Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver

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Connecting your equipment

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Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your

components to this receiver, including the speakers.

1Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.

2Plug the other end into a power outlet.1

CAUTION

•Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

•Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

•Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.

•The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

•If you have connected speakers with a 6 Ω

impedance, change the impedance setting before turning on the power.

Note

1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the KURO LINK mode to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the KURO LINK feature, see KURO LINK on page 57.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents System and the other setup Using other functionsControlling the rest of your system Advanced Mcacc menuFlow of settings on the receiver Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxControls and displays Remote controlControls and displays Chapter  ReceiverControls and displays  STANDBY/ON Controls and displays Front panelEnter SpeakersControls and displays Display Mstr SleepConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment 1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone Other speaker connection1ch surround connection Simple connection & Best surround 1ch surround & Speaker B connectionTHX speaker system setup Connecting your equipment Placing the speakersBare wire connections Connecting the speakersSome tips for improving sound quality Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakersHigh LowZone 2 setup Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back systemSpeaker B setup Bi-Amping 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 antennasAnalog audio signals Audio Zone 2 OUT. a Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setupZone 2 OUT signals can be output Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic 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 a USB device Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPodSwitch the receiver into standby then use Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Basic Setup Chapter Basic SetupSwitching the speaker impedance Changing the OSD display language OSD Language1a.Full Auto Mcacc Input Setup menu Basic SetupProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup SystemSetup 4b.Input Setup Input function default and possible settingsBDb HDMI-4b IPod/USBBasic playback Chapter Basic playbackPlaying a source Playing a source with Hdmi connectionPlaying an iPod Basic playbackSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Finding what you want to playPress iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Switching the iPod controls2Basic playback controls Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like thisPlaying back audio files stored on a USB memory device Basic playback Playing a USB deviceUse / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu Want to play, then press  to start playbackPlaying back photo files stored on a USB memory device1 Slideshow SetupMusic files About playable file formatsPhoto files MP3 aBasic playback Listening to the radio An introduction to RDS Listening to station presetsSearching for RDS programs Displaying RDS informationListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system 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 Selecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix functionPress Enter to confirm Up Mix OFFBetter sound using Phase Control Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPhase Control OFF Phase Control onPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Making the Kuro Link connections Kuro LinkWhen you’re finished, press Home Menu Kuro Link SetupYou will finish to Home Menu Before using synchronization Setting the Pqls functionSynchronized amp mode Synchronized amp mode operationsUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsProgressive Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Using other functions Switching the speaker systemMULTI-ZONE remote controls Reducing the level of an analog signalMaking an audio or a video recording Switching the Hdmi output Using other functions Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemDisplay shows Reset  no  Display shows RESET? OKSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterControls the components Default preset codesHDD Red Controlling the rest of your systemCH + +10 Sacd Setup aClear b OPEN/CLOSE bSelect the setting you want to adjust Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menuAdvanced Mcacc menu Advanced Mcacc menu ChapterSelect the parameters you want to set Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertUse / to select the item, then use / to set 1b.Auto McaccAdvanced Mcacc menu Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalChannel frequencies/sounds Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select an option and press Enter1c5a.Reverb Measurement 1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup1c5b.Reverb View Advanced Mcacc menu Checking Mcacc Data Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker DistanceAcoustic Cal EQ When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use / to select the channelOutput PC Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Mcacc Data Check menuCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsAdvanced Mcacc menu Data Management 3c.MCACC Memory Clear Clearing Mcacc presetsSystem and the other setup Chapter System and the other setupMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSurround back speaker setting System and the other setupSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using /Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu THX Audio SettingSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu 4a.Manual SP Setup 4a4.Speaker DistanceSelect either on or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting Other Setup menuFlicker Reduction Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks 4a6.THX Audio SettingZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupVolume Limit Setup Power on Level SetupRemote Control Mode Setup Flicker Reduction SetupAdditional information Speaker Setting GuideAdditional information Chapter Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Positional relationship between speakers and monitorAdvanced Mcacc No soundAMP Overheat Software is played back No sound when using Other audio problemsSound is produced from Analog components, but notVideo SettingsDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDigital or DTS does not SBch Auto setting, EX or ES Remote controlConfiguration B Configuration aHdcp Error shows Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionUSB interface Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About iPodAdditional 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 Maxent Plasma televisionTV/DVD Combination Rear Projection TVTV/PVR Combination TV/VCR CombinationVCR/PVR Combination DVDBlu-ray Gateway Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global SphereDVD/PVR Combination Satellite Set Top BoxDVD/VCR Combination Elap Elbe SAT/PVR CombinationAdditional information Cable Set Top Box Video AccessoryLaser Disc Player Cassette DeckCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy Additional information Index Numerics THX 17, 72, 87 Remote control 8, 9, 67-70, 90, 97, 105 ResetTuner 30 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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