Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Other audio problems, Sound is produced from, Analog components, but not

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• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not causing interference.
• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 85).
• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 18).
• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 43).
• This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.
• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 55).
• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source.
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
• If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the HOME MENU.
Remedy
For FM broadcasts
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 30). For AM broadcasts
• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.

12Additional information

Symptom

Remedy

No sound from one speaker.

• Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 18).

 

• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 86).

 

• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 85).

 

• The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening

 

mode, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Listening in surround sound on page 50).

 

 

Sound is produced from

• Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 55).

analog components, but not

• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected

from digital ones (DVD, LD,

to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40).

CD-ROM, etc.).

• Check the digital output settings on the source component.

 

 

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

 

• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input function.

No sound is output or a noise is • Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. output when Dolby Digital/DTS

software is played back.

No sound when using the

HOME MENU.

Other audio problems

Symptom

Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.

Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 30).

Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.

A multichannel DVD source appears to be downmixed to 2 channels during playback.

Noise is output when scanning a DTS CD.

When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.

Can’t record audio.

For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.

Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting other audio components on page 28).

Subwoofer output is very low.

Everything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd.

The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn’t seem to have an audible effect.

Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 87).

Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input.

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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.