Pioneer SC-LX901 Installation guide

Basic
Manual
Hookup
Step1: Speaker Layout ........................................................... 3
Step2: Connect the Speakers ............................................... 10
Step3: Connect the TV ......................................................... 12
Step4: Connect the AV Components .................................... 14
Step5: Multi-zone Connection ............................................... 18
Step6: Connect Other Cables ............................................... 21
Setup
Step7: Power On & Initial Setup ........................................... 22
HDMI Setup .......................................................................... 23
Playback
Basic Playback ..................................................................... 24
Network Functions ................................................................ 25
Others ................................................................................... 27
Part Names
Front Panel ........................................................................... 30
Rear Panel ............................................................................ 31
Remote Controller ................................................................ 32
Display .................................................................................. 32
This manual includes information needed when starting up and also
instructions for frequently used operations. The "Advanced Manual" is
available on the internet with details about the playback features/
listening modes/settings details, specifications, and troubleshooting.
The Advanced Manual is created in a format that makes it easy to read
on a PC or Smartphone.
http://www.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/sclx901/adv/en.html
Advanced Manual found here
> Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names
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Fr
SC-LX901
AV RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR AV
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What's in the box
1. Main unit 2. Remote controller (RC-927R) ×1, Batteries (AAA/R03) ×2
3. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. AM loop antenna ×1 5. Speaker setup microphone ×1
6. Power cord ×1
Glossary
Dolby Atmos
This unit supports playback in the Dolby Atmos format which provides 360e sound placement. Unlike existing
surround systems, Dolby Atmos doesn't rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound
objects that have independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an
optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs and achieves a three-dimensional sound field by introducing a sound field
above the listener.
ARC
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature transfers TV audio signals via HDMI cable so that you can play the
audio from the TV through this unit. Connection to an ARC compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. Refer
to the instruction manual for your TV to see if it supports ARC. (
 P12)
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 (
 P14)
HDMI Standby Through
Video and audio signals from AV components can be transmitted to the TV even if this unit is in standby (
 P14)
CAUTION: Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. The power cord must be connected only after
all other cable connections are completed. We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the
connection of equipment manufactured by other companies.
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Step1: Speaker Layout
＊1
＊2
＊3
＊1: 22e〜30e, ＊2: 90e〜120e, ＊3: 135e〜150e
12
Front Speakers
3
Center Speaker
45
Surround Speakers
6
Powered Subwoofer
78
Surround Back Speakers
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.
Surround back speakers improve the sense of
envelopment created by the back sound field and provide
a more realistic 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.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P10)
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＊1
＊2
＊3
3´ (0.9 m)
or more
3´ (0.9 m)
or more
＊1: 22e〜30e, ＊2: 90e〜120e, ＊3: 135e〜150e
9:
Height Speakers
$
$
Front High Speakers
Rear High Speakers
Height Speakers;
Front High Speakers/
Rear High Speakers
These are types of height speakers. Furthermore, 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 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. Note that with height speakers you can install up
to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P10)
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＊1
＊2
＊3
＊1: 30e〜55e, ＊2: 65e〜100e, ＊3: 125e〜150e
9:
Height Speakers
$
$
$
Top Front Speakers
Top Middle Speakers
Top Rear Speakers
Height Speakers;
Ceiling Speakers
These are types of height speakers. Furthermore, 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. Note that with height speakers you can install
up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.
0Dolby Laboratories recommends placing this type of
height speakers to obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.
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＊1
＊2
＊3
＊1: 22e〜30e, ＊2: 90e〜120e, ＊3: 135e〜150e
9:
Height Speakers
$
$
$
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)
Height Speakers;
Dolby Enabled Speakers
(Dolby Speakers)
These are types of height speakers. 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.
Furthermore, 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.
Place them either above the front speakers or above the
surround speakers or surround back speakers. Note that
with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height
1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.
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 P10)
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＊1
＊2
＊3
Speaker B Speaker B
＊1: 22e〜30e, ＊2: 90e〜120e, ＊3: 135e〜150e
Speaker B System
Apart from the main speaker system (Speaker A System),
you can also connect another system of front speakers to
be the Speaker B System. When you do so, you can
switch the same audio to output from A, B, or A+B. Switch
with "Speakers" in AV Adjust (
 P28).
Depending on the configuration of the main speaker
system, it is possible to connect a Speaker B System
supporting Bi-Amping (
 P8) to improve quality of the
bass and treble.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P10)
Go To "Hookup" (
 P11)
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＊1
＊2
＊3
＊1: 22e〜30e, ＊2: 90e〜120e, ＊3: 135e〜150e
12
Front Speakers (Bi-Amping)
3
Center Speaker (Bi-Amping)
45
Surround Speakers (Bi-Amping)
Bi-Amping the Speakers
It is possible to connect front speakers, a center speaker,
and surround speakers supporting Bi-Amping to improve
quality of the bass and treble. The effects and placements
for speakers are the same as for a system that doesn't
use Bi-Amping speakers.
The following shows the combinations you can connect
with Bi-Amping speakers.
– Front speakers only
– Front speakers and center speaker
– Front speakers and surround speakers
– Center speaker and surround speakers
– Front speakers, center speaker, and surround
speakers
Except for a case where only the front speakers are Bi-
Amping connected, when multiple speakers are combined
in a Bi-Amping connection, the maximum speaker
configuration is 5.1 ch.
Go To "Hookup" (
 P11)
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Speaker combinations
In any of the combinations, up to two powered subwoofers can be connected.
Points to note with speaker combinations
＊1: It is not possible to use Speaker B, Bi-AMP, and ZONE speakers at the same time. However, with 2.1
ch to 7.1 ch, it is possible to use Bi-AMP (FRONT) and ZONE 2 speakers at the same time.
＊2: You can also use Bi-Amping connections with Speakers B.
＊3: If front speakers are to be Bi-Amping connected, height speakers need to be connected to the
HEIGHT 2 jacks.
＊4: ZONE 2 speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 1 jack, ZONE 3 speakers need to be
connected to the SURROUND BACK jacks, and height speakers need to be connected to the
HEIGHT 2 jacks.
HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2
When connecting 2 sets of height speakers, the height speaker combinations you can choose are as follows.
– Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High
– Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle/Top Rear/Dolby Enabled
Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back)
– Height 1 Speaker: Top Front or Dolby Enabled Speaker (Front), Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top
Rear/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back)
When connecting only one set of height speakers, select one type of height speakers from the types
available.
Speaker
Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND
BACK HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 SP B
＊1
(Speaker B) Bi-AMP
＊1
ZONE 2
＊1
(  P19)
ZONE 3
＊1
(  P20)
2.1 ch
＊2
FRONT
3.1 ch
＊2
FRONT,
FRONT/CENTER
4.1 ch
＊2
FRONT,
FRONT/SURROUND
5.1 ch
＊2
FRONT,
FRONT/CENTER,
FRONT/SURROUND,
CENTER/SURROUND,
FRONT/CENTER/
SURROUND
6.1 ch
＊2
FRONT
7.1 ch
＊2
FRONT
2.1.2 ch
＊3
FRONT
＊4
3.1.2 ch
＊3
FRONT
＊4
4.1.2 ch
＊3
FRONT
＊4
5.1.2 ch
＊3
FRONT
＊4
6.1.2 ch
＊3
FRONT
7.1.2 ch
＊3
FRONT
4.1.4 ch
5.1.4 ch
6.1.4 ch
7.1.4 ch
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Step2: Connect the Speakers
2
1
3/8˝
(10 mm)
Speaker B
OR ᴧᴧ
1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable
Standard Connections
Refer to the illustration to connect the speaker system.
＊Depending on the combination of speakers, you may need to
connect to other jacks. See "Points to note with speaker
combinations" (P9) for details.
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.
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