Product Sheet
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...®, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music- The new Audio Exclusive Mode and AV Direct Mode let you enjoy detailed sound by turning off the unused functions that affect quality sound reproduction. Universal Remote Control logo is a registered trademark of Remote Technologies Incorporated. and other countries. 11.2-ch Network AV Receiver SC-LX904 CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademark...
...®, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music- The new Audio Exclusive Mode and AV Direct Mode let you enjoy detailed sound by turning off the unused functions that affect quality sound reproduction. Universal Remote Control logo is a registered trademark of Remote Technologies Incorporated. and other countries. 11.2-ch Network AV Receiver SC-LX904 CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademark...
Product Sheet
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.... You can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for services and applications may apply. AV Direct Mode The feature turns off the network module operation clock, while Mode 2 shuts down the network power completely for enjoying 3D surround sound. The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and is compatible with incredibly rich and lifelike audio. Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing The SC-LX904 is not available in...
.... You can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for services and applications may apply. AV Direct Mode The feature turns off the network module operation clock, while Mode 2 shuts down the network power completely for enjoying 3D surround sound. The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and is compatible with incredibly rich and lifelike audio. Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing The SC-LX904 is not available in...
Firmware Instructions
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"Updating the firmware via USB connection" You need a 128 MB or larger capacity USB storage for updating. "Updating the firmware via network" You can update the firmware by connecting the unit to a network. For details, see "Firmware Update" of the Instruction Manual. -Minor bug fixes and improvements stability. Firmware Update Instructions Update the firmware via network or USB connection.
"Updating the firmware via USB connection" You need a 128 MB or larger capacity USB storage for updating. "Updating the firmware via network" You can update the firmware by connecting the unit to a network. For details, see "Firmware Update" of the Instruction Manual. -Minor bug fixes and improvements stability. Firmware Update Instructions Update the firmware via network or USB connection.
Owners Manual-English
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... box Additional Function (Firmware Update) Update Information of the firmware Operation of added new functions Firmware Update Procedure Part Names Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Controller Connections Connecting speakers Speaker Installation Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connecting a Power Amplifier Speaker combinations Connecting the TV To ARC/eARC TV To Non-ARC TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 5 Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack 6 Mounted 81 6 Connecting an Audio Component 82 6 Connecting a Video...
... box Additional Function (Firmware Update) Update Information of the firmware Operation of added new functions Firmware Update Procedure Part Names Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Controller Connections Connecting speakers Speaker Installation Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connecting a Power Amplifier Speaker combinations Connecting the TV To ARC/eARC TV To Non-ARC TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 5 Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack 6 Mounted 81 6 Connecting an Audio Component 82 6 Connecting a Video...
Owners Manual-English
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... NAS (Music Server) 106 Windows Media® Player settings 106 Playing Back 107 Supported Audio Formats 110 Play Queue 111 Initial Setup 111 Adding Play Queue Information 111 Sort and Delete 112 Playing Back 112 Amazon Music 113 Registering this unit with Amazon Music 113 Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App 113 Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 114 Connecting the Sonos System for Playback...
... NAS (Music Server) 106 Windows Media® Player settings 106 Playing Back 107 Supported Audio Formats 110 Play Queue 111 Initial Setup 111 Adding Play Queue Information 111 Sort and Delete 112 Playing Back 112 Amazon Music 113 Registering this unit with Amazon Music 113 Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App 113 Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 114 Connecting the Sonos System for Playback...
Owners Manual-English
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... the Instruction Manual, see the following reference. "Miscellaneous" - Operation of your product differs from the latest one . Update Information of the product, the firmware may be improved. If the firmware version of your product, press the button on the manufacturing timing of the firmware For the latest firmware contents and the firmware version, visit our company's website. In such a case, new functions may be switched to the updated...
... the Instruction Manual, see the following reference. "Miscellaneous" - Operation of your product differs from the latest one . Update Information of the product, the firmware may be improved. If the firmware version of your product, press the button on the manufacturing timing of the firmware For the latest firmware contents and the firmware version, visit our company's website. In such a case, new functions may be switched to the updated...
Owners Manual-English
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... service provider. • Others: After removing the power plug once, insert it with the hub function are the same. "Firmware Update" - Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ If an Error Message is turned on -- is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it to the following : -- Connect the USB storage device to your PC. 2. Press to your PC and unzip. Download the firmware...
... service provider. • Others: After removing the power plug once, insert it with the hub function are the same. "Firmware Update" - Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ If an Error Message is turned on -- is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it to the following : -- Connect the USB storage device to your PC. 2. Press to your PC and unzip. Download the firmware...
Owners Manual-English
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... played. ( p103) 23. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/OFF. ( p123) 4. MCACC PRO indicator: This lights when you have enabled the speaker calibration made quickly during play on the display. ( p135) 3. or call the registered settings. ( p127) 9. TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode. ( p117) 19. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to either side. 11. PHONES jack: Headphones...
... played. ( p103) 23. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turns ZONE 2 ON/OFF. ( p123) 4. MCACC PRO indicator: This lights when you have enabled the speaker calibration made quickly during play on the display. ( p135) 3. or call the registered settings. ( p127) 9. TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode. ( p117) 19. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to either side. 11. PHONES jack: Headphones...
Owners Manual-English
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.... INPUT button: Switch the input to change the screen. 7. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for AM/FM stations ( p117). TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the display in digital circuits. ( p131) 10. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as "HDMI" and "Audio" can switch "11. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the...
.... INPUT button: Switch the input to change the screen. 7. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for AM/FM stations ( p117). TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the display in digital circuits. ( p131) 10. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as "HDMI" and "Audio" can switch "11. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the...
Owners Manual-English
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... 3, use an analog audio cable for connection. ZONE 2/ZONE 3: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) while performing 5.1-ch playback in both rooms. To output audio from the Home screen, set "System Setup" - "Input/ Output Assign" - Also, different sources can be played back in the main room (where this unit is located). Zone 2 Zone 2 • Speaker Channels...
... 3, use an analog audio cable for connection. ZONE 2/ZONE 3: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) while performing 5.1-ch playback in both rooms. To output audio from the Home screen, set "System Setup" - "Input/ Output Assign" - Also, different sources can be played back in the main room (where this unit is located). Zone 2 Zone 2 • Speaker Channels...
Owners Manual-English
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... the instruction manual for output with "Speakers" in "AV Adjust" ( p199). Switch Speakers with Speaker A/B/A+B. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System + SPEAKER B (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ˎ ZONE B (LINE OUT) ˎ Speaker B For highfrequency For low-frequency Speaker B Apart from the main speaker system (Speaker A System), you can connect a Speaker B System that support bi...
... the instruction manual for output with "Speakers" in "AV Adjust" ( p199). Switch Speakers with Speaker A/B/A+B. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System + SPEAKER B (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ˎ ZONE B (LINE OUT) ˎ Speaker B For highfrequency For low-frequency Speaker B Apart from the main speaker system (Speaker A System), you can connect a Speaker B System that support bi...
Owners Manual-English
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.... Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is set to On. • Due to the characteristics of the music app on the remote controller. "Power Management" - For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device. iPhone Pioneer SC-LX904 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 99 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Playing Back on the remote controller. "Hardware" - In the factory default setting...
.... Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is set to On. • Due to the characteristics of the music app on the remote controller. "Power Management" - For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device. iPhone Pioneer SC-LX904 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 99 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Playing Back on the remote controller. "Hardware" - In the factory default setting...
Owners Manual-English
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... AirPlay2-supported devices can be selected. • The volume can play the music of the iOS device on multiple devices (AirPlay2) Wi-Fi iPhone Pioneer SC-LX904 XXXXXX Pioneer XXXXXXXX Pioneer XXXXXXXX e.g., iOS 11.4 This unit supports AirPlay2. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back on this unit and other devices that this unit is iOS11.4 or later, you can be behind the sound played on...
... AirPlay2-supported devices can be selected. • The volume can play the music of the iOS device on multiple devices (AirPlay2) Wi-Fi iPhone Pioneer SC-LX904 XXXXXX Pioneer XXXXXXXX Pioneer XXXXXXXX e.g., iOS 11.4 This unit supports AirPlay2. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playing Back on this unit and other devices that this unit is iOS11.4 or later, you can be behind the sound played on...
Owners Manual-English
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... not support the following URL. Wireless Surround Sound -- Line In Rebroadcast -- Starting up Pioneer Music Control App will enable "Group playback" that plays the same music in the music library on a mobile device can enjoy music played on the mobile device wirelessly. Select this unit to the same network as mobile devices, such as a music streaming distribution service is connected. 3. "Power Management" - In the factory default setting...
... not support the following URL. Wireless Surround Sound -- Line In Rebroadcast -- Starting up Pioneer Music Control App will enable "Group playback" that plays the same music in the music library on a mobile device can enjoy music played on the mobile device wirelessly. Select this unit to the same network as mobile devices, such as a music streaming distribution service is connected. 3. "Power Management" - In the factory default setting...
Owners Manual-English
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...;Configuration Change the settings of connection environment of speaker channels connected. Displays the band, "AM" or "FM" that has been set to suit the number of the speakers. "Name Edit". "2ch": Both the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 1 jacks and the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 2 jacks output audio signals. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ displayed instead. (Zone 2) Setting Item Input Selector Network Service Band Station Default...
...;Configuration Change the settings of connection environment of speaker channels connected. Displays the band, "AM" or "FM" that has been set to suit the number of the speakers. "Name Edit". "2ch": Both the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 1 jacks and the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 2 jacks output audio signals. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ displayed instead. (Zone 2) Setting Item Input Selector Network Service Band Station Default...
Owners Manual-English
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"Bluetooth" - Different settings can enable power link operation when you can be selected when the network function is selected as input source for ZONE3. 169 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Devices connected to the USB port on the front panel and on standby by using an application such as input source for the main room. Setting Item Default Value Bluetooth Wakeup...
"Bluetooth" - Different settings can enable power link operation when you can be selected when the network function is selected as input source for ZONE3. 169 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Devices connected to the USB port on the front panel and on standby by using an application such as input source for the main room. Setting Item Default Value Bluetooth Wakeup...
Owners Manual-English
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... point from "Wi-Fi Setup" to save the settings. DHCP: You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc. Firmware Update: Select the firmware file you select "Off", set the URL for the unit (Web Setup screen) is displayed in "IP Address". 3. Network Setting Status: You can select a network connection method. Select "Network/Bluetooth" - "Network" with the cursors...
... point from "Wi-Fi Setup" to save the settings. DHCP: You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc. Firmware Update: Select the firmware file you select "Off", set the URL for the unit (Web Setup screen) is displayed in "IP Address". 3. Network Setting Status: You can select a network connection method. Select "Network/Bluetooth" - "Network" with the cursors...
Owners Manual-English
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Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit. (The settings on this unit are kept.) If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of this unit may solve the problem. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit and connected devices. 207 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit. (The settings on this unit are kept.) If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of this unit may solve the problem. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit and connected devices. 207 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Owners Manual-English
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... and remove the power plug from the tip of the speaker cable so that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • If "MUTING" is displayed on the display and is blinking, press on the remote controller to standby state, connect the speaker cable again. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Power When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears...
... and remove the power plug from the tip of the speaker cable so that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • If "MUTING" is displayed on the display and is blinking, press on the remote controller to standby state, connect the speaker cable again. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Power When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears...
Owners Manual-English
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... ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • Recheck the antenna connection. • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your BLUETOOTH-enabled device is set low, the audio may not be used for the TV. BLUETOOTH function • Unplug and plug the power cord of the unit, or turn off and on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. Check...
... ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • Recheck the antenna connection. • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your BLUETOOTH-enabled device is set low, the audio may not be used for the TV. BLUETOOTH function • Unplug and plug the power cord of the unit, or turn off and on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. Check...