Pioneer VSA-LX805 User manual

Instruction Manual
AV RECEIVER
VSA-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
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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.

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Part Names
Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models)
I
F GA BC DE
H J K L M I
A INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be
played.
B FL OFF indicator: Lights up when the display is
turned o󰀨 by repeatedly pressing the DIMMER
button on the remote controller.
C Display ( →p15)
D NETWORK indicator: This lights when "NET"
is selected with the input selector and the unit
is connected to the network. Lights up when
any of the following functions is working or
enabled in standby state of this unit. When this
indicator is lighting, the power consumption in
standby state increases, however, the increase
in power consumption is minimized by entering
the HYBRID STANDBY mode where only the
essential circuits operate. It does not light when
ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on, however.
– HDMI CEC ( →p146)
– HDMI Standby Through ( →p146)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( →p148)
– Network Standby ( →p149)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p149)
E Remote control sensor: Receives signals from
the remote controller.
• The 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.
F MCACC PRO indicator: This lights when you
have enabled the speaker calibration made with
MCACC. ( →p158,p180)
G MASTER VOLUME
H STANDBY/ON button: When the power is
turned on, the periphery of the button lights up.
It also lights up when ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is turned
on.
I Front ap
J PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard
plug (ø1/4" / 6.3 mm) are connected.
K SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker
setup microphone. ( →p158,p180)
L USB port: A USB storage device is connected
so that music les stored in it can be played.
Supply of power to USB devices while in the
standby mode is not supported. ( →p116)
M AUX INPUT HDMI jack: Connect a video
camera, etc. using an HDMI cable. ( →p70)
European, Australian and Asian models ( →p13)

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Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models)
PN O S
T
V W X
Q R U
Y
N AV ADJUST button: Settings such as "HDMI"
and "Audio" can be made quickly during play on
the TV screen. ( →p91)
O Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER
button: Select the item with the cursors, and
press ENTER to conrm. Use them to tune to
stations when using TUNER. ( →p88)
P STATUS button: Switches the information on the
display. ( →p82)
Q HOME MENU button: Displays the Home.
( →p126,p157,p167)
R RETURN button: Returns the display to the
previous state.
S ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/
OFF. ( →p109)
T ZONE 3 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 3 ON/
OFF. ( →p111)
U TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning
mode. ( →p88)
V ZONE CONTROL button: Controls the multi-
zone function. ( →p108)
W DIMMER button: You can switch the display o󰀨
or adjust the brightness of the display in three
steps.
X LISTENING MODE button: Switches the
listening mode. ( →p83)
Y PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers
the current setting conditions such as input
selector, listening mode, etc. or call the
registered settings. ( →p113)

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Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models)Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models)
I
F GA BC DE
H J K L M I
A INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be
played.
B FL OFF indicator: Lights up when the display is
turned o󰀨 by repeatedly pressing the DIMMER
button on the remote controller.
C Display ( →p15)
D NETWORK indicator: This lights when "NET"
is selected with the input selector and the unit
is connected to the network. Lights up when
any of the following functions is working or
enabled in standby state of this unit. When this
indicator is lighting, the power consumption in
standby state increases, however, the increase
in power consumption is minimized by entering
the HYBRID STANDBY mode where only the
essential circuits operate. It does not light when
ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on, however.
– HDMI CEC ( →p146)
– HDMI Standby Through ( →p146)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( →p148)
– Network Standby ( →p149)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p149)
E Remote control sensor: Receives signals from
the remote controller.
• The 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.
F MCACC PRO indicator: This lights when you
have enabled the speaker calibration made with
MCACC. ( →p158,p180)
G MASTER VOLUME
H STANDBY/ON button: When the power is
turned on, the periphery of the button lights up.
It also lights up when ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is turned
on.
I Front ap
J PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard
plug (ø1/4" / 6.3 mm) are connected.
K SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker
setup microphone. ( →p158,p180)
L USB port: A USB storage device is connected
so that music les stored in it can be played.
Supply of power to USB devices while in the
standby mode is not supported. ( →p116)
M AUX INPUT HDMI jack: Connect a video
camera, etc. using an HDMI cable. ( →p70)
North American and Taiwanese models ( →p11)

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Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models)
PN O S
T
V W X
Q R U
Y
N AV ADJUST button: Settings such as "HDMI"
and "Audio" can be made quickly during play on
the TV screen. ( →p91)
O Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER
button: Select the item with the cursors, and
press ENTER to conrm.
P STATUS button: Switches the information on the
display. ( →p82)
Q HOME MENU button: Displays the Home.
( →p126,p157,p167)
R RETURN button: Returns the display to the
previous state.
S ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/
OFF. ( →p109)
T ZONE 3 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 3 ON/
OFF. ( →p111)
U DIRAC LIVE button: Selects slots where the
measurement results of Dirac Live are saved.
( →p93)
V ZONE CONTROL button: Controls the multi-
zone function. ( →p108)
W DIMMER button: You can switch the display o󰀨
or adjust the brightness of the display in three
steps.
X LISTENING MODE button: Switches the
listening mode. ( →p83)
Y PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers
the current setting conditions such as input
selector, listening mode, etc. or call the
registered settings. ( →p113)

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DisplayDisplay
5FG
12
34
HI
J
A / / / :These may light when performing
operations while "NET" or "USB" is selected
with the input selector. / light when there are
multiple folders or les that are available to be
selected. / light when text information does
not t with the range provided by "8".
B Lights in the following conditions.
Z2/Z3: ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on.
: Connected by BLUETOOTH.
: Connected by Wi-Fi.
NET: Lights when connected to the network with
the "NET" input selector. It will blink if incorrectly
connected to the network.
USB: Lights when the "USB" input selector is
selected, a USB device is connected and the
USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB
device is not properly connected.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI
input is selected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital
input is selected.
C Lights according to the type of input digital audio
signal and the listening mode.
D Lights in the following conditions.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio *
STEREO: Receiving FM stereo. *
SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( →p148)
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( →p148)
* North American and Taiwanese models
E Displays the audio output destination.
A: Outputs audio only to ZONE A.
B: Outputs audio only to ZONE B.
AB: Outputs audio to both ZONE A and ZONE B.
F Lights when headphones are connected.
G Blinks when muting is on.
H Displays various information of the input signals.
I Lights when adjusting the volume.
J Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output
channel that corresponds to the selected
listening mode.

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Rear PanelRear Panel
PRE OU T
B C F G HA
ED
A DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks:
Input TV or AV component digital audio signals
with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
B ANTENNA AM LOOP/FM UNBAL 75 Ω
terminal: (North American and Taiwanese
models) Connect the supplied antennas.
C Wireless antenna: Used for
Wi-Fi connection or when
using a BLUETOOTH enabled
device. Adjust the angles
according to the connection
status.
D HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and
audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a
monitor such as a TV or projector.
E HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio
signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV
component.
F NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an
Ethernet cable.
G USB port: Connect a USB storage device to
play music les ( →p116). You can also supply
power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB
cable.
H AC IN: The supplied power cord is connected.
180°
90°

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Rear Panel
PRE OU T
I J K L M N O
P Q RS
I AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio
signals with an XLR balanced cable or analog
audio cable.
J SIGNAL GND terminal: Connect the ground
wire of the turntable.
K COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV
component video signals with a component
video cable. (Compatible only with 480i or 576i
resolution.)
VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video
signals with an analog video cable.
L ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio
signals with an analog audio cable connected
to an integrated amplier in a separate room
(ZONE 2).
ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Simultaneously
output the same audio source as the speakers
(ZONE A) connected to this unit by connecting
this unit to wireless headphones, wireless
speaker transmitter, etc., using an analog audio
cable.
M ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio
signals with an analog audio cable connected
to an integrated amplier in a separate room
(ZONE 3).
N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a
powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. See
"Connect the Subwoofer" ( →p41) for details.
O PREOUT jacks: Connect a power amplier.
( →p61)
P SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with
speaker cables. (Support banana plugs. Use a
plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug connection is not
supported.)
Q IR IN/OUT port: Connect a remote control
receiver unit. ( →p76)
R 12V TRIGGER OUT A/B jack: Connect a device
equipped with a 12V trigger input jack to enable
power link operation between the device and this
unit. ( →p77)
S RS-232C port: Connect a home control system
equipped with an RS-232C port. For installing
a home control system, contact the specialized
stores.

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Remote ControllerRemote Controller
A STANDBY/ON button
B Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be
played.
C PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers
the current setting conditions such as input
selector, listening mode, etc. or call the
registered settings. ( →p113)
D DIMMER button: You can switch the display o󰀨 or
adjust the brightness of the display in three steps.
E (AV ADJUST) button: Settings such as
"HDMI" and "Audio" can be made quickly during
play on the TV screen. ( →p91)
F Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select
the item with the cursors, and press ENTER to
conrm your selection. When the folder or le
lists are not shown on one screen on the TV,
press / to change the screen.
G button: Displays the Home.
( →p126,p157,p167)
H SLEEP button: You can allow the unit to enter
standby automatically when the specied time
has elapsed. Select the time from "30 min", "60
min", "90 min" and "O󰀨". When you do not want
to turn the unit to standby automatically, select
"O󰀨". You can also set this by pressing the
button on the remote controller to display the
Home screen and selecting "System Setup" -
"Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep
Timer" ( →p148).
I HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT
jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB",
and "MAIN+SUB".
J MODE button: Switches between automatic
tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations
( →p88) (North American and Taiwanese
models). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-
enabled AV component is connected to this unit,
you can switch Q. Play buttons between "CEC
MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).
K +Fav button: Used to register AM/FM radio
stations. ( →p90) (North American and
Taiwanese models)
L (STATUS) button: Switches the information on
the display.
M button: Returns the display to the previous
state.
L
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Remote Controller
N LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening
mode ( →p83).
O DIRAC button: Selects slots where the
measurement results of Dirac Live are saved.
( →p93)
P TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound
quality of the speakers and volume level of the
subwoofer.
TONE button: You can adjust the sound quality
of the speakers.
1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or
Bass and adjust the content.
Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone
range of the speakers.
Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone
range of the speakers.
2. Press + or - for adjustment.
DIALOG button: Emphasizes movie dialogues
and music vocals to listen to them more easily.
It is e󰀨ective to movie lines in particular. Also, it
exerts the e󰀨ect even if the center speaker is not
used. Select a desired level from "1" (low) to "5"
(high).
1. Press DIALOG.
2. Press + or - for adjustment.
• Depending on the input source or listening
mode setting, selection is not possible, or the
desired e󰀨ect may not be achieved.
SW button: Adjust the speaker level of the
subwoofer while listening to the sound.
1. Press SW.
2. Press + or - to adjust the level between
"-15.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB".
• If you set the unit to the standby mode, the
adjustments you made will be restored to
the previous statuses.
Q Play buttons: Used for playback operations
for the Music Server ( →p118) or USB device
( →p116). Also, switching to "CEC MODE" with
JMODE button allows you to operate an HDMI
CEC function-enabled AV component. (Some
devices may not be operated.)
R ZONE 2/ZONE 3 HOLD button: Used to control
the multi-zone function ( →p108).
S CH SEL button: You can check the volume level
settings ( →p140) for each of the speakers. You
can also change the settings with the number 6
cursor buttons / .
T S.RETRIEVER button: Enable Sound Retriever
( →p92) and improve the quality of
compressed audio.
U MUTE button: Temporarily mutes audio.
Press the button again to cancel muting.
V Volume buttons
W button: You can start repeat or random
play of the Music Server or USB.
CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have
entered when entering text on the TV screen.
X (LIGHT button): Turn the backlight of the
remote controller On/O󰀨. If 10 seconds elapse
with no operations performed after turning it on,
it will automatically turn o󰀨.
S
T
U
V
W
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Inputting Characters
You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV
screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p168) or naming
a preset radio station ( →p144).
1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote
controller and press the ENTER button.
2. When saving characters after input, select "OK" and press the ENTER button.
, . ;/:], . ; :
CLEAR
ZONE 2
HOLD
MODE
/ / /
ENTER
• Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched
with the MODE button on the remote controller.)
• To enter a space, select " ".
• To delete a character on the left of the cursor, select " ".
• To delete all the input characters, press the CLEAR button on the remote
control.
• On the ZONE 2 playback screen, operate the remote controller while pressing
and holding the ZONE 2 HOLD button. To delete all the input characters, only
press the CLEAR button without pressing the ZONE 2 HOLD button.