Pioneer VSX-LX50 Using the sleep timer, Dimming the display, Switching the speaker impedance

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11Using other functions

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.1

USB

 

DVR 2

 

DVD

TV

DVR 1

TVCTRL

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI 2

CD

 

iPod

HDMI 1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

SLEEP

S.RETRIEVER

ANALOG

 

 

 

ATT

 

SR+

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

•Press RECEIVER then press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

USB

 

DVR 2

 

DVD

TV

DVR 1

TVCTRL

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI 2

CD

 

iPod

HDMI 1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

SLEEP

S.RETRIEVER

ANALOG

 

 

 

ATT

 

SR+

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

•Press RECEIVER then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

 

30 min

 

60 min

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

90 min

 

 

 

 

•You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.2

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI 2

CD

 

iPod

HDMI 1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

SLEEP

S.RETRIEVER

ANALOG

 

 

 

ATT

 

SR+

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

 

DIALOG E

 

 

DACCESS

 

C

SS

•Press RECEIVER then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. Use the front panel controls to do this.

•With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/

ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button. Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

•SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω.

•SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more.

Checking your system settings

Use the status display to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

DISP

 

CH

CH

 

PHOTO

STEREO/

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

F.S.SURR

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

1 Press STATUS to check the system settings.

These appear on the front panel display.3

The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each:

Input source

Tone controls

 

 

Surround Back Processing

MCACC Position

 

 

Midnight / Loudness

 

 

 

2When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.

Note

1The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.

2You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

3If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.

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Contents VSX-LX50 Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Easy-to-use LCD remote controlBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxAutomatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc Connecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysPhase Control RtrvSound Stream DirectControls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisListening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu PointSurround back speaker setting Default setting Normal SBManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Standing WaveHow 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 System Setup menu Data Management Copying Mcacc preset dataChecking Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuManual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the / ButtonsTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Other connectionsBasic playback controls Use / to move to previous/next levelsOther connections Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiYou can also use the front panel controls Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-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 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD AdjustmentUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Press Status to check the system settingsUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsPress System Setup to confirm Setting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Settings VideoDisplay 96 kHzRemote control SymptomUSB interface Symptom Cause Action There is a problem with the signal path fromIPod messages Noisy or distorted pictureAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalTHX Select2 Cinema mode THX Games ModeRe-Equalization Timbre MatchingStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats Channel decoding used for all sourcesDolby Digital Plus Straight decoding ChannelDecoding Surround Back speakers Input signal format Additional information Specifications Cleaning the 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