Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Connecting up Connecting antennas, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna

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Connecting up

Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

AM loop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM wire antenna

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT

 

 

 

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

 

 

ANTENNA

Y

 

 

 

(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

OUT

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

(DC OUT12V/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

PRE

 

 

 

 

100mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

PR

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

CEN-

 

OUT

 

 

1

4

CD-R/

 

SUBW.

TER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE/MD

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

FRONT

 

OUT

Y

 

 

 

 

REC

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

MULTI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM &

 

 

VIDEO1

 

 

SUR-

 

VIDEO1

 

 

SOURCE

 

 

IN

 

 

 

PB

 

IN

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

IN 1

I R

 

 

PLAY

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

IN

 

 

BACK

 

IN

PR

 

 

 

 

DVR /

 

R

L

 

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

 

RS - 232C

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

CEN-

 

OUT

Y

 

 

 

IN 3

REC

 

 

TER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

SUBW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

TV/

 

 

 

 

TV/

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

FRONT

 

SAT

PB

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

DVD/

 

 

SUR-

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

LD

 

 

ROUND

 

LD

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

IN

 

R

L

 

IN

 

1

2

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that gives good reception.

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as shown above. The ground terminal ( ) helps reduce radio noise (it is not an earthing plug). Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

•Note that either wire can be inserted into the respective terminals when connecting.

03

Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut.

3/8 in. (10mm)

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna using a coaxial 75Ω cable.

AM LOOP

F connector

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15–18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

15–18 ft. (5–6m)

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

AM LOOP

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Contents VSX-52TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverLoading the batteries Listening to Surround Sound Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterConnect your speakers Minute guideFront speakers Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow the instructions on-screen Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Connecting up Chapter Connecting upAbout cable types When making cable connections Connecting upAbout the video converter CD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsTip Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Output jacksDVD or LD player Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal TV tunerAM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Using external antennasFront speakers Connecting the speakersConnecting up Overhead view of speaker setupOperating other Pioneer components Power cord cautionView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletFront panel Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays Controls and displays Display Sleep StereoMono TunedControls and displays Remote control Tuner Display 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF DTV InfoOperating range of remote control unit Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundPRO Logic Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemPress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Use the +/- buttons to adjust the settingListening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration Choosing the input signalTo cycle the surround back channel options Listening to your system Using the surround back channelExtended mode Press Extended Mode front panel repeatedlyMode VirtualSB Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround BackTo cycle the virtual surround back channel options Enhancing dialog Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust30 min Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuSelect ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select the surround back speaker settingFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyFront Align Select the setting you want to check Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPrepare the recorder Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingControlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterConfirming preset codes Erasing all of the remote control presetsDirect function Disc Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput SelectSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDShift + DVD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide HDDOther connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersFront left Speaker Making multi-room connections Using the sub room controlsUsing the remote control in the sub room Other connections Multi-room listeningPress the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panel Using the front panel multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Other connectionsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Page Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterChoose the setting that you want Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menuSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuVolt Trigger Setup Multi Room SetupAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsExtended Auto setting, the EX Remote controlSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitPress System Setup to confirm Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-52TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-52TX is a remarkable AV receiver that stands out in the realm of home theater systems, well-known for its high-quality sound performance and an array of advanced features. Designed to cater to the needs of audiophiles and casual listeners alike, the VSX-52TX integrates cutting-edge technologies that elevate the home entertainment experience.

One of the prominent features of the VSX-52TX is its 7.1 channel amplification system, providing a robust output of 120 watts per channel. This ensures that users can enjoy crystal-clear audio across various setups, whether it’s a simple stereo configuration or a full surround sound experience. The receiver supports a wide range of audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing for an immersive soundstage that brings movies, music, and games to life.

Incorporating Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), the VSX-52TX offers automatic speaker calibration, which fine-tunes the surround sound experience based on the unique acoustics of your room. This technology analyzes the speaker layout and optimizes the audio output for consistent and dynamic sound quality.

Another defining characteristic of the VSX-52TX is its extensive connectivity options. Equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, the receiver can handle various high-definition devices, making it easy to connect Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The inclusion of HDMI version 1.4 also allows for 3D video pass-through and Audio Return Channel (ARC), enhancing its versatility for modern home theaters.

The user-friendly interface of the VSX-52TX is complemented by its compatibility with network streaming. It supports popular services like Spotify, Pandora, and vTuner, enabling users to access their favorite content with ease. Additionally, the built-in USB port allows for easy playback of music files from USB drives.

The receiver showcases a sleek, modern design that integrates seamlessly into any home decor. The informative front display ensures that users can easily navigate through settings and features, while the remote control provides convenient access to all functionalities from a distance.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-52TX is a powerful and versatile AV receiver that combines sophisticated technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home theater experience. With superior audio capabilities, network streaming options, and advanced calibration technologies, the VSX-52TX continues to be a prominent choice for both music enthusiasts and movie lovers.
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