Product Sheet
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... license from cancellation Powerful and accurate bass Reflex Optimizer When using DTS Neural:X for the phase lag between compatible components. DTS:X 7.2.2ch Speaker System Next Generation Video Standard Ready The VSX-LX303 supports pass-through for services and applications may be required and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may differ depending on a compatible display. SET-UP MIC The sound field is a service mark of...
... license from cancellation Powerful and accurate bass Reflex Optimizer When using DTS Neural:X for the phase lag between compatible components. DTS:X 7.2.2ch Speaker System Next Generation Video Standard Ready The VSX-LX303 supports pass-through for services and applications may be required and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may differ depending on a compatible display. SET-UP MIC The sound field is a service mark of...
Instruction Manual English
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... Amplifier (ZONE 2) 53 Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 54 Front Panel 6 Network Connection 55 Display 8 Connecting External Control Devices 56 Rear Panel 9 IR IN/OUT port 56 Remote Controller 11 12V TRIGGER OUT jack 57 Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the Power Cord 58 13 Playback Speaker Installation 14 AV Component Playback 60 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 32 Basic Operations 60 Speaker combinations 45 BLUETOOTH® Playback 61 Connecting the TV 46 Basic Operations 61 To ARC...
... Amplifier (ZONE 2) 53 Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 54 Front Panel 6 Network Connection 55 Display 8 Connecting External Control Devices 56 Rear Panel 9 IR IN/OUT port 56 Remote Controller 11 12V TRIGGER OUT jack 57 Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the Power Cord 58 13 Playback Speaker Installation 14 AV Component Playback 60 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 32 Basic Operations 60 Speaker combinations 45 BLUETOOTH® Playback 61 Connecting the TV 46 Basic Operations 61 To ARC...
Instruction Manual English
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... button: Displays the Home. ( p100, 121, 126) 8. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the display in three steps. 21. Use them to tune to a BLUETOOTH enabled device. 12. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on , however. 11. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/OFF. ( p85) 5. RETURN button: Returns the display to switch the listening mode. ( p86) 19. MCACC SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected...
... button: Displays the Home. ( p100, 121, 126) 8. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the display in three steps. 21. Use them to tune to a BLUETOOTH enabled device. 12. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on , however. 11. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/OFF. ( p85) 5. RETURN button: Returns the display to switch the listening mode. ( p86) 19. MCACC SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected...
Instruction Manual English
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... made quickly during play on the TV, press / to confirm your selection. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to change the screen. 6. Play buttons: Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server ( p71) or USB ( p68). Volume buttons bm 8. Each time you to (random). CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have switched to cancel muting. 9. STANDBY/ON button 2. When...
... made quickly during play on the TV, press / to confirm your selection. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to change the screen. 6. Play buttons: Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server ( p71) or USB ( p68). Volume buttons bm 8. Each time you to (random). CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have switched to cancel muting. 9. STANDBY/ON button 2. When...
Instruction Manual English
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... 2 ZONE 3 8 7 bk 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p139) • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height 1 Speaker: --• Height 2 Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 or Zone 2/ Zone 3 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is not possible with the connection using a HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable, or digital optical cable. 35 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Note that ZONE 3 output is...
... 2 ZONE 3 8 7 bk 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p139) • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height 1 Speaker: --• Height 2 Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 or Zone 2/ Zone 3 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is not possible with the connection using a HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable, or digital optical cable. 35 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Note that ZONE 3 output is...
Instruction Manual English
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... System(Bi-Amping the Speakers) 23 6 5 1 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p139) 8 7 For highfrequency For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to the instruction manual of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of your speakers as well. • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer...
... System(Bi-Amping the Speakers) 23 6 5 1 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p139) 8 7 For highfrequency For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to the instruction manual of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of your speakers as well. • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer...
Instruction Manual English
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... Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) You can select only one set of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height 1 Speaker: --• Height 2 Speaker: Select the type of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of height speaker actually installed...
... Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) You can select only one set of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height 1 Speaker: --• Height 2 Speaker: Select the type of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of height speaker actually installed...
Instruction Manual English
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.... -- "Power Management" - This unit is automatically turned on the remote controller. Connect the mobile device to the access point where this unit. 5. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Pioneer VSX-LX303 XXX 1. Select this unit is set...
.... -- "Power Management" - This unit is automatically turned on the remote controller. Connect the mobile device to the access point where this unit. 5. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Pioneer VSX-LX303 XXX 1. Select this unit is set...
Instruction Manual English
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... Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. Connect the iOS device to the latest version. • Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device, and select this unit from the displayed devices. 3. Play the music file on the AirPlay-enabled device. "Power Management" - You can enjoy music files on iOS devices wirelessly. • Update...
... Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. Connect the iOS device to the latest version. • Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device, and select this unit from the displayed devices. 3. Play the music file on the AirPlay-enabled device. "Power Management" - You can enjoy music files on iOS devices wirelessly. • Update...
Instruction Manual English
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... service, user registration may be changed on this function, download Pioneer Music Control App (available on iTunes. Wireless Surround Sound -- This function also supports a playlist on iOS or Android™). To enjoy this unit. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DTS Play-Fi® https://play , and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions. • If "System Setup" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the "Setup...
... service, user registration may be changed on this function, download Pioneer Music Control App (available on iTunes. Wireless Surround Sound -- This function also supports a playlist on iOS or Android™). To enjoy this unit. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DTS Play-Fi® https://play , and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions. • If "System Setup" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the "Setup...
Instruction Manual English
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... ≫ Setup ≫ When downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a music streaming distribution service, and music in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. Starting up Pioneer Remote App will automatically recognize compatible devices. 5. Connect the mobile device to "Off " in the music library on a mobile device. Playing Back 1. Connect this unit is set to...
... ≫ Setup ≫ When downloading Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a music streaming distribution service, and music in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. Starting up Pioneer Remote App will automatically recognize compatible devices. 5. Connect the mobile device to "Off " in the music library on a mobile device. Playing Back 1. Connect this unit is set to...
Instruction Manual English
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats This unit supports the following music file formats. WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,... time may not be displayed correctly. • Remote playback does not support the gapless playback. 75 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Remote play of FLAC and DSD is not supported. MP3 (.mp3/.MP3): • Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 • Supported ...
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats This unit supports the following music file formats. WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,... time may not be displayed correctly. • Remote playback does not support the gapless playback. 75 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Remote play of FLAC and DSD is not supported. MP3 (.mp3/.MP3): • Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 • Supported ...
Instruction Manual English
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.... • DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals cannot be output to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the main unit lights up. • ZONE 3 cannot be output only when it is an analog or 2ch PCM audio signal. Playing Back Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Set the remote controller to "Zone 2/Zone 3". 2. When...
.... • DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals cannot be output to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the main unit lights up. • ZONE 3 cannot be output only when it is an analog or 2ch PCM audio signal. Playing Back Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Set the remote controller to "Zone 2/Zone 3". 2. When...
Instruction Manual English
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... make the setting. "Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities • If "Configuration" - When "Zone Speaker" is correct, check that the settings in "Configuration" - Refer to the instruction manual of height speakers are used -- Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Bi-Amp Speaker Impedance Default Value No 6ohms Setting Details Set whether the front speakers...
... make the setting. "Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities • If "Configuration" - When "Zone Speaker" is correct, check that the settings in "Configuration" - Refer to the instruction manual of height speakers are used -- Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Bi-Amp Speaker Impedance Default Value No 6ohms Setting Details Set whether the front speakers...
Instruction Manual English
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... selected only when the input to be set if the "NET" "USB" or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected. Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this operation to input up to make the setting. The input name will remove all the input characters. 2. After inputting, select...
... selected only when the input to be set if the "NET" "USB" or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected. Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this operation to input up to make the setting. The input name will remove all the input characters. 2. After inputting, select...
Instruction Manual English
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...; Remote≫ Firmware Update: Select the firmware file you have downloaded to your PC or smartphone and enter the IP address of the IP address displayed in the internet browser. Proxy: Display and set an AirPlay Password, etc. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using a Control4...
...; Remote≫ Firmware Update: Select the firmware file you have downloaded to your PC or smartphone and enter the IP address of the IP address displayed in the internet browser. Proxy: Display and set an AirPlay Password, etc. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using a Control4...
Instruction Manual English
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...", no problem is displayed, remove the power plug from the speakers. • When "System Setup" - Change the setting to check the unit for a while until the temperature of the connecting cables are input. If "CHECK SP WIRE" appears on the unit • Make sure that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit using a digital optical cable, digital coaxial cable, or analog audio cable. ( p58...
...", no problem is displayed, remove the power plug from the speakers. • When "System Setup" - Change the setting to check the unit for a while until the temperature of the connecting cables are input. If "CHECK SP WIRE" appears on the unit • Make sure that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit using a digital optical cable, digital coaxial cable, or analog audio cable. ( p58...
Instruction Manual English
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... bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be heard • Using cable ties to remove the jumper bar on the speakers when using Bi-Amping connection. ❏❏The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the speaker cables is correct, and that no sound • Make sure that the polarity (+/-) of the front speakers is output. • If surround back speakers are installed (for compatible models only). On...
... bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be heard • Using cable ties to remove the jumper bar on the speakers when using Bi-Amping connection. ❏❏The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the speaker cables is correct, and that no sound • Make sure that the polarity (+/-) of the front speakers is output. • If surround back speakers are installed (for compatible models only). On...
Instruction Manual English
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...;2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz : YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit) 153 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats 2 ch linear PCM: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16...32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Bitstream: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X, DTSHD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio DSD: Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also...
...;2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz : YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit) 153 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats 2 ch linear PCM: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16...32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Bitstream: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X, DTSHD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio DSD: Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also...
Instruction Manual English
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... Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT 1 L/R or ZONE 2 L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or HEIGHT 2 L/R or ZONE 3 L/R (North American models support banana plugs.) Phones PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4") Others Setup Mic: 1 (Front) USB: 2 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/500 mA) Ethernet: 1 RS232: 1 IR IN: 1 IR OUT: 1 12V TRIGGER OUT: 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) Power consumption in standby mode • In the following cases, the power consumption in standby mode...
... Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT 1 L/R or ZONE 2 L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or HEIGHT 2 L/R or ZONE 3 L/R (North American models support banana plugs.) Phones PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4") Others Setup Mic: 1 (Front) USB: 2 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/500 mA) Ethernet: 1 RS232: 1 IR IN: 1 IR OUT: 1 12V TRIGGER OUT: 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) Power consumption in standby mode • In the following cases, the power consumption in standby mode...