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Pioneer VSX-LX52 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions audio/video multi-channel receiver...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Operating Environment

    Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean equipment that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 5 07 KURO LINK Making the KURO LINK connections... . . 57 Cautions on the KURO LINK function ... 57 About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the KURO LINK function .

  • Page 6: Flow Of Settings On The Receiver

    Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary Before you start...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Through a circuit design that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of...

  • Page 8: Checking What's In The Box

    Before you start • iPod and USB Ready This receiver has the terminals for connecting an iPod unit and a USB mass storage device. The iPod terminal is ready for handling digital audio, and this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility.

  • Page 9: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER INPUT SELECT HDMI OUT SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP SBch A.ATT DIMMER D.ACCESS CH LEVEL CLASS ENTER MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL MUTE AUDIO VIDEO PARAMETER...
  • Page 10 Controls and displays Tuner/component control buttons/HOME MENU These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). The BAND, T.EDIT and PTY SEARCH tuner controls are explained on page 48. Press first to access: RECEIVER AUDIO PARAMETER –...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36). 15 HDMI input connector Use for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.). See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 35. VSX-LX52 ENTER PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT MASTER...

  • Page 12: Display

    Controls and displays Display AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT PROLOGIC x Neo:6 THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB SLEEP 18 19 20 SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 55).
  • Page 13 Controls and displays 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. “---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level. 15 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 16 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI BD IN...
  • Page 15  See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 34. 13 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.  See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 33.

  • Page 16: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature.

  • Page 17: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: Center Front left Subwoofer 120° 120° Surround left 6.1 channel surround system: Center Front left Subwoofer 120° 120°...

  • Page 18: Some Tips For Improving Sound Quality

    Connecting your equipment Some tips for improving sound quality Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. •...

  • Page 19: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

  • Page 20: Bi-Amping Your Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Front left HDMI BD IN ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE ( DVD ) ( DVR ) ZONE2 ZONE3 MONITOR MONITOR VIDEO S-VIDEO CONTROL RS-232C Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Surr Back System

    Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application. ZONE 2 setup With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

  • Page 22: About The Video Converter

    MCACC SETUP MIC HDMI 4 This receiver Terminal for HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Video signals can be output VSX-LX52 MASTER VOLUME TV monitor Terminal for connection with TV Types of cables monitor HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see KURO LINK on page 57).

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. HDMI IN HDMI BD IN ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.
  • Page 26 Connecting your equipment • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are used. For example, the BD terminal is fixed to BD input; no other audio signals can be input to this terminal.

  • Page 27: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40).

  • Page 28: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting 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).

  • Page 29: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder

    Connecting your equipment When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40). CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Select one AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT ANALOG OPTICAL...

  • Page 30: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas below). fig. a fig. b Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

  • Page 31: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
  • Page 32 Connecting 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.

  • Page 33: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor below to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack.

  • Page 34: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    TV/SAT VIDEO The software to output the results is available from the support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneer.eu). Instructions for using the software are also available here. If you have any questions about the software, please contact the Pioneer Service Center...

  • Page 35: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input

    Connecting your equipment • Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver. Make sure that the receiver and all connected components are switched off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this. Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS- 232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this receiver.

  • Page 36: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. • Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/ iPhone/USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

  • Page 37: Plugging In The Receiver

    Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

  • Page 38: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Chapter 4: Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. STANDBY/ON BAND TUNE...

  • Page 39: Automatically Setting Up For Surround Sound (Auto Mcacc)

    Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization...

  • Page 40: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

  • Page 41: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    Basic Setup Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use  RECEIVER to switch on. Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items.

  • Page 42: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER INPUT SELECT HDMI OUT Switch on your system components and receiver.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    • Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.
  • Page 44 Basic playback Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press  to start playback. • Main Zone: Track Title Top Menu PLAY 3:02 -2:02 Artist Name xxxx/xxxx Album Title iPod Now Playing Genre : xxxxxxxxxxx Chapter Number : xxx/xxx iPod CTRL •...

  • Page 45: Playing A Usb Device

    (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

  • Page 46: Playing Back Photo Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    Basic playback • Sub Zone: Track title or File name Play xxxx/xxxx Track Title Random On 3:02 Artist Name Album Title Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your USB memory device. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.

  • Page 47: About Playable File Formats

    Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Music files Category Extension Stream .mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 .wav...

  • Page 48: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below.

  • Page 49: Listening To Station Presets

    Basic playback • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input eight spaces instead of a name. • Once you have named a station preset, you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

  • Page 50: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature.

  • Page 51: Using The Home Thx Modes

    Listening to your system • Neo:6 MUSIC – 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources • Neural THX – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you can select (according to format): •...

  • Page 52: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system • DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog • SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects • MONO FILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks • ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources •...

  • Page 53: Using Stream Direct

    Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT...

  • Page 54: Setting The Up Mix Function

    Listening 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.

  • Page 55: Choosing The Input Signal

    Listening to your system Choosing the input signal On this receiver, it is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below. PHASE CTRL HDMI OUT TV/DTV SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP AUDIO INFO SBch A.ATT DIMMER DISP TV CTRL D.ACCESS...
  • Page 56 Listening to your system Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching optimal sound image. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources. AUTO/ALC/ STEREO DIRECT PHASE CTRL TV/DTV AUDIO...

  • Page 57: Kuro Link

    Chapter 7: KURO LINK Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK-compatible Pioneer flat screen TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the KURO LINK function is possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 58: About Connections With A Product Of A Different Brand That Supports The Kuro Link Function

    The synchronized operations below can be used when the receiver’s KURO LINK function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the KURO LINK function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the KURO LINK functions may not work.) •...

  • Page 59: Setting The Pqls Function

    • The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible flat screen TVs. • When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the flat screen TV’s screen.

  • Page 60: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Chapter 8: Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

  • Page 61: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions Setting What it does Brings out detail in SACDs by SACD maximizing the dynamic range GAIN (during digital processing). Specifies the routing of the HDMI HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (HDMI (amp) or through to a TV or flat Audio) screen TV.
  • Page 62 Using other functions Setting What it does Specifies the aspect ratio when analog video input signals are (Aspect) output at the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping or black bands appear).

  • Page 63: Switching The Speaker System

    Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast. Using the MULTI-ZONE controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- ZONE remote controls on page 64. STANDBY/ON VSX-LX52 BAND INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MASTER...

  • Page 64: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the zone you have selected. This is only possible if you selected the Variable volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 89. When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls.

  • Page 65: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. HDMI OUT AUDIO INFO...

  • Page 66: Resetting The System

    Using other functions Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF. • Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 67: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers The remote control included with this receiver can be used to operate up to three other receivers (of the same model as this receiver) in addition to this receiver. The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the preset code to set the remote control setting.

  • Page 68: Resetting The Remote Control Presets

    Controlling the rest of your system Resetting the remote control presets This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and programmed buttons. Check the operation selector switch to MAIN. RECEIVER Press Press and hold REMOTE SETUP, then release it after the LED flashes twice.
  • Page 69 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) TV (Monitor)  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics KURO LINK • (dot) • (dot) ENTER CH ENTER ENTER (CLASS) EXIT/INFO EXIT TOOLS/GUIDE/ USER MENU ///...
  • Page 70 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s)  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics • (dot) ENTER ENTER (CLASS) TOP MENU /// /// ENTER ENTER RETURN         ...

  • Page 71: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision.

  • Page 72: Automatic Mcacc (Expert)

    The Advanced MCACC menu Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39, you can customize your setup options below. You can calibrate your system differently for up to six different MCACC presets if you have different listening positions depending on the type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa,...
  • Page 73 The Advanced MCACC menu 2nd reference 3rd reference point Main listening position Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

  • Page 74: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing...

  • Page 75: Fine Channel Level

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced MCACC menu. See Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 71 if you’re not already at this screen. 1.Advanced MCACC A/V RECEIVER a. Full Auto MCACC 1. Fine Channel Level b.

  • Page 76: Standing Wave

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel Level 2. Fine SP Distance 3. Standing Wave 4. EQ Adjust 5. EQ Professional Exit Return Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.

  • Page 77: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer—see Output PC on page 81 for more on this).
  • Page 78 The Advanced MCACC menu Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup, you can set the time period at which the frequency response is analyzed, pinpointing the time that is best for system calibration with your particular room characteristics.
  • Page 79 The Advanced MCACC menu • Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on the reverb measurement of your listening area. Note that customizing system calibration using this setup will alter the settings you made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 72 and is not necessary if you’re...

  • Page 80: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 72 or after fine- adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 74, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen or, if a computer is connected, on the computer’s screen.

  • Page 81: Standing Wave

    The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 76 for more on this. Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2d.Standing Wave A/V RECEIVER Filter 1...

  • Page 82: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position). This is useful for alternate settings to match the 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).

  • Page 83: Clearing Mcacc Presets

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

  • Page 84: The System And The Other Setup

    The 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.).

  • Page 85: Surround Back Speaker Setting

    The system and the other setup • Surr Back System – Specifies how you are using your surround back speakers (see below). • Speaker Setting – Specifies the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see below). • Channel Level – Adjusts the overall balance of your speaker system (page 86).

  • Page 86: Channel Level

    The system and the other setup • SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). LARGEx1 if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.

  • Page 87: Speaker Distance

    The system and the other setup 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. Select ‘Speaker Distance’...

  • Page 88: The Other Setup Menu

    7. Flicker Reduction Setup Return Exit Select the setting you want to adjust. your Pioneer component supporting KURO LINK (see KURO LINK Setup on page 58). a multi-channel input (page 89). for a MULTI-ZONE setup (page 89). set when the power is turned on (page 90).

  • Page 89: Multi Channel Input Setup

    • Fixed – Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use that receiver’s volume controls.

  • Page 90: Power On Level Setup

    The system and the other setup Power ON Level Setup The volume can be set so that it is always set to the same level when the receiver’s power is turned on. Select ‘Power ON Level Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    However, if all the speakers are pointed towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an area 30 cm to 80 cm behind the listening position (between the surround speakers and the listening position).

  • Page 92: Positional Relationship Between Speakers And Monitor

    • Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

  • Page 93: No Sound

    Symptom Remedy AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer then the power automatically authorized independent service company for help. switches off. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on.

  • Page 94: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Symptom No sound from one speaker. Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM, etc.). No sound is output or a noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS software is played back. No sound when using the HOME MENU.

  • Page 95: Video

    Additional information Symptom Remedy There seems to be a time lag • See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 39 to set up your system between the speakers and the again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output). output of the subwoofer.

  • Page 96: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    Additional information Symptom After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect. Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 75) properly. The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make settings. Most recent settings have been erased.

  • Page 97: Remote Control

    • Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control. • Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor. • Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 33).

  • Page 98: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information Symptom No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Noisy or distorted picture. HDCP ERROR shows in the display. Amp-linked operation not possible using KURO LINK function. Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI- equipped component you are connecting–check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).

  • Page 99: Usb Interface

    Additional information USB interface Symptoms Causes The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored in a region USB memory device are not other than the FAT (File Allocation Table) region. displayed. The number of levels in a folder is more than 8. There are more than 30 000 folders/files stored in a USB memory device.

  • Page 100: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD...

  • Page 101: Dts

    Additional information The DTS technologies are explained below. See www.dtstech.com for more detailed information. DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system from DTS Inc. now widely used for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital broadcasts, and video games.

  • Page 102: About Thx

    Additional information About THX The THX technologies are explained below. See www.thx.com for more detailed information. • THX Cinema processing THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by THX Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

  • Page 103: About Neural - Thx Surround

    For additional information, please visit www.neuralsurround.com. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. PIONEER Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd.

  • Page 104: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Additional information Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 53) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Surround Back speaker(s): Connected...

  • Page 105: Preset Code List

    Category General Preset code Pioneer 10037 Manufacturer General Casio 10037 Cathay 10037 Pioneer 10037, 10166, 10679, 11247, CCE 10037 11260, 11398 Celebrity 10000 A.R. Systems 10556, 10037 Centurion 10037 Accent 10037 Cineral 10092, 10451 Acer 11403 Citizen 10060, 10092, 10180...
  • Page 106 Xrypton 10037 Yamaha 11576 Yamishi 10037 Yapshe 10250 Yokan 10037 Yoko 10037 Zenith 10017, 10463 Plasma television Pioneer 10166, 10679, 11247, 11260, 11398, 11633, 14002, 14003, 14004 Akai 11675 All-Tel 10865 CTX 11756 Daewoo 10661, 10865 Dell 11264 Dream Vision 11704...
  • Page 107 Xoro 11217 NEC 11797 Neovia 10865, 11710 Norcent 11365 DVR/VCR General Cathay 20278 CCE 20278 Pioneer 20081, 20067, 20042, 20058, Centrum 21593 20162, 22306, 22465, 22466, 22467 CGE 20000 A-Mark 20278 Cineral 20278 Adventura 20000 Citizen 20278, 20037 AEG 21593...
  • Page 108 Philips 20081, 20035, 20618 Phoenix 20278 Phonola 20081 Pilot 20037 Portland 20278 Precision 20058 Prinz 20000 General Pioneer 30571, 30525, 30142, 30631, 30632, 31460, 31571, 32442 3D LAB 30539 4Kus 31158 A-Trend 30714 Acoustic Solutions 30730, 30713, 31228 AEG 30770, 30790, 30675, 30788,...
  • Page 109 Yukai 30730 Soundmaster 30768 Soundwave 30713, 30783, 31530 Zenith 30503, 30591 Standard 30831, 30768, 30651, 30788, 30898 Blu-ray Star Clusters 31152, 31227 Pioneer 30142, 32442 Starlogic 31005 Starmedia 31005, 31224 Denon 32258 Strato 31152 LG 30741 Strong 30713 Sunkai 30770, 30850...
  • Page 110 GPX 30741 H & B 31421 Hitachi 30141 Hoeher 31530 Humax 30646 JGC 31530 JVC 31164, 31275 General Pioneer 70032, 70468, 70101, 71063, 71087, 73468 Advantage 70032 AH! 70157 Aiwa 70157 Arcam 70157 Atoll Electronique 70157 Audio Research 70157 Audiolab 70157...
  • Page 111 Additional information Atlanta 02418 Hirschmann 00173, 01232, 01412 Atsat 01300 Hitachi 00819, 01284 AtSky 01334 Hornet 01300 Audioline 01672 HTS 00775 Austar 00879, 00642 Hughes Network Systems 00749 Axil 01457, 02418 Humax 01176, 01427, 01781, 01808, Axitronic 01626 01882, 01915, 02144, 02357, 02408 B@ytronic 01412 i-CAN 02367 Balmet 01457...

  • Page 112: Cassette Deck

    Additional information Cable Set Top Box General Pioneer 00144, 00533, 00877, 01782 ABC 00008, 00237 ADB 01585 Austar 00276 Birmingham Cable Communications 00276 Cable & Wireless 01068 Daeryung 00008 Encon 00008 Fosgate 00276 France Telecom 00817 Freebox 01482, 01976 Galaxi 00008...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Our philosophy (Video convert off) Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing...

  • Page 114: Index

    Additional information Index Numerics 12V trigger 34 Acoustic Cal EQ 81 Acoustic Calibration EQ 60 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 77 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 77 Advanced MCACC 71-83 Output PC 34, 81 Advanced surround 51 Analog attenuator 64 Aspect 62 Audio cable 21 AUDIO PARAMETER 60 Auto delay 61...
  • Page 115 Additional information Panorama 61 Phase control 55 Placing 17 Play 42 Power cord 37 Power ON Level 90 PQLS 59 Pre-out 29 Preset code 105 Progressive Motion 62 Pure direct 53 PureCinema 62 RDS 49 Recording 64 Remote control 8, 9, 67-70, 90, 97, 105 Reset 66 Resolution 62 SACD Gain 61...
  • Page 116 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D. F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-427 0 K002_B_En Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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