The system and the other setup

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Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4a.Manual SP Setup

 

 

 

4a4.Speaker Distance

A/V RECEIVER

 

 

 

A/V RECEIVER

1. Surr Back System

 

MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1

2. Speaker Setting

 

 

 

 

3. Channel Level

 

L

:

3.61m

4. Speaker Distance

 

C

:

3.69m

5. X-Curve

 

R

:

3.67m

6. THX Audio Setting

 

SR

:

2.74m

 

 

SBR

:

5.77m

 

 

SBL

:

5.13m

 

 

SL

:

2.26m

 

 

SW

:

3.54m

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Finish

2Adjust the distance of each speaker using /. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.01 m increments.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

X-Curve

Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks.1

1 Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want.

Use / to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at

2kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of –3.0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size:

Room size (m2)

36

48

60

72

300

1000

X-Curve

–0.5

–1.0

–1.5

–2.0

–2.5

–3.0

(dB/oct)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect.

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

THX Audio Setting

When the THX Loudness Plus function is used, sound can be played with the full surround effect even when the volume is low.

For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema, THX Select2 Music Mode and THX Select2 Games Mode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 51) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 102), it is required that you make the setting. See Placing the speakers on page 17 for more on THX speaker placement.2

With some speaker setups, depending on the position of the subwoofer and the walls in your listening area, you may experience overly resonant frequencies in the bass. If you have this problem use the THX Select2 subwoofer setup to switch on BGC (boundary gain compensation) (see About THX on page 102 for more on this).3

1Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu.

4a.Manual SP Setup

4a.Manual SP Setup

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

1. Surr Back System

 

1. Surr Back System

 

2. Speaker Setting

 

 

3. Channel Level

 

2. Speaker Setting

 

 

 

4. Speaker Distance

 

3. Channel Level

 

 

4. Speaker Distance

 

5. X-Curve

 

5. X-Curve

 

 

6. THX Audio Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. THX Audio Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

Return

Exit

Return

 

Note

1Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 51).

2If you don’t have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won’t be able to select this setting.

3THX Select2 SW can only be selected when SW at Speaker Setting is set to YES or PLUS.

• The BGC setting can only be selected when THX Select2 SW is set to YES.

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual Curve, THX Audio Setting, Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP 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.

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.

Incorporating Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), the VSX-LX52 automatically fine-tunes your home theater system by analyzing the acoustics of your room. This smart technology adjusts speaker placement, levels, and EQ settings, ensuring optimal sound performance tailored to your environment.

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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