03Connecting your equipment

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

Main zone

 

 

HDMI

BD IN

IN 1

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

(DVR) L

 

 

 

Y

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

PB

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

ZONE3

 

 

PR

 

PR

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

Y

 

MONITOR

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

R

L

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

RS-232C

IN

OUT

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)

Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

Main zone

 

 

HDMI

BD IN

IN 1

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

(DVR) L

 

 

 

Y

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

PB

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

ZONE3

 

 

PR

 

PR

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

Y

 

MONITOR

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

R

L

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

RS-232C

IN

OUT

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on page 85 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input function or starting playback).

Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

Main zone

VIDEO IN

LR

HDMI

BD IN

IN 1PTICAL

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

OUT

 

ANTE

1 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

IN 2

 

CENTER

 

AUDIO

(DVD)

(DVR) L

 

 

L

Y

Y

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

R

 

 

R

PB

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

SUBWOOFERZONE3

SURROUND SURROUND

PR

PR

OUT

OUT

I

BACK

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPRE OUT

 

Y

MONITOR

VIDEO

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

SURROUND BACK / B

PB

 

 

L

R

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

RS-232C

IN

OUT

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone, Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup 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.

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.

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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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