Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual English
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- Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 1
Instruction Manual En AV RECEIVER VSX-LX805 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 2
Table of contents Speaker Layout Main Room Speaker Connections Zone 2 PRE OUT Firmware Update Troubleshooting Supplementary Information Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases. To reduce the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 3
Before starting the procedure 7 Firmware Update 8 Update Information of the firmware 8 Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit 8 Firmware Update Procedure 8 Part Names 11 Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) 11 Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) 13 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 4
Connecting Antennas (North American and Taiwanese models) 74 Network Connection 75 Connecting External Control Devices 76 IR IN/OUT port 76 12V TRIGGER OUT jack 77 Connecting the Power Cord 78 Playback Basic Operations 80 Turning the power on 80 Selecting a source to play 80 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 5
System Setup Menu list Input/Output Assign Speaker Audio Adjust Source Hardware Multi Zone Miscellaneous MCACC Pro Menu operations Full Auto MCACC Manual MCACC MCACC Data Check Data Management Network/Bluetooth Menu operations Network Bluetooth Web Setup Menu operations Initial Setup with Auto Start - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 6
181 Dirac Live 182 Measuring with Dirac Live 182 Using Dirac Live 183 Manual Adjust 184 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure 186 When the unit is operating erratically 187 Troubleshooting 188 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 200 Input Formats and - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 7
functions are added by updating firmware or the service providers terminate their services. Also, available services may differ depending on your area. • models) (1) F Power cord (1) • Initial Setup Guide (1) * This document is an online instruction manual. This is not supplied with the product. 7 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 8
Firmware Update Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the accompanying online - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 9
and the router. This may solve the problem. If you are still unable to connect Check the server operation status with your Internet service provider. • Others: After removing the power storage device. The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. - Media inserted - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 10
• Make sure to copy the unzipped files. 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet. • If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 11
is connected so that music files stored in it can be played. Supply of power to USB devices while in the standby mode is not supported. ( →p116) M AUX INPUT HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using an HDMI cable. ( →p70) 11 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 12
Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) NOP S VW X Y T zone function. ( →p108) W DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. X LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode. ( →p83) Y PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 13
is connected so that music files stored in it can be played. Supply of power to USB devices while in the standby mode is not supported. ( →p116) M AUX INPUT HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using an HDMI cable. ( →p70) 13 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 14
Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) NOP S VW X Y T zone function. ( →p108) W DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. X LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode. ( →p83) Y PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 15
Display input is selected. C Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. D Lights in the following conditions. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio * STEREO: Receiving FM stereo. * SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( →p148) 1 2 3 4 5F G AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 16
Rear Panel AB C FG H PRE OUT D HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector. E HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component. F NETWORK port: Connect to the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 17
. O PREOUT jacks: Connect a power amplifier. ( →p61) P SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (Support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug connection is not supported.) Q IR IN/OUT port: Connect a remote control receiver unit. ( →p76) R 12V TRIGGER OUT A/B jack - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 18
SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB". J MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( →p88) (North American and Taiwanese models). Also, when an HDMI CEC function- enabled AV component is connected to - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 19
Remote Controller S T U V W X N LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening mode ( →p83). O DIRAC button: Selects slots where the measurement results of Dirac Live are saved. ( →p93) P TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. TONE button: - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 20
Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p168) or naming a preset radio station ( →p144). 1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote controller and press the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 21
Speaker Layout Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker layout ( →p23) Speaker - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 22
The listening room and the speaker layout ZONE A (Main Room) Speaker Layout A ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). B ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play the same source in the main - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 23
5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p34) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p34) Main Room Speaker Layout 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front/Center)) ( →p34) Zone 2 Zone 3 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 23 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 24
Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p34) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p34) 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front/Center)) ( →p34) Main Room 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) + ZONE 2 ( →p34) Main - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 25
5.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. Speaker Layout 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p35) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) ( →p35) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or Surround)) ( →p35) 5.1.2 ch + - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 26
7.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. Speaker Layout 7.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p36) 7.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) ( →p36) 7.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or Surround or Surround Back)) ( →p36 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 27
5.1.4 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added. Speaker Layout 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 28
5.1.4 Channel System 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) ( →p37) Speaker Layout 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and Surround)) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and Rear High) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 29
5.1.4 Channel System 5.1.4 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p37) Speaker Layout 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 29 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 30
7.1.4 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added. Speaker Layout 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 31
7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)) ( →p38) Speaker Layout 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers ( - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 32
7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and Rear High) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and Top Rear) ( →p38) Speaker Layout 7.1.4 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p38) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 3 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 32 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 33
Speaker Installation Speaker Installation Setting Up the Speakers How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR FHL - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 34
5.1 Channel System FL SW C a b SL a: 22° to 30° b: 120° FR SR Speaker Installation 7.1 Channel System FL SW C a b SL c SBL a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° FR c: 125° to 150° SR SBR FL, FR C SW SL, SR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 35
5.1.2 Channel System High Speakers FHL FHR 3´(0.9 m) or more a b RHL RHR a: 22° to 30° b: 120° 3´(0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers, angled to face the listening position. RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers so the lateral distance - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 36
7.1.2 Channel System High Speakers FHL FHR 3´(0.9 m) or more a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° c: 125° to 150° a b c RHL RHR 3´(0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers, angled to face the listening position. RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 37
5.1.4 Channel System High Speakers FHL FHR 3´(0.9 m) or more a b RHL RHR a: 22° to 30° b: 120° 3´(0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers, angled to face the listening position. RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers so the lateral distance - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 38
7.1.4 Channel System High Speakers FHL FHR 3´(0.9 m) or more a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° c: 125° to 150° a b c RHL RHR 3´(0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers, angled to face the listening position. RHL, RHR Place the rear high speakers - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 39
Speaker Connections Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 40 A B C 4-16Ω Connect the Subwoofer 5.1 Channel System 7.1 Channel System 5.1.2 Channel System 7.1.2 Channel System 5.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 Channel System - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 40
with this unit and cable connections Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. (Note) Speaker Impedance If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 41
Connect the Subwoofer PRE OUT a Subwoofer cable Speaker Connections Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. • Up to four powered subwoofers can be connected. • Different signals are output from the SW1 and SW2 terminals. The volume level can also be set separately. ( → - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 42
5.1 Channel System FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 42 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 43
5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT FL SW C FR SL SR ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) - Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) Speaker Connections PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 43 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 44
Connections PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 44 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 45
7.1 Channel System FL SW C FR SL SR SBL SBR Speaker Connections PRE OUT PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 45 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 46
7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT FL SW C FR SL SR SBL ZONE 2 SBR ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) - Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) • Surround back speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 1 jacks. Speaker - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 47
Connections PRE OUT 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 47 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 48
1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. • Surround back speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks. 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 48 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 49
5.1.2 Channel System HL HR FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections PRE OUT PRE OUT *1 *1 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 49 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 50
5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT HL HR FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) - Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) *1 *1 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 51
*1 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 52
7.1.2 Channel System HL HR FL FR C SL SW SR SBL SBR Speaker Connections PRE OUT PRE OUT *1 *1 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 52 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 53
7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT HL HR FL FR C SL SW SR SBL SBR Speaker Connections PRE OUT ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) *1 *1 • Surround back speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks. *1 Connect the Height Speakers - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 54
7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT HL HR FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections PRE OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) - Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) *1 *1 • While ZONE 2/ZONE 3 playback is being - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 55
*1 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 56
5.1.4 Channel System HL1 HR1 FL SW C FR SL HL2 SR HR2 Speaker Connections PRE OUT PRE OUT *2 *1 *1 *2 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). *2 Connect the Height - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 57
5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT HL1 HR1 FL SW C FR SL HL2 SR HR2 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 Speaker Connections PRE OUT FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) - Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) *2 *1 *1 *2 • While ZONE 2/ZONE 3 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 58
*1 *2 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 59
7.1.4 Channel System RHL TML TMR RHR FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR Speaker Connections PRE OUT PRE OUT *2 *1 *1 *2 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). *2 Connect the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 60
7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM PRE OUT RHL TML TMR RHR FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR ZONE 2 ZONE 3 Speaker Connections PRE OUT FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) - Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p109) - Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p111) *2 *1 *1 *2 • While ZONE 2 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 61
unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier. Use an analog audio cable or XLR balanced cable for connection. • Also make sure you read the instruction manual supplied with the connected power amplifier. • For details on how to connect the speakers and the power amplifier, refer to the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 62
Connections Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 63 Connecting the TV 64 Connecting the SUB Monitor 66 Connecting Playback Devices 67 Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) 71 Connecting Antennas (North American and Taiwanese models) - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 63
Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other video components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 64
to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. To ARC/eARC TV If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function(*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the To check if the TV supports the ARC function and eARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. ARC/eARC compatible audio formats - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 65
• Settings are required when 8K high-quality video is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p129) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 8K video. Connections 65 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 66
Connecting the SUB Monitor Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. Connections SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( → - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 67
is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p129) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 8K video. • The corresponding resolution is different depending on the HDMI jack connected. See "Corresponding input resolutions" ( →p217) for details. Note • To - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 68
the output resolution of the player to 480i or 576i. If there is no option such as 480i, select interlace. If your player does not support 480i or 576i output, use the VIDEO IN jack. • To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of the connected Blu - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 69
Connecting an Audio Component Connections This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an XLR balanced cable or digital optical cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack. • If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 70
Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connections Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. a Video camera a HDMI cable 70 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 71
Connections Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 72
Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 2) Connections PRE OUT You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 73
Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 3) Connections PRE OUT You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 74
Connections Connecting Antennas (North American and Taiwanese models) Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. a PRE OUT b a AM loop antenna, b - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 75
To connect by Wi-Fi, select your desired setting method in "Network Connection" ( →p176) of Initial Setup, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To set in the System Setup menu after completing Initial Setup, press on the remote controller, then from the Home screen displayed, set in "Network - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 76
to this unit. For installing a remote control receiver unit, contact the specialized stores. • For the type of cable required for connection, refer to the operation manual, etc. of the remote control receiver unit. IR Receiver 76 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 77
12V TRIGGER OUT jack PRE OUT BD/DVD a Monaural mini plug cable (ø1/8″ / 3.5 mm) Connections When connecting a device equipped with a 12V TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking the operation on this unit. When the desired - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 78
Connecting the Power Cord PRE OUT Connections Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. • This unit includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC IN of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 79
Operations 80 Listening Mode 83 BLUETOOTH® Playback 84 Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) 88 AV Adjust 91 Network Services Spotify 95 AirPlay® 96 DTS Play-Fi® 98 Amazon Alexa 99 Amazon Music 101 TIDAL 103 Connecting the Sonos System for Playback - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 80
Basic Operations Turning the power on 1. Press " " on the remote controller to turn on the power of the unit. Playback Selecting a source to play 1. Press an input selector button on the remote controller to select a source. For example, to play the device connected to the BD/DVD jack, press the BD - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 81
automatically. • HDMI CEC settings ( →p146) (the default value is "On") • For information about the HDMI CEC functions of the TV, refer to the operating instructions, etc., for the TV. • The unit is designed to link with products that comply with the CEC standard, and that linked operation is not - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 82
Switching the display Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Depending on the audio signal, "B(Back)" or "W (Wide)" is displayed next to the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 83
Listening Mode The listening mode can be switched by pressing the "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURROUND", and "STEREO" buttons repeatedly during play. • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p207). • For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 84
Playback BLUETOOTH® Playback You can wirelessly play music on a smartphone or other BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device through the speakers connected to this unit. It is also possible to transmit the audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH enabled headphones, wireless speakers, etc. Playing - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 85
Playing Back 1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 2. Playing the music file. The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level. • Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 86
ENTER the message "Now Pairing..." is displayed and the two are paired. • Depending on the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device, you may need to pair manually. If the device name does not appear in the list, check the settings of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device. 86 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 87
technology enabled device in the following cases: - When the audio file is DSD format - When playing audio from one of the following network services: Chromecast built-in, Amazon Alexa, AirPlay, DTS Play-Fi • Sound quality adjustments and listening modes of this unit cannot be applied to the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 88
an FM radio station, the "STEREO" indicator lights up. When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( →p89). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 88 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 89
of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display. 3. While pressing the cursors / , select the desired radio station. • Each time you press the cursors / , the frequency changes - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 90
Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite radio stations. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Press +Fav so that the preset number on the display blinks. 2. While the preset number is - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 91
AV Adjust You can quickly set convenient features such as adjusting sound quality. AV Adjust HDMI Audio Room EQ Level Audio Exclusive Mode HDMI Out Sound Delay Audio Return Channel BD/DVD You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 92
Audio Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or less. The setting is not effective in the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 93
that you get the high-quality playback of music files and CDs. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. Select "Manual" if you want to manually adjust "Hi-bit 32", "Upsampling", and "Digital Filter". Hi-bit 32: By expanding the dynamic range of digital audio signal sources such as - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 94
Level Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound. Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the sound. Subwoofer 1 / Subwoofer 2: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound. • If you set the unit to - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 95
Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Playback 95 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 96
For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device. Basic Operations screen of the music app on an iOS device that supports AirPlay and select this unit from the list of Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 97
the right side. • Multiple AirPlay2-supported devices can be selected. • The volume can be adjusted on individual devices. 3. Play the music file on the iOS device. • If "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the Home, manually turn the unit on and - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 98
service is displayed. Select the content to play, and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions. • If "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the Home, manually service, user registration may be required. • This unit does not support - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 99
, but rather a screen prompting installation of Service Unlocker, then install that first. Available services may differ depending on your area. 4. Next" to display the Amazon Alexa screen. 6. Follow the on screen instructions to enter the Amazon account information, such as your email address and - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 100
7. When registration is finished, the screen returns to the one for Pioneer Remote App. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and confirm that you can use voice commands. For example: "Alexa, raise the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 101
icon names may be different.) • If the login screen is not displayed, but rather a screen prompting installation of Service Unlocker, then install that first. Available services may differ depending on your area. 4. Enter the information required for the Amazon account, such as your email address - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 102
Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App 1. Start the Pioneer Remote App. This unit is displayed automatically when the app is started, so tap the unit when displayed to select it. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the screen, and after switching to the network screen, tap the "Amazon - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 103
onscreen instructions. Playback Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by is displayed instead, perform the update or installation according to the Available services may differ depending on your area. 6. Enter the TIDAL account information - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 104
Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off " in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller. In the You can also connect with a digital cable. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Sonos. • You can rename the input that is displayed on - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 105
Sonos Connect. • Up to 32 devices can be displayed on the Sonos product list screen. If you cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 106
connected to the unit. 2. Pressing NET will display the Network Services list screen on the TV. 3. Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor, and press ENTER to confirm the selection. 4. Following the on-screen instructions, select a radio station and program using cursor, and then - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 107
Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 108
Multi-zone You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 simultaneously. Playback Using Pioneer Remote App ( →p181) is convenient for - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 109
Playing Back (ZONE 2) Note • The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 110
Selecting a source to play in ZONE 2 1. While pressing the ZONE 2 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. On the main unit, repeatedly press the ZONE CONTROL button to display "Z2" on the display, then within 8 seconds use - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 111
Playing Back (ZONE 3) Note • Analog play of the audio from externally connected AV components is possible. • To use Zone 3 speakers, in the Setup menu, set "Speaker" - "Configuration" "Zone Speaker" ( →p136) to "Zone 2/Zone 3". • To use an integrated amplifier, in the System Setup menu, set "Speaker - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 112
Selecting a source to play in ZONE 3 1. While pressing the ZONE 3 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. On the main unit, repeatedly press the ZONE CONTROL button to display "Z3" on the display, then within 8 seconds use - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 113
Using PERSONAL PRESET Playback Registration You can register settings ( →p114) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in a single operation. e.g.) Pressing the PERSONAL PRESET button will automatically switch the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 114
Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. - Input selector (Network service or AM/FM radio stations(*) can also be registered.) * NorthAmerican and Taiwanese models - Output destination (HDMI) - Listening mode - Volume level (Upper limit "0.0 dB") - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 115
AV Direct Mode AV Direct Mode can improve sound quality by limiting the activity of digital circuits and thereby suppressing the noise that is generated by them. You can choose from "AV Direct" which temporarily stops communications such as via the network, BLUETOOTH, and USB, and "AV Direct Net Off - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 116
Playback Playing music files saved on a USB storage device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. USB Front Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Plug your USB storage device with the music - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 117
Requirements • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage class standard. Also the format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. • If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device. • Up - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 118
or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. Music Server notes • The network servers this unit is compatible with . • For music files on a server, up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep. • Depending on the type - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 119
connected to the same network as this unit. 4. Press NET to display the network service list screen. • If the "NET" indicator on the display blinks, the unit is . Searching music files to select If the server you use supports search functions, the following search function can be used. Perform - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 120
files stored on your PC by operating the PC in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media® Player 12. To use the remote playback function of the following conditions. - It is using a network service. - It is playing a music file on a USB storage device. • Remote play of FLAC and - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 121
Play Queue list, only "Play Now " is displayed. Sort and Delete 1. Select the "NET" input, tap the "Play Queue" icon, and enter the Play Queue service screen. 121 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 122
switch to editing mode. Playing Back Playback starts when you select "Play Now " for Play Queue addition, or select the track in the Play Queue service screen. 122 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 123
Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT jacks of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections Setting Up 1. - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 124
• When "Zone 2 Preout" is set to "Zone B" and "Audio" - "Zone B" at "AV Adjust" is set to "On (A+B)", the output of ZONE A is as shown below. - When the sound quality is adjusted with the TONE button, the sound quality changes in both ZONE A and ZONE B. - There will be no effect for the surround - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 125
Setup System Setup MCACC Pro Network/Bluetooth Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Pioneer Remote App Dirac Live Setup 126 157 167 174 175 181 182 125 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 126
System Setup Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER. Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 127
Audio Adjust Source Hardware Multi Zone Miscellaneous Dual Mono/Mono Dolby DTS/IMAX LFE Mute Level Volume Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 128
resolution of the video signals input from the AV component. Off Auto When this function is not used • Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K/8K. When this function is used Super Resolution (Default Value: 2) When you have set "Upscaling" to "Auto", you can select the degree of video - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 129
disruption depending on the connected component and the HDMI cable. If this occurs, switch to "4K Standard". When using a ULTRA High Speed HDMI Cable that supports 48 Gbps to connect a TV or player compatible with 4K 120Hz, 5K 30Hz, or 8K 30Hz signal formats When using an ULTRA High Speed HDMI - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 130
Input/Output Assign HDMI Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. BD/DVD (Default Value: HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.3)) GAME (Default Value: HDMI 2 (HDCP 2.3)) CBL/SAT (Default Value: HDMI 3 (HDCP 2.3)) STRM BOX (Default Value: HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.3)) "HDMI 1 (HDCP - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 131
Input/Output Assign Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". BD/DVD (Default Value: AUDIO 1) GAME (Default Value: ---) CBL/SAT (Default Value: AUDIO 4) *1 STRM BOX (Default Value: AUDIO 3) CD ( - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 132
displayed only when the input selector is set to "TUNER". • "Station" is displayed only when the input selector is set to "TUNER" or "NET". • "Network Service" is displayed only when the input selector is set to "NET". • Preset Name of "Band/Station" (only when the input selector is set to "TUNER - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 133
displayed only when the input selector is set to "TUNER". • "Station" is displayed only when the input selector is set to "TUNER" or "NET". • "Network Service" is displayed only when the input selector is set to "NET". • Preset Name of "Station" (only when the input selector is set to "TUNER") is - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 134
Speaker Configuration Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. • If the settings for "Speaker Channels", "Subwoofer", "Height 1 Speaker", or "Height 2 Speaker" have been changed, the Dirac Live ( →p178, p182) measurement results are deleted. Speaker Channels (Default Value - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 135
Speaker Height 1 Speaker (Default Value: Top Front) Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 terminals. Select "Top Middle", "Top Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Front)", "Dolby Speaker (Surr)", "Dolby Speaker (Back)", "Front High" or "Top Front" according to the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 136
or above) Set the impedance (Ω) of the connected speakers. • For impedance, check the indications on the back of the speakers or their instruction manual. 4ohms When any of the connected speakers have 4 Ω or more to less than 6 Ω impedance 6ohmsorabove When the connected speakers all have 6 Ω or - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 137
", "Front" will be fixed to "Large" and the low pitched range of the other channels will be output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting. When the "Setting Type" is "Individual" ( →p137) Set how many Hz for the range of each channel, with - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 138
Speaker Center, Height 1, Height 2, Surround: When the "Setting Type" is "Common" ( →p137) Set according to the speakers to be used. "Small": When speaker where the speaker diameter is 16 cm or less are to be used. "Large": When speaker where the speaker diameter is larger than 16 cm are to be used. - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 139
Speaker Double Bass: This can only be selected when the setting for "Configuration" - "Subwoofer Preout" is "SW 1" or "SW 1 & SW 2", or the setting for "Passive Subwoofer" is "1ch" or "2ch", and the "Front" setting is "Full Band". Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 140
Speaker Channel Level Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Front Right (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height 1 Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height 1 Right (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Height 2 Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 141
Audio Adjust Dual Mono/Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Dual Mono (Default Value: Main) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or multilingual broadcasts, etc. • For multiplex audio broadcasts, pressing the button on the remote - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 142
to automatically apply the speaker setting recommended by IMAX or to set it manually. • This cannot be selected when the "IMAX Mode" is "Off". Auto Manual To use the speaker setup recommended by IMAX. To manually set "IMAX Bass Feeding" and "IMAX LFE Mute Level". Setup IMAX Bass Feeding - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 143
Audio Adjust LFE Mute Level Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals. LFE Mute Level (Default Value: 0 dB) Select the low-frequency effect (LFE) level of each signal from "0 dB" to "-∞ dB". If the low-frequency effect sound - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 144
Source Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the setting. Input Volume Absorber (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB". Set a - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 145
OPTICAL When giving priority to input signal from ARC compatible TV. • This item can be selected only when "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel (eARC supported)" is set to "On" and also the "TV" input is selected. When giving priority to input signal from HDMI IN jacks • This item can be - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 146
Hardware HDMI Change the settings of the HDMI function. HDMI CEC (Default Value: On) Setting this to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI-connected CEC-compatible device. When this setting is changed, turn off and then on again the power of all connected - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 147
off on the TV, there may be audio output from both the TV speakers and the speakers of this unit. Setup Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARCcompatible TV through the speakers connected to the unit - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 148
even when this unit is in standby mode when this function is "On". • Supply of power to USB devices in the standby mode is not supported for the USB port on the front panel. • When this function is set to "On", the power consumption in standby state increases, however, the increase - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 149
Hardware Network Standby (Default Value: On) When this function is set to "On", the network function works even in standby state, and you can turn on the power of the unit via network using an application such as Pioneer Remote App that can control this unit. • When this function is set to "On", - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 150
Hardware 12V Trigger A Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You can enable power link operation when you connect the unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger input - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 151
Hardware Works with SONOS Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. (SONOS-1/SONOS-2/SONOS-3) Input Selector (Default Value: Off) Select the input selector to which the Sonos Connect is connected. • Selecting "Off" disables the interlock function with Sonos. Connected Device ( - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 152
Multi Zone Zone 2 Change the settings for Zone 2. Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) Select whether to adjust the volume on the integrated amplifier in the separate room or on this unit when outputting to the separate room (Zone 2). Fixed Variable To adjust on the integrated amplifier in the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 153
Multi Zone Zone 3 Change the settings for Zone 3. Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) Select whether to adjust the volume on the integrated amplifier in the separate room or on this unit when outputting to the separate room (Zone 3). Fixed Variable To adjust on the integrated amplifier in the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 154
Multi Zone Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play. Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server function to play remotely from your PC, you can set whether to play in the main room (where this unit is located) - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 155
Miscellaneous Tuner (North American and Taiwanese models) Change the settings for Tuner. AM/FM Frequency Step (Default Value: 10 kHz / 0.2 MHz) Select a frequency step to suit your residential area. Select "10 kHz/0.2 MHz" or "9 kHz/0.05 MHz". • When this setting is changed, all radio presets - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 156
Miscellaneous Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu. • Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the network function is activated. Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. Setup Parameter (Default Value: - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 157
. • If Full Auto MCACC has been executed, the speaker calibration made with Dirac Live ( →p178, p182) is disabled. • When measurements are made using Dirac Live, "Manual MCACC" and "MCACC Data Check" cannot be set. 157 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 158
connected speakers and the noise in the surrounding environment are automatically measured. 5. The measurement results in step 4 are displayed. If there is no problem in the detection result of the speaker, select "Next" and press ENTER to output the test tone again to automatically set the settings - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 159
to perform the measurement in 8 additional listening positions. To perform the measurement, select "Next" and press ENTER, then follow the instructions. To not perform the measurement, select "Finish (Calculate)" and press ENTER. • After each listening position is detected, select "Finish (Calculate - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 160
Manual MCACC Fine Channel Level Adjust the volume level of the speakers while listening to the test tone. After firstly adjusting the Front Left speaker to - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 161
Manual MCACC Standing Wave This controls the affect of the standing waves that occur when sound waves reverberating off obstacles such as walls interfere with the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 162
Manual MCACC EQ Adjust You can adjust the output volume of the range of each connected speaker how you like while listening to test noises. You - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 163
Manual MCACC Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surr Back Right, Surr connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions. without EQ with EQ MCACC is used to measure the reverberation characteristics of the room without any - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 164
Manual MCACC Advanced EQ Setup Reverberation characteristics are automatically position, and connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions. Time Position (Default Value: 30 - 50 msec) Specify the calibrated time position in the range between "0 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 165
the standing wave control filter. Acoustic Calibration EQ You can check the calibration values for the frequency characteristics of each speaker that were set in "Manual MCACC". Group Delay You can check the group delay of speakers before and after calibration. Setup 165 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 166
Memory Copy Copy the speaker settings from a Memory to another Memory. After making the following settings, press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions. Copy (Default Value: All Data) All Data Level & Distance Copy all settings. Copy only the output level and distance from the listening - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 167
Network/Bluetooth Menu operations Setup Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH. Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, select "Network/ Bluetooth" with the cursors on the remote - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 168
router. • When switching between "On" and "Off(Wired)", stop the Network service. Also, when group playback is in process, cancel the group playback once, set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server" manually. IP Address (Default Value: 0.0.0.0) Displays/Sets the IP address. - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 169
Network Proxy URL (Default Value: -) Displays/Sets the proxy server URL. Proxy Port (Default Value: 8080) Displays/Sets the proxy server port number when you input "Proxy URL". Friendly Name (Default Value: Pioneer VSX-LX805 XXXXXX) Change the device name for this unit which is shown on other - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 170
be saved. • This function cannot be used when registering this unit to Home App. Privacy Statement (Default Value: Not Accepted) When using a network service that requires a login name, email address, password, etc., you need to agree to the Privacy Statement of our company. • This setting can be - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 171
enabled device in advance. For information on how to clear the pairing information, refer to the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device's instruction manual. Device (Default Value: -) Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit. • The name is - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 172
the pairing information on the BLUETOOTH enabled device in advance. For information on how to clear the pairing information, refer to the BLUETOOTH enabled device's instruction manual. 172 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 173
Bluetooth Device (Default Value: -) Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit. • The name is not displayed when "Status" is "Ready" and "Pairing". Status (Default Value: -) Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 174
from "Wi-Fi Setup" to connect. DHCP: You can change DHCP settings. If you select "Off", set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway" and "DNS Server" manually. Proxy: Display and set the URL for the proxy server. 7. After changing the settings, select "Save" to save the settings. 174 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 175
Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations TV's REMOTE INPUT TV Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for startup using - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 176
of the access point is not displayed, select "Other..." with the cursor on the SSID list screen, press ENTER, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Setup Keyboard Input To switch between upper and lower cases, select "A/a" on the screen, and press ENTER on the remote controller. Press +Fav on - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 177
Press ENTER after confirmation. 4. If there is no problem with the speaker connection, select "Next" and press ENTER 3) in addition to the main room. 3. ARC Setup If you have connected a TV that supports ARC, select "Yes" and press ENTER. 4. Room EQ Measurements are performed to calibrate the sound - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 178
from the listening position. "Quick Measurement" "Full Measurement" SETUP MIC 3. When you start the Pioneer Remote App, a screen automatically appears to guide you through measurement, so tap "Start". • If the guidance screen does not automatically appear, after tapping this unit when it appears - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 179
up the speaker setup microphone in the listening position. Follow the on-screen instructions to measure. Setup "Distance" ( →p139) of the Home screen, • When measurement is performed with Dirac Live, selection in "Advanced MCACC" - "Manual MCACC" ( →p160) and "MCACC Data Check" ( →p165) of the Home - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 180
perform the measurement, select "Next" and press ENTER, then follow the instructions. To not perform the measurement, select "Finish (Calculate)" and press 5. The measurement results in step 3 are displayed. If there is no problem in the detection result of the speaker, select "Next" and press ENTER - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 181
only control with the app in the main room (where this unit is located), but also in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3). • Playing internet radio services (TuneIn Radio, etc.) and selecting stations. Control in the palm of your hands without looking at the TV. • Play the music files saved on the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 182
Dirac Live Dirac Live® is an advanced room correction technology developed by Dirac Research. As one of the most advanced room correction technology available on the market, Dirac Live helps listeners to correct for one of the weakest components in the audio chain: the listening room. Dirac Live not - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 183
in the listening position. Follow the on-screen instructions to measure. • Measurement may not be Dirac Live, selection in "MCACC Pro" - "Manual MCACC" ( →p160) and "MCACC Data Check to create your own original sound quality in the following "Manual Adjust" section. • In the Home screen, when the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 184
curve in Pioneer Remote App. • To adjust the sound quality with "Manual Adjust", it is first necessary to measure the speakers of this unit top left of the Pioneer Remote App screen to display a list of menus, then tap "Manual Adjust". 3. Select the slot to modify from "Slot1" to "Slot3", then tap " - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 185
is operating erratically 187 Try restarting the unit 187 Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) 187 Troubleshooting 188 Power 188 Audio 189 Listening Modes 191 Video 192 Linked operation 193 Tuner (North American and Taiwanese models) 193 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 186
and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device. If the problem is that the video or audio is not output or the HDMI linked operation does not work, disconnecting important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. Troubleshooting 186 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 187
and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of this unit and connected devices. 5" Troubleshooting Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore all the settings to the factory default at the time - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 188
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power When the power is turned on, "Diagnostic mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit is produced by the unit, unplug the power cord from the outlet immediately, and contact the dealer or our company's support. ( →p148) 188 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 189
Troubleshooting input. Change the setting to "Off". Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. No sound from the setting on the connected device. On some game consoles, such as those supporting DVD, the default setting may be off. • For some DVD-Video discs - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 190
Troubleshooting The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the front speakers is "Large", the low range elements will be output from the front speakers - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 191
Troubleshooting Listening Modes • To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby display of the main unit, and you can check the input format. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. Cannot select a desired listening mode • Depending on the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 192
Troubleshooting on the monitor side such as a TV. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. No image appears • Change the IN jack is not displayed. In this case, the TV does not support the resolution of the video input from the player. Change the setting - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 193
Troubleshooting to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual. • When connecting a Sharp brand player or recorder to effective. • BLUETOOTH enabled devices must support the A2DP profile. • Because a Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 194
Troubleshooting Cannot connect a BLUETOOTH pairing information, refer to the BLUETOOTH enabled device's instruction manual. Finally, perform pairing again. Refer to "Transmitting audio is interrupted • There maybe a problem with the BLUETOOTH enabled device. Check the information on a web page. - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 195
Troubleshooting problem persists after you have confirmed the above. Cannot access the Internet radio • In the case the service provider has terminated the service, the network service if the router and modem you are using are supported by your ISP. Cannot access the network server • - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 196
Troubleshooting • Connection to an SSID that includes multi-byte characters is not supported. Set the SSID of the wireless LAN router using single-byte alphanumeric problems by changing the channel of your wireless LAN router. For instructions on changing channels, refer to the instruction manual - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 197
Troubleshooting ZONE B function Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on "AV Adjust" to "On (A+B)" - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 198
Troubleshooting Others Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 199
Appendix Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 200 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 203 Listening Mode Effects 207 Speaker combinations 212 General Specifications 214 199 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 200
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Appendix See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Listening mode Speaker layout (ch) 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) Atmos - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 201
Listening mode DTS DTS HD DTS:X DTS Neural:X IMAX DTS IMAX DTS:X IMAX Neural:X Appendix Speaker layout (ch) 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*4) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*4) (*3) (*3) - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 202
Appendix Listening mode PCM DSD Stereo Mono Mono Music Ext.Stereo Classical Ent.Show (Entertainment Show) Drama Unplugged Action AdvancedGame Rock/Pop Sports F.S.Surround (Front Stage Surround) Speaker layout (ch) 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 203
Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Appendix You can select a variety of listening modes according to the audio format of the signal to be input. • The Stereo mode can be selected with any audio format. • When analog signals are being input in the Pure Direct mode, the modes switches to - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 204
Listening mode Input format DTS (*2) DTS HD 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music files / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR Multi-channel signal input Multich PCM DSD (*1) DD DD+ DTHD ATMOS DTS DTS 96/24 (*13) DTS Express (*14) DTS-HD HR (*14) - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 205
Listening mode PCM (Multich Input format PCM) (*2) DSD (*2)(*10) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music files / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR Multi-channel signal input Multich PCM DSD (*1) DD DD+ DTHD ATMOS DTS DTS 96/24 (*13) DTS Express - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 206
Appendix (*1) You cannot select any mode other than Pure Direct, Stereo, Ext.Stereo and Mono Music if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. (*2) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*3) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot be - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 207
Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order Action Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes. • The speaker calibrations measured with Dirac Live are disabled. AdvancedGame Mode suitable for game content. • The speaker calibrations measured with Dirac Live are disabled. Classical - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 208
DD (Dolby Audio - DD) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format for DVD- - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 209
image. • The speaker calibrations measured with Dirac Live are disabled. DSD This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. • This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal. However, depending on the connected player, better sound may be obtained by setting the - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 210
sharper images and more powerful sound--just as the filmmaker intended. Available on Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and 4K streaming services, it leverages DTS:X codec technology integrated in certified home entertainment devices to deliver an exclusive, fully immersive experience. IMAX Mode optimizes - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 211
of purchase ( →p142). The listening mode automatically switches when IMAX Enhanced content is recognized, but when playing IMAX Enhanced content received through streaming services on a TV, etc., the IMAX Enhanced content may not be recognized and the listening mode may not switch. Set the IMAX mode - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 212
Speaker combinations Appendix • Up to four powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker Channels 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch 6.1.2 ch 7.1.2 ch 4.1.4 ch 5.1.4 ch 6.1.4 ch 7.1.4 ch FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 213
Appendix About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows. - Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High - Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle/Top - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 214
Rated XLR Output Level and Impedance Phono Maximum Input Signal Voltage Frequency Response Tone Control Characteristics Signal to Noise Ratio Supported impedance of Speakers Headphone Rated Output North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models (North American models - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 215
(FM MONO) AM Tuning Frequency Range Preset Channel BLUETOOTH Section Communication system Frequency band Modulation method Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles Supported Codecs Transmission range (A2DP) Maximum communication range 8 Ω - 600 Ω 10 Hz - 100 kHz Appendix North American and Taiwanese models - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 216
Input Output HDMI Appendix North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models 7 (Including 1 × Front) 3 (MAIN, SUB, ZONE2) bandwidth ALLM VRR (for Game) QFT (for Game) DSC Uncompressed Compressed (TV needs DSC) ARC / eARC *2 HDR10 (HDR10, BT.2020, HLG) HDR10+ HDMI 1 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 217
-screen display when you perform such operations as using the AV Adjust or adjusting the volume. (*2)5K, 48 Hz, YCbCr4:2:0, 8/10/12 bit is not supported. 217 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 218
Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN ■Music Server ( →p118) Supported Audio Formats North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. WAV (.wav) WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 219
Section ■USB Storage Device ( →p116) Supported Audio Formats General Power Supply Power Consumption kHz, 48 kHz/Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. WAV (.wav) WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 220
models 2 1 Analog Digital Audio Inputs North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models 6 (RCA×4, PHONO×1, XLR×1) 5 (COAXIAL×2, OPTICAL×3) • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 221
L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R, HEIGHT 1 L/R or FRONT Bi-AMP, HEIGHT 2 L/R or CENTER Bi-AMP (North American and Taiwanese models support banana plugs) 1 (ø 6.3 mm, 1/4") Others North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Setup Mic 1 (Front) RS-232 - Pioneer VSX-LX805 ELITE 11.4 Channel AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 222
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