Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual Listening to your system, Using the Home THX modes, Pro Logic+Thx

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Listening to your system

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•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above

•Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

•DTS-ES– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS-ES encoded sources

•THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX GAMES MODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback from the output of a video game console

•DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing on page 29 for more on this).

 

PHOTO

STEREO/

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

F.S.SURR

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.1 With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see Listening in surround sound above for an explanation of each process):

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX

•2 PRO LOGIC+THX

•Neo:6 CINEMA+THX

•THX GAMES MODE

With multichannel sources, press THX (HOME THX)

repeatedly to select from:2

•THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from your home theatre system using all the speakers in your setup

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX – Especially suited to movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

 

PHOTO

STEREO/

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

F.S.SURR

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•Press ADV.SURR repeatedly to select a listening

mode.3

•ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks

•SCI-FI– Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects

•DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog

•MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks

•ENT. SHOW – Suitable for musical sources

•EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field4

•TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources

•ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games

•SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs

•CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound

•ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music

•UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources

•ExtendedSTEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers

Note

1You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.

2If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available.

3• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 29.

• If you press ADV.SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.

4Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).

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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 functionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter 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 guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 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 cableConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc 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 antennasConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 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 presetsUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for 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 likingHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and 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 optionTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve 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 controlsOther connections Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiYou can also use the front panel controls Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayLarge 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 inputControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Video Settings96 kHz DisplayRemote control SymptomUSB interface 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-EqualizationStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround Channel decoding used for all sources Multichannel signal formatsDolby Digital Plus Straight decoding ChannelDecoding Surround Back speakers Input signal format Cleaning the unit Additional information 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