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

 

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

 

About THX

75

The Input Setup menu

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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 . . .

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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