Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 User manual

Instruction Manual
AV RECEIVER
VSX-LX805
En

Contents
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Table of contents
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 "O󰀨".
– HDMI CEC ( →p146)
– HDMI Standby Through ( →p146)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( →p148)
– Network Standby ( →p149)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p149)
Detailed contents (Next page)
Firmware Update
Troubleshooting
Supplementary Information
Zone 2Zone 2
Main Room
Z2
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Zone 2
Main Room
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Speaker LayoutSpeaker Layout
PRE OU T
Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker Connections

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Before starting the procedure 7
Firmware Update 8
Update Information of the rmware 8
Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit 8
Firmware Update Procedure 8
Part Names 11
Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) 11
Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) 13
Display 15
Rear Panel 16
Remote Controller 18
Inputting Characters 20
Speaker Layout
The listening room and the speaker layout 22
5.1 Channel System 23
7.1 Channel System 24
5.1.2 Channel System 25
7.1.2 Channel System 26
5.1.4 Channel System 27
7.1.4 Channel System 30
Speaker Installation
Setting Up the Speakers 33
Speaker Connections
Speakers you can use with this unit and cable
connections 40
Connect the Subwoofer 41
Connecting a Power Amplier 61
Connections
Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 63
Connections 63
Connecting the TV 64
To ARC/eARC TV 64
To Non-ARC TV 64
Connecting the SUB Monitor 66
SUB Monitor 66
Connecting Playback Devices 67
Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks 67
Connecting a BD/DVD without HDMI Jack Mounted 68
Connecting an Audio Component 69
Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 70
Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplier in a separate
room (Multi-zone) 71
Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 71
Connecting an Integrated Amplier (ZONE 2) 72
Connecting an Integrated Amplier (ZONE 3) 73

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Connecting Antennas (North American and
Taiwanese models) 74
Network Connection 75
Connecting External Control Devices 76
IR IN/OUT port 76
12V TRIGGER OUT jack 77
Connecting the Power Cord 78
Playback
Basic Operations 80
Turning the power on 80
Selecting a source to play 80
Adjusting the volume 81
Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) 81
Listening Mode 83
Selecting a Listening mode 83
BLUETOOTH®Playback 84
Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless technology
enabled devices with this unit 84
Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH
wireless technology enabled devices 86
Listening To the Radio (North American and
Taiwanese models) 88
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 88
Presetting a Radio Station 90
AV Adjust 91
Spotify 95
AirPlay® 96
Basic Operations 96
Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) 97
DTS Play-Fi® 98
Playing Back 98
Amazon Alexa 99
Registering this unit with an Amazon account 99
Operating this unit 100
Amazon Music 101
Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 101
Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote
App 102
Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 102
TIDAL 103
Registering this unit with TIDAL 103
Playing TIDAL 103
Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 104
Necessary Equipment 104
How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 104
Setting Up 104
Playing Sonos on This Unit 105
Internet Radio 106

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Playing Back 106
Multi-zone 108
Playing Back (ZONE 2) 109
Playing Back (ZONE 3) 111
Using PERSONAL PRESET 113
AV Direct Mode 115
Using "AV Direct" 115
Using "AV Direct Net O󰀨" 115
Playing music les saved on a USB storage device 116
USB Storage Device Requirements 117
Music Server 118
Music Server notes 118
Windows Media® Player 12 settings 118
Playing Back 119
Play Queue 121
Adding Play Queue Information 121
Sort and Delete 121
Playing Back 122
Connecting a transmitter for playback 123
Connections 123
Setting Up 123
Playing Back 123
Setup
System Setup 126
Menu list 126
Input/Output Assign 128
Speaker 134
Audio Adjust 141
Source 144
Hardware 146
Multi Zone 152
Miscellaneous 155
MCACC Pro 157
Menu operations 157
Full Auto MCACC 158
Manual MCACC 160
MCACC Data Check 165
Data Management 166
Network/Bluetooth 167
Menu operations 167
Network 168
Bluetooth 171
Web Setup 174
Menu operations 174
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 175
Operations 175

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1. Speaker Setup 176
2. Multi Zone Sound Check 177
3. ARC Setup 177
4. Room EQ 177
Pioneer Remote App 181
Main features 181
Initial Setup 181
Dirac Live 182
Measuring with Dirac Live 182
Using Dirac Live 183
Manual Adjust 184
Troubleshooting
Before starting the procedure 186
When the unit is operating erratically 187
Troubleshooting 188
Appendix
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 200
Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 203
Listening Mode E󰀨ects 207
Speaker combinations 212
General Specications 214

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Before starting the procedure
What's in the box
A Main unit (1)
B Remote controller (RC-990R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
C Speaker setup microphone (1)
• Used during Initial Setup.
D Indoor FM antenna (North American and Taiwanese models) (1)
E AM loop antenna (North American and Taiwanese models) (1)
F Power cord (1)
• Initial Setup Guide (1)
* This document is an online instruction manual. This is not supplied with the product.
Note
• Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.
• The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are
completed.
• We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection
with equipment manufactured by other companies.
• Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available
if new functions are added by updating rmware or the service providers
terminate their services. Also, available services may di󰀨er depending on
your area.
• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through
other means at a later date.
• The illustrations in this manual use those of North American models unless
otherwise mentioned.
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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Firmware Update
Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are
furnished to you for use at your own risk.
Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for
any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the
accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether
arising in tort or contract.
In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special,
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not
limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of
present or prospective prots, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.
Update Information of the rmware
For the latest rmware contents and the rmware version, visit website.
• When this unit is connected to the network, notications of rmware
updates may be displayed. To update the rmware, select "Update Now"
with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. The unit
automatically enters standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the
update is completed.
Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit
To conrm the rmware version of your product, press the button on the
remote controller to display the Home screen, and refer to "System Setup" -
"Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( →p155).
Firmware Update Procedure
Updating can take about 20 minutes. Existing settings are maintained.
Updating the Firmware via Network
• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power o󰀨
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Turn o󰀨 control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨".
– Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -
"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".
* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Turn on the power of the unit and wait for about 20 seconds.
2. Press the button on the remote controller, select "System Setup" -
"Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in
order, then press ENTER.
• If "Firmware Update" is not available for selection, wait until the system has
started.
• "Update via NET" will not be available for selection if the rmware of the
unit is the latest.
3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
"Completed!" is displayed when updating is completed.
• Check the progress on the display of the unit.
4. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.

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If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable properly.
• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -20,
-21:
Internet connection error. Check the following:
– Whether the router is turned on
– Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network
Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve
the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server
or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status
with your Internet service provider.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.
Updating via USB
• Save only the updating data on the USB storage device. Delete any other
data.
• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power o󰀨
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Prepare a 1 GB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage
devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.
– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function.
– USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not
supported.
– USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not
supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.
• Turn o󰀨 control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨".
– Press to display the Home screen. Next, select "System Setup" -
"Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".
* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required
for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied
correctly.
* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or
storage failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in
advance.
* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
2. Download the rmware le from the our company's website to your PC and
unzip.
Firmware les are named as below.
PIOAVR_R.zip
Unzip the le on your PC. The number of unzipped les and folders varies
depending on the model.
3. Copy all unzipped les and folders to the root folder of the USB storage
device.

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• Make sure to copy the unzipped les.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit.
• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC
adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be
treated as an independent device.
5. Turn on the power of the unit and wait for about 20 seconds.
6. Press the button on the remote controller, select "System Setup" -
"Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in
order, then press ENTER.
• If "Firmware Update" is not available for selection, wait until the system has
started.
• "Update via USB" will not be available for selection if the rmware of the
unit is the latest.
7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
"Completed!" is displayed when updating is completed.
• Check the progress on the display of the unit.
• During the update, do not turn the power o󰀨, or disconnect or reconnect
the USB storage device.
8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
9. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage
device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit.
Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own
power supply.
• -05, -13, -20, -21:
The rmware le is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device,
or the rmware le is for another model. Retry from the download of the
rmware le.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.