Video, Settings | Pioneer VSX-LX50 manual

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Symptom	Remedy
Can’t record audio.	• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog
	source.
	• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
	• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting analog
	audio sources on page 16).

Subwoofer output is very low.	• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker
	Setting on page 46).

Everything seems to be set up	• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are
correctly, but the playback sound	matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).
is odd.

The PHASE CONTROL feature	• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to
doesn’t seem to have an audible	the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on
effect.	the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
	• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 48).

Noise or hum can be heard even	• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not
when there is no sound being	causing interference.
input.

There seems to be a time lag	• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again
between the speakers and the	using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).
output of the subwoofer.

The maximum volume available	• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 47 have been adjusted, the maximum
(shown in the front panel display)	volume will change accordingly.
is lower than the +12dB
maximum.

Video

Symptom	Remedy
No image is output when an input	• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).
is selected.	• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is
	switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 58), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same
	type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.
	• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or HDMI cables
	(see The Input Setup menu on page 56).
	• Check the video output settings of the source component.
	• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

Can’t record video.	• Check that the source is not copy-protected.
	• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is
	used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

Noisy, intermittent, or distorted	• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video
picture.	quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on
	the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display
	device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

Settings

Symptom	Remedy
The Auto MCACC Setup	• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also
continually shows an error.	Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you
	will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 40).

After using the Auto MCACC	• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch
Setup, the speaker size setting is	off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
incorrect.	• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.
	You can change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 46, and use the ALL (Keep
	SPsetting) option for the Auto Mode in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37 if this is a recurring problem.

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Contents

VSX-LX50 Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment Contents Using other functions System Setup menu Controlling the rest of your systemOther Settings Other connections Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverEasy-to-use LCD remote control Checking what’s in the box 02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theater Minute guide 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a source Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342 Using the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesDVR, VCR, etc Connecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cable Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setup Plug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displays Sound Phase ControlRtrv Stream Direct Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Select Shift StatusMulti OPE SOURCE Auto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround sound THX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your system Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on this Using surround back channel processing Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal While listening to a source, press Mcacc Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the tone controls Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust USB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controls USB playback Compressed audio compatibility Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radio Listening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDS Displaying RDS information Using EONPress Disp for RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menu Point Surround back speaker setting Default setting Normal SB Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel Level Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press Return Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing Wave How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Checking Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Renaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Clearing Mcacc presets Confirm your selected setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the / Buttons Speaker Distance THX Audio SettingCurve Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections Chapter Basic playback controls Watching photos and video contentOther connections Use / to move to previous/next levels About Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiYou can also use the front panel controls Switching the speaker system Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersLarge Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settings SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu OSD Adjustment Setting the AV options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does Options Select the source you want to record Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorder Checking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Press Status to check the system settings Press System Setup to confirm Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting Default Programming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system Confirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Select the button for the command you want to input Using multi operationsUsing System off Press Multi OPE Controls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information Chapter SymptomRemedy Other audio problemsAdditional information Settings Video Display 96 kHz Symptom Remote controlUSB interface IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionThere is a problem with the signal path from Noisy or distorted picture Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby About THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional Re-Equalization THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode Timbre Matching Input signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround Multichannel signal formats Channel decoding used for all sources Channel Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingDecoding Surround Back speakers Input signal format Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unit Pioneer Corporation