11The system and the other setup

Chapter 11:

The system and the other setup

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.).

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

VIDEO

TV/DTV

MPX

PQLS

 

 

 

 

PARAMETER

 

PARAMETER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

SOURCE

LIST

TUNE

TOOLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU

 

T.EDIT

AUDIO

INFO

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAND

 

GUIDE

 

DISP

 

DVD

BD

DVR

HDMI

 

 

 

 

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

PRESET

ENTER

PRESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

CD

CD-R

VIDEO

PTY

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEARCH

 

 

 

 

iPod USB

TUNER

INPUT SELECT

HOME

TUNE

 

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

iPod CTRL

 

 

 

MAIN

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the  RECEIVER button to switch on.1

If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

2Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU.2

AGraphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the HOME MENU.

3Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER.

HOME MENU

A/V RECEIVER

1.Advanced MCACC

2.MCACC Data Check

3. Data Management

4. System Setup

Exit

Return

4 Select the setting you want to adjust.

4.System Setup

A/V RECEIVER

a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup

c. OSD Language d. Other Setup

Manual SP Setup – Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size, number distance and overall balance of the connected speakers (see Manual speaker setup below).

Input Setup – Specifies what you’ve connected to the digital, HDMI and component video inputs (see The Input Setup menu on page 40).

OSD Language – The GUI screen’s display language can be changed (see Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) on page 38).

Other Setup – Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 88).

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to

optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

These settings are designed to customize your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

CAUTION

The test tones used in the Manual SP Setup are output at high volume.

1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press ENTER.

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen.

4.System Setup

 

4a.Manual SP Setup

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Manual SP Setup

 

1. Surr Back System

 

b. Input Setup

 

2. Speaker Setting

 

c. OSD Language

 

3. Channel Level

 

d. Other Setup

 

4. Speaker Distance

 

 

 

 

5. X-Curve

 

 

 

 

6. THX Audio Setting

 

Exit

Return

Exit

Return

Exit

Return

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

Note

1Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.

2You can’t use the HOME MENU when either the iPod/USB input function is selected or the headphones are connected. When you set ZONE 2, ZONE 3 or ZONE 2&3 to ON (page 63), you can’t use the HOME MENU.

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual System and the other setup Chapter, Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

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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