Pioneer VSX-LX50 Using the sleep timer, Dimming the display, Switching the speaker impedance

11Using other functions

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.1

USB		DVR 2
DVD	TV	DVR 1	TVCTRL
CD-R/TAPE	HDMI 2	CD
iPod	HDMI 1	TUNER	RECEIVER
	SLEEP	S.RETRIEVER	ANALOG
			ATT
	SR+	DIMMER	MIDNIGHT/
			LOUDNESS

•Press RECEIVER then press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

USB		DVR 2
DVD	TV	DVR 1	TVCTRL
CD-R/TAPE	HDMI 2	CD
iPod	HDMI 1	TUNER	RECEIVER
	SLEEP	S.RETRIEVER	ANALOG
			ATT
	SR+	DIMMER	MIDNIGHT/
			LOUDNESS

•Press RECEIVER then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

30 min		60 min
	Off	90 min

•You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.2

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

CD-R/TAPE	HDMI 2	CD
iPod	HDMI 1	TUNER	RECEIVER
	SLEEP	S.RETRIEVER	ANALOG
			ATT
	SR+	DIMMER	MIDNIGHT/
			LOUDNESS
	DIALOG E
DACCESS		C	SS

•Press RECEIVER then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. Use the front panel controls to do this.

•With the receiver in standby, press  STANDBY/

ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button. Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

•SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω.

•SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more.

Checking your system settings

Use the status display to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

AUDIO	SUBTITLE	HDD	DVD
DISP		CH	CH
	PHOTO		STEREO/
STATUS	SIGNAL SEL	SBch
			F.S.SURR
MULTI OPE	THX	STANDARD	ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

1 Press STATUS to check the system settings.

These appear on the front panel display.3

The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each:

Input source	Tone controls
Surround Back Processing	MCACC Position
Midnight / Loudness

2When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.

Note

1The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.

2You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

3If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.

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