Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual Important the Moulded Plug, Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Contents VSX-LX50 Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Using other functions System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your systemOther Settings Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Before you start Installing the receiverEasy-to-use LCD remote control Checking what’s in the box02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterMinute guide 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSound Phase ControlRtrv Stream DirectInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER SelectShift StatusMulti OPE SOURCEAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the tone controls Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUSB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilitySaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu PointSurround back speaker setting Default setting Normal SBManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing WaveProfessional 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 Checking Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuRenaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Clearing Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the / ButtonsCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Watching photos and video contentOther connections Use / to move to previous/next levelsYou can also use the front panel controls Other connections Connecting using HdmiAbout Hdmi Switching the speaker system Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect 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 Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etcInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSetting the AV options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsSelect the source you want to record Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Press Status to check the system settingsPress System Setup to confirm Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultProgramming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceSelect the button for the command you want to input Using multi operationsUsing System off Press Multi OPEButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Settings VideoDisplay 96 kHzUSB interface Remote controlSymptom IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionThere is a problem with the signal path from Noisy or distorted pictureAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalRe-Equalization THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode Timbre MatchingAuto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats Channel decoding used for all sourcesDecoding Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingChannel Surround Back speakers Input signal format Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation
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