Pioneer VSX-LX51 Using surround back channel processing, Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

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Listening to your system

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•HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.1

•PCM – Only PCM signals are output.2

When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus decoding, 2 HD lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding, DTS lights with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded.

Using surround back channel processing

• Default setting: SBch ON

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

6.1or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded

material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources (=Sound plays through surround back speaker(s)).

1

2

3

DTV/TV

EON

MPX SIGNAL SEL

 

 

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

AUDIO

DISPLAY

CH

4

5

6

 

 

 

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

TV CTRL

 

RECEIVER

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

 

 

0

ENTER

 

 

 

 

INPUT

MASTER

 

MAIN

ZONE 2

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

•Press RECEIVER, then press SBch repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•SBch ON – 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for 5.1 encoded material)

•SBch AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•SBch OFF – No sound is output from the surround back speakers

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect

to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.3

The table indicates when you will hear the virtual surround back channel (=Virtual surround back channel is active).

•Press SBch repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

•VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off

 

SBch

 

Standard / THX

 

Type of source

Processing /

Multichannel

Stereo sources

Advanced

Virtual SB

surround

 

 

 

mode

sources

2Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic

Neo:6

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES 5.1 ch

ON

 

sources with 6.1 ch flagged

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS/SACD and DVD-

ON

 

Audio 5.1 ch sources

 

 

 

 

AUTO

c

 

 

 

Note

1When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 69 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.

2• This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.

•When PCM is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

3• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the THX, stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Auto level control stereo or Stream Direct mode is selected.

•You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 48.

•The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have surround channel information.

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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Hdmi ControlFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteries02 5 minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen 02 5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to playPhase Control on Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Minute guideConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources Using the component video jacksConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 13 14Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlSOURCE TV CtrlMute ReceiverListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Selecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto Sources Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Using EONSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended System Setup menuSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect the setting you want to check Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker Distance Curve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Switching the iPod controls2Basic playback controls ReturnConnecting your USB device to the receiver Other connections Connecting a USB deviceBasic playback controls Connect your USB device.3Other compatibility information Compressed audio compatibilityAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMASpeaker B setup Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsLarge Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverPioneer flat screen TV Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi Control mode Setting the Hdmi optionsHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu SetupOther Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupOSD Adjustment SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterSelect the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingPrepare the source you want to record Prepare the recorderSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirmPreset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemVCR Controlling the rest of your systemCatv TapeControls for other components Controls for TVsDisplay Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorHDD Continue the chain in the same way for as manyPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay USB interface Remote controlOther setting for your component Or other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS Digital Surround Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsPRO Logic PRO Logic +THXMultichannel signal formats Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games b DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX CinemaNot connected ConnectedCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation
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