Pioneer Your Ultimate Guide to Stereo Receiver Features and Connections

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Other connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

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MULTI-ZONE listening

This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

L

R

 

MONITOR

ANTENNA

 

Front channel

IN 3

OUT

 

 

 

Y

 

 

amplifier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

PB FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

INPUT

 

 

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

MONITOR

 

OUT

IN

OUT

OUT

DVR2

 

ZONE 2

OUT

IN

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

M

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN

OUT

IN

 

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

Center channel

 

 

 

amplifier (mono)

 

 

 

1 - 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN FRONT

CENTER

(Single) PRE OUT

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround channel

-R

SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK

 

 

amplifier

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

SURROUND BACK / B

 

ANALOG

 

 

L

R

L

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

(Single)

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel amplifier

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

Powered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

 

subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

 

 

 

VSX-LX51

 

 

 

 

 

You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 41.

To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 48) to

LARGE.

 

CD

CD-R

SPEAKERS FRONT

CENTER

SURROU

A R

L

R

D BACK

AUDIO IN

VSX-LX51

Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while the sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 67.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a

separate TV and speakers for your sub zone (ZONE 2).1 You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (page 58) for your sub zone.

Note

1You can’t use sound controls (such as the bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.

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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