Pioneer SC-LX90 Manuale Utente

Operating InstructionsSC-LX90 Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEO MULO/VTI-CHANNELAMPLIFIERMPPrinted in <ARB7386-A>Published by Pioneer Corporat

Simple Home Theater Guide0210En7.2-channel + Zone 2 connectionsFeatures: Up to 7.2-channel playback in the main zone with playback of a different devi

Using other functions11100EnLFE (LFE Attenuate)Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necess

Using other functions11101EnAdjusting the surround B speaker delay (Surr B DELAY)The listening area can be expanded by setting the surround B speaker

Using other functions11102EnMaking an audio or a video recordingYou can make an audio or a video recording from an audio or video source connected to

Using other functions11103EnReducing the level of an analog signalThe input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong

Using other functions11104EnChecking the settings of the sound currently playing, etc.The audio input/output information, the video input/output infor

Using other functions11105EnDefault system settingsSetting DefaultHDMI Audio AmpDigital Video Conversion OnSpeakers SP: A+B ONOutput Setup NormalSpeak

Controlling the rest of your system12106EnChapter 12:Controlling the rest of your systemSetting the remote to control other componentsMost components

Controlling the rest of your system12107En3 Press the input source button for the component you want to control, then press ENTER.PRES KEY shows in th

Controlling the rest of your system12108EnConfirming preset codesUse this feature to check which preset code is assigned to an input source button.1 W

Controlling the rest of your system12109EnProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceSet the remote control operation mode selector switch to

Simple Home Theater Guide0211EnNormal surround connections (default setting)When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the L4 (Single) t

Controlling the rest of your system12110EnUsing System off1 Press MULTI OPERATION.MULTI OP flashes in the display.2 Press SOURCE.The command sequence

Controlling the rest of your system12111EnOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorMany Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks whic

Additional information13112EnChapter 13:Additional informationSpeaker Setting GuideIn order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important

Additional information13113En Tip• When adjusting the orientation of the speakers, turn the speakers with the center of the speakers’ baffle surfaces

Additional information13114EnStep 5: Default settings with the Auto MCACC Setup (auto sound field correction) functionIt is more effective to perform

Additional information13115EnTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something

Additional information13116EnOther audio problemsNo sound from subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume

Additional information13117EnVideoSettingsThere seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer.• See Automatically settin

Additional information13118EnProfessional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplayCan’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 45) properly.• Ch

Additional information13119EnRemote controli.LINK interfaceWhen playing a disc with the listening mode set to Auto Surround, 2 PL II or Neo:6 appear o

Simple Home Theater Guide0212EnMake sure you do this before moving on to Playing a source on page 13. Important• Make sure the microphone and speakers

Additional information13120EnHDMISymptom RemedyThe HDMI indicator blinks continuously.• Check all the points below.No picture or sound. • This amplifi

Additional information13121EnImportant information regarding the HDMI connectionThere are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals throug

Additional information13122En“The list could not be acquired.” appears on the Server List screen.• Refer to the possible solutions provided for “No se

Additional information13123EniPod messagesi.LINK messagesYou may see the following messages displayed in the front LCD display when using the i.LINK i

Additional information13124EnHOME MEDIA GALLERY messages• The message consists of “Error”, “Warning” and “Information” is displayed for 5 seconds. Not

Additional information13125EnSurround sound formatsBelow is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cab

Additional information13126EnManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trade

Additional information13127EnAbout THXThe THX technologies are explained below. See www.thx.com for more detailed information.• THX Cinema processingT

Additional information13128En• THX Loudness Plus DescriptionTHX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX

Additional information13129EnAbout open source related licensesCopyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark CooperCop

Simple Home Theater Guide0213EnIf you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), ther

Additional information13130EnJohn BowlerKevin BraceySam BushellMagnus HolmgrenGreg RoelofsTom Tannerlibpng versions 0.5, May 1995, through 0.88, Janua

Additional information13131En– Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote product

Additional information13132EnPreambleThe licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GN

Additional information13133Enc) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for su

Additional information13134En7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to

Additional information13135EnTo do so, attach the following notices to the program. It is safest to attach them to the start of each source file to mo

Additional information13136EnTo protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid distributors to deny you these rights or to ask you to s

Additional information13137EnThe “Library”, below, refers to any such software library or work which has been distributed under these terms. A “work b

Additional information13138En4. You may copy and distribute the Library (or a portion or derivative of it, under Section 2) in object code or executa

Additional information13139EnFor an executable, the required form of the “work that uses the Library” must include any data and utility programs neede

Simple Home Theater Guide0214EnFor other details, see Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 141. If the display does not corresp

Additional information13140EnEach version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Library specifies a version number of this License which ap

Additional information13141EnListening modes with different input signal formatsThe following charts outline the listening modes available with differ

Additional information13142EnSBchProcessingOFFdDolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHDWMA9 Pro(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC2 Pro Lo

Additional information13143EnMultichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard THX Auto SurroundSBchProcessingON(7.1 channel de

Additional information13144EnSBchProcessingON(7.1 channel decoding used for all sources)DTS and DTS 96/24 (5.1 channel encoding)DTS+Neo:6DTS+2 Pro Log

Additional information13145EnStream direct with different input signal formatsThe following charts show what you will hear with different input signal

Additional information13146EnCautions on HandingLiquid crystal screen• There may be small black dots or brightly shining spots (bright points) on the

Additional information13147EnSpecificationsAmplifier sectionMulti channel simultaneous power output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.05 %, 8 Ω)any 10 ch. . . . . .

Additional information13148EnCleaning the unit• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a

Additional information13149EnTHX certified designThis amplifier is THX Ultra2™ certified, allowing you to take advantage of new THX technologies such

Simple Home Theater Guide0215EnThis amplifier analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers by calibrating test signals output from the

Operating InstructionsSC-LX90 Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEO MULO/VTI-CHANNELAMPLIFIERMPPrinted in <ARB7386-A>Published by Pioneer Corporat

Connecting your equipment0316EnChapter 3:Connecting your equipmentThis amplifier provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have

Connecting your equipment0317En9 Multichannel analog audio inputs7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.

Connecting your equipment0318EnAbout the video converterThe video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO

Connecting your equipment0319En1 Use an HDMI cable to connect one of the HDMI IN interconnects on this amplifier to an HDMI output on your HDMI compon

D3-4-2-1-1_En-AThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenan

Connecting your equipment0320EnConnecting your TV and DVD playerThe diagram shows a basic setup of this amplifier together with a TV and DVD player, w

Connecting your equipment0321EnConnecting your Blu-ray disc playerThe diagram shows a basic setup of this amplifier together with a Blu-ray disc playe

Connecting your equipment0322EnConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxSatellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tun

Connecting your equipment0323EnConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This amplifier has two sets of audio/video inputs and output

Connecting your equipment0324EnUsing the component video jacksComponent video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-Vid

Connecting your equipment0325EnConnecting digital audio sources This amplifier has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital au

Connecting your equipment0326EnConnecting analog audio sourcesThis amplifier features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have correspo

Connecting your equipment0327EnInstalling your speaker systemTo take full advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound capabilities connect front, cent

Connecting your equipment0328EnConnecting the speakersEach speaker connection on the amplifier comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Mak

Connecting your equipment0329EnThe diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orie

CAUTIONThe STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconne

Controls and displays0430EnChapter 4:Controls and displaysFront panel1 STANDBY/ON Switches the amplifier between on and standby. Power indicator ligh

Controls and displays0431En9MASTER VOLUME dial10ACTIVE MONITOR indicatorThe indicators of the speaker terminals compatible with sound output are lit.1

Controls and displays0432EnRemote controlThe remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:• Whit

Controls and displays0433En8/// /ENTERUse the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 40) and the Audio or Video option

Listening to your system0534EnChapter 5:Listening to your system Important• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be

Listening to your system0535En• DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS-ES encoded sources• DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 chann

Listening to your system0536EnListening in stereoWhen you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and

Listening to your system0537EnSelecting MCACC presets• Default setting: MEMORY 1If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions1,

Listening to your system0538En1 Set the operation selector switch to AMP.2 Press SBch repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options.1Each pres

Listening to your system0539EnUsing the genre synchronizing functionThis feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for

4EnContents01 Before you startChecking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Installing the amplifier. . . . . . . . . . . .

The System Setup menu0640EnChapter 6:The System Setup menuMaking amplifier settings from the System Setup menuThe following section shows you how to m

The System Setup menu0641En Important• Make sure the microphone/speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will o

The System Setup menu0642En3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speak

The System Setup menu0643EnThe settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possibl

The System Setup menu0644EnManual MCACC setupYou can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more fam

The System Setup menu0645En2 Adjust the level of the left channel.This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0

The System Setup menu0646En1 Select ‘Precision Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.Determine this after connecting the setup microphone.2 Fine-

The System Setup menu0647EnAcoustic Calibration EQ AdjustAcoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding th

The System Setup menu0648EnSetting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to your room characteristicsUsing the manual setup, you can set the

The System Setup menu0649En• Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, based

5EnConnecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 60Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 60Switching the speaker system

The System Setup menu0650EnThis section describes how to calibrate the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers only. Once you have performed c

The System Setup menu0651EnChecking MCACC preset dataAfter you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase

The System Setup menu0652EnManual speaker setupThis amplifier allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You onl

The System Setup menu0653En• SW – Select the number of subwoofer you have (one or two). LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are

The System Setup menu0654EnSpeaker DistanceFor good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers fro

The System Setup menu0655En1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Select either ON or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting.3 Speci

Other connections0756EnChapter 7:Other connections Caution• Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections.Connecting a

Other connections0757En3 Set the operation selector switch to SOURCE, and then press TOP MENU button to display iPod Top menu.When the display shows T

Other connections0758EnWatching photos and video contentTo view photos or video on your iPod, since video control is not possible using this amplifier

Other connections0759En• The arrow on the cable connector body should be lined up with the arrow (to the left of the connector) on the amplifier for c

6En10 Other SettingsThe Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Input function default and possible settings . . . . .

Other connections0760EnWhen setting up an i.LINK network, it’s important that the components form an open ended chain (fig. 1), or a tree (fig. 2).The

Other connections0761En1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.For example, you might need to set your DVD player to

Other connections0762EnSwitching the speaker system according to the playback environment (Application Manual)With the amplifier, the combination of t

Other connections0763En Caution• Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals. Thes

Other connections0764EnMULTI-ZONE listeningThis amplifier can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper M

Other connections0765EnBasic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2

Other connections0766EnSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE3 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZO

Other connections0767EnMULTI-ZONE remote controlsSet the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to operate the corresponding zone.The followi

Other connections0768EnUsing this amplifier with a Pioneer plasma televisionIf you have a Pioneer plasma television, you can use an SR+ cable1 to conn

Other connections0769EnUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma televisionWhen connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to

Before you start017EnChapter 1:Before you startChecking what’s in the boxAn accessory box is supplied with this amplifier. It can be used to store the

Other connections0770EnUse a commercially-available cable to connect the RS-232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this amplifier. Se

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0871EnChapter 8:Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputsEnjoying the Home Media GalleryWith Home Media Gallery,

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0872En• Some formats may not be supported nor displayed on Home Media Gallery as formats that individual media

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0873EnUsing the USB interfaceIt is possible to play back files1 using the USB interface on the front of this am

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0874EnReadable USB devicesThis system reads FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.Readable data filesMovie, music and photo fil

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0875EnSelectable screen displayMenu display options are: List, Thumbnail or Thumbnail List. Press ADV SURR (Yel

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0876EnMedia NavigatorWhile navigating through the folders a media server provides, you can select the desired f

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0877EnScreen Components1 Movie icon2 Title (File name, etc.)3 Date4 Album name5 Play time6 Play status7 Key gui

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0878En Note• Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.• During playback

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0879En Note• The A-B repeat function is only available during playback in normal mode.• If the screen display d

Simple Home Theater Guide028EnChapter 2:Simple Home Theater GuideIntroduction to home theaterHome theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks t

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0880En Note• Files may not be played back properly depending on the content.• Setup procedures for the above pl

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0881EnEnjoying photo filesYou can display the menu as a List, Thumbnail or Thumbnail List screen. Press ADV SUR

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0882En• Setup procedures for the above play modes are the same as for the Movie Player.• Refer to page 75 for t

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0883EnStarting the slideshow1Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY.The Home Media Gallery screen is displayed.2 Select a fol

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0884En4 Select the ‘Contains the following’ box in ‘Set the search condition:’ ( then ENTER).The software keyb

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0885En6 Select ‘OK’ on the ‘Playlist Selection’ dialog screen.The selected content is added to the Playlist. No

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0886EnSoftware UpdateInformation on software updates may be posted on the Pioneer website.http://www.pioneer.eu

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0887EnPlaying/displaying files from My Playlist1Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY.The Home Media Gallery screen is displ

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0888EnGlossaryDefault GatewayDefault gateway is a node on a computer network that serves as an access point to

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0889EnLAN CableA cable that has an eight-pin modular plug on each end and is different from a telephone plug wh

Simple Home Theater Guide029EnSelecting the speaker layout/usage patternThis amplifier is equipped with speaker terminals for 10 channels, and the spe

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs0890En• WAVSampling frequency: 8 kHz to 64 kHz Quantization bits: 16No. channels: Up to 2• Windows Media Audio

HDMI Control0991EnChapter 9HDMI ControlBy connecting this amplifier to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or the HDD/DVD recorder wi

HDMI Control0992EnSetting the HDMI optionsYou must adjust the settings of this amplifier as well as HDMI Control-compatible connected components in or

HDMI Control0993EnAbout HDMI Control• Connect the plasma television directly to this amplifier. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an

Other Settings1094EnChapter 10:Other SettingsThe Input Setup menuYou only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your dig

Other Settings1095En• PDP In (SR+) – To control certain functions on this amplifier from a plasma television, select the display input to which you’ve

Other Settings1096EnThe Other Setup menuThe Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the amplifier.1 Sw

Other Settings1097En2 Select whether to set ‘ZONE 2 VIDEO CONV.’ to ON or OFF.• ON – The composite video or S-Video input signals are converted with r

Other Settings1098EnSelect the OSD display’s background pattern (Display Image)The OSD display’s background color can be selected. One of the two patt

Using other functions1199EnChapter 11:Using other functionsSetting the Audio optionsThere are a number of additional sound settings you can make using