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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Operating Instructions, audio/video multi-channelreceiver

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Operating Instructions

audio/video multi-channel receiver

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Operating Instructions, audio/video multi-channelreceiver

Contents

audio/video multi-channelreceiver Operating InstructionsRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUGOperating Environment VENTILATION CAUTIONFor countries outside the European Union Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . Contents03 Connecting your equipment 04 Basic Setup11 The system and the other setup 08 Using other functions07 KURO LINK 09 Controlling the rest of your systemFlow of settings on the receiver Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Installing the receiver01Before you start Checking what’s in the boxControls and displays Remote controlControls and displays Chapter02Controls and displays Controls and displays Front panel02Controls and displays Display 16 Scroll indicators 15Input function indicators17 Speaker indicators 19Matrix decoding format indicators03Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application 03Connecting your equipmentOther speaker connection 35.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection Multi ZonePlacing the speakers THX speaker system setupConnecting your equipment Bare wire connections Connecting the speakersSome tips for improving sound quality 03Connecting your equipmentStandard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channelsurround connections Installing your speaker systemConnecting your equipment No connectBi-ampingyour speakers Bi-wiringyour speakers03Connecting your equipment Bi-ampcompatibleSpeaker B setup ZONE 2 setupBi-Ampingsetup Selecting the Surr Back system03Connecting your equipment About the video converterHDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEOIN VIDEO INConnecting using HDMI Connecting your TV and playback componentsConnecting your equipment 03Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI outputDVD player, etc HDMI/DVI-compatiblemonitor or flat screen TVConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI inputDVD player, etc Select one03Connecting your equipment About HDMI1front panel HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc Connecting your equipmentConnecting other audio components Connecting the multichannel analog inputs03Connecting your equipment Select oneAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting additional amplifiersConnecting your equipment Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas03Connecting your equipment Making MULTI-ZONEconnections MULTI-ZONEsetupMULTI-ZONElistening options Connecting your equipmentSecondary MULTI-ZONEsetup ZONE Basic MULTI-ZONEsetup ZONEMULTI-ZONEsetup using speaker terminals ZONE 03Connecting your equipmentCONTROL CONTROLRS-232C RS-232C03Connecting your equipment Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC outputMake sure that the receiver and all connected Connecting your equipmentConnecting a USB device 03Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod•Switch the receiver into standby then use the Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver2Plug the other end into a power outlet.1 04Basic Setup Chapter Basic SetupSwitching the speaker impedance Changing the OSD display language OSD LanguageBasic Setup The Input Setup menu 04Basic SetupProblems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings05Basic playback Chapter Basic playbackPlaying a source Playing a source with HDMI connectionPlaying an iPod Basic playbackSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Finding what you want to play05Basic playback Switching the iPod controls2Basic playback controls 1 Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu Basic playback Playing a USB deviceRETURN want to play, then press  to start playback1Use / to select ‘Slideshow Setup’ from the USB Slideshow Setup2Select the setting you want 3When you’re finished, press RETURNMusic files About playable file formatsPhoto files Basic playbackTuning directly to a station Using Neural THXSaving station presets Naming station presetsAn introduction to RDS Listening to station presetsSearching for RDS programs Displaying RDS information06Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system 06Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo thenUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Selecting MCACC presets Setting the Up Mix function1Switch the receiver into standby 06Listening to your systemBetter sound using Phase Control Choosing the input signalPhase Control OFF Phase Control ON06Listening to your system Phase Control technology provides coherent soundKURO LINK Chapter KURO LINKMaking the KURO LINK connections Cautions on the KURO LINK function07KURO LINK KURO LINK Setup2Select ‘System Setup’, then press ENTER 3Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTERBefore using synchronization KURO LINK Setting the PQLS functionCanceling synchronized amp mode Synchronized amp mode08Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Setting the Video options Using other functions1Press RECEIVER , then press VIDEO PARAMETER 3Use / to set it as necessaryASPb 08Using other functionsTHROUGH NORMALUsing the MULTI-ZONEcontrols Switching the speaker systemUsing other functions MULTI-ZONEremote controls Reducing the level of an analog signalMaking an audio or a video recording 08Using other functionsSwitching the HDMI output Using other functions Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the system08Using other functions Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your systemDefault preset codes Resetting the remote control presets09Controlling the rest of your system Controls the componentsnumerics Controlling the rest of your systemnumerics numerics SOURCE 09Controlling the rest of your system SOURCE numericsThe Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC menuChapter 10The Advanced MCACC menu Automatic MCACC Expert 5Follow the instructions on-screen The Advanced MCACC menu10The Advanced MCACC menu Manual MCACC setupFine Speaker Distance Fine Channel Level2 Select the setting you want to adjust 2 Adjust the level of the left channel10The Advanced MCACC menu Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional10The Advanced MCACC menu Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional1 Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER 2Select an option and press ENTERThe Advanced MCACC menu •Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the timeChecking MCACC Data Speaker SettingChannel Level Speaker DistanceOutput PC Acoustic Cal EQThe Advanced MCACC menu Standing WaveCopying MCACC preset data Renaming MCACC presetsData Management 10The Advanced MCACC menuThe Advanced MCACC menu Clearing MCACC presets11The system and the other setup Chapter The system and the other setupManual speaker setup Surround back speaker setting The system and the other setupSpeaker Setting 4When you’re finished, press RETURN 11The system and the other setup2Select a setup option 3Confirm your selected setup optionX-Curve THX Audio SettingThe system and the other setup 3When you’re finished, press RETURN11The system and the other setup The Other Setup menuZONE Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupThe system and the other setup Volume Limit Setup Power ON Level SetupRemote Control Mode Setup Flicker Reduction SetupStep 1: Speaker layout and distance adjustment Speaker Setting GuideStep 2: Adjusting the speaker height Step 3 Adjusting the speaker orientationPower Troubleshooting12Additional information Position of front speakers and monitorAdditional information No soundThe ADVANCED MCACC AMP OVERHEAT and theto see The Input Setup menu on page Other audio problems12Additional information HOME MENUVideo SettingsAdditional information Display Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputthe Manual MCACC setup on Input Setup menu on pageHDMI Remote controlSBch AUTO setting, EX or ES Operating range of remote control unit on pageConfiguration B Configuration A12Additional information Symptoms USB interfaceAdditional information CausesDolby 12Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About iPodDTS Digital Surround DTS-ES12Additional information About THX Additional information About Neural – THX Surround•THX Loudness Plus Description •ASA DescriptionMultichannel signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formats12Additional information DTS+Neo:6General Preset code listAdditional information General12Additional information Plasma televisionHDTV DVR/VCRRear Projection TV TV/DVD Combination12Additional information VCR/PVR CombinationGeneral HD-DVD Blu-rayAdditional information DVD/PVR Combination Satellite Set Top BoxDVD-R DVD/VCR CombinationAdditional information SAT/PVR Combination12Additional information Cable Set Top Box Video AccessoryLaser Disc Player Cassette DeckCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy Audio sectionNumerics Index12Additional information Additional information P Remote control 8, 9, 67-70,90, 97, 105 ResetTHX 17, 72, 87, Tuner 30,PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV