11Other Settings

Note

This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.

Tip

While the receiver is in standby (using the front panel), press the STANDBY/ON button while holding down the TUNER EDIT button to change the dual mono setting.

LFE Attenuator Setup

• Default setting: ATT 0 dB

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra- low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

1Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.

Other Setup

 

[

a. DRC Setup

]

[

b. Dual Mono Setup

]

[

c. LFE ATT Setup

]

[

d. SR+ Setup

]

[

e . Multi Room Setup

]

[

f . 12V Trigger Setup

]

 

 

 

2 Choose the setting that you want.

6c. LFE ATT Setup

LFE ATT [ ATT 0dB ]

ATT 0dB – No limiting (recommended setting)

ATT 10dB – 10dB of limiting

LFE OFF – No sound from LFE channel

3When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu.

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61.

1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.

Other Setup

 

[

a. DRC Setup

]

[

b. Dual Mono Setup

]

[

c . LFE ATT Setup

]

[

d. SR+ Setup

]

[

e . Multi Room Setup

]

[

f . 12V Trigger Setup

]

 

 

 

2Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

6d. SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control

 

[

OFF

]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

 

[ input-3 ]

TV/SAT

[

TV

]

DVR

 

[ input-1 ]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

 

[ input-2 ]

OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display

ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, or another one of functions below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

3Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2if you have connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display.

The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display.

6d. SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

6d. SR+ Setup

 

 

 

PDP Volume Control

 

 

PDP Volume Control

 

 

[ ON ]

 

 

 

[ ON ]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

DVD/LD

[

input-3

]

 

DVD/LD

[

input-2

]

TV/SAT

[

TV

]

 

TV/SAT

[

TV

]

DVR

[ input-1 ]

 

DVR

[ input-1 ]

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

 

VIDEO1

[

OFF

]

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

 

VIDEO2

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

Monitor Out Connect

 

 

[ input-2 ]

 

 

[ input-2 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Other Setup menu.

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Pioneer VSX-52TX LFE Attenuator Setup, SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays, Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu

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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