Instruction Manual VSX-LX504 AV RECEIVER En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What’s in the box Additional Function (Firmware Update) Update Information of the firmware Operation of added new functions Firmware Update Procedure Part Names Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Controller 5 6 6 6 7 10 10 12 13 16 Connecting speakers Speaker Installation Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connecting a Power Amplifier Speaker combinations Connecting the TV To ARC/eARC TV To Non-ARC TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back Spotify AirPlay® Playing Back on This Unit Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) DTS Play-Fi® Playing Back FlareConnectTM Playing Back USB Storage Device Basic Operations Device and Supported Format Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) Windows Media® Player settings Playing Back Supported Audio Formats Play Queue Initial Setup Adding Play Queue Information Sort and Delete Playing Back Amazon Music Registering this unit with Amazo
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Inputting Characters 136 142 System Setup Menu list Menu operations Input/Output Assign Speaker Audio Adjust Source Hardware Multi Zone Miscellaneous Advanced MCACC Menu operations Full Auto MCACC Manual MCACC MCACC Data Check Network/Bluetooth Menu operations Network Bluetooth 143 143 145 146 150 155 157 159 166 168 170 170 171 172 174 175 175 176 178 Setup AV Adjust Menu operations Web Setup Menu operations In
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What’s in the box 1. Main unit (1) 2. Remote controller (RC-974R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. 4. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. AM loop antenna (1) 6. Power cord (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) * This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory. 1 2 3 4 5 • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and operations to be improved. Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the firmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Firmware Update Procedure Update 1. Press . The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen. The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method. When this unit is connected to the network, notifications of firmware updates may be displayed. To update the firmware, select "Update Now" with the cursors on the remote controller, and press the ENTER button.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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. • If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". –– Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" "Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER. the firmware file is for another model. Retry from the download of the firmware file. • Others: After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the operation from the beginning. • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Part Names Front Panel 1 234567 8 9bkbl bm bn cp bo bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp ❏❏ For details, see ( 10 p11) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played. 2. FL OFF indicator: This lights when you have pressed DIMMER repeatedly to turn the display off. 3. STATUS button: Switches the information on the display. ( p128) 4. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/OFF. ( p116) 5. ZONE 3 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 3 ON/OFF. ( p118) 6. ZONE CONTROL button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p115) 7.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Display 1 2 3 4 8 1. This may light when performing operations with the "NET", "USB" input selector. 2. Lights in the following conditions. Z2/Z3: ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on. : Connected by BLUETOOTH. : Connected by Wi-Fi. NET: Lights when connected to the network with the "NET" input selector. It will blink if incorrectly connected to the network. USB: Lights when the "USB" input selector is selected, a USB device is connected and the USB input is selected.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Rear Panel (North American models) 90° 180° ❏❏ For details, see ( 13 p15) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (European, Australian and Asian models) 90° 180° ❏❏ For details, see ( 14 p15) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ HEIGHT 2 PRE OUT jacks: Connect a power amplifier. ( p67) 20. ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to a pre-main amplifier or a power amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2). ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Connect to a pre-main amplifier with an analog audio cable, and simultaneously output audio of the same source as that of the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit. 1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Remote Controller 1. STANDBY/ON button 2. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. ( p121) 3. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played. 4. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p100) or USB device ( p97). If the unit is switched to "CEC MODE" using "21.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 21. MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p110). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component is connected to this unit, you can switch "4. Play buttons" between "CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting ZONE B Connecting Antennas Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord 19 71 74 78 81 82 83 84 86 18 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting speakers You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings. Use height speakers? Yes No When using 1 set of Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p57) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p58, 59) • 5.1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System 2 3 6 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System 3 2 6 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p20) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( your speakers and usage environment from the following three types. p20) and added height speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example 8 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example 8 7 8 7 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example 8 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling, so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the ceiling.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System A 7.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the 7.1 Channel System ( speakers and usage environment from the following three types. p21) and added height speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example bk This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p21) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example bk 9 bk 9 This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p21) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example bk This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p21) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front), Dolby enabled speakers (surround) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) combined.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System A 5.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p20). Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected from following.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Top Front Speakers are used at the front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear 8 7 About the top front speakers 8 bk 9 b 7 b: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers. a 9,10 Top Rear Speakers (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear bk 87 9 3´ (0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 3) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear 8 bk 7 9 The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling. The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the surround speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Top Middle Speakers are used at the front Use rear high speakers at the rear bk About the top middle speakers 87 8 7 9 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Front High Speakers are used at the front (Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear About the front high speakers 8 3´ (0.9 m) or more 7 The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener. 3´ (0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 3) Use top rear speakers at the rear d d: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) are used at the front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear bk 9 About the Dolby enabled speakers (front) c 78 8 7 c: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 3) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear 8 bk 7 9 The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling. The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the surround speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1.4 Channel System A 7.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic 7.1 Channel System ( p21). Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected from following.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Top Front Speakers are used at the front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear bk 9 About the top front speakers bk bm bl b 9 b: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear bm (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear bl bk 9 bk 3´ (0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Top Middle Speakers are used at the front Use rear high speakers at the rear bm About the top middle speakers bk 9 bk 9 bl 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Front High Speakers are used at the front (Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear About the front high speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 2) Use top middle speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear d d: 65° to 100° The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling. The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the surround speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 5) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling. The Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) are installed on top of the surround back speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) are used at the front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear bm bl About the Dolby enabled speakers (front) d 9bk bk 9 d: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear bm bk (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear bl 9 3´ (0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance" to "4ohms" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p182).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connect the Subwoofer a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System 2 6 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 1 Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker 5 Zone 2 Preout 4 Speaker Impedance Zone 2 6 ohms or above • • • • • • This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( 49 p20). Speaker Channels: 5.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM 2 6 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 3 1 Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout 5 4 ZONE 2 8 Speaker Impedance • • • • • ZONE 3 7 bk Zone 2 6 ohms or above 9 MAIN ROOM: This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p20).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM 2 6 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 3 1 Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout 5 4 ZONE 2 8 Speaker Impedance • • • • • ZONE 3 7 bk Zone 2 6 ohms or above 9 MAIN ROOM: This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p20).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 2 6 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 1 Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker 5 Zone 2 Preout 4 Speaker Impedance Zone 2 6 ohms or above • • • • • • For highfrequency For lowfrequency You can configure a 5.1 Channel System ( p20) by connecting front speakers that support Bi-Amping connection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System 2 6 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 1 Speaker Setup 5 4 Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 8 Zone 2 6 ohms or above 7 • • • • • • This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p21). 53 Speaker Channels: 7.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM 2 6 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 3 1 5 Speaker Setup 4 Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 8 7 • • • • • • • • ZONE 2 bk Zone 2 6 ohms or above 9 Speaker Channels: 7.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM 2 6 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 3 1 5 Speaker Setup 4 Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 8 7 • • • • • • • • ZONE 2 bk Zone 2 6 ohms or above 9 Speaker Channels: 7.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 2 6 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 1 Speaker Setup 5 4 Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 8 Zone 2 6 ohms or above 7 • • • • • • For highfrequency For lowfrequency You can configure a 7.1 Channel System ( p21) by connecting front speakers that support Bi-Amping connection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System 8 2 6 7 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 1 Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Preout 5 4 Speaker Impedance This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM 8 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 7 2 6 3 Speaker Setup 1 5.1.2 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 5 6 ohms or above 4 • • • • ZONE 2 bk Zone 2 • • • • 9 MAIN ROOM: This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM 8 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 7 2 6 3 Speaker Setup 1 5.1.2 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 5 6 ohms or above 4 • • • • ZONE 2 bk Zone 2 • • • • 9 MAIN ROOM: This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 8 2 6 7 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 1 Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Preout 5 4 Speaker Impedance • • • • For highfrequency • • For lowfrequency This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System bk 2 6 3 9 1 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) Speaker Setup 5 4 7.1.2 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 8 Zone 2 6 ohms or above 7 This is a combination of the 7.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM bk 2 6 3 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 9 1 Speaker Setup 7.1.2 ch 5 4 Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 8 Zone 2 6 ohms or above 7 ZONE 2 bm Front High bl MAIN ROOM: This is a combination of the 7.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System bk 8 7 2 6 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) Speaker Setup 1 3 5.1.4 ch Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 5 Zone 2 6 ohms or above 4 This is an example of combining the top middle speakers at the front and the rear high speakers at the rear to the 5.1 Channel System. The height speakers in front can be selected from following 4 types.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM bk 8 7 2 6 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) 9 Speaker Setup 1 5.1.4 ch 3 Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout Speaker Impedance 5 4 ZONE 2 bm Zone 2 6 ohms or above bl MAIN ROOM: This is an example of combining the top middle speakers at the front and the rear high speakers at the rear to the 5.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1.4 Channel System bm bk 9 2 6 5 8 bl 1 3 Power amplifier 4 7 This is an example of combining the top middle speakers at the front and the rear high speakers at the rear to the 7.1 Channel System. The height speakers in front can be selected from following 4 types. The height speakers that can be combined at the rear differ depending on the height speakers used at the front.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM bm bk 9 2 bl 1 6 5 8 3 Power amplifier 4 7 ZONE 2 bo bn "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p183) • Speaker Channels: 7.1.4 ch Speaker Setup • Subwoofer: Yes • Height 1 Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Height 2 Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting a Power Amplifier Power amplifier You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier in order to produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only. Connect the speakers to the power amplifier. For details, refer to the power amplifier's instruction manual. • Connect as shown on the left using the PRE OUT jacks.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. (North American models) Speaker Channels 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch (*1) 7.1 ch (*1) 2.1.2 ch (*2) 3.1.2 ch (*2) 4.1.2 ch (*2) 5.1.2 ch (*2) 6.1.2 ch (*1) 7.1.2 ch (*1) 4.1.4 ch (*1) 5.1.4 ch (*1) 6.1.4 ch (*1) 7.1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (European, Australian and Asian models) Speaker Channels 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch (*1) 7.1 ch (*1) 2.1.2 ch (*2) 3.1.2 ch (*2) 4.1.2 ch (*2) 5.1.2 ch (*2) 6.1.2 ch (*1) 7.1.2 ch (*1) 4.1.4 ch (*1) 5.1.4 ch (*1) 6.1.4 ch (*1) 7.1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting the TV Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connecting this unit with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV, or play the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection with the TV differs depending on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ To ARC/eARC TV If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection. You connect the HDMI cable to the port labeled OUT on the receiver side. • Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button ( p16) on the remote controller or "AV Adjust" ( p179).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ To Non-ARC TV If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical cable. • If you use a cable set-top box, etc. connected to the input jack of this unit to watch TV (without using a TV’s built-in tuner), connection with a digital optical cable or analog audio cable is not required. • Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 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 function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI jack. Select cables that match the jacks of the AV component for connection. For example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio input to BD/DVD jack, too. Thus, video input jacks and audio input jacks should have the same name for connection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio 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 equalizer, connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate room (ZONE 2). The TV in the separate room can play only the video of devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks of this unit.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Connect the ZONE 2 PRE/ LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier or power amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio cable. The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 3) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog cable to connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the pre-main amplifier or power amplifier in the separate room. The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 3 simultaneously.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting ZONE B Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier, etc. (ZONE B) While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source at the same time with the pre-main amplifier or the transmitter of the wireless headphones connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting Antennas Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Network Connection 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 LAN cable as shown in the illustration. To connect by Wi-Fi, select "Wireless" for "5.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting External Control Devices IR IN/OUT port 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 installation in the cabinet, etc.).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking the operation on this unit. When the desired input is selected on the unit, power link operation will be activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V/100 mA from the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack or maximum 12 V/25 mA when using the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting the Power Cord 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback BLUETOOTH® Playback Internet Radio Spotify AirPlay® DTS Play-Fi® FlareConnectTM USB Storage Device Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) Play Queue Amazon Music Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Listening To the AM/FM Radio Multi-zone ZONE B Playback Convenience functions Listening Mode Inputting Characters 88 89 90 92 93 95 96 97 100 105 107 108 110 115 120 121 126 142 87 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "AV Adjust" ( p179) to switch between MAIN and SUB. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ BLUETOOTH® Playback You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Pairing 1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on this unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled. 2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, and then select this unit from among the devices displayed.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services, such as TuneIn Radio, etc. • 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 required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service. Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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 will display the menu on the screen. When multiple icons are displayed, select the icon with the cursor, and press ENTER.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AirPlay® By connecting this unit to the same network as iOS devices, such as iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®, you can enjoy music files on iOS devices wirelessly. • Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version. • Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device may be different. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device. Playing Back on This Unit 1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) This unit supports AirPlay2. If the version of the iOS device is iOS11.4 or later, you can play the music of the iOS device on this unit and other devices that support AirPlay2. 1. Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is connected via network. 2.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DTS Play-Fi® 2. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected. 3. Starting up Pioneer Music Control App will automatically display compatible devices. 4. Select this device from the compatible devices. Then, a list of applications such as a music streaming distribution service is displayed. Select the content to play, and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions. https://play-fi.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ FlareConnectTM When downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy the group playback that plays the same music on multiple audio products supporting the FlareConnect function.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ USB Storage Device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Basic Operations Perform 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 files into the USB port either on the front panel or rear panel of this unit. 3. Press INPUT SELECT and select "USB Front" or "USB Rear".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • To return to the previous screen, press . • To display an album title, artist name and album art of a file in WAV format, make the folder structure and file names as shown below when saving music files. The album art can be displayed by saving a .jpg file to display on the screen in the folder of bottom level. Note that a large volume of .jpg file may take time to be displayed, or may not be displayed.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Device and Supported Format USB Storage Device Requirements WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz • Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage class standard. • The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers supported by this unit are PCs that incorporate players equipped with the server functions such as Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, or NASes supporting the home network function. When using Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, you need to make the settings beforehand.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back Perform 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 11, 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 the same network as this unit. 4. Press NET to display the network service list screen.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • Depending on the server sharing settings, contents stored on the server may not be displayed. 7. With the cursors, select the music file to play, and then press ENTER to start playback. • If "No Item" is displayed on the screen, check whether the network is properly connected. • To return to the previous screen, press . • For music files on a server, up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • Depending on the version of Windows Media® Player, the names of items to select may differ from the above description.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats This unit supports the following music file formats. Remote play of FLAC and DSD is not supported. MP3 (.mp3/.MP3): • Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4): • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz • Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Play Queue Adding Play Queue Information 1. Select the "INPUT" input on the application screen, and tap the "USB" icon. Or, select the "NET" input, and tap the "USB" icon or "Music Server" icon. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be different.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • If there are no tracks on the Play Queue list, only "Play Now displayed. " is Sort and Delete 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ". If the device is on iOS, slide the " " icon to the left. Releasing your finger will delete the track from Play Queue. 1. Select the "NET" input, tap the "Play Queue" icon, and enter the Play Queue service screen.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Amazon Music after switching to the network screen, tap the "Amazon Music" icon to display the Amazon Music login screen. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be different.) • If the login screen is not displayed, but rather a screen prompting installation of Service Unlocker, then install that first. You can use the music distribution service provided by Amazon by registering with Amazon Music.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Once your unit is connected to the Sonos Connect you will be able to send any music or source on your Sonos App to the unit. By going through the Sonos Connect, you can play your unit through other Sonos devices in the network in the same group, or you can just play on your unit.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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 main room and separate room. "Zone 3": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 3). "Main/Zone 3": Outputs audio to both the main room and separate room (ZONE 3).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Auto" on the display. 3. When you press the cursors / , automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is found.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( p111). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Press +Fav so that the preset number on the display blinks. 2. While the preset number is blinking (approx. 8 seconds), repeatedly press the cursors / to select a number between 1 and 40. 3. Press +Fav again to register the station.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete. 3. After pressing +Fav, press CLEAR while the preset number is blinking, and delete the preset number. When deleted, the number on the display disappears.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio station broadcasting program information, the radio station name is displayed on the display. When you press on the remote controller in this state, you can use the following functions. 3. When a station is found, the station blinks on the display.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Multi-zone You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 simultaneously. Also, different sources can be played back in both rooms. For the "NET", "BLUETOOTH", or "USB" input selector, you can select only the same source for the main room and separate room.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back (ZONE 2) In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, operate with each button. 1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press . • "Z2" on the display of the main unit lights up. 2.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output. • When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p146) to "Use" on the System Setup menu. • DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 when selected with the "NET" or "USB" input selector. • If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back (ZONE 3) In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button on the remote controller, operate with each button. Settings are required to playback a source in ZONE 3. When outputting from the speakers: Set "Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" in the System Setup menu ( p151) to "Zone 2/Zone 3".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the Z3 indicator is dimmed, and the playback mode is switched to playback in a separate room only. Setting ZONE 3 to on while the unit is in standby also switches the playback mode to playback in a separate room only. • For ZONE 3 output, audio from externally connected AV components can be output only when it is an analog audio signal.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ZONE B Playback While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source with the pre-main amplifie, etc. (ZONE B) ( p81) connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack at the same time. Playing Back 1. Press the button on the remote controller to select "Audio" - "Zone B". • In the following cases, "Zone B" cannot be selected.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Convenience functions Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( p122) 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 the input selector to "TUNER" to receive the registered station. Also, the listening mode and volume level are switched as registered.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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.) –– Listening mode –– Volume level (Upper limit "-32 dB") (When ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on, the volume level of ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is also registered.) –– Output destination (Multi Zone) –– Sound Retriever function's "On" and "Off" –– TREBLE/BASS/DIALOG, etc.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Adjusting the tone Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. 1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or Bass and adjust the content. Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the speakers. Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the speakers. 2. Press + or - for adjustment. Adjusting DIALOG Emphasizes movie lines and music vocals to listen to them more easily. It is effective to movie lines in particular.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Adjusting SUBWOOFER Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound. 1. Press SW. 2. Press + or - to adjust the level between "-15.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB". • If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be restored to the previous statuses.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Sleep Timer You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time has elapsed. Press SLEEP button on the remote controller to select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". "Off": The unit does not automatically enter standby mode. You can also set this by pressing the button on the remote controller to display the Home screen and selecting "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( p160).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO". Selecting a Listening mode • Each of AUTO/DIRECT, SURR, and STEREO buttons stores the listening mode that was selected last. If content incompatible of the listening mode selected last is played, the most standard listening mode for the content is automatically selected.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AUTO/DIRECT button SURR button Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, "Auto Surround" (or "Direct" or "Pure Direct") is displayed, then the most suitable listening mode for the audio format is selected automatically (DTS for multichannel input signals, Stereo for 2 channel input signals, etc.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order. • The display content for the BLUETOOH input is different. • Not all the information is necessarily displayed. Input source and volume Listening mode Input format The display is switched in a few seconds.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Listening mode Speaker layout (ch) 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening mode Speaker layout (ch) 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 DTS 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening mode Speaker layout (ch) 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode Effects Updating of listening modes Listening modes such as Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are added when the firmware is updated after purchase or the firmware is switched in the product production process. For details of firmware update, see "Additional Function (Firmware Update)" ( p6). In alphabetical order Action Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes. AdvancedGame Mode suitable for game content.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DD (Dolby Audio - DD) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 5.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Drama DTS Express Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image. This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express audio format. DTS Express is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DTS:X Ext.Stereo (Extended Stereo) 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 precise positioning of sounds and the ability to express sound movement.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes according to the audio format of the signal to be input. • The Stereo mode can be selected with any audio format. • When analog signals are being input in the Pure Direct mode, the modes switches to the Analog Direct mode which passes signals directly to the amplifier without passing through the DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Multich PCM Stereo DSD • You cannot select any mode other than Pure Direct, Stereo, Ext. Stereo and Ext.Mono if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. Stereo PCM 1 DSur DTS Neural:X *4 Stereo Atmos 1 2 DSur Classical Unplugged Ent.Show Unplugged3 Drama Ent.Show2 Ent.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format DD Listening Mode Input Format Stereo DD DD+ Listening Mode DD+ *1 *2 DSur *5 DSur Classical*3 Unplugged*3 Unplugged*4 Unplugged*3 Ent.Show Ent.Show Ent.Show*3 *3 *4 Drama*3 Drama*4 Drama*3 AdvancedGame*3 AdvancedGame*4 AdvancedGame*3 Action*3 Action*4 Action*3 Rock/Pop *3 Sports *3 Rock/Pop*3 *4 Sports*3 *4 Ext.Stereo Ext.Stereo Ext.Mono Ext.Mono Ext.Stereo*4 *5 *4 F.S.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS Stereo DTS 96/24 Stereo DTS Express Stereo DTS DTS 96/24 1 2 DTS Neural:X Classical DTS Neural:X 3 Classical 4 Unplugged Ent.Show Ent.Show 4 Drama4 AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4 Action4 Action4 Action4 Rock/Pop 4 Sports 4 *5 *6 Rock/Pop4 4 Sports4 4 Ext.Stereo Ext.Stereo Ext.Mono Ext.Mono Ext.Stereo5 5 5 F.S.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD HR Stereo DTS-HD MSTR Stereo DTS-ES Stereo DTS-HD HR DTS Neural:X Classical DTS-HD MSTR 1 2 DTS Neural:X 3 Classical 4 Unplugged 4 *5 *6 Unplugged DTS Neural:X Drama4 Drama4 Unplugged3 AdvancedGame4 AdvancedGame4 Ent.Show3 Action4 Action4 Drama3 Rock/Pop 4 Sports 4 AdvancedGame3 4 Action3 4 Ext.Stereo Ext.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DTS:X Stereo DTS:X Classical1 Unplugged1 Ent.Show1 Drama1 AdvancedGame1 Action1 Rock/Pop1 Sports1 Ext.Stereo2 Ext.Mono2 F.S.Surround3 *1 *2 *3 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed. Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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 ( p176) or naming a preset radio station ( p157). 1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote controller and press the ENTER button. 2. When saving characters after input, select "OK" and press the ENTER button. , / / / ENTER .
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ System Setup Menu list You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to "Menu operations" ( Input/Output Assign TV Out / OSD HDMI Input Video Input Digital Audio Input Analog Audio Input Input Skip PERSONAL PRESET Information p145). Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the TV. Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Source Input Volume Absorber Name Edit Audio Select Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit. Set an easy name for each input. Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector. p157 p157 p158 Hardware HDMI Power Management 12V Trigger A 12V Trigger B Works with SONOS Change the settings for the HDMI functions.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Menu operations 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 controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use the cursors / to change the default values. • To return to the previous screen, press .
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input/Output Assign TV Out / OSD Setting Item Default Value Setting Details 1080p -> 4K Upscaling Off When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K for output. "Off": When this function is not to be used "Auto": When this function is to be used • Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Screen Saver 3 minutes Set the time to start the screen saver. Select a value from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10 minutes" and "Off". Video Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks and the VIDEO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details TV OPTICAL "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL" : Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the TV input selector. STRM BOX Use Set whether to skip the STRM BOX input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input. HDMI 5 Use Set whether to skip the HDMI 5 input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input. HDMI 6 Use Set whether to skip the HDMI 6 input selector.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ PERSONAL PRESET Information (Zone 2) Confirm the registered contents of 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET. The registered settings are displayed in the list. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Input Selector --- Displays the input selector that has been set. Network Service --- Displays the Network Service that has been set. Band --- Displays the band, "AM" or "FM" that has been set.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Configuration Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Speaker Channels 7.1.2 ch Select "2.1 ch", "3.1 ch", "4.1 ch", "5.1 ch", "6.1 ch", "7.1 ch", "2.1.2 ch", "3.1.2 ch", "4.1.2 ch", "5.1.2 ch", "6.1.2 ch", "7.1.2 ch", "4.1.4 ch", "5.1.4 ch", "6.1.4 ch" or "7.1.4 ch" to suit the number of speaker channels connected. Subwoofer Yes Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Zone Speaker No Set whether speakers are connected to Zone 2 or Zone 3 speaker terminals. "Zone 2": When speakers are connected to Zone 2 speaker terminals "Zone 2/Zone 3": When connecting speaker to both ZONE 2 speaker terminal and ZONE 3 speaker terminals. • This setting cannot be selected under any of following conditions.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 Small Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large. "Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities • When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to "Small".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Distance Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Front Left 10.0 ft/3.00 m Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position. Center 10.0 ft/3.00 m Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position. Front Right 10.0 ft/3.00 m Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position. Height 1 Left 10.0 ft/3.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Channel Level Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Right 0.0 dB Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level. • Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers, it may not be possible to select this setting. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Front Left 0.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Audio Adjust Dolby Enabled Speaker Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. Setting Item Default Value Dolby Enabled 6.0 ft/1.80 m Speaker to Ceiling Reflex Optimizer Off Setting Details Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled Speaker and the ceiling. Select between "0.1 ft/0.03 m" and "15.0 ft/4.50 m" (0.1 ft/0.03 m units). • The unit of distance (ft/m) is displayed using the unit selected for the "Distance" setting.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Dolby Volume Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. Change the Volume settings. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Loudness Management On When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which keeps the volume of dialog at a certain level.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Source Name Edit Input Volume Absorber Set an easy name for each input. The set name appears on the main unit’s display. Select the input selector to make the setting. 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. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Input Volume Absorber 0.0 dB Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, for example, 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. Select the input selector to make the setting. Note that some of the default values cannot be changed.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Hardware HDMI Change the settings of the HDMI function. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI CEC Off Setting this to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI-connected CECcompatible device. "On": When this function is used "Off": When this function is not used When this setting is changed, turn off and then on again the power of all connected devices.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Audio TV Out Off You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. "On": When this function is used "Off": When this function is not used • This setting is fixed to "Auto" if you have set "Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out/OSD" - "HDMI Out" or "HDMI" - "HDMI Out" in "AV Adjust" to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you change this setting, set "HDMI CEC" to "Off".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item USB Power Out at Standby Off When this function is set to "On", power can be supplied to devices connected to the USB port on the rear panel even when the unit is in the standby mode. Supply of power to USB devices in the standby mode is not supported for the USB port on the front panel.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 12V Trigger A Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You can enable power link operation when you connect the unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger input jack. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BD/DVD Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details TUNER Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone 2": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input source for ZONE2. "Zone 3": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input source for ZONE3. BLUETOOTH Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details CBL/SAT Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone 2": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for ZONE2. "Zone 3": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for ZONE3. TV Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details USB FRONT Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "USB FRONT" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone 2": Output when "USB FRONT" is selected as input source for ZONE2. "Zone 3": Output when "USB FRONT" is selected as input source for ZONE3. USB REAR Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Output Zone Main 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 main room and separate room. "Zone 3": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 3). "Main/Zone 3": Outputs audio to both the main room and separate room (ZONE 3).
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Zone 3 Remote Play Zone Change the settings for Zone 3. Change the settings for remote play. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Output Level Fixed Select whether to adjust the volume on the premain amplifier in the separate room or on this unitwhen outputting to Zone 3.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Miscellaneous Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update. Tuner Change the frequency step for the tuner. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details AM/FM Frequency Step (North American models) 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 setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setup Parameter Unlocked Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. "Locked": The menu is locked. "Unlocked": The menu is unlocked. Factory Reset All the settings are restored to factory defaults. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Factory Reset - All the settings are restored to factory defaults.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Advanced MCACC 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 screen, then select Advanced MCACC with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Full Auto MCACC 2. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. 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.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Manual MCACC EQ Adjust Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 Left 0.0 dB 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 "+12.0 dB" with / . • "63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" "Crossover".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Left 0.0 dB 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 "+12.0 dB" with / . • "63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" "Crossover".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surr Back Left 0.0 dB 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 "+12.0 dB" with / . • "63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" "Crossover". • Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers, it may not be possible to select this setting.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Network/Bluetooth Menu operations Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH. 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, select Network/ Bluetooth with the cursors on the remote controller, then press ENTER. Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Network • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure the setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by default.) To assign fixed IP addresses to each components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable" and assign an address to this unit in "IP Address" as well as set information related to your LAN, such as Subnet Mask and Gateway.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Default Value AirPlay Device Name Pioneer VSXChange the model name of this unit which is LX504 XXXXXX displayed on the AirPlay-connected device to an easily recognized name. 1. Press ENTER to display the Edit screen. 2. Select a character or symbol with the cursors and press ENTER. Repeat it to input 31 or less characters. "A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Bluetooth Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Bluetooth On Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH function. "On": Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device by using the BLUETOOTH function. Select "On" also when making various BLUETOOTH settings.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AV Adjust Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust menu. Note that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "FM", or "AM", so follow the main unit’s display while doing the operations.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Audio MCACC 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 in the bitstream signals. • It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ 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 a note of the IP address displayed in "IP Address". 3. Start the internet browser on your PC or smartphone and enter the IP address of the unit in the URL field. 4.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations TV’s REMOTE INPUT Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. 1. Switch the input of the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Put batteries into the remote controller of this unit. 3.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Speaker Setup • If you connect a subwoofer, check the power and volume of the subwoofer. Set the subwoofer volume to more than half. • If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in the speaker cables have touched the rear panel or other wires, and the protection circuit is working. Twist the wires again securely, and make sure they do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting. 1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • When it cannot be resolved by performing the re-measurement, confirm if the speakers are connected correctly. If there is any problem with the speaker connection, perform the connection after disconnecting the power cord. 5. Once the measurement is completed, it is possible to perform the measurement in 8 additional listening positions. To perform the measurement, select "Next" and press ENTER, then follow the instructions.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Tuner BLUETOOTH function Network function USB storage device Wireless LAN Network ZONE B function Multi-zone function Remote Controller Display Others Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When the unit is operating erratically ❏❏Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit may solve the problem. After turning the unit to standby mode, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit. (The settings on this unit are kept.) If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of this unit and connected devices.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore all the settings to the factory default at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default values. Be sure to note down your setting contents before performing the following operations. 1.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Power ❏❏When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag 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 "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, connect the TV with this unit using a digital optical cable. ( p73) ( p47) ( p151) ❏❏No sound from a connected player • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the player is connected.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard • Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately. ❏❏Sound suddenly reduces • When using the unit for extended periods with the temperature inside the unit exceeding a certain temperature, the volume may be reduced automatically to protect the circuits.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 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 cables of the unit may have interfered. In such a case, keep distance between TV antenna cable and cables of the unit.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Tuner ❏❏Poor reception or much noise • • • • • • • • Recheck the antenna connection. Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. Move the unit away from your TV or PC. Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference. If radio waves are blocked by concrete walls, etc., radio reception may be poor. Change the reception mode to mono ( p111). Operating the remote controller during AM reception may cause noise.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Network function • • • • If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up. When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network. Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router, or restart the router. If the desired router is not displayed in the access point list, it may be set to hide SSID, or the ANY connection may be off.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Wireless LAN Network • Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the wireless LAN router, check the power-on status of the wireless LAN router, or restart the wireless LAN router. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ❏❏Cannot access wireless LAN network • The wireless LAN router setting may be switched to Manual. Restore the setting to Auto. • Try the manual set-up. The connection may succeed.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Multi-zone function ❏❏Cannot ZONE-output the audio of externally connected AV components • To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, connect it to any of HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks. If the AV component is not equipped with an HDMI jack, use a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable. Also, the audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM signal.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏The measurement results of Full Auto MCACC show different distances to the speakers from the actual ones • Depending on the speakers you are using, some errors may occur in the measurement results. If this is the case, make the settings in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Distance".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases. To reduce the power consumption in standby state, check each setting and set the functions to "Off".
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ About HDMI Compatible functions • The eARC function is a newly added function for HDMI 2.1. This is an expanded function from the existing ARC function, and is able to send audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio that cannot be sent with the ARC function, from an eARC-compatible TV to this unit. –– ARC-supported audio formats: PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS (DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, etc.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats –– 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit) –– 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz : YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit) 2 ch linear PCM: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-channel linear PCM: Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ General Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 50 dB quieting sensitivity (FM MONO) 1.0 μV, 11.2 dBf (IHF, 75 Ω) AM Tuning Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz (North American) 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz (Others) Preset Channel 40 Network Section Ethernet LAN 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard (Wi-Fi® standard) 5 GHz/2.4 GHz band BLUETOOTH Section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 Frequency band 2.
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ HDMI Audio Inputs Input Digital OPTICAL (TV) COAXIAL (CD) Analog BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STRM BOX, CD, PHONO IN1 (BD/DVD), IN2 (GAME), IN3 (CBL/SAT), IN4 (STRM BOX), IN5, IN6, AUX INPUT HDMI (front) Output OUT MAIN (ARC), OUT ZONE 2/SUB Supported Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, eARC, 3D, 4K 60 Hz, CEC, Extended Colorimetry (sYCC601, Adobe RGB, Adobe YCC601), Content Type, HDR (HDR10, BT.
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