Pioneer VSX-LX52 User Manual

Operating Instructions

audio/video multi-channel receiver

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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.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.

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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

WARNING

The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filled
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.

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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

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equipment

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
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.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

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resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

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ask for the correct method of disposal.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
30 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation).

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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.

Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . 6

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

02 Controls and displays

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections

Bi-amping your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting the Surr Back system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ZONE 2 setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About the video converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting your TV and playback components . . . . . 23

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR

and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver

or other set-top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 28

Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting AM/FM antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MULTI-ZONE setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting an IR receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Operating other Pioneer components

with this unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Switching components on and off

using the 12 volt trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 34

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Connecting an HDMI-equipped com
the front panel

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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04 Basic Setup

Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 40

The Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 41

05 Basic playback

Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 43

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod. . . . . . . . 43

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing back audio files stored on a USB

memory device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing back photo files stored on a USB

memory device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using Neural THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Tuning directly to a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using Stream Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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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 . . . . . 58

KURO LINK Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting the PQLS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Synchronized amp mode operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Canceling synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

08 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the Video options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Switching the HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Checking your system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Default system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Operating multiple receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 67

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Default preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Controls the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

10 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced

MCACC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Fine Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Checking MCACC Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Acoustic Cal EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Output PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Data Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Renaming MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Copying MCACC preset data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Clearing MCACC presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

11 The system and the other setup

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Multi Channel Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

ZONE Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Power ON Level Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Volume Limit Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Remote Control Mode Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Flicker Reduction Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

12 Additional information

Speaker Setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Positional relationship between speakers and

monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . . 96

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Important information regarding

the HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Dolby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . 101

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

About Neural – THX Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Auto Su

rro

und, ALC and Strea

with different input signal formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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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

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 8)

• Loading the batteries (page 8)

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2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 16)

• 7.1ch surround connection

• 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection

• 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection

• 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection

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3 Connecting the speakers

•Placing the speakers (page 17)

• Connecting the speakers (page 18)

•Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections
(page 19)

•Bi-amping your speakers (page 20)

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4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 21)

• About the video converter (page 22)

• Connecting your TV and playback components
(page 23)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 30)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 37)

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5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 38)

(Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is
6 Ω to 8 Ω)

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6Power On

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7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD

Language) (page 38)

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Surround back speaker setting (page 85)

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9 MCACC speaker settings

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto
MCACC) (page 39)

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10 The Input Setup menu (page 40)

(When using connections other than the
recommended connections)

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11 Switching the HDMI output (page 65)

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12 Basic playback (page 42)

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13 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

• Using the various listening modes

• Using surround back channel processing (page 53)

•Better sound using Phase Control (page 55)

•Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/
FRONT ALIGN) (page 72)

• Change the channel level while listening (Tip on
page 86)

• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound
retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 60)

• Setting the PQLS function (page 59)

• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or
Sound delay, etc.) (page 60)

• Setting the Video options (page 61)

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14 Other optional adjustments and settings

•KURO LINK Setup (page 58)

• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 71)

• The system and the other setup (page 84)

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15 Making maximum use of the remote control

•Operating multiple receivers (page 67)

• Setting the remote to control other components
(page 67)

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Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Features

• 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
the channels, this receiver generates equal amplifier
power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one
channel dominating a particular sound field.

• Easy setup using Advanced MCACC

The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate
surround sound setup, which includes the advanced
features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. This
innovative technology measures the reverb
characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to
customize your system calibration with the help of a
graphical output that can be displayed on-screen or
using computer. With the additional benefits of
numerous MCACC preset memories, standing wave
control and microphone measurements from a series of
reference points, your home theater experience can be
truly customized for optimal surro

• THX Select2 Plus certified design

This receiver bears the THX Select2 Plus logo, which
means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and
performance tests covering every aspect of the product.
This includes testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier

performance and operation, and hundreds of other
parameters in both the digital and analog domain,
making your home theater experience as faithful as
possible to what the director intended.

• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-EXPRESS and DTS-HD
Master Audio

Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound
right into your home with up to six channels of surround

sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.

The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing
surround sound for any stereo source.

Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you
can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and
DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.

und sound.

Furthermore, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD,
which are designed for the next-generation high­definition media such as Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD,
support up to 7.1 channels and 8 channels respectively.

DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology
supporti
rates ranging from 24 kbps to 256 kbps (this encoding is
available only when signals are delivered to this receiver
as primary audio).

DTS-HD Master Audio delivers audio signals to listeners
without any loss of data with its high transfer rates.

• Phase Control

The Phase Control technology incorporated into this
receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction

through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound
image at your listening position.

• Sound Retriever

The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to
restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left

over after compression. This helps bring CD quality
sound back to WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio files
and achieves a richer sense of presence when playing
Dolby Digital, DTS or WMA 9 Pro audio formats recorded
in multiple channels on DVDs and other discs.

• Front Stage Surround Advance

With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can
enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using
only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality
of the original sound.

• Auto Level Control

When the source is played in Auto level control mode
(ALC), this receiver automatically equalizes the playback
sound level according to the variation in recording levels.

• HDMI and digital video conversion

This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video
format, providing you with high-definition digital video/
audio via a single cable.

High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby
TrueHD are supported while this receiver is also
compatible with the DeepColor feature. You can operate
this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer
component that supports the KURO LINK function by
connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI.
Also, the built-in digital video converter of this receiver
makes both de-interlacing and up-scaling possible, and
analog video signals being input are converted and
output as digital video signals at the HDMI terminal.

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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.

The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel
audio from a USB mass storage device connected to this
receiver.

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:

•Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

• Remote control unit

•AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

•Power cord

•Warranty card

•These operating instructions

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a
level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off
a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the
power is turned on. The bottom panel gets hot when
the power is on, and touching it could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries
properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different

voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or
area.

• WARNING

Do not use or store batteries in direct su

her excessively hot place, such as inside a car or

ot
near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
life or performance of batteries.

nlight or

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and
the receiver’s remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the

remote sensor.

•The receiver is located near a device that is emitting

infrared rays.

•The receiver is operated simultaneously with another

infrared remote control unit.

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Chapter 2:

Controls and displays

Remote control

1

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DVD BD DVR HDMI

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10
11

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according
to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV Control

• Blue – Other controls

TV CD CD-R

TUNER

iPod USB

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TV CONTROL

CH

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU
BAND

PRESET PRESET

PTY
SEARCH

HOME
MENU

iPod CTRL

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

STEREO

HDD DVD

TV/DTV

MPX PQLS

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

TV CTRL

REMOTE

SETUP

ZONE 2

SOURCE

VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

HDMI OUT

SLEEP

MCACCSIGNAL SEL

DIMMERA.ATTSBch

CLASS

CH LEVELD.ACCESS

ENTER

0

MASTER

INPUT

VOLUME

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

T.EDIT
GUIDE

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

MENU

ADV SURR

STANDARD

PHASE CTRLTHX STATUS

CH

RECEIVER

ZONE 3

MAIN

RECEIVER

13

14

15

16
17

 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (see
Controlling the rest of your system on page 67).

Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function (page 42).

3 Number buttons and other receiver/component
controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio
frequency (page 48) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV.
Press first to access:

HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal
(page 65).

SIGNAL SEL – Use to sel ect an input signal (page 55).
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets

(page 54).
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep (page 65).

SBch

– Use to select the surround back/virtual surround

back channel mode
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

input signal to prevent distortion (page 64).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 65).
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,

then use / to adjust the level (page 86).

Press TUNER first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio
station directly using the number buttons (page 48).

CLASS – Switches between the seven banks (classes)
of radio station presets (page 48).

4

TV CONTROL

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to
TV operation selector switch. Thus if you only have one TV
to hook up to this system assign it to the TV operation
selector switch (see page 68 for more on this).

 – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal.
CH +/– – Use to select channels.
VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

(page 53)

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5 Tuner/component control buttons/

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:

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio
options (page 60).

VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video
options (page 61).

HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu
(pages 38, 40, 58, 71, 84 and 88).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current
menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu
with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).

6

/// (TUNE/PRESET

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (see page 71) and the Audio or Video
options (page 60 or 61). Also used to control DVD menus/
options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player.
Use TUNE/ to find radio frequencies and use PRESET
/ to find preset stations (page 48).

7 Component/Receiver control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a
component after you have selected it using the input
function buttons.

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after
you have selected the corresponding input function
button (for example DVD, DVR or TV). These buttons also
function as described below.

Press TUNER first to access:

MPX

– Switches between stereo and mono reception
of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak, then switching
to mono will improve the sound quality

Press first to access:

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT –
Surround
Stream Direct mode

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and
Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 52).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to
switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and
Neo:6 options (page 50).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various
surround modes (page 51).

THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode
(page 51).

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control
(page 55).

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings
(page 65).

PQLS – Press to select PQLS setting (page 59).

(page 50)

Switches between Auto

, Auto level control mode and

(page 53).

) /

ENTER

HOME MENU

(page 48)

.

8

AUDIO – Changes the audio or channel on DVD or

BD discs.

DISP – Switches between named station presets and
radio frequencies.

CH +/– – Use to select channels for DVD/DVR units.

9

REMOTE SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote
control settings and to set the remote control mode
(page 67).

10

TV CTRL

Use this button to set preset code of your TV’s
manufacturer when controlling TV (see Selecting preset
codes directly on page 67 for more on this).

11

MULTI-ZONE

Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2
and ZONE 3 (page 64).

12 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control
(page 67).

13

 SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the
receiver (see page 67 for more on this).

14

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

15

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

16

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to
select the white commands above the number buttons
(A.ATT, etc.)). Also use this button to set up surround
sound.

17

Press to turn on/off the illumination of some of the
buttons.

operation selector switch

Controls and displays

MASTER
VOLUME

INPUT
SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

VSX-LX52

PHONES

BAND TUNE TUNE

PHASE

CONTROL

AUTO SURR /ALC/
STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED
SURROUND

STANDARD
SURROUND

MCACC SETUP MIC

STEREO

SPEAKERSHOME THX

USB

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

ON

/

OFF

ADVANCED

MCACC

HDMIPQLS PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT

ENTER

iPod

iPhone

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1

INPUT SELECTOR

Use to select an input function.

2

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power
indicator lights when the receiver is on.

When the KURO LINK function is set to ON, the power
indicator lights dimly when the power is in standby.

3 Tuner controls

BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio bands

(page 48).

TUNE +/– – Use to find radio frequencies (page 48).
PRESET +/– – Use to find preset stations (page 48).
TUNER EDIT –

ENTER

to memorize and name stations for recall

(page 48)

4

PHASE CONTROL

.

Phase Control is selected

ADVANCED MCACC indicator

set to

ON

in the

PQLS indicator – Lights when the PQLS feature is
active (page 59).

HDMI

indicator

equipped component; lights when the component is
connected

5 Character display

See Display on page 12.

6

ENTER

7 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see
Operating range of remote control unit on page 8).

8

MASTER VOLUME

dial

Use with

AUDIO PARAMETER

TUNE +/–, PRESET +/–

indicator

–

Lights to indicate

(page 55)

–

Lights when EQ is

.

menu

– Blinks when connecting an HDMI-

(page 23)

dial

.

and

(page 60)

.

9

PHONES

jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

10 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

between Auto Surround

(page 50)

mode and Stream Direct mode

Switches

, Auto level control

(page 53)

.

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and
Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 52).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between
the various surround modes (page 51).

STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard
decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro
Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 50).

HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening
mode (page 51).

11

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 63).

12

MULTI-ZONE

controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI­ZONE setup on page 31) use these controls to control the
sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE
controls on page 63).

13

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 39).

14

iPod/iPhone/USB

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video
source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo
playback (page 36).

terminals

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.

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Controls and displays

Display

1

SIGNAL

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.
AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input
signal automatically (page 55).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels being input when PCM
signals are being input. They do not indicate the audio
signals being output from the receiver.

L/R – Left front/Right front channel
C – Center channel
SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel
LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light

when an LFE signal is being input)

XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above
XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono

surround channel or matrix encode flag

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format
is detected.

4

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is
(page 60)

5

MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 63).

6

DSD PCM –

PCM conversion with SACDs.

PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.

7

SOUND

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone
controls feature is selected (page 60).

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.

8

UP MIX

Lights when the Up Mix is switched on (page 54).

indicators

.

Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to

active

9 Listening mode indicators

AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround

feature is switched on (page 50).
ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode

is selected (page 53).
STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is

selected (page 53).
ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the

Advanced Surround modes has been selected
(page 51).

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched
on (page 52).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard
Surround modes is switched on (page 50).

THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is
selected (page 51).

10 (

PHASE CONTROL

)

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 55).

11 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal
(page 64).

12 Tuner indicators

TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.
STEREO –

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

received in auto stereo mode.

MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using
MPX.

RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.

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Lights when the sound is muted (page 10).

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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.

17 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B
(page 63).

18

SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 65).

19 Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro
Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 50).

Neo:6 –
is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing

20

MSTR

Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal.

21 Character display

Displays various system information.

22 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode
setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 67)

When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver

(page 50)

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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.

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CAUTION

•Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the
top of the receiver.

1 HDMI connectors (x6)

Multiple inputs and two outputs for high-quality audio/
video connection to compatible HDMI devices.
 See Connecting your TV and playback components on
page 23.

See Switching the HDMI output on page 65.

2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

 See also The Input Setup menu on page 40 to assign
the inputs.

3 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc
recorder.

 See Connecting other audio components on page 28.
Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD

players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players,
etc.
 See also The Input Setup menu on page 40 to assign
the inputs.

4 Component video connectors (x3)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has
component video output, such as a DVD player.
 See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output
on page 24.

Use the output to connect monitor or TV.


See

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on

page 25.

5 MULTI-ZONE audio/video outputs

Use to connect a second or third amplifier and monitors
or TVs in a separate room.
 See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 31.

6 Composite and S-Video monitor outputs

Use to connect monitors and TVs.

page 25.

See

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on

Connecting your equipment

7 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x5)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD
players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks

for composite video, S-Video and stereo analog audio.
 See Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other
video sources on page 27.

8 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)

Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players,
tape decks, turntables, etc.
 See Connecting other audio components on page 28.

9 Multichannel analog audio inputs

7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with
multichannel analog outputs.
 See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on
page 28.

10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs

Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center,
surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.
 See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 29 (see
also Installing your speaker system on page 19 for
powered subwoofer connection).

11 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
 See Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 30.

12 RS-232C connector

Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when
using Advanced MCACC.
 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.

14 Remote inputs/output

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor
for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.
 See Connecting an IR receiver on page 33.

15 12 V trigger jacks

Use to switch components in your system on and off
according to the input function of the receiver.
 See Switching components on and off using the 12
volt trigger on page 34.

16 Speaker terminals

Use for connection to the main front, center, surround
and surround back speakers.
 See Connecting the speakers on page 18.

17 AC power inlet

Connect the supplied power cord here.
 See Plugging in the receiver on page 37.

(total 50 mA max.)

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right

Front

left

Surround

left

Surround

right

Surround

back left

Surround

back right

SW

C

LR

SL

SR

Subwoofer

Center

Front

right*

Front

left*

Surround

left

Surround

right

Subwoofer

Center

Front

right

Front

left

Right

Left

Surround

left

Surround

right

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LR

SL

SR

Subwoofer

Center

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right

Front

left

Speaker B

Surround

left

Surround

right

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. High sound quality can be
achieved with a minimum of two speakers.

•Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right
channels ( and ).

•The Surr Back System setting must be made if you
use any of the connections shown below other than
[1] (see Selecting the Surr Back system on page 21).

[1] 7.1ch surround connection
(Simple connection & Best surround)

*Default setting

These connections prioritize surround sound with a
speaker layout like that in a movie theater.

• Surr Back System setting: Normal (default)

• If you have six speakers, either only connect one
surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect
for the 7.1-channel setting as shown on the diagram
below but without the center speaker.

[3] 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection
(Multi Zone)

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. (The
selection of input devices is limited.)

• Surr Back System setting: ZONE 2

LR

SW

C

L

R

ZONE 2

SL

[4]

5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection

SR

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

• Surr Back System setting: Speaker B

[2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection
(High quality surround)

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

• Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp

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*Bi-amp compatible speaker

Other speaker connection

•Your favorite speaker connections can be selected
even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers.

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers
with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the
front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency
component is played from the front speakers, so the
speakers could be damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto
MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound
(Auto MCACC) on page 39.

Connecting your equipment

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround

left

Surround
right

Subwoofer

120°

120°

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround

left

Surround
right

Subwoofer

120°

120°

Surround Back

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround

left

Surround
right

Subwoofer

90°

90°

Surround back

left

Surround back
right

60°

L

C

R

SL

SR

Surround

Surround

SBL

SBR

Surround back

Placing the speakers

To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your
speakers as shown below.

5.1 channel surround system:

6.1 channel surround system:

7.1 channel surround system:

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the
diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the
surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating
speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the
listener.

• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position for the following
THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX Select2
MUSIC and THX Select2 GAMES.

•If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the
THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your
subwoofer.

See a

l

so THX Audio Setting on page 87 to make the

settings that will give you the best sound experience
when using the Home THX modes (page 51).

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• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position (see below).

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fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm

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.

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the
other speakers should be at about ear-level when
you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the
floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very
high on a wall is not recommended.

•For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2
m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

•If you’re using a center speaker, place the front
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a
narrower an

•

Place the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at
the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker
does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of
the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening
position. The angle depends on the size of the room.
Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

•Surround and surround back speakers should be
positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and
tilted slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t
face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should
be more directly behind the listener than for ho
theater playback.

•If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the
side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel
system, the surround effect can be enhanced by
turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up
Mix function on page 54).

•Try not to place the surround speakers farther away
from the listening position than the front and center
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound
effect.

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Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a
positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to

match these up with the terminals on the speakers
themselves.

CAUTION

•These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.

•Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal.
If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel
it may cause the power t

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.

Important

•Please refer to the manual that came with your
speakers for details on how to connect the other end
of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not
possible to connect using speaker cables.

o cut off as a safety measure.

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

(fig. C)

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CAUTION

•Make sure that all speakers are securely installed.
This not only improves sound quality, but also
reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from
speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of
external shocks such as earthquakes.

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

COMPONENT

VIDEO

HDMI

ZONE2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

IN

Y

L

R

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO DVRINCD

ININOUT

CD-R/TAPE

MULTI CH IN PRE OUT

ANTENNA

SPEAKERS

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

AUDIO

FM UNMAL

75 ޓޓ

AM LOOP

AC IN

COAXIAL

INOUT

ZONE3

OUT

P

B

P

R

1

INBD IN

1IN2

IN OUT 1 OUT 2(KURO

LINK

)

(

DVD

)(CD)(

TV/SAT)(DVR)(VIDEO

)

(

Single

)

(

Single

)

3

IN

1

IN

1

A

B

IN2IN

OUT

FRONT

RL RL

CENTER SURROUND

RL

SURROUND BACK /

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

L

R

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

3

IN

2

1 3

(

DVD

)

IN

2

(

DVR

)

CONTROL IR

12 V TRIGGER

IN IN IN

OUT OUT

12

12

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

Surround right

Surround back right

Surround back left

Front right

Surround left

The surround back terminals can also be
used for the Speaker B and ZONE 2.

7.1 ch surround setting

No connectSurround back

Speaker B setting

Speaker B - Left

Speaker B - Right

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Left

ZONE 2 - Right

6.1 ch surround setting

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. N ote tha t yo ur 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).

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections

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RS-232C

COMPONENT

VIDEO

HDMI

ZONE2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

IN

Y

L

R

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO DVRINCD

ININOUT

CD-R/TAPE

MULTI CH IN PRE OUT

ANTENNA

SPEAKERS

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

AUDIO

FM UNMAL

75 ޓޓ

AM LOOP

AC IN

COAXIAL

INOUT

ZONE3

OUT

P

B

P

R

1

INBD IN

1IN2

IN OUT 1 OUT 2(KURO

LINK

)

(

DVD

)(CD)(

TV/SAT)(DVR)(VIDEO

)

(

Single

)

(

Single

)

3

IN

1

IN

1

A

B

IN2IN

OUT

FRONT

RL RL

CENTER SURROUND

RL

SURROUND BACK /

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

L

R

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

3

IN

2

1 3

(

DVD

)

IN

2

(

DVR

)

CONTROL IR

12 V TRIGGER

IN IN IN

OUT OUT

12

12

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

High

Low

High

Low

Front left

Subwoofer

Center

Surround right

Front right

Surround left

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Connecting your equipment

Bi-amping your speakers

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Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver
and low frequency driver of your speakers to different
amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your
speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate
terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement
will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

CAUTION

•Most speakers with both High and Low terminals
have two metal plates that connect the High to the
Low terminals. These must be removed when you are
bi-amping the speakers or you
damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for

ld severely

cou

more information.

•If your s peakers have a removable crossover network,
make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing
so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi­amping.

• With these connections, the Surr Back System

setting makes no difference.

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to
the speaker terminal on the receiver.

CAUTION

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same
terminal in this way.

• When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi­amping shown at the left.

Connecting your equipment

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Selecting the Surr Back system

The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping,
Speaker B a nd ZONE 2 co nnections , 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.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back
speaker terminals.

See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections
on page 19.

2 Select ‘

See Surround back speaker setting on page 85 to do this.

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back
speaker terminals.

See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections
on page 19.

2 Select ‘
menu.

See Surround back speaker setting on page 85 to do this.

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect a Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front
and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 20.

2 Select ‘
menu.

See Surround back speaker setting on page 85 to do this.

ZONE 2

’ from the

Speaker B

Front Bi-Amp

’ from the

Surr Back System

Surr Back System

’ from the

Surr Back System

menu.

About the

There are several types of audio input and output
terminals on this receiver. The receiver selects the first
available signal in the following order:

Sound signal priority 

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be

transferred in high quality over a single cable.

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter
protecting the optical socket.

•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

CAUTION

Transferable audio

signals

Conventional analog audio

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Note

HDMI IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDMI OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MASTER
VOLUME

INPUT
SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

VSX-LX52

PHONES

BAND TUNE TUNE

PHASE

CONTROL

AUTO SURR /ALC/
STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED
SURROUND

STANDARD
SURROUND

MCACC SETUP MIC

STEREO

SPEAKERSHOME THX

USB

CONTROL

MULTI-ZONE

ON

/

OFF

ADVANCED

MCACC

HDMIPQLS PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT

ENTER

iPod
iPhone

VIDEO CAMERA

HDMI 4

High picture quality

Terminal for

connection with

source device

Terminal for

connection with TV

monitor

Video signals can be output

This receiver

Source device

TV monitor

Types of cables

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Connecting your equipment

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only
exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s
HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 40), the
converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-Video, then composite (in that order).

1

•For optimal video performance, THX recommends

switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the
Video options on page 61) OFF.

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1 • If the video signal does n ot appear on your TV or flat screen TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that

some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion
(in Setting the Video options on page 61) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and
1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite monitor output.

Connecting your equipment

S

Other HDMI/DVI­equipped component

HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray disc player

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
or flat screen TV

Select one

This connection is
required in order to
listen to the sound of
the TV over the receiver.

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

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).

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BD IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 3

COMPONENT

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN
(

DVD

Y

P

P

Y

P

P

2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

L

(

)

DVR

Y

R

P

B

ZONE2

OUT

P

R

VIDEO

)

B

R

B

R

• When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the
player to the receiver’s BD IN terminal.

• When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor or a flat screen TV using the HDMI OUT 2
terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to HDMI

OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. See Switching the HDMI
output on page 65.

•The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an
HDMI-equipped component is connected.

•For input c

ompon

ents, connections other than HDMI

connections are also possible (see Connecting your
DVD player with no HDMI output on page 24).

IN2IN

1

IN

TV/SAT

DVD

ZONE3

IN

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

CONTROL IR

IN IN IN

12

OUT OUT

3

OUT 1

VIDEO DVRINCD

IN

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

12

(

KURO
LINK

HDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI OUT

OUT 2

)

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

2

IN

1

IN

IN

(

)

(CD)

(

DVD

ININOUT

A

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

CD-R/TAPE

CD-R/TAPE

INOUT

FRONT

RL RL

AUDIO OUT

RL

ANALOG

ASSIGN-

ABLE

1

IN2IN

(

)

DVR)(VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH IN PRE

SPEAKERS

CENTER SURROUND

OPTICAL

3

OUT

)

SUBWOOFER

•If your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog

audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel
analog inputs on page 28.

• The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver

if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable.
If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables.

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RS-232C

COMPONENT

VIDEO

HDMI

ZONE2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

IN

Y

L

R

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

OUT

DVD

IN

TV/SATINVIDEO DVRINCD

ININOUT

CD-R/TAPE

MULTI CH IN PRE

SPEAKERS

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

INOUT

ZONE3

OUT

P

B

P

R

1

INBD IN

1IN2

IN

OUT 1

OUT 2

(

KURO
LINK

)

(

DVD

)

(CD)(

TV/SAT

)

(

DVR

)

(

VIDEO

)

3

IN

1

IN

1

A

IN

2

IN

OUT

FRONT

RL RL

CENTER SURROUND

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

S

3

IN

2

1 3

(

DVD

)

IN

2

(

DVR

)

CONTROL IR

12 V TRIGGER

IN IN IN

OUT OUT

12

12

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

HDMI IN

ANALOG

R

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

Y

P

B

PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

L

DVD player, etc.

HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor or flat screen TV

Select one

Select one

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.

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• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables.

•Component video should give superior picture quality
when compared to composite. You can also take
advantage of progressive scan video (if your source
and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very
stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that
came with your TV and source component to check
whether they are compatible with progressive-scan
video.

Connecting your equipment

O

S

ANALOG

R

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEOS-VIDEO

Y

P

B

PR

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

Y

P

B

PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

L

DVD player, etc.

TV

Select one

Select one

Select one

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 con nec ted wit h an HDM I ca ble.
Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

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1

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

IN

(

DVR

INBD IN

2

L

)

Y

R

P

B

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

OUT

PR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CONTROL IR

IN IN IN

OUT OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 3

COMPONENT

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN

(

)

DVD

Y

B

P

PR

Y

B

P

PR

• Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio
on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input
video signals.
Depending on the video component, it may not be
possible to output signals connected by HDMI and
other methods simultaneously, and it may be
necessary to make output settings.

operating instructions

supplied with your component

Please refer to the

for more information.

IN2IN OUT 1 OUT 2

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO DVRINCD

KURO

)

LINK

(

3

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

12

12

•Component video should give superior picture quality

•If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,

COAXIAL

1

IN

(

) (CD)(

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

CD-R/TAPE

ININOUT

FRONT

RL RL

A

ABLE

2

IN

1

IN

IN2IN

) (

TV/SAT

DVR

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

INOUT

MULTI CH IN PRE

SPEAKERS

CENTER SURROUND

) (

OPTICAL

3

OUT

)

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

ASSIGN-

ASSIGNABLE

when compared to composite. You can also take
advantage of progressive scan video (if your source
and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very
stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that
came with your TV and source component to check
whether they are compatible with progressive-scan
video.

you can connect these instead. See also Connecting
the multichannel analog inputs on page 28.

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Note

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.

Input function

DVD COAX-1 IN 1
BD (BD)
TV/SAT OPT-1
DVR OPT-2 IN 2
VIDEO OPT-3
HDMI 1

HDMI 2 (HDMI-2)
HDMI 3
HDMI 4

Digital HDMI

Input Terminals

(HDMI-1)

(HDMI-3)

(

HDMI-4)

Component

(front panel)

CD

COAX-2

About HDMI

1

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital
vid eo , as w el l a s alm os t e very kind of digital audio that the
connected component is compatible with, including
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for
limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. See About the
video converter on page 22 for more on HDMI
compatibility.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™) technology.

This receiver supports the functions described below
through HDMI connections.

•Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents
protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

•DeepColor signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

2

2

•Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio
signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

•Input of the following digital audio formats:
– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate
audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD­Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

•Synchronized operation with components using the
KURO LINK function (see KURO LINK on page 57)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

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1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection,
however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some
components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video
this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.
This receiver supports SACD,

•

sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD

and

DTS-HD Master Audio

. To take advantage of these formats, however, make

Connecting your equipment

O

U

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ANALOG

RL

ANALOG

RL

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEOS-VIDEO

HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Select one

Select one Select one

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).

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ASSIGN-

1IN2

MONITOR

RS-232C

(

OUT

INBD IN

2

IN

L

)

DVR

Y

R

P

B

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

OUT

PR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CONTROL IR

IN IN IN

OUT OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO DVRINCD

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ASSIGNABLE

1 3

COMPONENT

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN

(

)

DVD

Y

P

B

PR

Y

B

P

PR

(

3

IN OUT 1 OUT 2

KURO

)

LINK

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

12

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

1

IN

(

) (CD)(

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

CD-R/TAPE

ININOUT

FRONT

RL RL

A

ABLE

2

IN

1

IN

IN2IN

) (

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

INOUT

MULTI CH IN PRE

CENTER SURROUND

3

) (

DVR

SPEAKERS

VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

)

SUBWOOFER

S

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O

S-VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

MONITOR

OUT

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO DVRINCD

ININOUT

CD-R/TAPE

MULTI CH IN PRE O

SPEAKERS

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

INOUT

ZONE3

OUT

IN1IN2IN OUT 1 OUT 2

(

KURO
LINK

)

(

DVD

) (CD) (

TV/SAT

) (

DVR)(VIDEO

)

3

IN

1

IN

1

A

IN2IN

OUT

FRONT

RL RL

CENTER SURROUND

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

S

3

IN

2

12 V TRIGGER

IN IN IN

OUT OUT

12

12

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO OUT

VIDEOS-VIDEO

ANALOG

R

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTIC AL

L

STB

Select one

Select one

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN-

ABLE

ININOUT

CD-R/TAPE

MULTI CH IN PRE O

SPEAKERS

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

INOUT

OUT 1 OUT 2(KURO

LINK

)

(

DVD)(CD

)(

TV/SAT)(DVR)(VIDEO

)

IN

1

IN

1

A

IN2IN

OUT

FRONT

RL RL

CENTER SURROUND

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

SU

3

IN

2

12 V TRIGGER

12

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

RL

FRONT

OUTPUT

RL

SURROUND

OUTPUT

CENTER
OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

DVD player, etc.

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).

Connecting the multichannel analog
inputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may
have 5.1 channel analog outputs. Make sure that the
player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

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•If your player has 7.1-channel analog outputs, the
player’s surround back output terminals are not
used. Please refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your component for more information.

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing
you to connect audio components for playback.

This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One
of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with
audio recorders.

Most digital components also have analog connections.

Connecting your equipment

Note

S

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTIC AL

ANALOG

RL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

RL

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

Select oneSelect one

n

B

R

L

ANALOG

INPUT

R

L

ANALOG

INPUT

R

L

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Powered
subwoofer

Front channel
amplifier

Center channel
amplifier (mono)

Surround channel
amplifier

Surround back
channel amplifier

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).

ASSIGN-

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 1 OUT 2(KURO

DVR CD

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

12

COAXIAL

)

LINK

1

2

IN

IN

1

IN

IN2IN

(

) (CD) (

DVD

TV/SAT)(DVR

FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER

CD-R/TAPE

CD-R/TAPE

ININOUT

INOUT

MULTI CH IN PRE

FRONT

RL RL

A

CENTER SURROUND

ABLE

SUBWOOFER

3

) (

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

OUT

)

SUBWOOFER

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home
use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every
channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the
connections shown below to add amplifiers to power
your speakers.

OPTICAL

OUT

)

EO

ND FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

RS

SURROUND

RL

SURROUND SURROUND

PRE OUT

SURROUND BACK /

RL

AUDIO

L

(

)

Single

R

BACK

(

Si

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•If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a
built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs
instead.

•If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog
audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the
recorder.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9
Professional
playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial
or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9
Pro-compatible player. However, the connected DVD
player, set-top bo x, et c. mu st be able to o utput WMA9 Pro
format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital
output.

1• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be

downsampled to 48 kHz.

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(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to

• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround
back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In
this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single))
terminal only.

•The sound from the surround back terminals will
depend on how you have configured the Surround
back speaker setting on page 85.

•To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the
speaker system to OFF, or si

mply d

speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker
setting (see Speaker Setting on page 85) to LARGE.

isconnect any

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AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL
75

3

1

2

4

5

g. a g. b g. c

75 Ω coaxial cable

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL

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ANTENNA

Outdoor
antenna

5 m to 6 m

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

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).

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception connect an external FM
antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω.

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL
75

AM LOOP

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of
vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna
wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into
each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM
antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction
indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the
stand (fig. b).

•If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other

surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before
clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the
reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a
direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as
the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a
wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

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