03Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. High sound quality can be achieved with a minimum of two speakers.

[3]5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Surr Back System setting: ZONE 2

Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels ( L and R ).

The Surr Back System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than [1] (see Selecting the Surr Back system on page 21).

[1]7.1ch surround connection (Simple connection & Best surround)

*Default setting

L

SW

R

Front

C

Front

left

Center

right

Subwoofer

 

Surround

 

Surround

left

 

right

SL

 

SR

L

Left

R

Right

ZONE 2

These connections prioritize surround sound with a speaker layout like that in a movie theater.

Surr Back System setting: Normal (default)

If you have six speakers, either only connect one

surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect for the 7.1-channel setting as shown on the diagram below but without the center speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

ront

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

left

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cente

r

right

 

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SR

 

Surr

ound

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBL

 

 

 

SBR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surr

ound

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

back left

 

back right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[2]5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp

L

SW

R

Front

C

Front

left*

Center

right*

Subwoofer

 

Surround

 

Surround

left

 

right

SL

 

SR

*Bi-amp compatible speaker

[4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

Surr Back System setting: Speaker B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

SW

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

left

 

 

 

 

 

right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

left

 

 

 

 

 

right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other speaker connection

Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers.

When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39.

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Other speaker connection, 1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone

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.

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