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Pioneer sc-lx86 - User Manual

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Operating Instructions
AV Receiver
SC-LX76
SC-LX86

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Pioneer sc-lx86 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Receiver typeSurround
Output impedance6 Ω
Speaker selectorA+B
Audio output channels9.1 channels
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1 %
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)190 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)- W
HDMI in8
AC (power) inYes
Remote (IR) input1
Composite video in4
Digital audio optical in2
Multichannel audio input typeRCA
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in3
Audio formats supportedAAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Optical drive includedNo
Display-
Product colorBlack
Audio decodersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Apple docking compatibilityiPad, iPhone, iPod
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, RUS
Graphical user interface (GUI) languageEnglish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
AC input voltage230-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)370 W
THX-certifiedTHX Select2 Plus
Cables includedAC

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

General Warnings and Precautions

Covers warnings about electric shock, water, fire hazards, ventilation, and operating environment.

Voltage Selector

How to safely set the voltage selector switch for proper operation.

01 Before you start

Installing the receiver

Guidance on proper installation of the receiver to ensure stability and safety.

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Automatic MCACC (Expert)

Detailed steps for the expert automatic MCACC setup procedure.

Manual MCACC setup

Instructions for manually fine-tuning speaker settings and calibration.

Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu

Guide to adjusting receiver settings using the Advanced MCACC menu.

Precision Distance

Fine-tuning speaker positions for accurate distance calibration.

Checking MCACC Data

Viewing calibrated settings for speaker system and levels.

Data Management

Managing MCACC presets for identification, copying, and clearing.

Fine Channel Level

Adjusting the overall balance of speaker system levels.

Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust

Manually adjusting speaker system frequency balance.

Fine Speaker Distance

Making precise delay settings for speaker system distances.

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional

Calibrating system based on direct sound for room reverberation.

13 FAQ

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for the receiver.

No sound from subwoofer

Troubleshooting steps for no subwoofer sound output.

Video

Troubleshooting steps for video output and display problems.

Remote control

Troubleshooting for remote control operation problems.

Power

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

No sound from one speaker

Troubleshooting steps for a single speaker not producing sound.

HDMI

Troubleshooting specific to HDMI connections.

No sound

Solutions for scenarios where no sound is output.

Flow of settings on the receiver

Flow for connecting and setting the receiver

Step-by-step guide for connecting and initial setup of the receiver.

7 MCACC speaker settings

Steps for performing automatic speaker setup and calibration.

11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

Steps for fine-tuning audio and video settings.

02 Controls and displays

Remote control

Overview of the receiver's remote control buttons and functions.

Front panel

Description of the controls and connectors on the receiver's front panel.

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

Overview of the receiver's rear panel terminals for connections.

Determining the speakers’ application

Guide to selecting speaker layouts and usage patterns.

[A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height;Front wide) connection

Speaker connection diagram for a 9.2 channel system.

[E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height;Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

Connection for 7.2 channel system with front height/wide and Zone 2.

[G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2;ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

Connection for 5.2 channel system with Zone 2 and Zone 3.

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

How to connect the receiver to a network via LAN for Internet and PC access.

Connecting your TV and playback components

Guide to connecting TVs and playback devices using HDMI.

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

Speaker connection for a 7.2 channel system with Speaker B.

[D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

Connection for 7.2 channel system with surround back and Zone 2.

Connecting the speakers

Instructions for making secure speaker wire connections.

Plugging in the receiver

Final steps for connecting the power cord and outlet.

04 Basic Setup

The Input Setup menu

How to assign input functions to rear panel terminals.

Operation Mode Setup

How to select between Expert and Basic operation modes.

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

Guide to performing automatic surround sound setup.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

Solutions for issues encountered during the Auto MCACC setup process.

06 Listening to your system

Better sound using Phase Control

Using Phase Control for coherent sound reproduction.

Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function

Using FRONT ALIGN with Full Band Phase Control for calibration.

Selecting MCACC presets

How to select and use saved MCACC presets.

Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control

Utilizing Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control for improved sound.

08 Control with HDMI function

About the Control with HDMI function

Explanation of the Control with HDMI function for synchronized operation.

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options

Adjusting various sound-related settings like EQ, delay, and tone.

Network settings from a web browser

Configuring network settings via a web browser.

Resetting the system

Procedure to reset all receiver settings to factory defaults.

Controlling the rest of your system

10 Controlling the rest of your system

The Advanced MCACC menu

12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus

Network Setup menu

Steps to configure network settings for Internet and PC access.

Proxy Hostname;Proxy Port

Setting IP address and port for proxy server connection.

Software Update

Procedure for updating receiver software via Internet or USB.

Manual speaker setup

Detailed guide for manual speaker configuration and adjustments.

IP address;Proxy setting

Configuring IP address and proxy settings for network connectivity.

Speaker system setting

How to select the appropriate speaker system configuration.

14 Additional information

Speaker Setting Guide

Guidance on optimal speaker placement and adjustment.

Important information regarding the HDMI connection

Key details and configurations for HDMI connections.

Specifications

Amplifier section

Technical specifications for the receiver's amplifier section.

Tuner Section

Technical specifications for the receiver's tuner section.

Audio Section

Technical specifications for the receiver's audio inputs and outputs.

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