Pioneer VSX-LX51 Using the sleep timer, Switching the speaker impedance, Dimming the display

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11Using other functions

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.1

1

2

3

 

 

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 A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

INPUT

DIMMER

AUDIO DISPLAY

CH

SELECT

 

 

Press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. Use the front panel controls to do this.

With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/

ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button. Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

Speaker 6 Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω.

Speaker 8 Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more.

Checking your system settings

Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

1 2 3

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

THX

STATUS

PHASE

4 5 6

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

 

 

7

8

9

MAIN

ZONE 2

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

 

0

ENTER

 

 

Press RECEIVER, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

30 min

60 min

Off

90 min

You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.2

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

 

 

DTV/TV

EON

MPX SIGNAL SEL

FM/AM

 

iPod USB

 

CH

 

 

AUDIO

DISPLAY

INPUT

DIMMER

 

 

SELECT

 

RECEIVER

1

2

TV CTRL

 

3

 

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

MAIN

ZONE 2

 

 

 

7 8 9

DTV/TV

EON

MPX SIGNAL SEL

AUDIO

DISPLAY

CH

TV CTRL

 

RECEIVER

1Press RECEIVER, then press STATUS to check the system settings.

These appear on the front panel display.3

The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each:

Input source

Surround Back Processing

MCACC preset

ZONE 2

HDMI Control

2When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.

Note

1The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.

2You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

3If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.

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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 ControlFeatures Before you startBefore 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 analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting 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 13 14Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers 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 CinemaUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto 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 ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect 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 dataSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel 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-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsLarge 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 Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘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 VideoSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay 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 a Configuration BImportant 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