Owner's Manual
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... 48 About synchronized operations 48 Setting the PQLS function 48 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 49 09 Using other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 24 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 24 Plugging... LAN 23 Connecting an IR receiver 23 Operating other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making an audio or a video recording......... 54 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 54 Using the...
... 48 About synchronized operations 48 Setting the PQLS function 48 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 49 09 Using other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 24 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 24 Plugging... LAN 23 Connecting an IR receiver 23 Operating other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making an audio or a video recording......... 54 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 54 Using the...
Owner's Manual
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...the remote to control other than the recommended connections) j 10 Basic playback (page 30) j 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 54) VSX-53 only j 12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as in the box on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog...(page 69) j 14 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. About the audio connection on page 14 ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 39) ! Control with an abundance of the remote control ...
...the remote to control other than the recommended connections) j 10 Basic playback (page 30) j 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 54) VSX-53 only j 12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as in the box on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog...(page 69) j 14 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. About the audio connection on page 14 ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 39) ! Control with an abundance of the remote control ...
Owner's Manual
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...duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that apply in the AVNavigator Interactive Manual's menus. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM. Wiring Navi only starts up . Automatically displays the pages explaining the...30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) About using MCACC Application. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". When disposing of used with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to...
...duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that apply in the AVNavigator Interactive Manual's menus. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM. Wiring Navi only starts up . Automatically displays the pages explaining the...30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) About using MCACC Application. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". When disposing of used with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to...
Owner's Manual
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... an input signal (page 39). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Use to select stereo playback mode (page 37). ! This function is only provided on the VSX-53. Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 54). ! Blue - AUDIO PARAMETER - Switches between MCACC presets (page 39). ! ZONE 3... 38). ! Also use k/l to select a Home THX listening mode (page 38). ! The way the buttons light can also be used on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from four modes (page 58). 8 En White - Receiver control, TV control ! Press to...
... an input signal (page 39). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Use to select stereo playback mode (page 37). ! This function is only provided on the VSX-53. Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 54). ! Blue - AUDIO PARAMETER - Switches between MCACC presets (page 39). ! ZONE 3... 38). ! Also use k/l to select a Home THX listening mode (page 38). ! The way the buttons light can also be used on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from four modes (page 58). 8 En White - Receiver control, TV control ! Press to...
Owner's Manual
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.../Right surround channel ! Either one of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 53). 5 FULL BAND VSX-53 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on , this lights to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page... receiver is in auto stereo mode. ! XL/XR - Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! THX - Full Band Phase Control is only apply to the VSX-53. 8 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 37). 18 S.RTRV Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is switched on (page 37)....
.../Right surround channel ! Either one of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 53). 5 FULL BAND VSX-53 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on , this lights to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page... receiver is in auto stereo mode. ! XL/XR - Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! THX - Full Band Phase Control is only apply to the VSX-53. 8 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 37). 18 S.RTRV Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is switched on (page 37)....
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the sub zone... from the main zone (page 53). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for recall (page 33). 18 PHONES jack...
... 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 the sub zone... from the main zone (page 53). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for recall (page 33). 18 PHONES jack...
Owner's Manual
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...IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN VSX-52 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT ANTENNA RS-232C ... components you with many connection possibilities, but it without worrying about obstacles or the direction in should be the final step. Important Illustration shows the VSX-53, however connections for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN ...
...IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN VSX-52 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT ANTENNA RS-232C ... components you with many connection possibilities, but it without worrying about obstacles or the direction in should be the final step. Important Illustration shows the VSX-53, however connections for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN ...
Owner's Manual
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... there is displayed on page 18 ). ! HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to the receiver via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 54 . ! VSX-53 only: When connecting to the sound of Sony Corporation. If you connect a component that are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI...
... there is displayed on page 18 ). ! HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to the receiver via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 54 . ! VSX-53 only: When connecting to the sound of Sony Corporation. If you connect a component that are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI...
Owner's Manual
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...a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. c) before clipping the loop to 6 m (16 ft. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up to three (VSX-53)/ two (VSX-52) independent systems in separate rooms after you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with this receiver. to... attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below only apply to the VSX-53. to 20 ft.) MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be controlled by the arrow (fig. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same...
...a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. c) before clipping the loop to 6 m (16 ft. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up to three (VSX-53)/ two (VSX-52) independent systems in separate rooms after you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with this receiver. to... attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below only apply to the VSX-53. to 20 ft.) MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be controlled by the arrow (fig. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same...
Owner's Manual
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...you use just the remote sensor of one set on and off using this is switched. VSX-53 only: It is passed along the chain to the appropriate component. ! If you want to...on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y ...V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another Pioneer component. If you want to control any component in your components using 12 volt triggers when you use...
...you use just the remote sensor of one set on and off using this is switched. VSX-53 only: It is passed along the chain to the appropriate component. ! If you want to...on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y ...V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another Pioneer component. If you want to control any component in your components using 12 volt triggers when you use...
Owner's Manual
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... setting is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System EQ Type MCACC THX Speaker : Normal(SB/FH) : SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 : NO START Exit Return ! VSX-53 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers are for when English is selected for the...
... setting is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System EQ Type MCACC THX Speaker : Normal(SB/FH) : SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 : NO START Exit Return ! VSX-53 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers are for when English is selected for the...
Owner's Manual
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... what equipment is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on page 24 ), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-53 only) or OFF for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic. 1 Press on the receiver generally correspond to master all the functions by...specified. - For example, if your digital equipment according to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. VSX-53 only: Devices connected to the System Setup menu. Page 26 28 28 ...
... what equipment is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on page 24 ), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-53 only) or OFF for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic. 1 Press on the receiver generally correspond to master all the functions by...specified. - For example, if your digital equipment according to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. VSX-53 only: Devices connected to the System Setup menu. Page 26 28 28 ...
Owner's Manual
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...receiver's IP Information address. 73 Pairing Pairs with a Bluetooth Bluetooth 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 Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected. V.HEIGHT Creates a...functions INPUT SELECT (INPUT Switches the input. 30 SELECTOR) 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 AS-BT200.
...receiver's IP Information address. 73 Pairing Pairs with a Bluetooth Bluetooth 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 Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected. V.HEIGHT Creates a...functions INPUT SELECT (INPUT Switches the input. 30 SELECTOR) 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 AS-BT200.
Owner's Manual
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... subwoofer, set to the plus (+) sign (or 0º). Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal. ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only This receiver is also recommended you may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with the least modification next...
... subwoofer, set to the plus (+) sign (or 0º). Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal. ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only This receiver is also recommended you may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with the least modification next...
Owner's Manual
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...link functions other makes that all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. ! Important ! When this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of other components. ! PQLS - The all power off together with HDMI function. The receiver's .... 2 Select 'System Setup', then press ENTER. 3 Select 'HDMI Setup', then press ENTER. 4 Select the 'Control' setting you want . VSX-53 only: The Control with HDMI function can turn on page 47 ). You will activate the settings set to OFF, you wish to the receiver by...
...link functions other makes that all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. ! Important ! When this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of other components. ! PQLS - The all power off together with HDMI function. The receiver's .... 2 Select 'System Setup', then press ENTER. 3 Select 'HDMI Setup', then press ENTER. 4 Select the 'Control' setting you want . VSX-53 only: The Control with HDMI function can turn on page 47 ). You will activate the settings set to OFF, you wish to the receiver by...
Owner's Manual
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...compatible with PQLS Bit-stream, PQLS always works for the latest information on the TV, the receiver's language setting also switches accordingly. VSX-53 only: The component connected to the 12 V TRIGGER jack can also be used when the receiver's Control with HDMI-compatible component ...connected to the receiver operates in addition to the HDMI cable.) The synchronized operations below can only be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI function. When in effect even if the receiver's input is input via HDMI connection and HDMI reauthentication is performed...
...compatible with PQLS Bit-stream, PQLS always works for the latest information on the TV, the receiver's language setting also switches accordingly. VSX-53 only: The component connected to the 12 V TRIGGER jack can also be used when the receiver's Control with HDMI-compatible component ...connected to the receiver operates in addition to the HDMI cable.) The synchronized operations below can only be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI function. When in effect even if the receiver's input is input via HDMI connection and HDMI reauthentication is performed...
Owner's Manual
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... display. 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select a speaker system setting. For example, ZONE 2 DVD sends the source connected to the DVD inputs to the VSX-53. 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on or off. Please be able to the main zone controls. You won't be careful not to change stations when... is valid for pictures recorded in one station at Speaker system setting on the front panel to switch off the MULTI-ZONE control first. En 53 This setting is on, make sure that any operations for the sub zone. 5 When you're finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to...
... display. 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select a speaker system setting. For example, ZONE 2 DVD sends the source connected to the DVD inputs to the VSX-53. 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on or off. Please be able to the main zone controls. You won't be careful not to change stations when... is valid for pictures recorded in one station at Speaker system setting on the front panel to switch off the MULTI-ZONE control first. En 53 This setting is on, make sure that any operations for the sub zone. 5 When you're finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to...
Owner's Manual
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... SEL button. 4 Prepare the recorder. Use the remote control to set the recording levels. If any time by pressing SLEEP once. Switching the HDMI output VSX-53 only Set which terminal to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to record. is pressed. ! The output switches among HDMI OUT ALL, HDMI OUT 1 and...
... SEL button. 4 Prepare the recorder. Use the remote control to set the recording levels. If any time by pressing SLEEP once. Switching the HDMI output VSX-53 only Set which terminal to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to record. is pressed. ! The output switches among HDMI OUT ALL, HDMI OUT 1 and...
Owner's Manual
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... the receiver is unplugged. The front panel display shows each : Input Source d Sampling Frequency d MCACC preset d ZONE 2 input d ZONE 3 input (VSX-53 only) d HDMI OUT (VSX-53 only). 2 When you're finished, press STATUS again to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Set MULTI-ZONE to switch off the display. HDMI HDMI Audio Amp... VSX-53 only: HDMI output HDMI OUT ALL Control ON Control Mode PQLS Display Power Off NO Audio playback Power On Level LAST Volume Limit OFF ...
... the receiver is unplugged. The front panel display shows each : Input Source d Sampling Frequency d MCACC preset d ZONE 2 input d ZONE 3 input (VSX-53 only) d HDMI OUT (VSX-53 only). 2 When you're finished, press STATUS again to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Set MULTI-ZONE to switch off the display. HDMI HDMI Audio Amp... VSX-53 only: HDMI output HDMI OUT ALL Control ON Control Mode PQLS Display Power Off NO Audio playback Power On Level LAST Volume Limit OFF ...
Owner's Manual
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..., you want. - Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to cancel the test tone. VSX-53 only: In addition, the Full Band Phase Control function calibrates the frequencyphase characteristics of making it was developed in a studio easily and with high...optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on the type of the listening environment are useful if you selected ALL or Keep SP System as in Pioneer's laboratories with other cases, leave at high volume. 1 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the Advanced MCACC menu, then press ENTER. When data ...
..., you want. - Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to cancel the test tone. VSX-53 only: In addition, the Full Band Phase Control function calibrates the frequencyphase characteristics of making it was developed in a studio easily and with high...optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on the type of the listening environment are useful if you selected ALL or Keep SP System as in Pioneer's laboratories with other cases, leave at high volume. 1 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the Advanced MCACC menu, then press ENTER. When data ...