Pioneer VSX-LX51 manual Sources

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05Listening to your system

 

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/DTS/PCM/SACD/WMA9

ON

 

a

Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

b

 

 

 

 

Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources

ON

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

b

 

DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/Dolby

ON

 

 

 

d

Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/WMA9 Pro

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

d

encoded and PCM 6.1 ch/7.1 ch

 

 

 

sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/

ON

 

 

 

d

WMA9 Pro encoded and PCM 5.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

c

 

 

 

d

sources

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/

ON

e

 

 

 

d

DTS-EXPRESS encoded 5.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

e

 

 

 

d

sources

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD

ON

 

a

 

d

encoded stereo sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

b

 

 

d

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/

ON

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources

AUTO

 

a.Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. b.Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.

c.Sound is output from the surround back speakers only when THX SELECT2 CINEMA, THX SELECT2 MUSIC or THX SELECT2 GAMES is selected. d.Advanced surround mode may not be available depending on the input signal.

e. Only applicable when two surround back speakers are connected. Also, depending on the input signal, it may happen that no sound is output from the surround back speakers.

Using the genre synchronizing function

This feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source currently being played back on a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI

Control connected to this receiver via HDMI.1 For details on HDMI Control, see HDMI Control on page 63.

INPUT

DIMMER

 

 

 

SELECT

AUDIO

DISPLAY

CH

1

2

3

 

 

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

TV CTRL

 

RECEIVER

4

5

6

 

 

 

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

MAIN

ZONE 2

 

0

ENTER

 

 

 

1Press RECEIVER, then press GENRE while the source assigned to a genre is being played back.

The most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source being played back is automatically selected.

Note

1• This feature is available only when the source being played back is assigned to a genre. When the source has no genre assigned to, NO GENRE appears showing that this feature is not available.

•Make sure that HDMI Control is set to ON. When OFF is selected, CANNOT SELECT appears showing that this feature is not available (see Setting the HDMI options on page 63).

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on 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 Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 13 14Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERMute TV CtrlSOURCE ReceiverAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceTip Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingAuto Sources Saving 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 informationMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Automatic Mcacc ExpertSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ System Setup menuCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupFine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘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 How to interpret the graphical outputHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Select the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Other connections ReturnBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Connect your USB device.3About MPEG-4 AAC Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About WMASwitching the speaker system Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup 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 Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic 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 Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control ChapterHdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter SetupInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Using other functionsSetting the Video options Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterPrepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Home THX to confirmSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemCatv Controlling the rest of your systemVCR TapeControls for TVs Controls for other componentsHDD Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorDisplay Continue the chain in the same way for as manyAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay Remote control USB interfaceReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error showsConfiguration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyDTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround 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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