Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Power on Level Setup, Volume Limit Setup, Remote Control Mode Setup

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11The system and the other setup

Power ON Level Setup

The volume can be set so that it is always set to the same level when the receiver’s power is turned on.

1Select ‘Power ON Level Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

4d.Other Setup

4d4.Power ON Level Setup

A/V RECEIVER

A/V RECEIVER

1. KURO LINK Setup

Power ON Level :

LAST

 

2. Multi Ch In Setup

3. ZONE Audio Setup

4. Power ON Level Setup

5. Volume Limit Setup

6. Remote Control Mode Setup

7. Flicker Reduction Setup

Exit

Return

Exit

Finish

2Select the Power ON Level setting you want.

LAST – When the power is turned on, the volume is set to the same level as when the power was last turned off.

--- – When the power is turned on, the volume is set to minimum level.

–80.0dBto +12.0dB – Specify the volume to be set when the power is turned, in steps of 0.5 dB.

It is not possible to set a volume level greater than the value specified at Volume Limit Setup.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu.

Volume Limit Setup

Use this function to limit the maximum volume. The volume cannot be increased above the level set here, even by operating MASTER VOLUME button (or the dial on the front panel).

1Select ‘Volume Limit Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

4d.Other Setup

4d5.Volume Limit Setup

A/V RECEIVER

 

A/V RECEIVER

1. KURO LINK Setup

 

 

 

Volume Limit :

OFF

2. Multi Ch In Setup

3. ZONE Audio Setup

4. Power ON Level Setup

5. Volume Limit Setup

6. Remote Control Mode Setup

7. Flicker Reduction Setup

Exit

Return

Exit

Finish

2Select the Volume Limit setting you want.

OFF – The maximum volume is not limited.

–20.0dB/–10.0dB/0.0dB– The maximum volume is limited to the value set here.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Other Setup menu.

Remote Control Mode Setup

• Default setting: 1

This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver are being used.1

1Select ‘Remote Control Mode Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

4d.Other Setup

 

4d6.Remote Control Mode Setup

A/V RECEIVER

 

A/V RECEIVER

1. KURO LINK Setup

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control Mode :

1

 

2. Multi Ch In Setup

 

 

 

 

3. ZONE Audio Setup

 

 

 

 

4. Power ON Level Setup

 

 

 

 

5. Volume Limit Setup

 

 

 

 

6. Remote Control Mode Setup

 

 

 

 

 

7. Flicker Reduction Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

 

Exit

Return

Exit

 

Cancel

2Select the Remote Control Mode setting you want.

3Select “OK” to change the remote control mode.

4Follow the instructions on the screen to change the remote control’s setting.

See Operating multiple receivers on page 67.

5When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Other Setup menu.

Flicker Reduction Setup

• Default setting: 4

The GUI screen’s resolution can be increased. If you feel the GUI screen is hard to see, try changing this setting. Note that the resolution in this setting only affects the GUI screen; it has no influence on the video output.

1Select ‘Flicker Reduction Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

4d.Other Setup

4d7.Flicker Reduction Setup

A/V RECEIVER

A/V RECEIVER

1. KURO LINK Setup

 

 

 

Flicker Reduction :

4

 

2.Multi Ch In Setup

3.ZONE Audio Setup

4.Power ON Level Setup

5.Volume Limit Setup

6.Remote Control Mode Setup

7.Flicker Reduction Setup

Exit

Return

Exit

Finish

2Select the Flicker Reduction setting you want.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Other Setup menu.

Note

1 If you change this receiver’s setting, also change the setting on the remote control.

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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 Features Before you startBefore 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 Connecting your equipment ChapterRear 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 setupConnecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsSome 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 connectionsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Secondary 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 your equipment Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB deviceSwitch 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 Basic Setup Input Setup menuProblems 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 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 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 connectionsKuro Link Setup When you’re finished, press Home MenuYou 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 controlsReducing the level of an analog signal MULTI-ZONE remote controlsMaking 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 componentsControlling the rest of your system HDD RedCH + 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 Enter1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup 1c5a.Reverb Measurement1c5b.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 menuRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataAdvanced 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 SetupSpeaker Setting Guide Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Additional information TroubleshootingPower Positional relationship between speakers and monitorNo sound Advanced McaccAMP Overheat Sound is produced from Other audio problemsSoftware is played back No sound when using Analog components, but notSettings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayDigital 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 Stereo 2 channel signal formats Multichannel signal formatsDTS +Neo6 Additional information Preset code list Category Preset code ManufacturerGeneral Plasma television MaxentTV/PVR Combination Rear Projection TVTV/DVD Combination TV/VCR CombinationDVD VCR/PVR CombinationGateway Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global Sphere Blu-raySatellite Set Top Box DVD/PVR CombinationDVD/VCR Combination SAT/PVR Combination Elap ElbeLaser Disc Player Video AccessoryAdditional information Cable Set Top Box Cassette DeckAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOur 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.

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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.

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