Pioneer SC-LX88-S: Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting antennas Plugging in the receiver

Connecting up (continued)

Connecting a TV and playback

components

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

HDMI/DVI-compatible

Blu-ray DIsc player

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

A

OUT 2OUT 1

OUT 3

(CONTROL)

(HDZONE)

IN

1

BD IN

DVD

(

)

SELECTABLE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN

1

IN

2

(

TV

)

DVR/BDR

(

)

(CONTROL)

OUT 2OUT 1

IN

SELECTABLE

(HDZONE)

OUT 3

(

DVD

1

)

BD IN

OPTICAL

IN

(

TV

1

)

IN

DVR/BDR

ASSIGNABLE

(

2

)

• If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel

function, optical digital cable (

7

) connection is required to

listen to the TV sound over the receiver.

• If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel

function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the

HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an optical

digital cable (

• With factory default settings, video from the video cable

cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie

or component cable will not be output from the HDMI

it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so

terminal. To output video, you must switch video input to

that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power

the device connected with the video cable or component

cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check

cable and set

V.CONV

to

ON

. For details, see “Setting the

the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,

Video options” of the operating instructions.

ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service

company for a replacement.

• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied

Connecting antennas

with this unit.

ab c

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other

FM wire

antenna

than that described below.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the

mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use,

e.g., when on vacation.

• Make sure the blue

u

STANDBY/ON

light has gone out

3

5

before unplugging.

AM loop antenna

1

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

socket on the back of the receiver.

4

1

2

2

Plug the other end into a power outlet.

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

Note

• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD-

ROM if you wish to connect a TV or playback component

in a method other than an HDMI connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD-

ROM for other device connections.

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to

this receiver, including the speakers.

CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out

). In this case, set

ARC

at

HDMI Setup

the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power

to

ON

. For details, see “HDMI Setup” of the operating

cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short

instructions.

circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of

• Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on

furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the

connections and setup for the TV.

, and 20 cm at each

.

To prevent fire