Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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Connecting your equipment

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Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

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Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

Connecting using HDMI on page 51.

2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 56 to assign the inputs.

3 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 56 to assign the inputs.

4 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 67.

5Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

Connecting analog audio sources on page 16.

6Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

Using the component video jacks on page 14.

7 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.

8 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.

Connecting an iPod on page 49.

9 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

Connecting antennas on page 19.

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Contents VSX-LX50 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Other connections System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your systemOther Settings Using other functionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverEasy-to-use LCD remote control Before you startIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterMinute guide Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableDVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cableConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitStream Direct Phase ControlRtrv SoundSelect Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeStereo See Listening in stereo above for more on this Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsBasic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuPoint System Setup menuDefault setting Normal SB Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuStanding Wave Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output Select an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsAdjust the level of each channel using the / Buttons Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsUse / to move to previous/next levels Watching photos and video contentOther connections Basic playback controlsYou can also use the front panel controls Other connections Connecting using HdmiAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuOSD Adjustment Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsPrepare the recorder Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPress Status to check the system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsSetting Default Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionPress Multi OPE Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Video Settings96 kHz DisplayUSB interface Remote controlSymptom Noisy or distorted picture Symptom Cause ActionThere is a problem with the signal path from IPod messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXTimbre Matching THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode Re-EqualizationAuto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Channel decoding used for all sources Multichannel signal formatsDecoding Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingChannel Surround Back speakers Input signal format Cleaning the unit Additional information 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