Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Other Settings, Other Setup menu, Assigning the component video inputs

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11Other Settings

Assigning the component video inputs

Default settings: Component 1 OFF Component 2 OFF

If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the S-video or composite video input instead of the component video signal. For more on this, see About the video converter on page 15.

1Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

5.

Input Assign

 

[

a. Digital Input

]

[

b. Component Input

]

 

 

 

2Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your video component. Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1 or OFF.

5b. Component Input

Component-1 [ DVD/LD ]

Component-2 [ OFF ]

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

• Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER

to do this.

 

Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver.

If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver's component video MONITOR output.

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Input Assign menu.

The Other Setup menu

The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.

RECEIVER

INPUT

SOURCE

SELECT

 

 

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

MULTI CONTROL

CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER

INPUT ATT

FL DIMMER

SR

 

+10

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

ENTER

D.ACCESS

 

 

 

CLASS

TOP MENU

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

TUNE

 

 

DTV MENU

ST

ENTER

ST

T.EDIT

 

BAND

 

 

 

SYSTEM

TUNE

 

 

GUIDE SETUP

TV CONTROL

RETURN

 

 

 

TVVOL

 

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

 

SELECT

 

 

DTVON/OFF

 

REC

DTVINFO

MUTE

TUNER

 

 

RECSTOP

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPX

CHRETURN

HDD

DVD

AUDIO

 

SUBTITLE

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.

2Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the buttons and ENTER on the remote control to

navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

3Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER.

System Setup

[ 1. Surr

Back System

]

[ 2. AUTO

MCACC

]

[ 3.

MANUAL MCACC

]

[ 4.

Manual SP Setup

]

[ 5.

Input

Assign

]

[

6.

Other

Setup

]

Enter : Select

Return : Exit

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Contents VSX-52TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverLoading the batteries Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundMinute guide Front speakersSurround speakers Connect your speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow 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 Connecting up Connecting digital audio components CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerConnecting up Connecting analog audio components Connecting multichannel analog componentsOutput jacks TipConnecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalTV tuner DVD or LD playerConnecting up Connecting antennas FM wire antennaUsing external antennas AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Connecting upPower cord caution View of 7.1 channel speaker setupAC outlet Operating other Pioneer componentsListening Mode Select Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Stereo MonoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTER DTV ON/OFFDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system PRO LogicDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationListening to your system Using the surround back channel Extended modePress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly To cycle the surround back channel optionsMode VirtualSB Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround BackTo cycle the virtual surround back channel options Using the tone controls Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or offPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogUsing the sleep timer Listening to your system Playing other sourcesSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceCopying 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 Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operationsConfirming preset codes Erasing all of the remote control presetsDirect function Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect DiscCD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+Controlling the rest of your system Enter GuideHDD Shift + DVDSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersFront left Speaker Using the sub room controls Using the remote control in the sub roomOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUsing the front panel multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeOther connections Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelOther connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Page Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the component video inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuMulti Room Setup Volt Trigger SetupTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Extended Auto setting, the EXSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitPress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example 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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.

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