Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your system, Other connections

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08 The System Setup menu		12 Controlling the rest of your system
Making receiver settings from the System Setup		Setting the remote to control other components. . . .	62
menu	37	Selecting preset codes directly	62
Automatic MCACC (Expert)	37	Programming signals from other remote
Surround back speaker setting	39	controls	62
Manual MCACC setup	40	Erasing one of the remote control button
Fine Channel Level	40	settings	63
Fine Speaker Distance	41	Resetting the remote control presets	63
Standing Wave	42	Confirming preset codes	63
Acoustic Calibration EQ	42	Renaming input source names	64
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ	43	Direct function	64
Data Management	45	Multi Operation and System Off	64
Manual speaker setup	46	Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown
Speaker Setting	46	sequence	64
Channel Level	47	Using multi operations	65
Speaker Distance	48	Using System off	65
X-Curve	48	Controls for TVs	66
THX Audio Setting	48	Controls for other components	66
		Operating other Pioneer components with this
09 Other connections		unit’s sensor	67
Connecting an iPod	49	13 Additional information
Connecting your iPod to the receiver	49	13 Additional information
iPod playback	49	Troubleshooting	68
Connecting using HDMI	51	Power	68
About HDMI	51	No sound	68
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs	52	Other audio problems	69
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs	52	Video	70
Speaker B setup	52	Settings	70
Switching the speaker system	52	Display	71
Bi-amping your front speakers	53	Remote control	72
Bi-wiring your speakers	53	USB interface	72
Connecting additional amplifiers	54	HDMI	72
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma		iPod messages	73
display	54	Surround sound formats	74
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma		Dolby	74
display	55	DTS	75
10 Other Settings		Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional	75
10 Other Settings		About THX	75
The Input Setup menu	56	Listening modes with different input signal
Input function default and possible settings	56	formats	77
The Other Setup menu	57	Stream direct with different input signal formats . . .	80
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays	57	Specifications	81
OSD Adjustment	57	Cleaning the unit	81
11 Using other functions
Setting the AV options	58
Making an audio or a video recording	59
Reducing the level of an analog signal	60
Using the sleep timer	60
Dimming the display	60
Switching the speaker impedance	60
Checking your system settings	60
Resetting the system	61
Default system settings	61

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Contents VSX-LX50 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Other Settings System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your systemUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Easy-to-use LCD remote control Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342DVR, 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 sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting 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 unitRtrv Phase ControlSound Stream DirectRECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectMulti OPE StatusShift SOURCEListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUSB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustPoint System Setup menuDefault setting Normal SB Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking 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 Copying Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect a setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the / ButtonsCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Watching photos and video contentBasic playback controls Use / to move to previous/next levelsYou can also use the front panel controls Other connections Connecting using HdmiAbout Hdmi Speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system 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 Pioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Setup menu Other SettingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD AdjustmentUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDefault system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemPress System Setup to confirm Setting DefaultSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEButtons 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 sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Video Settings96 kHz DisplayUSB interface Remote controlSymptom There is a problem with the signal path from Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Noisy or distorted pictureDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXTHX Games Mode THX Select2 Cinema modeRe-Equalization Timbre MatchingAuto 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 SpecificationsPioneer Corporation