Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Connecting your equipment

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7 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x5)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-Video and stereo analog audio.

See Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 27.

8Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

See Connecting other audio components on page 28.

9Multichannel analog audio inputs

7.1channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.

See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28.

10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs

Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.

See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 29 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for powered subwoofer connection).

11 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

See Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 30.

12 RS-232C connector

Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC.

See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 34.

13 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 33.

14 Remote inputs/output

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.

See Connecting an IR receiver on page 33.

15 12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)

Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.

See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 34.

16 Speaker terminals

Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.

See Connecting the speakers on page 18.

17 AC power inlet

Connect the supplied power cord here.

See Plugging in the receiver on page 37.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Advanced Mcacc menu Using other functionsSystem and the other setup Controlling the rest of your systemFlow of settings on the receiver Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverOperating range of remote control unit Before you start Receiver Remote controlControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays Speakers Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON EnterControls and displays Display Mstr SleepConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment 1ch surround & Speaker B connection Other speaker connection1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone 1ch surround connection Simple connection & Best surroundTHX speaker system setup Connecting your equipment Placing the speakersConnecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsSome tips for improving sound quality Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemLow Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your speakers HighBi-Amping setup Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back systemZone 2 setup Speaker B setupConnecting your equipment About the video converter Select one Connecting using HdmiVideo S-VIDEO Connecting your DVD player with no Hdmi outputDVD player, etc Select one Connecting your TV with no Hdmi inputFront panel About HDMI1HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc Connecting other audio components Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting additional amplifiersConnecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennasMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setupAnalog audio signals Audio Zone 2 OUT. a Zone 2 OUT signals can be outputBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals Zone Grounding purposes Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiverConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output 1 in 2 OUT Total 50 mA MAX Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB deviceSwitch the receiver into standby then use Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Changing the OSD display language OSD Language Basic SetupBasic Setup Chapter Switching the speaker impedance1a.Full Auto Mcacc Basic Setup Input Setup menuProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup HDMI-4b IPod/USB Input function default and possible settingsSystemSetup 4b.Input Setup BDbPlaying a source with Hdmi connection Basic playbackBasic playback Chapter Playing a sourceFinding what you want to play Basic playbackPlaying an iPod Selecting the multichannel analog inputsNavigation through categories on your iPod looks like this Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Basic playback controlsWant to play, then press  to start playback Basic playback Playing a USB devicePlaying back audio files stored on a USB memory device Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menuPlaying back photo files stored on a USB memory device1 Slideshow SetupMP3 a About playable file formatsMusic files Photo filesBasic playback Listening to the radio Displaying RDS information Listening to station presetsAn introduction to RDS Searching for RDS programsAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundPRO LOGIC+THX Cinema Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoThen Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Up Mix OFF Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix functionSelecting Mcacc presets Press Enter to confirmPhase Control on Listening to your system Choosing the input signalBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control OFFPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Making the Kuro Link connections Kuro LinkKuro Link Setup When you’re finished, press Home MenuYou will finish to Home Menu Synchronized amp mode operations Setting the Pqls functionBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modePress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsProgressive Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Using other functions Switching the speaker systemReducing the level of an analog signal MULTI-ZONE remote controlsMaking an audio or a video recording Dimming the display Using other functions Using the sleep timerSwitching the Hdmi output Checking your system settingsDisplay shows RESET? OK Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Display shows Reset  no Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemControls the components Default preset codesControlling the rest of your system HDD RedCH + OPEN/CLOSE b Sacd Setup a+10 Clear bAdvanced Mcacc menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menuSelect the setting you want to adjust Advanced Mcacc menu1b.Auto Mcacc Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSelect the parameters you want to set Use / to select the item, then use / to setAdvanced Mcacc menu Manual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave ControlAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalChannel frequencies/sounds Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup 1c5a.Reverb Measurement1c5b.Reverb View Speaker Distance Speaker SettingAdvanced Mcacc menu Checking Mcacc Data Channel LevelSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Mcacc Data Check menu When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use / to select the channelAcoustic Cal EQ Output PCRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataAdvanced Mcacc menu Data Management 3c.MCACC Memory Clear Clearing Mcacc presetsManual speaker setup System and the other setupSystem and the other setup Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System and the other setupSurround back speaker setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using / Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup option4a.Manual SP Setup 4a4.Speaker Distance THX Audio SettingSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu4a6.THX Audio Setting Other Setup menuSelect either on or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting Flicker Reduction Adjusts the way the GUI screen looksZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupFlicker Reduction Setup Power on Level SetupVolume Limit Setup Remote Control Mode SetupSpeaker Setting Guide Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Positional relationship between speakers and monitor TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Advanced McaccAMP Overheat Analog components, but not Other audio problemsSoftware is played back No sound when using Sound is produced fromVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayDigital or DTS does not SBch Auto setting, EX or ES Remote controlImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B Hdcp Error showsUSB interface Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About iPodAdditional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats Multichannel signal formatsDTS +Neo6 Additional information Preset code list Category Preset code ManufacturerGeneral Maxent Plasma televisionTV/VCR Combination Rear Projection TVTV/DVD Combination TV/PVR CombinationVCR/PVR Combination DVDBlu-ray Gateway Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global SphereSatellite Set Top Box DVD/PVR CombinationDVD/VCR Combination Elap Elbe SAT/PVR CombinationCassette Deck Video AccessoryAdditional information Cable Set Top Box Laser Disc PlayerAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOur philosophy Additional information Index Numerics USB 36, 45-47 Remote control 8, 9, 67-70, 90, 97, 105 ResetTHX 17, 72, 87 Tuner 30Pioneer 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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