03Connecting your equipment

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the

receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40).

STB

 

 

Select one

Select one

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

R ANALOG L

COAXIAL OPTICAL

 

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

DVD player, etc.

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

R

L

R

L

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT 1 (KURO OUT 2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

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IN 1

IN 2 IN 1

 

ABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

IN 3

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

(CD)

(TV/SAT)

(DVR)

(VIDEO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/TAPE

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

E2

ZONE3

DVD

TV/SAT

VIDEO

 

DVR

CD

CD-R/TAPE

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

SUBWOOFER S

 

OUT

IN

 

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

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OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

CENTER

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

R

L

 

 

R

 

L

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ONTROL

 

 

IR

 

(OUTPUT 12 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

IN 1

IN 2

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 1 (KURO

OUT 2

COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

 

OPTICAL

 

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IN 1

IN 2

 

ABLE

 

 

 

 

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

 

 

 

(DVD)

(CD)

(TV/SAT)

(DVR)

(VIDEO)

 

 

 

 

CD-R/TAPE

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CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT CENTER

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DVR

CD

CD-R/TAPE

 

SUBWOOFER

 

SUBWOOFER S

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IN

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRE O

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

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CENTER

SURROUND

 

A

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L

R

L

12 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

(OUTPUT 12 V

 

 

 

 

TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

•If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the player’s surround back output terminals are not used. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.

This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.

Most digital components also have analog connections.

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Connecting the multichannel analog inputs, Connecting other audio components
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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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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.

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