Pioneer VSX-LX51 manual Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player

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03Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV and DVD player

VIDEO S-VIDEO

IN IN

TV 1

VSX-LX51

3Connect a coaxial-type1digital audio output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) input. Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.

4Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD player to the DVD AUDIO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.

•If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.

HDMI

 

S-

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

COAXIAL

 

VIDEO IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT OU

 

ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT IN 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting your Blu-ray disc player

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

BD

 

 

TV SAT

DVR1

 

DVR2

 

ZON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TROL

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-LX51

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OU

 

CON-

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

IN 1

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

S-

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

IN 2

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

VIDEO IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

OU

 

(DVR1)

IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

 

 

SPEAKERS

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

IN

 

 

A

R

OUT

IN 1

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

1

L

 

 

 

BD IN

(CD)

 

DVD

TV SAT

DVR1

 

DVR2

 

 

ZON

 

12V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 - 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

 

OU

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

CON-

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

(OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

TROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 V

TOTAL

R

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50 mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

(TV SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

R

 

 

IR

 

 

 

(DVR1)

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

MULTI CH IN

SPEAKERS FRONT

 

 

IN

IN 2

IN 3

 

A R

ASSIGN-

(DVR2)

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

ABLE

 

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

1 - 2

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

1

L

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

12V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

1 - 3

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

DIGITAL

(OUTPUT

 

 

12 V TOTAL

R

 

 

 

50 mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

R AUDIO L

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

ANALOG OUT

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DVD player

The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-Video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. See also Using the component video jacks on page 18 if your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.

1Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use an S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video jack.

2Connect a composite or S-Video output on your DVD player to the DVD VIDEO or DVD S-VIDEO input. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-Video cable.

HDMI OUT

Blu-ray disc player

 

The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with HDMI connections. If your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.

•Connect an HDMI output on your Blu-ray disc player to the BD HDMI input.

Connect using an HDMI cable.

Note

1If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 65).

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control OFF Minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 13 14Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERTV Ctrl SOURCEMute ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceTip Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingAuto Sources Using 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 informationSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu Custom Menu The default is ALL recommendedSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuSelect the setting you want to check Data ManagementManual speaker setup Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterSwitching the iPod controls2 Other connectionsBasic playback controls ReturnOther connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverBasic playback controls Connect your USB device.3Compressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMAOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections MULTI-ZONE listeningLarge Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV Pioneer flat screen TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi options Setting the Hdmi Control modeHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modeHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu SetupOther Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPrepare the source you want to record Prepare the recorderUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirmSetting the remote to control other components Preset code listSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system VCRCatv TapeControls for TVs Controls for other componentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor DisplayHDD Continue the chain in the same way for as manyTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay Remote control USB interfaceOr other setting for your component Other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOPRO Logic +THX PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games bConnected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation
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