Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Connecting your equipment About the video converter

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About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 40), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-Video, then composite (in that order).

Source device

High picture quality

Terminal for

connection with

source device

HDMI IN

PB PR Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

This receiver

TV monitor

Terminal for

 

connection with TV

Types of cables

monitor

HDMI OUT

PB PR Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Video signals can be output

•For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 61) OFF.

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Note

1• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat screen TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 61) OFF.

•The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

•Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite monitor output.

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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 FeaturesBefore you start Chapter 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 MstrConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel 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 setupBare wire connections Connecting the speakersSome tips for improving sound quality 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 connectionsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals Zone Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Grounding purposesConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output 1 in 2 OUT Total 50 mA MAX Connecting a USB device Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPodSwitch the receiver into standby then use 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 Input Setup menu Basic SetupProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 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 CinemaListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceThen Using surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode 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 connectionsWhen you’re finished, press Home Menu Kuro Link SetupYou will finish to 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 controlsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Reducing the level of an analog signalMaking an audio or a video recording 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 componentsHDD Red Controlling the rest of your systemCH + 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 Enter1c5a.Reverb Measurement 1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup1c5b.Reverb View 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 menuCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsAdvanced Mcacc menu Data Management 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 Speaker Setting GuideAdditional information Chapter Additional information TroubleshootingPower Positional relationship between speakers and monitorAdvanced Mcacc No soundAMP Overheat Sound is produced from Other audio problemsSoftware is played back No sound when using Analog components, but notSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDigital or DTS does not 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 Multichannel signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsDTS +Neo6 Category Preset code Manufacturer Additional information Preset code listGeneral 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/PVR Combination Satellite Set Top BoxDVD/VCR Combination SAT/PVR Combination Elap ElbeLaser Disc Player Video AccessoryAdditional information Cable Set Top Box Cassette DeckCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy 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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