Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Speaker Installation

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Speaker Installation

Speaker Installation

How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example.
The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers:

Speaker Connections

(Before starting the procedure)
Speaker Connections and “Speaker Impedance” Settings

• 3.1 Channel System 33, 34, 35
• 5.1 Channel System 36, 37, 38
• 7.1 Channel System 39, 40
• 3.1.2 Channel System 41, 42, 43
• 5.1.2 Channel System 44, 45

Playing Back

1. Do the play operations on the AV component connected to this unit. Do theplay operations on this unit when the input is TUNER or NET.

You cannot adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device on this unit. Adjust on the connected BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device.

• You cannot transmit audio to multiple BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices from this unit.
• Audio is also output from the speakers connected to this
• The coverage area is approx. 48´/15 m. Note that connection is not always guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices.
• When “Bluetooth Transmitter” is “On” and in the following cases, when this unit detects a paired BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device, it will automatically reconnect with that
  • When the power is turned on again after the unit is switched to standby
  • While other than “BLUETOOTH” is selected
  • When the “NET” input is selected and there is audio output from a network service/content (some services excluded)

When not using this function, select “Off” in “Bluetooth Transmitter” to cancel the connection. Also disconnect on the receiving device (if disconnection is possible on the receiving device).

• Audio cannot be output from a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device in the following cases:
  • When the audio file is DSD format
  • When playing audio from one of the following network services: Chromecast built-in, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Air Play, DTS Play-Fi
• Sound quality adjustments and listening modes of this unit cannot be applied to the output audio.

 HDMI

HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from “MAIN”, “SUB”, and “MAIN+SUB”.

Sound Delay: If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset the gap. Different settings can be set for each input selector.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct and the input signal is either analog or DSD.

Audio Return Channel: You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected ARC- compatible TV through the speakers connected to the unit. Select “On” when listening to the audio of TV using the speakers of this unit. Select “Off” when the ARC function is not used.

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Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. The setting is effective in the signals of

48 kHz or less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream signals.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure

Midnight: Make small sounds easily heard. It is useful when you need to reduce the volume while watching a movie late night.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure
• The setting cannot be used in the following
  • If “Loudness Management” is set to “Off” when playing Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby True HD
  • When the input signal is DTS:X and “Dialog Control” is other than 0 dB

Zone B: Select a method of outputting audio to ZONE B from among “Off”, “On (A+B)” and “On (B)”

Room EQ

MCACC EQ: Enable or disable the equalizer function that corrects for distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure

Manual EQ Select: From the Home screen, select “Preset 1” to “Preset 3” which were set in “MCACC” – “Manual MCACC” – “EQ Adjust”. The same sound field setting is applied all ranges when set to “Off”.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure

Phase Control: Correct phase disturbance in the low range to enhance the bass. This enables you to achieve powerful bass reproduction that is faithful to the original sound.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure

Theater Filter: Adjust the soundtrack that was processed to enhance its high pitch range, in order to make it suitable for home theater.

• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure

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Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound.

Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the sound.

Subwoofer: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound.

• If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be restored to the previous statuses.

FAQS

1. What are the key features of the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 AV Receiver?
   • The VSX-LX105 is known for its 7.2 channel configuration, support for various audio formats, network connectivity, 4K Ultra HD pass-through with HDCP 2.2, and Zone 2 powered and Zone 3 line-out for multi-room audio.
2. What is the power output of this AV Receiver?
   • The power output may vary depending on the configuration and specifications. You can typically find the power output information, such as watts per channel, in the product’s user manual or on the manufacturer’s website.
3. Does it support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats?
   • Yes, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 is known to support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats for immersive 3D sound experiences.
4. Can I stream music from my smartphone or computer to this receiver?
   • Yes, this receiver has network connectivity options, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which allow you to stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
5. Does it have built-in streaming services like Spotify or Pandora?
   • Some Pioneer Elite receivers come with built-in streaming services like Spotify, Pandora, and others. Please check the product documentation or visit Pioneer’s website for the specific features of the VSX-LX105.
6. Is it compatible with 4K Ultra HD content and HDR?
   • Yes, the VSX-LX105 typically supports 4K Ultra HD content with High Dynamic Range (HDR) pass-through, including formats like HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
7. Can I control it with a smartphone app?
   • Pioneer often provides a smartphone app for remote control and setup. You can check if the VSX-LX105 is compatible with their app by referring to the product documentation or visiting their website.

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