Pioneer SC-LX501 User manual

Basic
Manual
Hookup
Step1: Choose your Speaker Layout ...................................... 3
Step2: Connect the Speakers ................................................. 9
Step3: Connect the TV ......................................................... 12
Step4: Connect the AV Components .................................... 14
Step5: Multi-zone Connection ............................................... 17
Step6: Connect Other Cables ............................................... 19
Setup
Step7: Power On & Initial Setup ........................................... 20
HDMI Setup .......................................................................... 21
Playback
Basic Playback ..................................................................... 22
Network Functions ................................................................ 23
Others ................................................................................... 25
Part Names
Front Panel ........................................................................... 28
Display .................................................................................. 29
Rear Panel ............................................................................ 30
Remote Controller ................................................................ 31
The Basic Manual includes information needed when starting up and
also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual
has more detailed information and advanced settings.
SC-LX501
AV RECEIVER
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What's in the box
1. Main unit 2. Remote controller (RC-914R) ×1, Batteries (AAA/R03) ×2
3. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. AM loop antenna ×1 5. Speaker setup microphone ×1
6. Power cord ×1
Main features
This unit features a Direct Energy HD Amplifier (Class D amplifier) that was developed using the latest digital
amplifier technology. It is capable of simultaneous high-power output and very high quality sound. This amplifier
provides you with the optimum playback of the latest multi-channel digital content.
$You can connect 7.1ch of speakers to this unit, with 7ch at 180 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9%THD) (North American
models) / 180 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%THD) (European and Asian models) per channel plus pre out jack for
powered subwoofer.
$Supports playback in Dolby Atmos format which provides 360e sound placement
$The HDMI jack supports 4K video input and output. Jacks IN1 to 3 and OUT MAIN/SUB support HDCP2.2
$HDMI CEC functionality: Control features such as linking input switching with the input selector and players
conforming to the CEC standard, switching audio output and volume using the remote controller of a CEC-
compliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off
$HDMI Standby Through: Video and audio signals from AV components can be transmitted to the TV even if this
unit is in standby
$ARC: Connection with an ARC-compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable
$Easy Initial Setup using onscreen guidance and On-Screen Display (OSD) showing operations on the TV
$Internet radio and AirPlay via wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) and network features such as Music Server
that enables PC music file playback, USB playback, plus other playback features such as AM/FM radio and
BLUETOOTH
®
play
$Playback formats supported by Music Server and USB include WAV, FLAC and DSD high-res source
$Multi-zone Connection which allows you to play in the main room and listen in a separate room (ZONE 2)
$You can connect a speaker B system
$Equipped with RS-232C port, IR IN/OUT jack, and 12V TRIGGER OUT jacks
$We plan to provide support for the DTS:X audio format through a firmware update for this unit. Refer to our
website for more information.
Before start
CAUTION: Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. The power cord must be connected only after
all other cable connections are completed.
0We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment manufactured by
other companies.
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Step1: Choose your Speaker Layout
12
Front Speakers
3
Center Speaker
45
Surround Speakers
6
Powered Subwoofer
For 5.1-Channel System
This is a 5.1-channel system that is the basic surround system.
Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center
sound such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create back sound
field. Powered subwoofer reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound
field. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height, while the
surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. Center
speaker should be set up facing the listening position. Place the powered
subwoofer towards the front. Placing it between the center speaker and a front
speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music.
0The front speakers, center speaker, and surround speakers are counted as
5 channels, and the powered subwoofer is counted as 0.1 of a channel,
giving us the name 5.1ch system.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P9)
＊1: 22e to 30e, ＊2: 120e
Hookup
Speaker B System
In a 5.1-Channel System, you can
connect one more set of front
speakers to use as a Speaker B
System. In this state, the 5.1-
Channel System becomes the
Speaker A System and you can
switch the same audio to output from
A, B, or A+B. Note that sound is not
output from Speaker B when Zone
Speaker is used (
 P18).
Go To "Hookup" (
 P9)
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(  P3)
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Surround Back Speakers
For 7.1-Channel System (with
Surround Back Speakers)
This is a system with surround back speakers added to the basic 5.1-channel system.
The connection of surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and
connectivity of sound created by the back sound field and provides a more real sound
field. You can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date
3D surround sound, when the input format is Dolby Atmos. With formats other than
Dolby Atmos, you can still create a sound field by outputting sound from the surround
back speakers when you select the Dolby Surround listening mode. The optimal
positioning is for surround back speakers to be at ear height. Place the surround
speakers in a more slightly forward position than you would in a 5.1-channel system.
0If you are including surround back speakers in the setup, surround
speakers are required.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P9)
＊1: 22e to 30e, ＊2: 90e to 110e, ＊3: 135e to 150e
Speaker B System
In a 7.1-Channel System (with Surround
Back Speakers), you can connect one more
set of front speakers to use as a Speaker B
System. In this state, the 7.1-Channel
System becomes the Speaker A System
and you can switch the same audio to
output from A, B, or A+B. Note that sound is
not output from the surround back speaker
when A+B is selected. Note that sound is
not output from Speaker B when Zone
Speaker is used (
 P18).
Go To "Hookup" (  P9)
＊2
＊3
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3´ (0.9 m)
or more
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(  P3)
9:
Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
$
$
Front High Speakers
Rear High Speakers
For 7.1-Channel System
(with Height Speaker-A)
Front High or Rear High speakers
This is a basic 5.1-channel system with the addition of height speakers, either
as front high speakers or rear high speakers. Select which speakers to setup
according to the environment of the room. You can select the Dolby Atmos
listening mode (5.1.2 channel playback), which realizes the most up-to-date
3D surround sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby
Atmos. With formats other than Dolby Atmos, you can still create a sound field
by outputting sound from the height speakers when you select the Dolby
Surround listening mode. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be
situated at least 0.9 m higher than the front speakers. Front high speakers
should be situated directly above the front speakers and the distance between
the rear high speakers should match the distance between the front speakers.
Both should be set up facing the listening position.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P10)
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(  P3)
9:
Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
$
$
$
Top Front Speakers
Top Middle Speakers
Top Rear Speakers
For 7.1-Channel System
(with Height Speaker-B)
Ceiling speakers
This is a basic 5.1-channel system using ceiling speakers, for example, with
the addition of height speakers, either as top front speakers, top middle
speakers, or top rear speakers. Select which speakers to setup according to
the environment of the room. You can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode
(5.1.2 channel playback), which realizes the most up-to-date 3D surround
sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby Atmos. With
formats other than Dolby Atmos, you can still create a sound field by
outputting sound from the height speakers when you select the Dolby
Surround listening mode. Fit top front speakers on the ceiling forward of the
seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating
position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling behind the seating position. The
distance between each pair should match the distance between the two front
speakers.
0Dolby Laboratories recommends placing this type of height speakers to
obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P10)
＊1: 30e to 55e, ＊2: 65e to 100e, ＊3: 125e to 150e
＊1
＊2
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(  P3)
9:
Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
$
$
$
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)
For 7.1-Channel System
(with Height Speakers-C)
Dolby enabled speakers
This is a basic 5.1-channel system that using Dolby enabled speakers, with
the addition of height speakers, either as Dolby enabled speakers (front) or
Dolby enabled speakers (surround) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround
back). Select which speakers to setup according to the environment of the
room. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the
ceiling so that sound is heard after bouncing off the ceiling so that sound
appears to be coming from overhead. You can select the Dolby Atmos
listening mode (5.1.2 channel playback), which realizes the most up-to-date
3D surround sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby
Atmos. With formats other than Dolby Atmos, you can still create a sound field
by outputting sound from the height speakers when you select the Dolby
Surround listening mode. Place them either above the front speakers or above
the surround speakers or surround back speakers.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P10)
＊1: 22e to 30e, ＊2: 90e to 120e, ＊3: 135e to 150e
＊1
＊2
＊3

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Front Speakers (Bi-Amping)
3
Center Speaker
45
Surround Speakers
6
Powered Subwoofer
For Bi-Amping the Speakers
It is possible to connect front speakers supporting Bi-Amping to improve
quality of the bass and treble. The maximum number of channels available
with this connection is 5.1 because Bi-Amping speakers require one amplifier
for the tweeter jacks and one amplifier for the woofer jacks. The effects and
placements for speakers are the same as the 5.1-channel plan that doesn't
use Bi-Amping speakers.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P11)
＊1: 22e to 30e, ＊2: 120e
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＊2

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Step2: Connect the Speakers
2
1
Speaker B
3/8˝
(10 mm)
1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable
in case of:
Pages 3 to 4
Connect 123456 for a 5.1-channel system. With a
7.1-Channel System (with Surround Back Speakers), also
connect 7 and 8. Up to two powered subwoofers can be
connected. The same signal is output from each of the
SUBWOOFER jacks. With this connection, you can
connect one more set of front speakers to use as a
Speaker B System. Switch Speakers A/B with "Speakers"
in AV Adjust (P26). Note that sound is not output from
the surround back speaker when A+B is selected.
Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of
the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of
the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each
other, the protection circuit will be activated.
Setup
0Settings for the speaker configuration you have
connected need to be made in "1. Full Auto
MCACC" (
 P20) in Initial Setup.

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2
1
3/8˝
(10 mm)
1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable
in case of:
Pages 5 to 7
Connect 1234569:. Up to two powered
subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output
from each of the SUBWOOFER jacks.
0Apart from these connections, you can also connect
surround back speakers 7 and 8. However, you can
only output audio from one set of 78 or 9: at a time.
When you have connected both, you can select which
speakers to prioritize with "Speakers" (
 P26) in the AV
Adjust.
Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of
the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of
the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each
other, the protection circuit will be activated.
Setup
0Settings for the speaker configuration you have
connected need to be made in "1. Full Auto
MCACC" (
 P20) in Initial Setup. Note that if you
are using height speakers, set "Speaker Channels"
to "5.1.2 ch" in the setting screen. Select "7.1.2 ch"
if you have connected both surround back
speakers and height speakers.