06Listening to your system

Setting the Up Mix function

In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround

speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening

position, the surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the side. The Up Mix function mixes the sound of the surround speakers with the surround back speakers so that the surround sound is heard from diagonally to the rear as it should be.1

Using the Up Mix function is effective when the

speakers in the 7.1-channel surround system are set up as recommended in the example on page 17.

Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to achieve good results. In this case, set the setting to OFF.

1Switch the receiver into standby.

2While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press STANDBY/ON.

The display shows RESET NO .

Use TUNE +/– (or / on the remote control) to select UP MIX ON , and then use PRESET +/– (or / on the remote control) to select ON or OFF.

3Press ENTER to confirm.

When set to ON, the UP MIX indicator on the front panel lights.

Selecting MCACC presets

• Default setting: MEMORY 1

If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions2, you can switch between settings to suit the

Up Mix OFF

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Up Mix ON

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kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).

 

 

HDMI OUT

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PHASE CTRL

STATUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNAL SEL

MCACC

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RECEIVER

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REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTERSETUP

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

TUNE

TUNE

PHASE

ADVANC

 

PRESET

PRESET

 

BAND

CONTROL

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HDMI

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INPUT

 

AUTO SURR/ALC/

 

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

SELECTOR

 

STREAM DIRECT SPEAKERSSTE EO

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ON/OFF

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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iPhone

 

 

 

 

 

MCACC SETUP MIC

 

USB

 

HDMI 4

While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then

press MCACC.

Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets3. See Data Management on page 82 to check and manage your current settings.

Note

1• Set to ON regardless of this setting when playing DTS-HD signals.

May automatically be set to OFF even when set to ON, depending on the input signal and listening mode.

2Different presets might also have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system. These presets can be set in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 72, either of which you should have already completed.

3• These settings have no effect when headphones are connected.

You can also press / to select the MCACC preset.

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix function, Selecting Mcacc presets, Press Enter to confirm

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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