Pioneer Elite VSX-LX102 Installation guide

Before Start ....................................................................2
What's in the box ..............................................................2
Part Names .....................................................................3
Part Names.......................................................................3
Install ...............................................................................7
Installation procedure .......................................................7
Step1: Speaker Layout......................................................8
Step2: Connect the Speakers .........................................14
Step3: Connect the TV & AV Components .....................16
Initial Setup ..................................................................21
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard ...........................21
Playback .......................................................................23
AV Component Playback ................................................23
BLUETOOTH
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Playback ................................................23
Network Functions ..........................................................24
USB Storage Device.......................................................25
Listening To the AM/FM Radio........................................26
Listening Mode ...............................................................28
VSX-LX102 / AV RECEIVER
For details about the Network Functions and listening modes,
and information regarding the advanced settings, refer to the
"Advanced Manual" available on our website.
http://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/vsxlx102/adv/en.html
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What's in the box
1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-957R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03)
(2)
3. Speaker setup microphone (1)
0Used during Initial Setup.
4. Indoor FM antenna (1)
5. AM loop antenna (1)
6. Power cord (1)
0Quick Start Guide (1)
0Basic Manual (This manual)
0Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance.
0The 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.
0Functionality may be introduced by firmware updates
and service providers may cease services, meaning that
some network services and content may become
unavailable in the future. Furthermore, available services
may vary depending on your area of residence.
0Details on the firmware update will be posted on our
website and through other means at a later date.
0Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Part Names
Front Panel
1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played.
2. MCACC indicator: This lights when you have enabled the speaker calibration made with
MCACC.
3. FL OFF indicator: This lights when you have pressed DIMMER repeatedly to turn the
display off.
4. DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in
three steps.
5. TUNING MODE button: Switches tuning to an AM/FM station between automatic tuning
and manual tuning.
6. +FAVORITE
button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations.
7. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. (*)
8. Display (P4)
9. Cursor buttons ( /  /  / ) and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and
press ENTER to confirm. Use them to tune to stations when using TUNER (P26).
10. NETWORK indicator: This lights when "NET" is selected with the input selector and the
unit is connected to the network. If the unit is in standby mode, this lights when functions
such as HDMI CEC and network standby are enabled.
11. WIRELESS indicator: Lights when the unit is connected to the wireless network.
12. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
0The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20° on
the perpendicular axis and 30° to either side.
13. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state.
14. MASTER VOLUME
15. ÍSTANDBY/ON button
16. PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm) are connected.
17. MCACC SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected.
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18. Listening mode button: Press "AUTO/DIRECT",
"SURROUND" or "STEREO" to switch the listening
mode (P28). (*)
19. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on/off the Sound
Retriever function that provides better sound quality for
compressed audio.
20. PURE DIRECT button: Switches to the Pure Direct
mode. (P28)
21. USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that
music files stored in it can be played. You can also
supply power (5 V/500 mA) to USB devices with a USB
cable.
22. AUX INPUT jack: Connect a video camera, etc., using
a stereo mini plug cable (Ø1/8"/3.5 mm).
(*)You can find details in the Advanced Manual.
Display
1. This may light when performing operations with the "NET", "USB" input
selector.
2. Lights in the following conditions.
: When connected by BLUETOOTH.
: When connected by Wi-Fi.
NET: When "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is
connected to the network. It will flash if the connection to the network is
not correct.
USB: When "USB" is selected with the input selector and the unit is
connected by USB and the USB device is selected. Flashes if the USB
is not properly connected.
HDMI: When HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.
DIGITAL: When digital signals are input and the digital input is
selected.
3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signals and the
listening mode.
4. Lights in the following conditions.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio.
STEREO: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: When the sleep timer is set.
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is on.
5. Lights when headphones are connected.
6. Flashes when muting is on.
7. Displays various information of the input signals.
8. Lights when adjusting the volume.
9. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that
corresponds to the selected listening mode.
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Rear Panel
1. DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio
signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
2. VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with an analog video cable.
3. NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an Ethernet cable.
4. USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in it can be
played. You can also supply power (5 V/500 mA) to USB devices with a USB cable.
5. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled
device. Adjust their angles according to the connection status.
6. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected
to a TV.
7. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected to
an AV component.
8. 12V TRIGGER OUT jack: Allows you to connect a device with 12V trigger input jack to
enable link operation between the device and the unit.
9. IR IN port: Allows you to connect a multiroom remote control kit.
10. RS-232C port: For connection to the home control system.
11. AC IN: The supplied power cord is connected.
12. SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable is connected.
13. AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signal with an analog audio cable.
14. ANTENNA AM LOOP/FM UNBAL 75Ω terminal: The supplied antennas are connected.
15. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable.
Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each of
the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks.
16. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North American models
are compatible with banana plugs.)
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90°
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Remote Controller
1. ÍSTANDBY/ON button
2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
3. 21 button: Select the input to be played.
4. (AV ADJUST) button: Press during play to display the AV
Adjust on the TV and display to adjust sound quality, etc. Note
that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector
is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "AM", or "FM", so follow the display on
the main unit while doing the operations. (*)
5. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the item with the
cursors and press ENTER to confirm your selection. When the
folder or file lists are not shown on one screen on the TV, press
/ to change the screen.
6. button: Displays the Home. (*)
7. Volume buttons
8. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press again to cancel
muting.
9. LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you to select the listening
mode (P28). (*)
10. Play button: Used for play operations when playing Music Server
or USB.
11. button: Used for repeat or random play operations when
playing Music Server or USB. Each time you press the button, the
mode switches from (1-track repeat), to (folder repeat),
to (random).
CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when
entering text on the TV screen.
12. (STATUS) button: Switches the information on the display.
13. button: Returns the display to the previous state.
14. MODE button: Switches tuning to an AM/FM station between
automatic tuning and manual tuning.
15. +Fav button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations.
0MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and ZONE are not used.
(*)You can find details in the Advanced Manual.
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Installation procedure
This unit can be used in a number of ways, depending on
the layout of the speakers you are installing, and the
connections made to external devices. Read the following
to help make the installation process smoother.
Step1: Speaker Layout
Select the speaker layout that suits the types of speakers
you have and the conditions they will be used in from the
choices presented on pages P8 to P12, then install the
speakers by referring to the illustrations and explanations
on the relevant page. Speaker layouts include systems that
use surround back speakers, systems that use height
speakers, and systems that use bi-amp speakers. Also
refer to the combinations available in "Speaker
combinations" on P13.
Step2: Connect the Speakers
To connect the speaker systems to this unit, refer to P14 if
you are using a speaker layout described on one of P8 to
P11, and to P15 to use a speaker layout using bi-amp
speakers described on P12. The connection process will be
smoother if you refer to the illustrations and explanations
and prepare the required cables before hand.
Step3: Connect the TV & AV Components
Refer to P16 to P20 to connect your external devices such
as your TV, Blu-Ray Disc Player, and also supplied
accessories such as the antennas. The connection process
will be smoother if you refer to the illustrations and
explanations, confirm the connection types on the external
devices, and prepare the required cables before hand.
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Step1: Speaker Layout
7.1 Channel 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.
This basic 5.1 Channel System with surround back
speakers added is called a 7.1 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.
Furthermore, by installing surround back speakers, you can
select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the
most up-to-date 3D sound, when the input format is Dolby
Atmos.
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. Placing the powered subwoofer between the
center speaker and a front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music. The optimal positioning is
for surround back speakers to be at ear height.
0If you are including surround back speakers in the setup,
surround speakers are required.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
7,8 Surround Back Speakers
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½1: 22e to 30e, ½2: 90e to 110e, ½3: 135e to 150e
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5.1.2 Channel System-1
(Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers)
This is a basic 5.1 channel system consisting of front
speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, and a
powered subwoofer, with the addition of front height
speakers or rear high speakers, which are both types of
height speakers. By installing height speakers, you can
select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the
most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sounds,
when the input format is Dolby Atmos.
Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be
situated at least 3´/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.
7,8 Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
0Front High Speakers
0Rear High Speakers
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3´ (0.9 m)
or more
3´ (0.9 m)
or more
½1: 22e to 30e, ½2: 120e
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5.1.2 Channel System-2
(Ceiling Speakers)
This is a basic 5.1 channel system consisting of front
speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, and a
powered subwoofer, with the addition of top front speakers,
top middle speakers, or top rear speakers, which are types
of height speakers. By installing height speakers, you can
select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the
most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sounds,
when the input format is Dolby Atmos.
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.
7,8 Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
0Top Front Speakers
0Top Middle Speakers
0Top Rear Speakers
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