Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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03Connecting your equipment

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Rear panel

HDMI

BD IN

 

1

IN 1

 

IN 2

 

IN 3

OUT 1 (KURO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

3

ASSIGN-

 

 

OPTICAL

 

11ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

 

 

 

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2

 

IN 2

 

IN 2

IN 3

 

OUT

 

AC IN

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN 1

 

 

 

 

17

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

(CD)

(TV/SAT)

(DVR)

(VIDEO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN

2

 

5

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

FRONT

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SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

 

AUDIO

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Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10

 

 

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L

75

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

PB

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

ZONE3

DVD

TV/SAT

VIDEO

 

DVR

CD

CD-R/TAPE

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND

 

 

PR

 

PR

 

OUT

OUT

IN

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

MONITOR

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND BACK / B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

CENTER

 

SURROUND

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

R

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

L

R

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

 

13

 

14

 

 

2 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR

 

15(OUTPUT 12 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232C

 

 

IN

OUT

 

IN 1

IN 2

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

•To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

1 HDMI connectors (x6)

Multiple inputs and two outputs for high-quality audio/ video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

See Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23.

See Switching the HDMI output on page 65.

2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 40 to assign the inputs.

3 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

See Connecting other audio components on page 28.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 40 to assign the inputs.

4 Component video connectors (x3)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD player.

See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 24.

Use the output to connect monitor or TV.

See Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on page 25.

5 MULTI-ZONE audio/video outputs

Use to connect a second or third amplifier and monitors or TVs in a separate room.

See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 31.

6Composite and S-Video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs.

See Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on page 25.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Controlling the rest of your system Using other functionsSystem and the other setup Advanced Mcacc menuFlow of settings on the receiver Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Before you start Installing the receiverOperating range of remote control unit Checking what’s in the boxControls and displays Chapter Remote controlControls and displays  ReceiverControls and displays Enter Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON SpeakersControls and displays Display Sleep MstrRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment 1ch surround connection Simple connection & Best surround Other speaker connection1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone 1ch surround & Speaker B connectionConnecting your equipment Placing the speakers THX speaker system setupSome tips for improving sound quality Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connectionsHigh Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your speakers LowSpeaker B setup Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back systemZone 2 setup Bi-Amping setupConnecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting using Hdmi Select oneConnecting your DVD player with no Hdmi output Video S-VIDEOConnecting your TV with no Hdmi input DVD player, etc Select oneAbout HDMI1 Front panelHDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting other audio componentsConnecting additional amplifiers About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennas Connecting external antennasZone 2 OUT signals can be output Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setupAnalog audio signals Audio Zone 2 OUT. a Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsMULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Grounding purposesConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output 1 in 2 OUT Total 50 mA MAX Switch the receiver into standby then use Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPodConnecting a USB device Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Switching the speaker impedance Basic SetupBasic Setup Chapter Changing the OSD display language OSD Language1a.Full Auto Mcacc Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Basic SetupInput Setup menu BDb Input function default and possible settingsSystemSetup 4b.Input Setup HDMI-4b IPod/USBPlaying a source Basic playbackBasic playback Chapter Playing a source with Hdmi connectionSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Basic playbackPlaying an iPod Finding what you want to playBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like thisUse / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu Basic playback Playing a USB devicePlaying back audio files stored on a USB memory device Want to play, then press  to start playbackSlideshow Setup Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device1Photo files About playable file formatsMusic files MP3 aBasic playback Listening to the radio Searching for RDS programs Listening to station presetsAn introduction to RDS Displaying RDS informationListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaThen Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Press Enter to confirm Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix functionSelecting Mcacc presets Up Mix OFFPhase Control OFF Listening to your system Choosing the input signalBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Kuro Link Making the Kuro Link connectionsYou will finish to Home Menu Kuro Link SetupWhen you’re finished, press Home Menu Synchronized amp mode Setting the Pqls functionBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp mode operationsSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsProgressive Using other functions Switching the speaker system Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsMaking an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signalMULTI-ZONE remote controls Checking your system settings Using other functions Using the sleep timerSwitching the Hdmi output Dimming the displayDisplay shows Reset  no  Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Display shows RESET? OKControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system ChapterDefault preset codes Controls the componentsCH + Controlling the rest of your systemHDD Red Clear b Sacd Setup a+10 OPEN/CLOSE bAdvanced Mcacc menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menuSelect the setting you want to adjust Advanced Mcacc menu ChapterUse / to select the item, then use / to set Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSelect the parameters you want to set 1b.Auto McaccAdvanced Mcacc menu Manual Mcacc setup Fine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing WaveHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalChannel frequencies/sounds Select an option and press Enter1c5b.Reverb View 1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup1c5a.Reverb Measurement Channel Level Speaker SettingAdvanced Mcacc menu Checking Mcacc Data Speaker DistanceOutput PC When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use / to select the channelAcoustic Cal EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Mcacc Data Check menuAdvanced Mcacc menu Data Management Renaming Mcacc presetsCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets 3c.MCACC Memory ClearMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System and the other setupSystem and the other setup Chapter Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System and the other setupSurround back speaker setting Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Adjust the level of each channel using /Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu THX Audio SettingSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu 4a.Manual SP Setup 4a4.Speaker DistanceFlicker Reduction Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks Other Setup menuSelect either on or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting 4a6.THX Audio SettingMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupRemote Control Mode Setup Power on Level SetupVolume Limit Setup Flicker Reduction SetupAdditional information Chapter Speaker Setting GuideAdditional information Additional information TroubleshootingPower Positional relationship between speakers and monitorAMP Overheat No soundAdvanced Mcacc Sound is produced from Other audio problemsSoftware is played back No sound when using Analog components, but notSettings VideoDigital or DTS does not Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control SBch Auto setting, EX or ESHdcp Error shows Configuration aConfiguration B Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionUSB interface Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout iPod Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAdditional information About THX About Neural THX Surround DTS +Neo6 Stereo 2 channel signal formatsMultichannel signal formats General Additional information Preset code listCategory Preset code Manufacturer Plasma television MaxentTV/PVR Combination Rear Projection TVTV/DVD Combination TV/VCR CombinationDVD VCR/PVR CombinationGateway Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global Sphere Blu-rayDVD/VCR Combination Satellite Set Top BoxDVD/PVR Combination SAT/PVR Combination Elap ElbeLaser Disc Player Video AccessoryAdditional information Cable Set Top Box Cassette DeckOur philosophy Additional information SpecificationsCleaning the unit Additional information Index Numerics Tuner 30 Remote control 8, 9, 67-70, 90, 97, 105 ResetTHX 17, 72, 87 USB 36, 45-47Pioneer Corporation

VSX-LX52 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-LX52 is a high-performance AV receiver designed to enhance your home theater experience, offering an array of advanced technologies and features to meet the demands of audiophiles and casual listeners alike. This receiver supports a 9.1 channel configuration, allowing for dynamic and immersive surround sound that can bring movies, music, and games to life in your living room.

One of the standout features of the VSX-LX52 is its support for the latest audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These object-based audio technologies enable sound to move freely around you in three-dimensional space, creating a captivating listening experience that pulls you into the action. Additionally, the receiver is compatible with legacy surround sound formats, ensuring that you can enjoy a wide variety of content.

Incorporating Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), the VSX-LX52 automatically fine-tunes your home theater system by analyzing the acoustics of your room. This smart technology adjusts speaker placement, levels, and EQ settings, ensuring optimal sound performance tailored to your environment.

The connectivity options on the VSX-LX52 are extensive and modern, with multiple HDMI inputs supporting 4K video passthrough and HDCP 2.2 compliance for advanced video playback. It also features Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio outputs, allowing you to enjoy different audio sources in separate areas of your home. The inclusion of wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, gives users the flexibility to stream music directly from their smartphones or tablets.

The user-friendly interface includes an intuitive on-screen setup guide and a well-designed remote control, making it easy for anyone to navigate through its numerous features. The receiver also supports high-resolution audio formats, such as FLAC and DSD, ensuring that audiophiles can enjoy their favorite tracks with stunning clarity.

In terms of build quality, the VSX-LX52 boasts a solid chassis and high-quality components designed to minimize interference and enhance sonic performance. Whether you're watching your favorite movie, listening to music, or playing video games, the Pioneer VSX-LX52 stands out as a versatile and powerful AV receiver that delivers an outstanding audio-visual experience. With its blend of advanced technologies, comprehensive connectivity options, and user-focused design, the VSX-LX52 continues to be a top choice for home theater enthusiasts.
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