Pioneer VSX-LX70 - Manual (Page 12)

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Chapter 3:
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the
kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Rear panel
This illustration shows the VSX-LX70, however connections for the VSX-LX60 are the same except where noted.
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
1 Optical digital audio output(s)
Use the OUT1 and (VSX-LX70 only) OUT2 jack for
recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.
 See Connecting digital audio sources on page 17.
The
OUT1 jack is also used for MULTI-ZONE connections.
 See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.
2 Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.
 See also The Input Setup menu on page 66 to assign
the inputs.
3 LAN (10/100) terminal (VSX-LX70 only)
 For details, refer to the supplied operating
instructions for HOME MEDIA GALLERY.
4 HDMI connectors (x4) (VSX-LX60) (x5) (VSX-LX70)
Multiple inputs and one output for high-quality audio/
video connection to compatible HDMI devices.
 See Connecting using HDMI on page 54.
5 Remote inputs (MULTI-ZONE and source)
Use for connection to an external remote control sensor
for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.
 See Connecting an IR receiver on page 60.
6 Control input/output
Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can
control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.
 See Operating other Pioneer components with this
unit’s sensor on page 81.
7 Component video connections (x4)
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has
component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use
the output for connection to a monitor or TV.
 See Using the component video jacks on page 16.
8 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
 See Connecting antennas on page 21.
9 MULTI-ZONE and source outputs
Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.
 See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.
10 Composite and S-video monitor outputs
Use to connect monitors and TVs.
 See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 14.
AC IN
SWITCHED 100 W 0.4 A MAX
AC OUTLET
A
OUT1
ZONE3
OUT2
FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP
MONI-
TOR
OUT
MONI-
TOR
OUT
OUT
CD
CD-R/
TAPE
MD
DVD/LD
BD
TV/SAT
VIDEO /
GAME 1
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
DVR/
VCR 2
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
SUB W. CENTER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RS-232C
SUR-
ROUND
SURROUND BACK
CONTROL
SUB W.
FRONT
CENTER
SUR-
ROUND
FRONT
R L R L R L (Single)
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK /
(Single)
SUR-
ROUND BACK OUT
PHONO
IN
IN
IN
IN
Y
P B
P R
Y
P B
P R
Y
P B
P R
Y
P B
P R
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
iPod
MULTI CH IN
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
PRE OUT
IN
1
IN
2
1
12 V TRIGGER
2
ZONE2 ZONE2
ZONE2
MAIN
(DC OUT 12V/
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)
OUT
(TV/SAT)
(BD)
(BD)
(VIDEO/GAME 1)
(DVD/
LD)
1
IN 2
(DVR/
VCR 1)
IN 3
(DVD/
LD)
IN 1
(CD) IN 2
IN 2
IN OUT 1
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
R L
HDMI
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
MULTI-ZONE
& SOURCE
/REC SEL
IR
IN 3
(CD-R)
IN 4
4 1
(DVD/LD)
(BD) IN 1
IN 2
IN 1
IN 2
2
2 1
3 1 4 1 R L
L
L
L R
R
R
L R
L R
B
VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
LAN (10/100)
ASSIGN-
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGN-
ABLE
SELECTABLE
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
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