Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual Multichannel signal formats, Channel decoding used for all sources

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13Additional information

Multichannel signal formats

SBch Processing

Input signal format

Standard

THX

Auto Surround

SBch

Processing

ON

(7.1 channel decoding used for all sources)

Dolby Digital Plus	Straight decoding	THX CINEMA	Straight decoding
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD
DTS-HD Master Audio
WMA9 Pro (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)
PCM
(6.1/7.1 channel)
Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
Dolby TrueHD	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THXa	2 Pro Logic llx
(except for 176.4 kHz/	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa	MOVIEa
192 kHz)		THX MUSICMODEa
(5.1 channel)		THX MUSICMODEa
(5.1 channel)		THX GAMES MODEa
		THX GAMES MODEa
Dolby TrueHD	Straight decoding	–	Straight decoding
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)
(5.1 channel)
DTS-EXPRESS	Straight decoding	THX CINEMA	Straight decoding
DTS-HD		THX Select2 CINEMAa
DTS-HD Master Audio		THX MUSICMODEa
WMA9 Pro		THX GAMES MODEa
(88.2 kHz/96 kHz)		THX GAMES MODEa
(88.2 kHz/96 kHz)
(5.1 channel)
Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
(6.1 channel flagged)	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa	2 Pro Logic IIx
	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa	MOVIEa
		THX MUSICMODEa
		THX GAMES MODEa
DTS-ESb	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)
(6.1 channel sources/	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx
6.1 channel flagged)	MOVIEa	MOVIE+THXa
	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
		THX MUSICMODEa
		THX GAMES MODEa
DTS and DTS 96/24	DTS+Neo:6	DTS+Neo:6+THX	DTS+Neo:6
(5.1 channel encoding)	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx
	MOVIEa	MOVIE+THXa
	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
		THX MUSICMODEa
		THX GAMES MODEa
Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
WMA9 Pro	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THXa	2 Pro Logic llx
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa	MOVIEa
PCM		THX MUSICMODEa
(5.1 channel encoding)		THX MUSICMODEa
(5.1 channel encoding)		THX GAMES MODEa
		THX GAMES MODEa
SACD	Dolby Digital EX	THX MUSICMODE	Dolby Digital EX
(5.1 channel encoding)	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa		2 Pro Logic llx
	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC		MOVIEa

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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 connectionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter 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 sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 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 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 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 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 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 RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for 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 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 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 / ButtonsTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve 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 levelsOther connections Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiYou can also use the front panel controls Switching the speaker system Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup 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 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 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 sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Settings VideoDisplay 96 kHzRemote control SymptomUSB interface 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 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 unitPioneer Corporation