Pioneer S-LX70-C User manual

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seeing andhearing like never before
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seeing andhearing like
Speaker Stands
Go beyond. Immerse yourself in total experience. In a dimension of sight and sound you’ve never before
imagined. Enter a world wher e your eyes bite into a red so juicy you can taste it. Where green is so l ush you
can smell its freshness. Where blue is so deep you can feel its chill . Where your heart opens wide t o take
in images too big and too intense to be seen any other way. Where you l ook with your ear s and hear with
your entire body. A world where colours can be felt, sounds can be tasted and it all comes together to
create something unlike anything that has ever existed. A nd nothing will be the same again.
Aluminium design Floor Stand Aluminium design Table Top Stand
Floor St and for
KURO side speakers (S-L X70-LR)
Tabl e Top Stand for
KURO side speakers (S-L X70-LR)
Floor St and for the S-81B
bookshelf speakers. Available in
high-gloss black or matt black.
Floor St and for the EX Series
bookshelf speakers (S-2E X)
Floor St and for the EX Series
centre speakers (S-7E X, S-8E X)
Floor St and for the EX Series
bookshelf speakers (S-4EX)
Aluminium design Floor Stand
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never before
KURO fl at screen TVs – Page 8
Blu-ray Disc/DVD Players – P age 26
HDD/ DVD Recorders – Page 34
AV Receivers – P age 42
Audio Components – Pa ge 52
Home Cinema Systems – Page 62
Speakers – Page 72
Technical Data – Page 84
Product O verview – Pa ge 98

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The finest picture.
Blacker than ever.
It all begins with black . Only black at its deepest can serve as a backdrop for the purest, most vibrant colours. And for
detail with the most striking sharpness. That’s why we have dedicat ed our energy and innovative drive to achieving black s
of unpr ecedented intensity. The deepest shade of black, the best pict ur e has a name: KURO.
Nothing is more powerful and emotionally charged than film. It’s our inspiration. Our reason to create solutions that r ealise
the highest expression of sight and sound. An expression that lets you see and hear exactly as the fil mmakers intended.
Sound and emotion so strong, so immersive, so engaging that it stays with you forever. KURO has grown out of our passion
for the art form of the moving picture. We have created a range of systems for presenting moving pictures that go beyond
ex hil arating col our, sharpness and brightness. K URO brings film to life and l ets you enjoy its ever y nuance.
Whether you’re a cinephile looking for complete immersion with a front projector or a discerning viewer seeking a choice
of sizes for your main and secondar y television se ts, you will find just the right KURO t o meet your needs. KURO stands
for sight and sound in its highest, pur est form. Br ought to you by the global specialist in the audio and visual wor ld. Get in
touch wit h your sense of KURO.
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The embodiment
of unique harmony.
The most ambitious concepts, the most sophisticated technologies, the finest design. The L X Series
incorporates the best qualities of Pioneer. And every function, ever y component operates in precise
alignment with its counterparts to achieve a singl e objective: flawless interaction with KURO, a
device unmatched in the world of fl at scr een TVs.
Blu-ray disc pl ayer s, a DVD player, HDD/DVD recor ders, multi-channel AV receivers, speakers,
home cinema systems – each LX product is a born companion to the KURO. Both technologically and
aesthetically. The result is a perfectly synchr onised solution that takes
home entertainment to a higher level . To a place where you truly see and
hear like never before.
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Suddenly,
impressions take over
the senses.
KURO FL AT SCREEN T VS

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The white flash of a lightning bolt against a pitch-black sky. Spectacular fireworks exploding in all colour s of the rainbow
on a cloudl ess night . The golden glow of a black panther’s eye as it st al ks prey in the dense undergrowth of a rainforest.
The deeper the bl ack, the stronger the brightness and depth of the colours. KURO means black in Japanese, and black
is at the very heart of the KURO concept. Blacker t han ever, KURO flat screen T Vs create black tones of such depth and
purity that ever y detail , every colour, every shade comes brilliantly alive. A nd revolutionises home viewing.
KURO. Picture this.
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Surrender to your senses.
Profound, thrilling, compelling. When you cross the line and step into the world of KURO, you enter
a new sensory space. The highly sophisticated viewing sol utions create a total experience that will
change your perception of home entert ainment. Forever.
KURO. Fascination
has never been so deep.
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Precision and sensitivity.
KURO fl at screen T Vs incl ude sizes for al l environment s, from a
32-inch screen to a stunning 60-inch model . Every KURO
always delivers flicker-free images in razor-sharp 1080p
resolution. For the ultimate cinema experience, you can
view fil ms coming from Blu-ray in the original 24 frames
per second – precisely the cadence at which they were
originally filmed and mastered. Nowadays, the ability to
receive digital-quality T V broadcasts is becoming an ever more
widespread standar d. And wit h a KURO flat screen T V, you’re perfectly
equipped. Every unit features not only an integrated analogue tuner, but
al so a DVB-T tuner for digital terr estrial TV reception. What’s more,
our top-of-the-range models ar e equipped with a DVB-S tuner, capable
of receiving satellite signal s. They are compliant with the EICTA “HD
TV 1080p” Minimum Requirement s and support MPEG-4 high definition
decoding*.
One remote, total control .
With KURO LINK easy operation is guaranteed. It l ets you access the
main functions of all your other compatible Pioneer equipment with the
remote contr ol unit of your KURO flat screen T V.
* se e backc ov er

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In tune with your senses.
Maximise your experience. At 50 and 60 inches our thin KURO plasma flat screen T Vs go beyond bringing images of
over whelming dimensions and presence into your home. They transform your viewing environment into a perfectly tuned
space, where impressions are intense and in total harmony with your wishes.
KURO plasma TVs ar e equipped for easy home ne twork integration, give you a wide selection of customisation options and
even adjust many of their functions automatically to the sur roundings. They are clean and contemporary in design and have
their own unique characteristics that con tribute to their excell ence. Sit back and be transported to places you‘ve never been
before.
KURO: your sixth sense.
Wher ever you install your KURO plasma TV, whatever you pl an t o watch, you can be sure of unforgettable images and
sounds. With its enhanced Optimum Mode, the KURO actively senses the light conditions and analyses the viewing content,
then fine-tunes itself accordingly. Its content analysis function has been perfected for even more subtle adjustment and
better-than-ever harmonisation of sounds and pictur es. Additionally, Auto Volume Contr ol eliminates annoying spikes in
sound vol ume – for example, during commercial breaks.
With a mere thickness of 64 mm, the KRP -500 A and KRP-600A pl asma T Vs with separate Media Receiver look more sleek
and elegant than ever. They come with a colour sensor that measur es the col our characteristics of ambient light to provide
the picture optimum to your eyes‘ sensation. Vouching for picture purity, the PURE AV selection mode brings the input signal
to the screen as direct as possible, bypassing all typical picture enhancement processing.
Using special ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) calibration software, your ISF-certified dealer can preset the separate
Media Receiver models for custom-perfect day (ISF Day) or evening (ISF Night) viewing in your home. The new ISF Auto mode
adapts the image according to information from the room light sensor. With these fine adjustments, viewing becomes so deep,
so rich, so moving that you don‘t just watch television and films. You feel with every sense.
A sense of connectivity.
Your configuration options go beyond picture and sound qualities. Both the 93 mm PDP-L X5090H and PDP-LX6090H
KURO plasma TVs, as well as the KRP -500 A and KRP-600A 64 mm model s with separate Media Receiver, offer
you far-reaching connectivit y options. These KURO plasma TVs are equipped with a DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) certified Home Media Gallery. This ne tworking function all ows you to enjoy compressed audio files, photos
and even HD video content from one or mor e connected media servers. Mul tiple HDMI input s enable a quick and convenient
connection to a broad range of source devices. Welcome to a new dimension in easy connectivity.
Intense. Personal. Plasma.
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KRP-600A
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152 cm
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
Slim profile 64 mm. Ultra Black Panel technology.
SD/HD* digital (DVB-T) / SD analogue terrestrial tuner.
SD/HD* digital (DVB-S/DVB-S2) satellite tuner.
HDMI interface (x4). KURO LINK.
Home Media Gallery by DLNA /USB 2.0.
Enhanced Optimum Mode. Colour sensor. Direct Colour Filter 3+.
Optional speakers and stand.
Take control.
Contemporary and elegant. Sophisticated and user-friendly. The new KURO
remote in high-quality aluminium puts you in command. With the feature KURO
LINK, you can also access key functions of other compatible Pioneer devices.
60 inch KURO Plasma T V – separate Media Receiver

KRP-500A
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127 cm
Big power, small format.
Behind the exceptionally slim KURO plasma flat screen TVs is a compact and
elegant power hub: the Media Receiver. It is equipped with mighty SD/HD digital
tuners for terrestrial and satellite reception as well as a module for analogue
terrestrial signals.* And to keep your KURO viewing environment clean and
uncluttered, the Media Receiver has been designed to connect with just one cable.
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
Slim profile 64 mm. Ultra Black Panel technology.
SD/HD* digital (DVB-T) / SD analogue terrestrial tuner.
SD/HD* digital (DVB-S/DVB-S2) satellite tuner.
HDMI interface (x4). KURO LINK.
Home Media Gallery by DLNA /USB 2.0.
Enhanced Optimum Mode. Colour sensor. Direct Colour Filter 3+.
Optional speakers and stand.
50 inch KURO Plasma TV – separate Media Receiver
* see backcover

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PDP-LX6090
152 cm
60 inch KURO Plasma T V
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
Slim profile 93 mm. Ultra Black Panel technology.
SD* digital (DVB-T) / SD analogue terrestrial tuner.
HDMI Interface (x3). KURO LINK.
Home Media Gallery by USB 2.0.
Enhanced Optimum Mode. Direct Colour Filter 3+.
Optional speakers and stand.
* see backcover

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PDP-LX5090
127 cm
50 inch KURO Plasma TV
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
Slim profile 93 mm. Ultra Black Panel technology.
SD* digital (DVB-T) / SD analogue terrestrial tuner.
HDMI Interface (x3). KURO LINK.
Home Media Gallery by USB 2.0.
Enhanced Optimum Mode. Direct Colour Filter 3+.
Optional speakers and stand.
A clean solution.
The intelligently designed High Definition AV Converter PDA-V100HD
is the easy way to link all your home entertainment equipment. It features
four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output as well as Component, Scart and
AV-in connections. And it connects to your KURO TV with just one cable.
* see backcover

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Enter a new dimension.
With intriguing contrast and colours that go straight to the heart, KURO has elevated LCD technol ogy to an entirely new level.
The LCD range will carr y on t he l egacy of our award-winning KURO plasma TVs that have been described as the best in the
world. By taking ful l advantage of our ext ensive plasma know -how, these three LCD models deliver industr y-l eading black
levels and 1080p performance.
The minimalist KURO L CD fl at screen T Vs run at 100 Hz for smooth fl owing motion. Equipped with a special high-contrast
filter, they pr ovide captivating enter tainment under vir tually all light conditions and from almost any angle – the exceptionally
wide viewing scope spans 176 degrees. With 5-step colour adjustment selection, you can adapt your unit to your personal
taste. All KURO LCD T Vs are labelled “HD ready 1080p” and are equipped with three HDMI ports for optimum data transfer.
And with A uto Brightness Control, the intensity of the image is always optimal – even during par ticularly bright film scenes
or in changing ambient light.
You’ll see LCD
with entirely new eyes.
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KRL-46V
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117 cm
46 inch KURO LCD TV
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
100 Hz driving.
Digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and analogue tuner.
HDMI interface (x3). KURO LINK.
PC input. High-contrast filter.
Integrated speakers. Detachable stand included.

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94 cm
80 cm
37 inch KURO LCD TV
KRL-37V
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
100 Hz driving.
Digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and
analogue tuner.
HDMI interface (x3). KURO LINK.
PC input. High-contrast filter.
Integrated speakers.
Detachable swivel stand included.
32 inch KURO LCD TV
KRL-32V
HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.
100 Hz driving.
Digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and
analogue tuner.
HDMI interface (x3). KURO LINK.
PC input. High-contrast filter.
Integrated speakers.
Detachable swivel stand included.

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S-LX70-LR
S-LX70W
S-LX70C
KURO High Fidelity subwoofer: 30 cm bass driver.
Frequency Range: 25 – 4,000 Hz.
300 W RMS.
KURO High Fidelity speakers.
Woofer: 2 x 13 cm EX concept slim cone woofers.
Tweeter: 2.5 cm Titanium wide-range tweeter.
Impedance: 6 Ω.
Frequency Range: 40 – 50,000 Hz.
Power handling: 130 W.
KURO High Fidelity centre speaker.
Woofer: 2 x 13 cm EX concept slim cone woofers.
Tweeter: 2.5 cm Titanium wide-range tweeter.
Impedance: 6 Ω.
Frequency Range: 40 – 50,000 Hz.
Power handling: 130 W.
Sound to see and touch.
Experience pure emotion. Experience sound so alive, so
close that you can almost grasp it. Speakers designed
to reflect the aesthetics of KURO plasma T Vs – and
engineered to match their intensity – let you hear in ways
you’ve never heard before.

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KURO
Plasma TVs HD ready DVB-T DVB-S/DVB-S2 HDMI
Inputs DLN A /USB 2.0 Optimum Mode
KRP-600A* 1080p SD & HD SD & HD 4• / • •(enhanced)
KRP-500A* 1080p SD & HD SD & HD 4• / • •(enhanced)
PDP-LX6090H** 1080p SD & HD SD & HD 3• / • •(enhanced)
PDP-LX6090*** 1080p SD
—
3– / • •
PDP-LX5090H** 1080p SD & HD SD & HD 3• / • • (enhanced)
PDP-LX5090 1080p SD
—
3– / • •
KURO LCD T Vs HD ready 100 Hz
driving DVB-T tuner HDMI Inputs KURO LINK High-contrast filter
KRL-46V 1080p • • 3• •
KRL-37V 1080p • • 3• •
KRL-32V 1080p • • 3• •
Get all the facts:
www.pioneer.co.uk /kuro
***
** This product is not avail able in the UK.
* separate Media Receiver

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Suddenly,
each second becomes
unforgettable.
BLU-R AY DISC AND DVD PL AYERS

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The reality of films,
closer than ever.
Open your self t o greatness. Become a witness. To visions never seen before. To gripping action, great beauty and
intense emotions. To colours so rich, details so fine, that all your senses come alive. You are witness to the dawn
of a new age of images that lift you out of your realit y, and sounds that plunge you into worl ds you have never
imagined. Because Pioneer Blu-ray disc players have been designed with just one objective: to give you pure moving
pictures and living sound precisely as the director intended. Immerse yourself, and nothing will ever be the same.
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The art of film in its purest form.
Adventure, action, comedy, r omance. There is one thing al l genres have in common: the films
are filmed and mastered to play at a speed of 24 frames per second. Bring original
cinema-quality pictures to your home. Blu-ray t echnology l ets you view y our
favourite film exactly as the filmmakers envisioned their work: in breathtaking 1080p resolution,
at 24 frames per second.
To stay true
to the original.
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Let the sound transport you.
Sound that’s tr ue t o the original . From the audio sensations of gripping action scenes to the
subtle ty of intense dialogue. With cutting-edge technologies, films take on a depth
that will transport you. Professional-grade Wolfson Digital Audio Converter s
(DACs) guarantee excellent audio per formance. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DT S-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio ensure that you enjoy studio-
class sound as scintillating, rich and genuine as moving pictures in Bl u-ray quality.
Pristine quality at your fingertips.
Multimedia excellence has never been so easy. Our Blu-ray disc players feature an op timised
graphical user interface for exceptionally straightfor ward operation and are equipped with
HDMI, the gold standard for multimedia dat a transfer in flawless quality. In addition, they
support the connectivity feature KURO LINK , so the remote control of your KURO fl at screen T V
is all you need to access the main functions of your Blu-ray disc player.
Flawless fidelity.
Our ne w Blu-ray disc pl ayers have been further enhanced, with a r edesigned chipset. They
suppor t HDMI Deep Col our for an unprecedented range of tones and exceptionally smooth
transitions. With a compatible Pioneer receiver, the new models al so deliver truly outstanding
music CD pl ayback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System (PQL S).