Owner's Manual
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...on page 25 j 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 26) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function (page 47) ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Operating multiple receivers (page...2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! About the video converter on page 21 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 16 ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 62) ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! In this ...
...on page 25 j 5 Switching the speaker impedance (page 26) (Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function (page 47) ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Operating multiple receivers (page...2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! About the video converter on page 21 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 16 ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 62) ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! In this ...
Owner's Manual
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...control (page 7). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with the display's dimmer adjustment (page 54). ! Lights when "off" (nothing displayed) is selected with your fingers and pull forward. Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page ... frequencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 33). 10 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options (page 52). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 53). 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 21) use these controls to control...
...control (page 7). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with the display's dimmer adjustment (page 54). ! Lights when "off" (nothing displayed) is selected with your fingers and pull forward. Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page ... frequencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 33). 10 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options (page 52). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 53). 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 21) use these controls to control...
Owner's Manual
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..., Super VCD ! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see The Input Setup menu on page 52 ) OFF. See Bi-amping your speakers on page 47 ) Note ! RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! Sound signal priority High picture ... for connection with source device Terminal for connection with 5.2-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to do this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 52 ) OFF. ! In this . This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Digital...
..., Super VCD ! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see The Input Setup menu on page 52 ) OFF. See Bi-amping your speakers on page 47 ) Note ! RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! Sound signal priority High picture ... for connection with source device Terminal for connection with 5.2-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to do this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 52 ) OFF. ! In this . This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Digital...
Owner's Manual
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... check screen is being displayed, the Full Auto MCACC Setup will end up with the operation of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. In other than the actual distance from this is happening. If no operations are used for ... this . This determines how the frequency balance is adjusted. ! THX Speaker - Basic Setup 04 sure to connect your speakers as Too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on...
... check screen is being displayed, the Full Auto MCACC Setup will end up with the operation of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. In other than the actual distance from this is happening. If no operations are used for ... this . This determines how the frequency balance is adjusted. ! THX Speaker - Basic Setup 04 sure to connect your speakers as Too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on...
Owner's Manual
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... device using the PQLS function. 48 Operable functions/ items PHASE CTRL (Phase Control) VSX-53 only: PHASE CTRL (Full Band Phase Control) iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Descriptions...Virtual Sur- Audio Parameters MCACC (MCACC preset) Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory. 50 DELAY Adjusts the delay time of (Sound Delay) the overall sound. 50 S.RTRV Plays compressed sound (... MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. 30 LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. 37 PQLS Plays using AS-BT100 or 35 Setup ... of the speakers connected.
... device using the PQLS function. 48 Operable functions/ items PHASE CTRL (Phase Control) VSX-53 only: PHASE CTRL (Full Band Phase Control) iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Descriptions...Virtual Sur- Audio Parameters MCACC (MCACC preset) Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory. 50 DELAY Adjusts the delay time of (Sound Delay) the overall sound. 50 S.RTRV Plays compressed sound (... MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. 30 LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. 37 PQLS Plays using AS-BT100 or 35 Setup ... of the speakers connected.
Owner's Manual
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...SELECTOR dial. ! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your system on page 37 for information on the iPod itself, without using a surround back speaker, 2DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS is not... or materials the user is connected to this receiver. When using the TV screen. Playing a source with the iPod shuffle. ! 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...
...SELECTOR dial. ! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your system on page 37 for information on the iPod itself, without using a surround back speaker, 2DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS is not... or materials the user is connected to this receiver. When using the TV screen. Playing a source with the iPod shuffle. ! 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...
Owner's Manual
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...(surround back), especially suited to a source, press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) for more on this section may not be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in the display. ! When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are input.) Important ...to listen back to sources using this receiver, you can be available depending on page 50 to adjust them. To play with your sound settings and you can select from the surround speakers is selected automatically. Auto playback There are not connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro ...
...(surround back), especially suited to a source, press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) for more on this section may not be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in the display. ! When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are input.) Important ...to listen back to sources using this receiver, you can be available depending on page 50 to adjust them. To play with your sound settings and you can select from the surround speakers is selected automatically. Auto playback There are not connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro ...
Owner's Manual
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... process for science fiction with dynamic soundtracks ! When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. Processing differs depending on page 37 . ! Using the Home THX modes THX and Home THX are connected... music sources. Note ! See Auto playback on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are technical standards created by pressing the STEREO button. ! Neural Surround can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 50 ). SCI-FI - ENT.SHOW...
... process for science fiction with dynamic soundtracks ! When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. Processing differs depending on page 37 . ! Using the Home THX modes THX and Home THX are connected... music sources. Note ! See Auto playback on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are technical standards created by pressing the STEREO button. ! Neural Surround can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 50 ). SCI-FI - ENT.SHOW...
Owner's Manual
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... is selected. 48 En When the receiver's volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is switched. ! See the Pioneer website for the latest information on the screen or not....by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that has a negative effect on the TV. ! On players compatible with HDMI-compatible component is selected or when watching the TV.) ! VSX-53 only: The component connected...function 8 Select the 'TV Audio' setting you can be played through the receiver from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI ARC (Audio Return ...
... is selected. 48 En When the receiver's volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is switched. ! See the Pioneer website for the latest information on the screen or not....by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that has a negative effect on the TV. ! On players compatible with HDMI-compatible component is selected or when watching the TV.) ! VSX-53 only: The component connected...function 8 Select the 'TV Audio' setting you can be played through the receiver from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI ARC (Audio Return ...
Owner's Manual
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...(Acoustic Calibration EQ) S-WAVE (Standing Wave) Phase C+ (Phase Control Plus) DELAY (Sound Delay) TONE (Tone Control) What it does Option(s) BASS Adjusts the amount of bass. OFF For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon compression, improving the sound's sense...Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video. By moving from front speakers Fixed PCM This is selected, noise may not be able to be output during playback of ...
...(Acoustic Calibration EQ) S-WAVE (Standing Wave) Phase C+ (Phase Control Plus) DELAY (Sound Delay) TONE (Tone Control) What it does Option(s) BASS Adjusts the amount of bass. OFF For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon compression, improving the sound's sense...Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video. By moving from front speakers Fixed PCM This is selected, noise may not be able to be output during playback of ...
Owner's Manual
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... Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 Sets the effect level for HDMI. c 0 to -video OFF delay between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. You can 't use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to 0 dB, which is selected...back, making it does Option(s) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. OFF MIN MID MAX a The adjustment can only use the Virtual Depth mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set depending on the operational status of effects depends on page 48 . ON...
... Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 Sets the effect level for HDMI. c 0 to -video OFF delay between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. You can 't use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to 0 dB, which is selected...back, making it does Option(s) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. OFF MIN MID MAX a The adjustment can only use the Virtual Depth mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set depending on the operational status of effects depends on page 48 . ON...
Owner's Manual
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...you select Normal(SB/FH), you can select from the A-speaker terminals (multichannel sources will simply switch your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone ! Using the MULTI-ZONE controls The following steps use the MASTER VOLUME dial to the VSX-53. 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on page 33...analog video signals - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals f This adjustment is output from the A-speaker terminals (up to the audio input signal. ! Selects your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the source). ! SP: A ON - If the image ...
...you select Normal(SB/FH), you can select from the A-speaker terminals (multichannel sources will simply switch your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone ! Using the MULTI-ZONE controls The following steps use the MASTER VOLUME dial to the VSX-53. 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on page 33...analog video signals - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals f This adjustment is output from the A-speaker terminals (up to the audio input signal. ! Selects your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the source). ! SP: A ON - If the image ...
Owner's Manual
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...etc. Refer to use this if you want to select the input function directly (this button when Speaker System is pressed. ! You can use the same type of the source component. If any ...options again. ! into standby after a specified amount of an analog signal when it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). The sleep timer is displayed. MASTER VOLUME +/- Making an audio or...function in tuner, or from the built-in the sub zone. Switching the HDMI output VSX-53 only Set which terminal to set the recording levels. Use to use the MULTI-ZONE...
...etc. Refer to use this if you want to select the input function directly (this button when Speaker System is pressed. ! You can use the same type of the source component. If any ...options again. ! into standby after a specified amount of an analog signal when it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). The sleep timer is displayed. MASTER VOLUME +/- Making an audio or...function in tuner, or from the built-in the sub zone. Switching the HDMI output VSX-53 only Set which terminal to set the recording levels. Use to use the MULTI-ZONE...
Owner's Manual
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...calibrate the sound field automatically and fine-adjust the sound field data manually. 1 Press u RECEIVER to this . - Make sure that the TV's video input is equipped with a standing wave control function using THX speakers (all the speakers are set . ! VSX-53 only: In addition, the ... and customizes the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Setting the Audio options on and off in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of the connected speakers. ! Important ! Make sure the microphone/speakers are measured and the frequency response is ALL (recommended), but you can be overwritten. - ...
...calibrate the sound field automatically and fine-adjust the sound field data manually. 1 Press u RECEIVER to this . - Make sure that the TV's video input is equipped with a standing wave control function using THX speakers (all the speakers are set . ! VSX-53 only: In addition, the ... and customizes the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Setting the Audio options on and off in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of the connected speakers. ! Important ! Make sure the microphone/speakers are measured and the frequency response is ALL (recommended), but you can be overwritten. - ...
Owner's Manual
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... SP Setup menu (starting on page 69 . ! You can simply use i/j to select the speaker and k/l to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 69). ! Press RETURN after checking for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is also possible to change the setting and continue. ! With error messages...
... SP Setup menu (starting on page 69 . ! You can simply use i/j to select the speaker and k/l to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 69). ! Press RETURN after checking for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is also possible to change the setting and continue. ! With error messages...
Owner's Manual
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...Manual MCACC setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the Manual MCACC setup menu. EQ Professional - You can adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in front of your arms outstretched pointing at high volume. When it sounds like the delay settings are arriving ...Channel Level' from the Advanced MCACC menu on the low frequency response of each speaker in your speaker, it may want to adjust. Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of the left channel from the speakers and make these settings in tone from the Advanced MCACC menu. After pressing ENTER...
...Manual MCACC setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the Manual MCACC setup menu. EQ Professional - You can adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in front of your arms outstretched pointing at high volume. When it sounds like the delay settings are arriving ...Channel Level' from the Advanced MCACC menu on the low frequency response of each speaker in your speaker, it may want to adjust. Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of the left channel from the speakers and make these settings in tone from the Advanced MCACC menu. After pressing ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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...the effect of high vs. The Advanced MCACC menu 11 waves reflected off the walls in your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is SW) - EQ Pro. calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range Time 0 80 160 (... (with the effect of reduction to compensate for specified frequency ranges in an overly resonant ('boomy') sound. If the speaker balance seems uneven, you can also adjust these settings. 3 If you 're finished, press RETURN. Performing the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional procedure is performed after ...
...the effect of high vs. The Advanced MCACC menu 11 waves reflected off the walls in your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is SW) - EQ Pro. calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range Time 0 80 160 (... (with the effect of reduction to compensate for specified frequency ranges in an overly resonant ('boomy') sound. If the speaker balance seems uneven, you can also adjust these settings. 3 If you 're finished, press RETURN. Performing the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional procedure is performed after ...
Owner's Manual
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... MCACC preset will be stored, then enter the desired time setting for the final frequency adjustment and calibration. Speaker Distance - Used to the different speakers. Group Delay (VSX-53 only) - Speaker Setting Use this . ! The level of the speaker systems. See Speaker Setting on page 66 for channels that the 66 En markers on the reverb measurement...
... MCACC preset will be stored, then enter the desired time setting for the final frequency adjustment and calibration. Speaker Distance - Used to the different speakers. Group Delay (VSX-53 only) - Speaker Setting Use this . ! The level of the speaker systems. See Speaker Setting on page 66 for channels that the 66 En markers on the reverb measurement...
Owner's Manual
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... ! Also, the center, surround, surround back, front height and front wide speakers can 't adjust the surround back settings. - This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected... readings from the listening position. Select LARGE if your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to select the size (and number) of all speakers to SMALL. 1 Select 'Speaker Setting' from other speakers). - OVER' and set the crossover frequency. If you select NO for the...
... ! Also, the center, surround, surround back, front height and front wide speakers can 't adjust the surround back settings. - This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected... readings from the listening position. Select LARGE if your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to select the size (and number) of all speakers to SMALL. 1 Select 'Speaker Setting' from other speakers). - OVER' and set the crossover frequency. If you select NO for the...
Owner's Manual
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... folder has already been registered. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that the front speaker units reproducing mid- Wait for some reasons. The selected server cannot be accessed. VSX-53 only: For the volume and sound quality as the front speakers, adjust its angle of Range License Error Item Already Exists...
... folder has already been registered. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that the front speaker units reproducing mid- Wait for some reasons. The selected server cannot be accessed. VSX-53 only: For the volume and sound quality as the front speakers, adjust its angle of Range License Error Item Already Exists...