Operating Instructions

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Operating Instructions

VSX-LX52 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-LX52 is a high-performance AV receiver designed to enhance your home theater experience, offering an array of advanced technologies and features to meet the demands of audiophiles and casual listeners alike. This receiver supports a 9.1 channel configuration, allowing for dynamic and immersive surround sound that can bring movies, music, and games to life in your living room.

One of the standout features of the VSX-LX52 is its support for the latest audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These object-based audio technologies enable sound to move freely around you in three-dimensional space, creating a captivating listening experience that pulls you into the action. Additionally, the receiver is compatible with legacy surround sound formats, ensuring that you can enjoy a wide variety of content.

Incorporating Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), the VSX-LX52 automatically fine-tunes your home theater system by analyzing the acoustics of your room. This smart technology adjusts speaker placement, levels, and EQ settings, ensuring optimal sound performance tailored to your environment.

The connectivity options on the VSX-LX52 are extensive and modern, with multiple HDMI inputs supporting 4K video passthrough and HDCP 2.2 compliance for advanced video playback. It also features Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio outputs, allowing you to enjoy different audio sources in separate areas of your home. The inclusion of wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, gives users the flexibility to stream music directly from their smartphones or tablets.

The user-friendly interface includes an intuitive on-screen setup guide and a well-designed remote control, making it easy for anyone to navigate through its numerous features. The receiver also supports high-resolution audio formats, such as FLAC and DSD, ensuring that audiophiles can enjoy their favorite tracks with stunning clarity.

In terms of build quality, the VSX-LX52 boasts a solid chassis and high-quality components designed to minimize interference and enhance sonic performance. Whether you're watching your favorite movie, listening to music, or playing video games, the Pioneer VSX-LX52 stands out as a versatile and powerful AV receiver that delivers an outstanding audio-visual experience. With its blend of advanced technologies, comprehensive connectivity options, and user-focused design, the VSX-LX52 continues to be a top choice for home theater enthusiasts.

Contents

Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Operating Environment Ventilation Caution Contents System and the other setup Using other functionsControlling the rest of your system Advanced Mcacc menu Flow of settings on the receiver Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Controls and displays Remote controlControls and displays Chapter  Receiver Controls and displays  STANDBY/ON Controls and displays Front panelEnter Speakers Controls and displays Display Mstr Sleep Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment 1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone Other speaker connection1ch surround connection Simple connection & Best surround 1ch surround & Speaker B connection THX speaker system setup Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Bare wire connections Connecting the speakersSome tips for improving sound quality Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakersHigh Low Zone 2 setup Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back systemSpeaker B setup Bi-Amping setup Connecting your equipment About the video converter Select one Connecting using Hdmi Video S-VIDEO Connecting your DVD player with no Hdmi output DVD player, etc Select one Connecting your TV with no Hdmi input Front panel About HDMI1 HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc Connecting other audio components Connecting the multichannel analog inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting additional amplifiers Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennas Analog audio signals Audio Zone 2 OUT. a Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setupZone 2 OUT signals can be output Making MULTI-ZONE connections Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals Zone Grounding purposes Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output 1 in 2 OUT Total 50 mA MAX Connecting a USB device Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPodSwitch the receiver into standby then use Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Basic Setup Chapter Basic SetupSwitching the speaker impedance Changing the OSD display language OSD Language 1a.Full Auto Mcacc Input Setup menu Basic SetupProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup SystemSetup 4b.Input Setup Input function default and possible settingsBDb HDMI-4b IPod/USB Basic playback Chapter Basic playbackPlaying a source Playing a source with Hdmi connection Playing an iPod Basic playbackSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Finding what you want to play Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Switching the iPod controls2Basic playback controls Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device Basic playback Playing a USB deviceUse / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu Want to play, then press  to start playback Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device1 Slideshow Setup Music files About playable file formatsPhoto files MP3 a Basic playback Listening to the radio An introduction to RDS Listening to station presetsSearching for RDS programs Displaying RDS information Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playback Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THX Cinema Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceThen Using surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Selecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix functionPress Enter to confirm Up Mix OFF Better sound using Phase Control Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPhase Control OFF Phase Control on Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Making the Kuro Link connections Kuro Link When you’re finished, press Home Menu Kuro Link SetupYou will finish to Home Menu Before using synchronization Setting the Pqls functionSynchronized amp mode Synchronized amp mode operations Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Setting the Video options Using other functions Progressive Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Using other functions Switching the speaker system MULTI-ZONE remote controls Reducing the level of an analog signalMaking an audio or a video recording Switching the Hdmi output Using other functions Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the display Default system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemDisplay shows Reset  no  Display shows RESET? OK Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Controls the components Default preset codes HDD Red Controlling the rest of your systemCH + +10 Sacd Setup aClear b OPEN/CLOSE b Select the setting you want to adjust Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menuAdvanced Mcacc menu Advanced Mcacc menu Chapter Select the parameters you want to set Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertUse / to select the item, then use / to set 1b.Auto Mcacc Advanced Mcacc menu Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Standing Wave How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Channel frequencies/sounds Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select an option and press Enter 1c5a.Reverb Measurement 1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup1c5b.Reverb View Advanced Mcacc menu Checking Mcacc Data Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker Distance Acoustic Cal EQ When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use / to select the channelOutput PC Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Mcacc Data Check menu Copying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsAdvanced Mcacc menu Data Management 3c.MCACC Memory Clear Clearing Mcacc presets System and the other setup Chapter System and the other setupMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Surround back speaker setting System and the other setupSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using / Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu THX Audio SettingSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu 4a.Manual SP Setup 4a4.Speaker Distance Select either on or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting Other Setup menuFlicker Reduction Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks 4a6.THX Audio Setting Zone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input Setup Volume Limit Setup Power on Level SetupRemote Control Mode Setup Flicker Reduction Setup Additional information Speaker Setting GuideAdditional information Chapter Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Positional relationship between speakers and monitor Advanced Mcacc No soundAMP Overheat Software is played back No sound when using Other audio problemsSound is produced from Analog components, but not Video Settings Display Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDigital or DTS does not SBch Auto setting, EX or ES Remote control Configuration B Configuration aHdcp Error shows Important information regarding the Hdmi connection USB interface Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats Windows Media Audio 9 Professional About iPod Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Multichannel signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsDTS +Neo6 Category Preset code Manufacturer Additional information Preset code listGeneral Maxent Plasma television TV/DVD Combination Rear Projection TVTV/PVR Combination TV/VCR Combination VCR/PVR Combination DVD Blu-ray Gateway Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global Sphere DVD/PVR Combination Satellite Set Top BoxDVD/VCR Combination Elap Elbe SAT/PVR Combination Additional information Cable Set Top Box Video AccessoryLaser Disc Player Cassette Deck Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy Additional information Index Numerics THX 17, 72, 87 Remote control 8, 9, 67-70, 90, 97, 105 ResetTuner 30 USB 36, 45-47 Pioneer Corporation