Pioneer VSX LX805 - User Manual

5 Playing Back 106 Multi-zone 108 Playing Back (ZONE 2) 109 Playing Back (ZONE 3) 111 Using PERSONAL PRESET 113 AV Direct Mode 115 Using "AV Direct" 115 Using "AV Direct Net Off" 115 Playing music files saved on a USB storage device 116 USB Storage Device Requirements 117 Music Serve...

6 1. Speaker Setup 176 2. Multi Zone Sound Check 177 3. ARC Setup 177 4. Room EQ 177 Pioneer Remote App 181 Main features 181 Initial Setup 181 Dirac Live 182 Measuring with Dirac Live 182 Using Dirac Live 183 Manual Adjust 184 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure 186 When the unit is opera...

7 Before starting the procedure „ What's in the box A Main unit (1) B Remote controller (RC-990R) (1), Batteries (A A A /R03) (2) C Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. D Indoor FM antenna (North American and Taiwanese models) (1) E AM loop antenna (North American and Taiwanese ...

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9 If an Error Message is Displayed If an error occurs, "  -  Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("  " represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check. Error Code •  - 01,  -10: Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cab...

11 Part Names Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) I F G A B C D E H J K L M I A INPUT SELECTOR dial : Switch the input to be played. B FL OFF indicator : Lights up when the display is turned off by repeatedly pressing the DIMMER button on the remote controller. C Display ( → p15 ) D NE...

12 Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) P N O S T V W X Q R U Y N AV ADJUST button : Settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" can be made quickly during play on the TV screen. ( → p91 ) O Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button : Select the item with the cursors, and press ...

16 Rear Panel Rear Panel PRE OUT B C F G H A E D A DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL/COA XIAL jacks : Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. B ANTENNA AM LOOP/FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal : (North American and Taiwanese models) Connect the supplied ant...

17 Rear Panel PRE OUT I J K L M N O P Q R S I AUDIO IN jacks : Input AV component audio signals with an XLR balanced cable or analog audio cable. J SIGNAL GND terminal : Connect the ground wire of the turntable. K COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks : Input AV component video signals with a component video cab...

19 Remote Controller N LISTENING MODE buttons : Selects a listening mode ( → p83 ). O DIR AC button : Selects slots where the measurement results of Dirac Live are saved. ( → p93 ) P TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons : Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. TONE button : Y...

20 Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( → p168 ) or naming a preset radio station ( → p144 ). 1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote controller and press t...

Speaker Layout 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 21 Speaker Layout Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installatio...

7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 22 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout A ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). B ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play th...

5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 23 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( → p34 ) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front /Center)) ( → p34 ) Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 Main Room 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( → p34 )

Speaker Installation 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 33 Speaker Installation Speaker Installation Setting Up the Speakers How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter r...

5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1ch 7.1.4ch 34 Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System b a FL FR SL SR C SW a: 22° to 30° b: 120° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. C The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. SW Place the powere...

5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 35 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.2 Channel System High Speakers b FHL FHR RHL RHR a a: 22° to 30°b: 120° 3´(0.9 m)or more 3´(0.9 m)or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers, angled to face the listening position. RHL, RH...

Speaker Connections Speaker Connections 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 39 Speaker Connections Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 40 4-16Ω A B C Connect the Subwoofer 41 5.1 Channel System 42, 43, 44 7.1 Channel S...

7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 40 Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections „ Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. „ (Note) Speaker Imp...

5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 43 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) FL FR SL SR C SW PRE OUT PRE OUT ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) ZONE 3 FL(Z3) FR(Z3) MAIN ROOM – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( → p109 ) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( → p111 )

7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 61 Speaker Connections Connecting a Power Amplifier Power amplifier PRE OUT a b 33 11 22 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier. Use an analog audio cable or XLR balanced cabl...

Connections Connections Connections 62 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 63 Connecting the TV 64 Connecting the SUB Monitor 66 Connecting Playback Devices 67 Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) 71 Connecting Antennas (North American and Taiw...

63 Connections HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other video components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and digital audio. Connections Push HDMI cab...

64 Connections Connecting the TV By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit. b a HDMI IN DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN (ARC) TV Non-ARC TV ARC TV SUB Monitor ( → p66 ) ZONE 2 ( → p71 ) B...

66 Connections PRE OUT a SUB Monitor Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( → p1...

67 Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC functi...

69 Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an XLR balanced cable or digital optical cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack. • If the turntable has a built-in phono equaliz...

70 Connections Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. a HDMI cable a Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. Video camera

72 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while per forming playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an integrate...

75 Connections This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the NETWORK jack with the Ethernet cable as shown in the il...

76 Connections Connecting External Control Devices IR IN/OUT port PRE OUT IR Receiver When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the remote control signal is difficult to reach (due to inst...

78 Connections Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. • This unit includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC IN of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord. ...

Playback 79 Playback Basic Operations Basic Operations 80 Listening Mode 83 BLUETOOTH ® Playback 84 Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) 88 AV Adjust 91 Network Services Spotify 95 AirPlay ® 96 DTS Play-Fi ® 98 Amazon Alexa 99 Amazon Music 101 TIDAL 103 Connecting the Sonos S...

80 Playback Basic Operations Turning the power on 1. Press " " on the remote controller to turn on the power of the unit. You can also turn on the power of the unit with the following operations: – Pressing " " on the main unit. – Using the Pioneer Remote App ( → p181 ) – Using the l...

82 Playback Switching the display Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Depending on the audio signal, "B (Back)" or " W (Wide)&...

83 Playback The listening mode can be switched by pressing the "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURROUND", and "STEREO" buttons repeatedly during play. • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( → p207 ). • For listening modes selectable f...

84 Playback You can wirelessly play music on a smartphone or other BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device through the speakers connected to this unit. It is also possible to transmit the audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH enabled headphones, wireless speakers, etc. Playing audio from BLUETOOTH ...

85 Playback Playing Back 1. Per form the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.2. Playing the music file. The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level. • Due to the characteristics of B...

88 Playback Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) You can receive AM/FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station Per form the following procedure when this unit is on. „ Tuning Automatically 1. Press TUNER re...

89 Playback „ Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode...

90 Playback Presetting a Radio Station „ Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite radio stations. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, per form the following procedure.1. Press +Fav so that the preset number on the display blinks. 2. While the preset numb...

91 Playback You can quickly set convenient features such as adjusting sound quality. AV AdjustHDMIAudioRoom EQLevel Audio Exclusive ModeHDMI OutSound DelayAudio Return Channel BD/DVD You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the ...

92 Playback „ Audio Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or less. The setting is not effective i...

93 Playback Audio Scaler: By selecting "Auto", "Hi-bit 32", "Upsampling", and "Digital Filter" are each automatically set to the optimum values so that you get the high-quality playback of music files and CDs. The setting can be separately set to each input selector.S...

94 Playback „ Level Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound. Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the sound. Subwoofer 1 / Subwoofer 2: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound. • If you set...

101 Playback Amazon Music You can use the music distribution service provided by Amazon by registering with Amazon Music. • To play Amazon Music you need to have an Amazon account and to be a member of Amazon Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited. For more information, see the Amazon website. Amazon Musi...

103 Playback TIDAL Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distributionservice provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of PioneerRemote App by downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS orAndroid™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet. • ...

104 Playback Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Once your unit is connected to the Sonos Port you will be able to send any music or source on your Sonos App to the unit. By going through the Sonos Port, you can play your unit through other Sonos devices in the network in the same group, or you...

105 Playback Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music."Main": Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is located)."Zone 2": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 2)."Main/Zone 2": Outputs audio to both the ma...

106 Playback Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio. • To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet.• Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be...

107 Playback Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected.The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER wi...

109 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 2) Note • The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio o...

110 Playback Selecting a source to play in ZONE 2 1. While pressing the ZONE 2 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. On the main unit, repeatedly press the ZONE CONTROL button to display "Z2" on the display, then wi...

111 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 3) Note • Analog play of the audio from externally connected AV components is possible. • To use Zone 3 speakers, in the System Setup menu, set "Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" ( → p136 ) to "Zone 2/Zone 3". • To use an inte...

112 Playback Selecting a source to play in ZONE 3 1. While pressing the ZONE 3 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. On the main unit, repeatedly press the ZONE CONTROL button to display "Z3" on the display, then wi...

113 Playback Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( → p114 ) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in a single operation.e.g.) Pressing the PERSONAL PRESET button will automatically switch t...

114 Playback Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. – Input selector (Network service or AM/FM radio stations(*) can also be registered.) * NorthAmerican and Taiwanese models – Output destination (HDMI) – Listening mode – Volume level (Upper li...

116 Playback Playing music files saved on a USB storage device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. USB Front Per form the following procedure when this unit is on.1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.2. Plug your USB storage device with the music file...

118 Playback Music Server Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. Music Server notes • The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media...

119 Playback Playing Back Per form the following procedure when this unit is on.1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.2. Start the server (Windows Media ® Player 12 or NAS device) containing the music files to play. 3. Make sure that the PC or NAS is properly connected to ...

120 Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media ® Player 12. To use the remote playback function of this unit with Windows Media ® Player 12, i...

121 Playback Play Queue When downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can save your favorite playlist (Play Queue information) among music files stored in the USB storage device connected to this unit and music files stored...

123 Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT jacks of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections 1. Use an analo...

126 Setup System Setup Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings.Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote...

129 Setup Input/Output Assign ‰ HDMI 4K /8K Signal Format Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or player connected. • The corresponding resolution is different depending on the HDMI jack connected. See "Corresponding input resolutions" ( → p217 ) for ...

130 Setup Input/Output Assign „ HDMI Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. ‰ BD/DVD (Default Value: HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.3)) GAME (Default Value: HDMI 2 (HDCP 2.3)) CBL/SAT (Default Value: HDMI 3 (HDCP 2.3)) STRM BOX (Default Value: HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.3)) "HDMI 1 (HD...

131 Setup Input/Output Assign „ Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". ‰ BD/DVD (Default Value: AUDIO 1) GAME (Default Value: ---) CBL/SAT (Default Value: AUDIO 4) *1 STRM BOX (Default Value: AUDIO...

132 Setup Input/Output Assign „ PERSONAL PRESET Information Confirm the registered contents of 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET. The registered settings are displayed in the list. ‰ Preset (Default Value: Preset 1) Selects a preset number from among "Preset 1", "Preset 2" and "P...

137 Setup Speaker „ Crossover Set what number of Hz in the low frequency range is output from each speaker and what should be output from the subwoofer. When a subwoofer is not to be used, set to "Full Band" so that the bass is output from the speakers. • When Dirac Live Bass Control ( → p18...

139 Setup Speaker Double Bass (Default Value: Off) This can only be selected when the setting for "Configuration" - "Subwoofer Preout" is "SW 1" or "SW 1 & SW 2", or the setting for "Passive Subwoofer" is "1ch" or "2ch", and the "Front&...

140 Setup Speaker „ Channel Level Adjust the volume level of each speaker. ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Front Right (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height 1 Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height 1 Right (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height 2 Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height...

141 Setup Audio Adjust Audio Adjust „ Dual Mono/Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. ‰ Dual Mono (Default Value: Main) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or multilingual broadcasts, etc. • For multiplex audio broadcasts, pressing the button o...

143 Setup Audio Adjust „ LFE Mute Level Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals. ‰ LFE Mute Level (Default Value: 0 dB) Select the low-frequency effect (LFE) level of each signal from "0 dB" to "-∞ dB". If the l...

144 Setup Source Source „ Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the setting. ‰ Input Volume Absorber (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Select a value between "-12.0 dB" a...

145 Setup Source „ Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack and the "BD/DVD" AUDIO IN jack. The setting can be separately set to each input selector butt...

148 Setup Hardware „ Power Management Change the settings for the power-save function. ‰ Sleep Timer (Default Value: Off) 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time elapsed. Select a value from "30 minutes", "60 minute...

151 Setup Hardware „ Works with SONOS Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Port. (SONOS-1/SONOS-2/SONOS-3) ‰ Input Selector (Default Value: Off) Select the input selector to which the Sonos Port is connected. • Selecting "Off" disables the interlock function with Sonos. ‰ Connected ...

154 Setup Multi Zone „ Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play. ‰ Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server function to play remotely from your PC, you can set whether to play in the main room (where this unit is ...

155 Setup Miscellaneous Miscellaneous „ Tuner (North American and Taiwanese models) Change the settings for Tuner. ‰ AM/FM Frequency Step (Default Value: 10 kHz / 0.2 MHz) Select a frequency step to suit your residential area.Select "10 kHz/0.2 MHz" or "9 kHz/0.05 MHz". • When this s...

156 Setup Miscellaneous „ Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu. • Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the network function is activated. „ Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. ‰ Setup Parameter (Defau...

157 Setup Menu operations Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also check the values set currently for each speaker setting. Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings.Press on the remote controller to display the Home sc...

158 Setup Full Auto MCACC Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This a...

160 Setup Manual MCACC Manual MCACC „ Fine Channel Level Adjust the volume level of the speakers while listening to the test tone. After firstly adjusting the Front Left speaker to the desired volume, adjust the volume level so that each channel is the same level, starting from the Front Right speak...

161 Setup Manual MCACC „ Standing Wave This controls the affect of the standing waves that occur when sound waves reverberating off obstacles such as walls interfere with the original sound waves. ‰ Main (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Subwoofer (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Main: C...

162 Setup Manual MCACC „ EQ Adjust You can adjust the output volume of the range of each connected speaker how you like while listening to test noises. You can adjust the volume of the different sound ranges for each of the speakers. You can select up to 4 bands for the Subwoofer and 9 bands for all...

163 Setup Manual MCACC Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left: After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-12.0 dB" and "+...

164 Setup Manual MCACC ‰ Advanced EQ Setup Reverberation characteristics are automatically calibrated according to the settings made. After making the following settings, place the speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Press ENTER and...

166 Setup Data Management Data Management You can change the name of the MCACC Memory, or copy or delete the settings you have made. „ Memory Rename Change the name of the MCACC Memory. ‰ M1 (Default Value: Memory 1) ‰ M2 (Default Value: Memory 2) ‰ M3 (Default Value: Memory 3) You can select a name...

171 Setup Bluetooth Bluetooth Change the settings for the BLUETOOTH function. • Wait for a while if "Bluetooth" cannot be selected. It will appear when the BLUETOOTH function is started up. „ Bluetooth Receiver ‰ Bluetooth Receiver (Default Value: On) Select whether or not to use the functio...

174 Setup Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. 1. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen. 2. Select "Network /Bluetooth" - "Network" with the cursors, then take...

177 Setup 4. If there is no problem with the speaker connection, select "Next" and press ENTER. To return to "Speaker Setup", select "Back to Speaker Setup" and press ENTER. 2. Multi Zone Sound Check Output test tones to ZONE 2, ZONE 3 to enjoy audio in a separate room (ZONE ...

178 Setup „ Measuring with Dirac Live Use the Pioneer Remote App to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most recent version. Note that you cannot make settings using operations on this unit. Refer to "Pioneer Remote App" ( → p181 ) for information about the app. Also have a tripod r...

180 Setup „ Measuring with Full Auto MCACC Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening...

181 Setup Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS and Android™ handsets) is a dedicated app available for free which allows you to use your handset as a remote controller. Along with basic operations such as switching input and adjusting the volume, you can also select a radio station or network servic...

182 Setup Dirac Live Dirac Live ® is an advanced room correction technology developed by Dirac Research. As one of the most advanced room correction technology available on the market, Dirac Live helps listeners to correct for one of the weakest components in the audio chain: the listening room. Dir...

183 Setup "Quick Measurement": Set up the microphone at ear height in the listening position for measurement. Next measure by setting up the microphone between 50 and 100 cm (20" and 40") away to the left and right of the listening position. "Full Measurement": Set up the mic...

184 Setup Manual Adjust You can modify the filter curve to one you like based on the volume level of the speakers automatically measured with Dirac Live. Edit the filter curve in Pioneer Remote App. • To adjust the sound quality with "Manual Adjust", it is first necessary to measure the spea...

Troubleshooting 185 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure 186 When the unit is operating erratically 187 Try restarting the unit 187 Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) 187 Troubleshooting 188 „ Power 188 „ Audio 189 „ Listening Modes 191 „ Video...

187 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically ‰ Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the ...

188 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "Diagnostic mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "Diagnostic mode" appears on the display of the ...

189 Troubleshooting „ Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no longer connected.• Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged.• If...

190 Troubleshooting ‰ The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the front speakers is "Large", the low range elements will be output from the front speakers instead of from the subwoofer during 2 ch audio input of TV or music. To output the sound from the subwoofer, make one of the f...

191 Troubleshooting „ Listening Modes • To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable. Also, audio output need to be set to Bitstream output on the connected Blu-...

192 Troubleshooting „ Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged.• When the TV image is blurry or unclear, the power cord or connection ca...

193 Troubleshooting „ Linked operation ‰ HDMI linked operation does not work with CEC-compliant devices, such as a TV • In the Home screen of the unit, set "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On".• It is also necessary to set HDMI linking on ...

194 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot connect a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (PC, smartphone, etc.) to this unit • Initialize the pairing information and per form pairing again. Firstly delete all the pairing information saved on this unit. In the Home screen, select "Network /Bluetooth&#...

195 Troubleshooting ‰ The audio quality is poor after connection with a BLUETOOTH enabled device • The BLUETOOTH reception is poor. Move the BLUETOOTH enabled device closer to the unit, or remove any obstacle between the BLUETOOTH enabled device and this unit. „ Network function • If you cannot sele...

196 Troubleshooting „ USB storage device ‰ USB storage device is not displayed • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit.• Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it.• Per formance of the hard disk that receive po...

197 Troubleshooting „ ZONE B function ‰ Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on "AV Adjust" to "On (A+B)" or "On (B)" and also set "Speaker" - "Configuration" - "...

198 Troubleshooting „ Others ‰ Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use di...

Appendix 199 Appendix Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 200 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 203 Listening Mode Effects 207 Speaker combinations 212 General Specifications 214

200 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2)...

207 Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order „ Action Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes. • The speaker calibrations measured with Dirac Live are disabled. „ AdvancedGame Mode suitable for game content. • The speaker calibrations measured with Dirac Live are disabled. ...

209 Appendix „ DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD audio format.The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless" format expanded based on the lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces th...

210 Appendix „ DTS:X This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio format.The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method based on traditional channel based formats (5.1 ch and 7.1 ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and it is characterized by the p...

213 Appendix About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows. – Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High – Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle...

214 Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section Nor th American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Rated Output Power (Nor th American models) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20Hz- 20kHz; rated 150 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08...

215 Appendix Supported impedance of Headphones 8 Ω - 600 Ω Headphones Frequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz Video Section Nor th American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Signal Level 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video ...

218 Appendix • The output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV is the same resolution as the input. When using a TV that supports 4K, 1080p HDMI video signals can also be output as 4K. Network Section Nor th American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Ethernet LAN 1 (10BASE-T/100...

219 Appendix USB Section Nor th American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models USB 2 (Front: Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A, Rear: Ver.2.0, 5 V/1 A) ■USB Storage Device ( → p116 ) Supported Audio Formats MP3 (.mp3) • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, ...

220 Appendix Standby mode (ALL ON) 1.8 W 1.9 W Equipment with HiNA functionality Standby mode, Network disconnect and Network Standby ON 2.6 W 2.7 W This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 as equipment with HiNA functionality. If you do not to use the Network fu...

221 ‰ License and Trademark Appendix Audio Outputs Nor th American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Analog FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, HEIGHT 1 L/R, HEIGHT 2 L/R, SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT or ZONE B LINE OUT, ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT Speaker Outputs F...