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Pioneer sc-lx87 User Manual

Pioneer sc-lx87
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Operating Instructions
AV Receiver
SC-LX77
SC-LX87

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Pioneer sc-lx87 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Receiver type-
Output impedance6 Ω
Speaker selectorA+B
Pre-out connectivityYes
Audio output channels9.2 channels
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)24-bit/192kHz
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)220 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)- W
HDMI in9
Composite video in4
Digital audio optical in2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in3
AM band range530 - 1710 kHz
FM band range87.5 - 108.5 MHz
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Preset stations quantity63
Internet radio services supportedvTuner
Optical drive includedNo
DisplayLCD
HDMI version1.4b
Product colorBlack
Audio decodersDolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Apple docking compatibilityNot supported
AC input voltage220-230 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)370 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth441 mm
Width435 mm
Height185 mm
Weight18100 g

Summary

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Lists the supplied accessories included with the receiver, such as the setup microphone and remote control.

Our philosophy

Pioneer's dedication to home theater experience focusing on sound quality, acoustic calibration, and studio engineer input.

Features

Details key features like Class D Amplifier, ESS-DAC, AIR Studios Sound Tuning, and THX Ultra 2 Plus certification.

Installing the receiver

Provides guidelines on where to install the receiver, emphasizing stable placement and avoiding adverse environments.

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)

Explains the functions of AVNavigator, including Wiring Navi, Interactive Manual, and MCACC Application.

02 Controls and displays

Remote control

Explains the operation and functions of the remote control, detailing each button and its purpose.

Display

Describes the front panel display indicators, including signal, format, listening mode, and character displays.

Front panel

Details the controls and indicators on the receiver's front panel, including buttons, dials, and terminals.

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

Illustrates the rear panel layout of the receiver, showing various input and output terminals.

Determining the speakers’ application

Explains how to select speaker layouts and usage patterns for different channel configurations.

Connecting the speakers

Provides instructions on connecting speakers, including bare wire connections and terminal matching.

Connecting your TV and playback components

Details how to connect TVs and playback devices using HDMI and other connection methods.

04 Basic Setup

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

Guides users through the automatic surround sound setup process using the included microphone.

The Input Setup menu

Explains how to assign input functions to terminals and rename inputs for custom configuration.

Operation Mode Setup

Allows selection between 'Expert' and 'Basic' modes to control access to receiver functions.

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)

Describes how to change the language displayed on the Graphical User Interface screen.

05 Basic playback

Playing a source

Provides basic instructions for playing audio and video sources using the receiver.

Playing an iPod

Details how to connect and control an iPod/iPhone/iPad for audio playback.

Playing a USB device

Explains how to play audio and photo files from USB memory devices connected to the receiver.

Listening to the radio

Guides users on how to tune into FM and AM radio stations using automatic and manual methods.

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music

Describes connecting the Bluetooth ADAPTER for wireless music playback and remote control.

06 Listening to your system

Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes

Explains how to use various listening modes like Auto Surround, Standard Surround, and THX modes.

Selecting MCACC presets

Describes how to switch between different MCACC presets for various listening positions or sources.

Better sound using Phase Control

Explains the Phase Control feature for improving sound reproduction by phase matching.

Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control

Details the Full Band Phase Control feature for calibrating speaker frequency-phase characteristics.

07 Playback with NETWORK features

Introduction

Introduces network features like Internet radio and PC music playback via LAN terminal.

Playback with Network functions

Guides on selecting categories for playback, such as Internet Radio, Media Server, and Favorites.

About network playback

Explains network playback technologies like Windows Media Player and DLNA.

About playable file formats

Lists supported music and photo file formats for network playback.

08 Control with HDMI function

About the Control with HDMI function

Explains synchronized operations possible with Pioneer TVs/Blu-ray players via HDMI connection.

Making Control with HDMI connections

Details how to establish HDMI connections for synchronized operation and audio return.

HDMI Setup

Describes settings for Control, Control Mode, ARC, PQLS, Standby Through, and 12V Trigger.

Setting the PQLS function

Explains PQLS for high-quality digital audio transfer, controlling jitter for better sound.

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options

Details various audio adjustments like MCACC presets, EQ, S-WAVE, Phase Control, and tone controls.

Setting the Video options

Explains video adjustments such as V.CONV, Resolution, P.MOTION, and Stream Smoother.

Switching the speaker terminals

Describes how to switch between different speaker terminal configurations using the SPEAKERS button.

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls

Explains how to adjust volume and switch inputs for Zone 2, Zone 3, and HDZONE from the front panel.

10 Controlling the rest of your system

About the Remote Setup menu

Details the settings available in the Remote Setup mode, including preset recall and code learning.

Operating multiple receivers

Explains how to operate multiple Pioneer receivers discretely using the system's remote control.

Setting the remote to control other components

Guides on assigning preset codes to control external components using the remote.

Programming signals from other remote controls

Describes how to teach the remote control individual commands from other devices.

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu

Introduces the Advanced MCACC system for automatic sound field calibration and fine-tuning.

Automatic MCACC (Expert)

Details expert settings for MCACC setup, allowing customization of parameters like EQ Type and THX Speaker.

Manual MCACC setup

Explains how to manually adjust speaker settings like channel level, distance, and standing wave control.

Checking MCACC Data

Describes how to check calibrated settings for speakers, levels, distances, and frequency response.

12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

Explains how to change manual speaker settings and other system configurations.

Manual speaker setup

Details manual adjustments for speaker system, size, levels, distance, X-Curve, and THX settings.

Network Setup menu

Guides on configuring network settings for Internet access and using network functions.

The Other Setup menu

Covers additional settings like Auto Power Down, Volume Setup, Remote Control Mode, and Software Update.

13 FAQ

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common operational issues, including power, sound, and display problems.

No sound

Addresses issues related to lack of sound from speakers or specific channels.

Other audio problems

Covers issues like speaker switching sounds, radio noise, recording problems, and odd playback sound.

Video

Troubleshoots video output issues, including no image, recording problems, and picture distortion.

HDMI

Addresses HDMI connection issues like indicator blinking, no picture/sound, and HDCP errors.

AVNavigator

Troubleshoots installation errors, display issues, and interaction problems with AVNavigator.

Wireless LAN

Resolves issues related to accessing the network via wireless LAN, including connection and IP settings.

14 Additional information

Surround sound formats

Brief descriptions of main surround sound formats like Dolby Digital, DTS, and THX Cinema.

About THX

Explains THX technologies including Cinema processing, Re-Equalization, and Timbre Matching.

About HDMI

Provides information on HDMI, its standards like HDCP, and related technologies.

Glossary

Defines audio formats, decoding technologies, and sound field calibration terms.

Features index

An alphabetical index of all features and their corresponding page numbers for quick reference.

Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the amplifier, tuner, video, audio, and connectivity sections.

Preset code list

Provides a comprehensive list of preset codes for controlling various TV, audio, and video components.

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