Pioneer Complete Guide for Troubleshooting and Operating VSX-LX51 Stereo Receiver
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Additional information

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SymptomRemedy

When playing certain discs, none of the receiver’s format indicators light.

•The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio tracks are recorded on the disc.

When playing a disc with the

• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32).

listening mode set to Auto

• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is

Surround, the 2PL II or Neo:6

not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.

indicator lights on the receiver.

 

 

 

During playback of a Surround

• The source may be Dolby Surround EX/DTS-ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1

EX or DTS-ES source on the

compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 33), then switch

SBch AUTO setting, the EX

to the THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 29).

and ES indicators don’t light, or

 

the signal is not properly

 

processed.

 

 

 

During playback of DVD-Audio,

• This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a

the display shows PCM.

malfunction.

 

 

Remote control

Symptom

Remedy

Cannot be remote controlled.

• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 7).

 

• Be sure to operate within 7 m and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see

 

Operating range of remote control unit on page 25).

 

• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.

 

• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.

 

• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this

 

receiver’s sensor on page 77).

 

 

Other components can’t be

• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.

operated with the system

• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.

remote.

 

 

 

The SR cable is connected, but

• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a

the connected components

Pioneer flat screen TV on page 60).

can’t be operated with the

• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the

remote.

SR feature to work.

 

• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer

 

equipment.

 

 

USB interface

Symptom

Remedy

USB mass storage device is

• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.

not recognized by the receiver.

• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.

 

• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not supported).

 

• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.

 

 

USB ERROR3 shows in the

• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in Important on page 53 of

display when connecting a

Connecting a USB device, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your

USB device.

dealer for servicing.

 

 

Can’t play audio files.

• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit

 

rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see Compressed audio compatibility on page 54). This is not a

 

malfunction.

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Select the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceMinute guide Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control OFFConnecting 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 jacksAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet 13 14 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelSpeakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver TV CtrlSOURCE MuteListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackPRO LOGIC+THX Cinema Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Hdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Sources Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsDisplaying RDS information Using EONAutomatic Mcacc Expert System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuOptions are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker System Setup menuCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended Setting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave ControlAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to checkCopying Mcacc preset data Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsChannel Level Speaker SettingSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker Distance Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsReturn Switching the iPod controls2Other connections Basic playback controlsConnect your USB device.3 Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsAbout WMA Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Large MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections MULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-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 Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Hdmi Control Chapter Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi ControlAbout Hdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode Hdmi ControlSetup Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsPress RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Using other functionsSetting the Video options Use / to select the setting you want to adjustPrepare the recorder Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordDimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsPress Home THX to confirm Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct buttonControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Selecting preset codes directlyTape Controlling the rest of your systemVCR CatvControls for other components Controls for TVsContinue the chain in the same way for as many Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorDisplay HDDAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output USB interface Remote controlHdcp Error shows Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor featureImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6Additional 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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