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...sensor 24 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function 49 09 Using 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 HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 23 Connecting to a wireless LAN 23 Connecting an IR receiver 23 Operating other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 90 Glossary 91 Features index 94 Specifications 95 Preset code list 96 Thank you will know how ...
...sensor 24 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function 49 09 Using 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 HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 23 Connecting to a wireless LAN 23 Connecting an IR receiver 23 Operating other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 90 Glossary 91 Features index 94 Specifications 95 Preset code list 96 Thank you will know how ...
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... ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 70) ! Setting the Audio options (page 50) ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Control with an ... unit is 6 W 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 necessary: 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 Important The receiver's initial settings can be...
... ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 70) ! Setting the Audio options (page 50) ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Control with an ... unit is 6 W 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 necessary: 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 Important The receiver's initial settings can be...
Owner's Manual
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...fluorescent light is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. High precision initial settings can be limited and the display may be completed easily simply by PIONEER CORPORATION. Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your country or area. When "Finish" is selected, installation is at times ...- Used to the "License Agreement" displayed when installing AVNavigator. Detection - Note To use different batteries together. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". En 7
...fluorescent light is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. High precision initial settings can be limited and the display may be completed easily simply by PIONEER CORPORATION. Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your country or area. When "Finish" is selected, installation is at times ...- Used to the "License Agreement" displayed when installing AVNavigator. Detection - Note To use different batteries together. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". En 7
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...receiver (used on for the buttons. THX - On the VSX-53, Full Band Phase Control can also be used on the VSX-52. ! Use to access the Video options (page 52). ! ZONE 3 function is only provided on the VSX-53. The way the buttons light can be selected from ... - SIGNAL SEL - SLEEP - Use to select the PQLS setting (page 48). ! Switches between standby and on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is only provided on the VSX-53. Press to access the Audio options (page 50). ! Press to check selected receiver settings (page 55). ! DIMMER...
...receiver (used on for the buttons. THX - On the VSX-53, Full Band Phase Control can also be used on the VSX-52. ! Use to access the Video options (page 52). ! ZONE 3 function is only provided on the VSX-53. The way the buttons light can be selected from ... - SIGNAL SEL - SLEEP - Use to select the PQLS setting (page 48). ! Switches between standby and on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is only provided on the VSX-53. Press to access the Audio options (page 50). ! Press to check selected receiver settings (page 55). ! DIMMER...
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... - Use TUNE i/j to find radio 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...
... - Use TUNE i/j to find radio 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...
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... / FRONT WIDE / L B 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 AM LOOP FM... UNBAL 75 IN 4 (VIDEO) BD IN IN 5 (DVD) IN 6 (DVR/BDR) MONITOR OUT OUT DC OUTPUT for the VSX-52 are assigned by default to change the assignments if other connections are used. Refer to The Input Setup menu on the remote control display in...
... / FRONT WIDE / L B 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 AM LOOP FM... UNBAL 75 IN 4 (VIDEO) BD IN IN 5 (DVD) IN 6 (DVR/BDR) MONITOR OUT OUT DC OUTPUT for the VSX-52 are assigned by default to change the assignments if other connections are used. Refer to The Input Setup menu on the remote control display in...
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.... ! 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-Amping setup Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for more information. 16 En See Speaker system setting on page 52 ) OFF. ! The only exception is protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,...sources are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with HDMI function on page 52 ) OFF. x.v.Color signal transfer ! See Bi-amping your component or display. See Speaker system setting on page 69 to the same input...
.... ! 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-Amping setup Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for more information. 16 En See Speaker system setting on page 52 ) OFF. ! The only exception is protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,...sources are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with HDMI function on page 52 ) OFF. x.v.Color signal transfer ! See Bi-amping your component or display. See Speaker system setting on page 69 to the same input...
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...The main and sub zone have a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on this receiver. Choose whichever works best for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You should have ... disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up to three (VSX-53)/ two (VSX-52) independent systems in separate rooms after you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate TV and ...
...The main and sub zone have a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on this receiver. Choose whichever works best for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You should have ... disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up to three (VSX-53)/ two (VSX-52) independent systems in separate rooms after you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate TV and ...
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... below for playing film materials. Normally set to progressive. Option(s) ON OFF AUTO PURE 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080/24p AUTO ON OFF c -4 to +4 d Default: 0 52 En Setting What it to AUTO. c -6 to +4 d Default: 0 BRIGHT (Brightness) Adjusts the overall brightness. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of additional picture settings...
... below for playing film materials. Normally set to progressive. Option(s) ON OFF AUTO PURE 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080/24p AUTO ON OFF c -4 to +4 d Default: 0 52 En Setting What it to AUTO. c -6 to +4 d Default: 0 BRIGHT (Brightness) Adjusts the overall brightness. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of additional picture settings...
Owner's Manual
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... your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output). VSX-53 only: Full Band Phase Control cannot be selected. Make sure the speaker distance setting is ... is less than the +12dB maximum. Some components (such as you used to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are not causing interference. Noise or hum can be used for components connected using the... are completed. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on page 52 ), you must connect your subwoofer, set Operation Mode to this receiver's Resolution setting (in ...
... your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output). VSX-53 only: Full Band Phase Control cannot be selected. Make sure the speaker distance setting is ... is less than the +12dB maximum. Some components (such as you used to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are not causing interference. Noise or hum can be used for components connected using the... are completed. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on page 52 ), you must connect your subwoofer, set Operation Mode to this receiver's Resolution setting (in ...
Owner's Manual
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...lock. of 480i is connected to the component terminal and another monitor is set Operation Mode to Expert (see The Input Setup menu on page 52 ). - When a monitor only compatible with some cases. Input the video signals from the player or other appliances in phase (make settings. ...as low as possible (see Setting the Video options on page 28 ). Switch off . To use is not pointed to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are turned off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using only one surround back speaker, connect it may ...
...lock. of 480i is connected to the component terminal and another monitor is set Operation Mode to Expert (see The Input Setup menu on page 52 ). - When a monitor only compatible with some cases. Input the video signals from the player or other appliances in phase (make settings. ...as low as possible (see Setting the Video options on page 28 ). Switch off . To use is not pointed to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are turned off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using only one surround back speaker, connect it may ...
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...setting (see TV's operating instructions). If analog video is not a malfunction. When Control with HDCP. If it is canceled. Check the HDMI connections. VSX-53 only: Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set to HDMI OUT 1. Additional information 13 Symptom No picture or sound. Remedy This... is assigned for support. Remedy Check whether or not the connected component is HDCP-compatible. Turn the TV's power on before turning on page 52 ). No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. The picture quality may be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with some video...
...setting (see TV's operating instructions). If analog video is not a malfunction. When Control with HDCP. If it is canceled. Check the HDMI connections. VSX-53 only: Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set to HDMI OUT 1. Additional information 13 Symptom No picture or sound. Remedy This... is assigned for support. Remedy Check whether or not the connected component is HDCP-compatible. Turn the TV's power on before turning on page 52 ). No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. The picture quality may be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with some video...
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...MCACC setup See Manual MCACC setup on page 50 . Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only: See Better sound using the listening modes on page 37 ....stations on page 39 . Digital Video Converter See Setting the Video options on page 52 . Progressive Motion See Setting the Video options on page 52 . 13 Additional information Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 44... radio See Listening to a wireless LAN on page 35 . Auto delay See Setting the Audio options on page 52 . Height Gain (Dolby Pro Logic llz Height option) See Setting the Audio options on page 50 . Virtual ...
...MCACC setup See Manual MCACC setup on page 50 . Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only: See Better sound using the listening modes on page 37 ....stations on page 39 . Digital Video Converter See Setting the Video options on page 52 . Progressive Motion See Setting the Video options on page 52 . 13 Additional information Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 44... radio See Listening to a wireless LAN on page 35 . Auto delay See Setting the Audio options on page 52 . Height Gain (Dolby Pro Logic llz Height option) See Setting the Audio options on page 50 . Virtual ...
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... W In standby 0.1 W (HDMI Setup - FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without package) VSX-53 13.9 kg (30.6 lb) VSX-52 13.7 kg (30.2 lb) Number of Furnished Parts MCACC Setup microphone 1 Remote control unit 1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries 2 iPod cable...
... W In standby 0.1 W (HDMI Setup - FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without package) VSX-53 13.9 kg (30.6 lb) VSX-52 13.7 kg (30.2 lb) Number of Furnished Parts MCACC Setup microphone 1 Remote control unit 1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries 2 iPod cable...