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... PQLS function 48 Cautions 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... 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 this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 24 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 24 Plugging in ...
... PQLS function 48 Cautions 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... 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 this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 24 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 24 Plugging in ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 47) ! About the audio connection on page 13 ! Using the various listening modes (page 37) ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 26 j 9 The Input Setup...page 15 j 4 Connecting the components ! Installing your speakers on using AVNavigator, see About using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! Connecting your TV and playback components on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog...
...page 47) ! About the audio connection on page 13 ! Using the various listening modes (page 37) ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 26 j 9 The Input Setup...page 15 j 4 Connecting the components ! Installing your speakers on using AVNavigator, see About using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! Connecting your TV and playback components on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog...
Owner's Manual
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...-ROM and is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. The supported browser is not responsible for any compensation. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as defined by Copyright Law may be updated. ! Guides you start the installer... may be made easily. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". Attempting to play this CD-ROM belongs to punitive actions. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of their respective firms. Using AVNavigator 1 Click ...
...-ROM and is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. The supported browser is not responsible for any compensation. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as defined by Copyright Law may be updated. ! Guides you start the installer... may be made easily. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". Attempting to play this CD-ROM belongs to punitive actions. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of their respective firms. Using AVNavigator 1 Click ...
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...69). ! Use to access the Audio options (page 50). ! Switches between MCACC presets (page 39). ! STANDARD - Press to switch on the VSX-53. Use to access: ! SLEEP - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up ...page 38). ! Press for the buttons. STATUS - SIGNAL SEL - Press to switch between standby and on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is only provided on the VSX-52. ! Also use k/l to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 53). Receiver control, TV ...
...69). ! Use to access the Audio options (page 50). ! Switches between MCACC presets (page 39). ! STANDARD - Press to switch on the VSX-53. Use to access: ! SLEEP - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up ...page 38). ! Press for the buttons. STATUS - SIGNAL SEL - Press to switch between standby and on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is only provided on the VSX-52. ! Also use k/l to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 53). Receiver control, TV ...
Owner's Manual
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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. Plugging in which the remote control is pointing. Using the CU-RF100...
... / 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. Plugging in which the remote control is pointing. Using the CU-RF100...
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... digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. ! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function on page 52 ) OFF. ! Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD... connections you will need a separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to do this . Reverse engineering and disassembly are output through HDMI connections. ! See Speaker system setting on page 52 ) OFF.
... digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. ! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function on page 52 ) OFF. ! Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD... connections you will need a separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to do this . Reverse engineering and disassembly are output through HDMI connections. ! See Speaker system setting on page 52 ) OFF.
Owner's Manual
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...the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. 3 Fix the AM loop antenna to use this receiver. To fix the stand to three (VSX-53)/ two (VSX-52) independent systems in separate rooms after you are two primary sub zone setups possible with screws (fig. There are not using the MULTI-ZONE... on page 69 to the attached stand. c) before clipping the loop to 6 m (16 ft. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on ) and the sub zones can also be used. Important The explanations for your primary sub zone. Connecting...
...the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. 3 Fix the AM loop antenna to use this receiver. To fix the stand to three (VSX-53)/ two (VSX-52) independent systems in separate rooms after you are two primary sub zone setups possible with screws (fig. There are not using the MULTI-ZONE... on page 69 to the attached stand. c) before clipping the loop to 6 m (16 ft. Different sources can be playing in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on ) and the sub zones can also be used. Important The explanations for your primary sub zone. Connecting...
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...: 0 HUE Adjusts the red/green balance. c 0 to +8 d Default: 0 MNR Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the HDMI OUT connector, select this is set to +4 d Default: 0 52 En Setting What it OFF. c -6 to the resolution of the picture are output at the HDMI output. c -6 to adjust. If the dark parts of your...
...: 0 HUE Adjusts the red/green balance. c 0 to +8 d Default: 0 MNR Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the HDMI OUT connector, select this is set to +4 d Default: 0 52 En Setting What it OFF. c -6 to the resolution of the picture are output at the HDMI output. c -6 to adjust. If the dark parts of your...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers and the output of the functions without restrictions, set Operation Mode to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are matched with different cords (in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless...source component. If adjusting this receiver's Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 52 ) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn't work, try OFF... Remedy Check the video connections of the source component. Check that pairing is correct. VSX-53 only: Full Band Phase Control cannot be selected. Check that the Bluetooth ADAPTER ...
... speakers and the output of the functions without restrictions, set Operation Mode to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are matched with different cords (in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless...source component. If adjusting this receiver's Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 52 ) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn't work, try OFF... Remedy Check the video connections of the source component. Check that pairing is correct. VSX-53 only: Full Band Phase Control cannot be selected. Check that the Bluetooth ADAPTER ...
Owner's Manual
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... you try the following : - When using the component terminal, assign it at Input Setup (see Setting the Video options on page 52 ). - If the noise level cannot be displayed even if the speakers are matched up the surround sound manually (page 69). Make sure... terminal. - Can't adjust the Fine Speaker Check that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), it to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are no adjustment needed. Additional information 13 Symptom Noisy, intermittent, or distorted picture. Video signals are turned off all in Automatic...
... you try the following : - When using the component terminal, assign it at Input Setup (see Setting the Video options on page 52 ). - If the noise level cannot be displayed even if the speakers are matched up the surround sound manually (page 69). Make sure... terminal. - Can't adjust the Fine Speaker Check that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), it to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are no adjustment needed. Additional information 13 Symptom Noisy, intermittent, or distorted picture. Video signals are turned off all in Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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...receiver's power. Turning on page 50 ). Synchronized operation not possible using a different type of connection (component or composite). Check the HDMI connections. VSX-53 only: Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the...HDCP-compatible. Select ALL for the audio. Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on (see HDMI Setup on page 52 ). Symptom HDCP ERROR shows in Deep Color, use a separate connection for the Control Mode with HDMI setting to ON, the HDMI input ...
...receiver's power. Turning on page 50 ). Synchronized operation not possible using a different type of connection (component or composite). Check the HDMI connections. VSX-53 only: Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the...HDCP-compatible. Select ALL for the audio. Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on (see HDMI Setup on page 52 ). Symptom HDCP ERROR shows in Deep Color, use a separate connection for the Control Mode with HDMI setting to ON, the HDMI input ...
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...13 Additional information Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 39 . Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only: See Better sound using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 52 . SACD Gain See Setting the Audio options on page 50 . Standing Wave See Setting the Audio ... Stage Surround Advance See Enjoying various types of playback using Phase Control on page 37 . Pandora See Playback with Home Media Gallery on page 52 . Virtual Depth See Setting the Audio options on page 42 . Full Auto MCACC See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)...
...13 Additional information Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 39 . Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only: See Better sound using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 52 . SACD Gain See Setting the Audio options on page 50 . Standing Wave See Setting the Audio ... Stage Surround Advance See Enjoying various types of playback using Phase Control on page 37 . Pandora See Playback with Home Media Gallery on page 52 . Virtual Depth See Setting the Audio options on page 42 . Full Auto MCACC See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)...
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... Range (AM)........531 kHz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 8 W to 6 W (setting required) * Measured pursuant 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...
... Range (AM)........531 kHz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 8 W to 6 W (setting required) * Measured pursuant 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...