03Connecting up

Connecting the speakers

A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 44) to large.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

•You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16Ω(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 74 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8Ω).

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

Front speakers

Center speaker

Surround speakers

Surround back speakers

L

R

C

LS

RS

SBL

SBR

 

 

 

 

 

AC OUTLET

ASSIGNABLE

IN

 

OUT

MONITOR

P

 

CEN-

OUT

1 4

CD-R/

SUBW.

TER

 

AC 120 V 60Hz

 

TAPE/MD

 

MONITOR

SWITCHED 100W(0 .8A) MAX

 

OUT

 

FRONT

OUT

Y

 

REC

R

L

 

MULTI-

 

 

 

ROOM &

 

VIDEO1

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

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SUR-

 

VIDEO1

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

IN

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

IN

1

I R

A

 

FRONT

 

CENTER

 

SURROUND

 

SURROUND BACK /

B

 

PLAY

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

R

L

R

L

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

BACK

 

IN

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L (Single)

 

DVR /

 

R

L

 

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

 

 

RS - 232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

CEN-

 

OUT

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

REC

 

 

TER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

SUBW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

TV/

 

 

 

 

TV/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

FRONT

 

SAT

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

R

L

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

DVD/

R

 

L

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD

 

 

ROUND

 

LD

 

P

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAY

IN

L

R

L

PREIN

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

MULTI CH IN

 

VIDEOOUT

S-VIDEO

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEN-

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SUBW.

TER

PE/MD

 

OUT

R

Powered

REC

DEO1

 

subwoofer

R

L

LAY

SUR-

ROUND

 

BACK

SW

VR /

R

L

(Single)

CR

 

INPUT

OUT

 

CEN-

Note

Speaker terminals

•If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it up to the surround back left (Single) terminal.

•If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary (these connections are explained in Other connections on page 56).

Caution

•Make sure no bare speaker wire is touching the back panel when the unit is switched on. The power may cut off as a safety measure.

1

2

3

3/8 in. (10mm)

1Twist exposed wire strands together.

2Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire.

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

3Tighten terminal.

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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.

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.

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