09Controlling the rest of your system

Erasing one of the remote control button settings

This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the button to the factory default.

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Press the MULTI CONTROL button corresponding to the button setting to be erased.

The LCD on the remote displays the component.

3 Use (cursor left/right) to select ERASE then press ENTER.

The LCD display flashes PRES KEY.

4Press and hold the button to be erased for two seconds.

The LCD display shows OK or NO CODE to confirm the button has been erased.

5Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.

6Press the RECEIVER button when you’re done.

Erasing all of the remote control presets

This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and programmed buttons.

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Press the DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL button.

3 Use (cursor left/right) to select RESET then press and hold ENTER for about two seconds.

The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased.

Direct function

• Default setting: ON

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control.

3 Use (cursor left/right) to select DIRECT F then press ENTER.

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control.

4 Use (cursor up/down) to switch direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER.

The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.

Note

You can’t use direct function with the TV CONT function.

Confirming preset codes

Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned to a MULTI CONTROL button.

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Press the MULTI CONTROL button of the component for which you want to check the preset code.

3 Use (cursor left/right) to select READ ID then press ENTER.

The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds.

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Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Erasing all of the remote control presets, Direct function, Confirming preset codes

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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