Pioneer VSX-LX51: Comprehensive Manual for Enhanced Audio Experience

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Video

Symptom	Remedy
No image is output when an	• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 17).
input is selected.	• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion
	is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 70), 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 65).
	• Check the video output settings of the source component.
	• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.
	• Some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. If
	adjusting this receiver’s Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 70) and/or the
	resolution settings on your component or display doesn’t work, try switching Digital Video
	Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 70) OFF.

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
picture.	video 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
continually shows an error.	also 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 41).
	• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)
	terminals.
	• To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the
	surround back channel.
	• Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

After using the Auto MCACC	• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc.
Setup, the speaker size setting	Switch off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
is incorrect.	• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some
	cases. Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 48, and use the ALL (Keep
	SP System) option for the Custom Menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38 if this is a
	recurring problem.

Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker	• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are
Distance setting (page 42)	matched up properly).
properly.

The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make settings.

•With the receiver in standby, press  STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button to disable the key lock.

Most recent settings have been • The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting. erased.

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Contents

Operating Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded Plug Operating Environment Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Hdmi Control Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteries 02 5 minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Follow the instructions on-screen 02 5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to play Phase Control on Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Minute guide Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi Connecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources Using the component video jacks Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Placing the speakers Bare wire connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennas Connecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 13 14 Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote control SOURCE TV CtrlMute Receiver Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THX Cinema Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Selecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital Analog Using surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto Sources Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDS Displaying RDS information Using EON System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc Expert Custom Menu The default is ALL recommended System Setup menuSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker setting Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect the setting you want to check Data Management Renaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset data Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker Distance Curve THX Audio Setting Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections Chapter Other connections Switching the iPod controls2Basic playback controls Return Connecting your USB device to the receiver Other connections Connecting a USB deviceBasic playback controls Connect your USB device.3 Other compatibility information Compressed audio compatibilityAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMA Speaker B setup Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsLarge Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening options MULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiver Pioneer flat screen TV Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi Control mode Setting the Hdmi optionsHdmi Control Hdmi Control Chapter Synchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationHdmi Control About Hdmi Control Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Setup Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Zone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input Setup OSD Adjustment SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Setting the Video options Using other functionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Select the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingPrepare the source you want to record Prepare the recorder Switching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the display Default system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirm Preset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system VCR Controlling the rest of your systemCatv Tape Controls for other components Controls for TVs Display Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorHDD Continue the chain in the same way for as many Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Chapter Additional information Other audio problems Video Settings Signal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay USB interface Remote control Other setting for your component Or other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error shows Configuration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats DTS Digital Surround Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24 Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formats PRO Logic PRO Logic +THX Multichannel signal formats Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games b DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema Not connected Connected Cleaning the unit Additional information Specifications Pioneer Corporation