 5 can be set. The volume setting and tone for the sub zones that can be used with this receiver can be changed and adjusted This sets how much the volume is to be turned down when MUTE is pressed.

  • Page 106: Mhl Setup

    The video input can be selected from the following: DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, OFF. 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.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109: Faq

    　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................110 Power ............................110 　 No sound ............................110 Other audio problems .........................111 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................112 Video .............................112 　 Settings ............................113 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................113 Display ............................113 Remote control ..........................114 HDMI .............................114 MHL ...............................115 AVNavigator ..........................115 USB interface ..........................116 iPod ...............................116...

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    　 ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The receiver suddenly switches off or There is a problem with the receiver’s power unit or fan. Try turning on the power. If the work.

  • Page 111: Other Audio Problems

    21). SC-LX87 only: When 5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp, 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp or 5.1ch C+Surr Bi-Amp is selected in The Phase Control feature doesn’t If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass...

  • Page 112: 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 113: Settings

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

  • Page 114: Remote Control

    　 Symptoms Remedies HDMI When playing a disc with the listen- Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 61). Symptoms Remedies ALC, 2 Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:X If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), The HDMI indicator blinks continu- Check all the points below.

  • Page 115: Mhl

    AVNavigator. The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be the power of the respective zones is in all the zones, then try again. Also try temporarily turning the Network Standby and downloaded from the Pioneer website (page 10). turned on and off, the audio or video Standby Through settings OFF.

  • Page 116: Usb Interface

    　 USB interface Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con- Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 39).

  • Page 117: Usb-Dac

    In case of Windows Media Player Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local Are volume settings correct for the For audio device select “Pioneer USB Audio Device”. Media Player 11 or 11: You are currently logged onto...

  • Page 118: Wireless Lan

    ! If WLAN POW ERR is still displayed after repeating the above procedure several times, there is a problem with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken.
  • Page 119 Speaker Setting Guide ........................ 123 About messages displayed when using network functions ............ 124 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............125 Cleaning the unit .........................125 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ....................125 Glossary ............................126 Features index..........................129 Specifications ..........................130 Preset code list ..........................131...

  • Page 120: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats About THX 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. 　...

  • Page 121: About Hdmi

    Additional information 　 THX Ultra2 Plus About HDMI Before any home theatre component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must incorporate all the features above HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital transfer standard for receiving video and audio data with and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests.

  • Page 122: 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, and Mac 　 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 Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and United States and other countries.

  • Page 123: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Dolby TrueHD EX (6.1 channel flagged) Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an <a>...

  • Page 124: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This About messages displayed when using network functions can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in stand- ing waves.

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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.
  • Page 127 Control with HDMI function Windows Media Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows. Windows sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 128 Additional information 　 Router USB-DAC A device for relaying data flowing on a network to another network. In homes, routers often also function as By using a USB cable (Type A Male to Type B Male, sold separately) to connect this unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal DHCP servers.

  • Page 129: Features Index

    Additional information 　 Dialog Enhancement Features index Setting the Audio options page Internet radio Operation Mode Listening to Internet radio stations page Operation Mode Setup page 　 vTuner AVNavigator for Windows, AVNavigator for Mac, AVNavigator for iPad Listening to Internet radio stations page About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) page...

  • Page 130: Specifications

    9 ch total ......................850 W (SC-LX87)/810 W (SC-LX77) Weight (without package) Maximum power output (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 4 W, 1 ch Driven) .... 370 W (SC-LX87)/350 W (SC-LX77) per channel SC-LX87 ................................18.0 kg Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 W, 1 %, 1 ch Driven) ......260 W (SC-LX87)/250 W (SC-LX77) per channel SC-LX77 ................................

  • Page 131: 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 132 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...
  • Page 133 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 134 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 135 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 136 253 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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