Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Controls and displays Chapter, Remote control,  Receiver

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Controls and displays

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Chapter 2:

Controls and displays

Remote control

 

 

 

 

12

 

RECEIVER

 

 

SOURCE

1

 

 

 

13

 

DVD

BD

DVR

HDMI

2

TV

CD

CD-R

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

iPod USB

TUNER

INPUT SELECT

 

 

 

HDMI OUT

 

1

2

 

3

 

SIGNAL SEL MCACC

SLEEP

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 67).

Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function (page 42).

3Number buttons and other receiver/component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio

frequency (page 48) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

3

4

 

 

5

6

 

SBch

A.ATT

DIMMER

 

 

7

 

 

8

9

 

 

D.ACCESS CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

 

 

 

0

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

MASTER

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

4

TV CONTROL

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

 

VOL

MUTE

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

5

PARAMETER

 

 

 

PARAMETER

 

LIST

TUNE TOOLS

 

TOP MENU

 

 

 

T.EDIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

BAND

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

PRESET

ENTER

PRESET

 

 

 

 

PTY

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

HOME

TUNE

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

iPod CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO/ALC/

STEREO

 

MENU

 

 

DIRECT

STANDARD ADV SURR

 

 

HDD

DVD

 

 

 

 

7

THX

PHASE CTRL

STATUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/DTV

MPX

 

PQLS

 

 

8

AUDIO

INFO

 

 

CH

 

 

DISP

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

17

10

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

ZONE 2

 

ZONE 3

 

 

MAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

White – Receiver control, TV Control

Blue – Other controls

ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV. Press RECEIVER first to access:

HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal (page 65).

SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 55).

MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 54).

SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 65).

SBch – Use to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 53).

A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 64).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 65).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 86).

Press TUNER first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 48).

CLASS – Switches between the seven banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 48).

4 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to TV operation selector switch. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV operation selector switch (see page 68 for more on this).

– Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal. CH +/– – Use to select channels.

VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

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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 Features Before you startBefore 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 Connecting your equipment ChapterRear 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 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 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 connectionsBasic 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 Basic Setup Chapter Basic SetupSwitching the speaker impedance Changing the OSD display language OSD Language1a.Full Auto Mcacc Basic Setup Input Setup menuProblems 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 CinemaUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoThen Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processingUsing 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 LinkKuro Link Setup When you’re finished, press Home MenuYou 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 systemReducing the level of an analog signal MULTI-ZONE remote controlsMaking 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 codesControlling the rest of your system HDD RedCH + +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 Enter1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup 1c5a.Reverb Measurement1c5b.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 menuRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataAdvanced 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 SetupSpeaker Setting Guide Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Positional relationship between speakers and monitorNo sound Advanced McaccAMP Overheat Software is played back No sound when using Other audio problemsSound is produced from Analog components, but notVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayDigital 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 Stereo 2 channel signal formats Multichannel signal formatsDTS +Neo6 Additional information Preset code list Category Preset code ManufacturerGeneral Maxent Plasma televisionTV/DVD Combination Rear Projection TVTV/PVR Combination TV/VCR 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 CombinationAdditional information Cable Set Top Box Video AccessoryLaser Disc Player Cassette DeckAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOur 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.