Pioneer Elite VSX-50 Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer Elite VSX-50 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En sure it is properly disposed of after removal. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 The equipment should be disconnected by removing of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...
  • Page 3 The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands IMPORTANT NOTICE Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF safe level – a level that lets the sound come through THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting of wireless LAN ....79 The Input Setup menu ........26 Front panel ............ 10 Making an audio or a video recording ..51 About status messages ....... 80 Operation Mode Setup ......... 27 Reducing the level of an analog signal ..51...
  • Page 5 ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 66) in steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 6 .
  • Page 6: Before You Start

    — on a color TV (the screen may distort) Incorrect use of batteries may result in such 2 Follow the instructions on the screen — near a cassette deck (or close to a device that hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the to install.
  • Page 7 CD-ROM. Do not use if % Delete from the Control Panel of the first time AVNavigator is launched. you are unwilling to consent to the terms of its use. 2 Select and use the desired function.
  • Page 8: Controls And Displays

    ! White – Receiver control, TV control Control (page 38). ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 29, 30, 32, 34 Switches the remote to control the receiver ! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver and 56.)
  • Page 9: Display

    ! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of 36). Plus decoding. ! Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the the Advanced Surround modes has been ! 2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 selected (page 36).
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    This switches between standby and on for this If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack receiver. 20) use these controls to control the sub zone Use to connect the supplied microphone (page from the main zone (page 50). 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial 25).
  • Page 11: Connecting Your Equipment

    ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 26 to change the assignments if other connections are used.
  • Page 12: Determining The Speakers' Application

    This surround system produces a more true-to- is limited.) and right channels (L and R). life sound from above. ! It is also possible to only connect one of the [B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front surround back speakers (SB) or neither. Main zone wide) Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
  • Page 13: Placing The Speakers

    Refer to the chart below for placement of the Each speaker connection on the receiver com- speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at your speakers for details on how to connect speakers you intend to connect.
  • Page 14: Installing Your Speaker System

    See your speaker manual for more information. The surround back terminals can also be ! If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. used for ZONE 2.
  • Page 15: Selecting The Speaker System

    Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-Amping setup Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they sup- Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for The front height terminals can be used for front port bi-amping.
  • Page 16: About Hdmi

    Note however, make sure that the component ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! If the video signal does not appear on your connected to this receiver also supports the ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on corresponding format.
  • Page 17: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    ASSIGN ABLE TOTAL 150 mA (DVR/ MAX) BDR) SUBWOOFER ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO CAUTION: ATTENTION: RS-232C COMPONENT VIDEO PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE...
  • Page 18: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information. ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 17).
  • Page 19: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    HDMI IN 1 terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see ! If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD Connecting using HDMI on page 17 ).
  • Page 20: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) zone power can be off while sub zone is on) and and output them to ZONE 2. the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
  • Page 21: Connecting A Siriusconnect Tuner

    Connecting your equipment 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor You will also need to connect the antenna and Turn on the DHCP server function of your Connecting optional Bluetooth AC adapter to the SiriusConnect tuner. router. In case your router does not have the...
  • Page 22: Connecting An Ipod

    ! For instructions on playing the USB device, this receiver. the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR included with the iPod, but in this case it is not see Playing a USB device on page 30 . In case of VSX-51 or INPUT SELECT c/d button on the remote possible to view pictures via the receiver.
  • Page 23: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    CONTROL VIDEO AUDIO ! Note that if you use this feature, make sure ZONE 2 DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2 Setup menu on page 26 . Note that this will only ADAPTER PORT TV/SAT VIDEO (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX)
  • Page 24: Plugging In The Receiver

    Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock.
  • Page 25: Basic Setup

    Select the proper speaker system, appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ! Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will If you have a tripod, use it to place the micro- then press RETURN to return. overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC ENTER to navigate through the screens and phone so that it’s about ear level at your...
  • Page 26: The Input Setup Menu

    6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then and continue. ! The subwoofer distance setting may be settings on page 27 ). In this case, you need to confirm the speaker configuration in the ! If the speaker is not pointed to the...
  • Page 27: Operation Mode Setup

    The terminals on the receiver generally cor- optical output, you will need to change the DVD of functions and settings. The Operation Mode respond to the name of one of the input func- input function’s Digital In setting from COAX-1 ADAPTER feature is provided for users who find it difficult tions.
  • Page 28 Bluetooth device using AS-BT100 or CONTROL the iPod. Setup AS-BT200. Audio Parameters 4 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Home Menu. MCACC Selects your favorite (MCACC MCACC preset memory. preset) DELAY Adjusts the delay time of (Sound the overall sound.
  • Page 29: Basic Playback

    TV. See Connecting an iPod on page 22 . ! It is also possible to operate the iPod on the ! See also Listening to your system on page 36 Playing an iPod Playing a source iPod itself, without using the TV screen.
  • Page 30: Playing A Usb Device

    USB device is incompatible. 1 Use i/j to select ‘Photos’ from the on the front panel to enable iPod operations ! You can play all of the songs in a particular USB Top menu. on the iPod. category by selecting the All item at the top of...
  • Page 31 “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” the music files to be played when BGM is set b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not sup- to ON.
  • Page 32: Listening To The Radio

    After pressing ENTER, the preset class and ! The Neural Surround mode can be selected number stop blinking and the receiver stores The following steps show you how to tune in to To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to con- also with STANDARD.
  • Page 33 ! Select 0 (SIRIUS ID) from the GUI screen to This receiver can memorize up to 63 channels, check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 Using the SIRIUS Menu tuner (see Selecting channels and browsing by channels each.
  • Page 34: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Bluetooth wireless the need for inputting a password. ! Others – Select to use a passcode other than technology: other operations. Digital music In this case, a passcode may be displayed on those mentioned above.
  • Page 35 3 Start playback of music contents stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on Bluetooth wireless technology devices. ! Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile.
  • Page 36: Listening To Your System

    ! 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono) Note ! 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Up to 7.1 channel ! When listening sources in be optimal for the volume level. This mode is...
  • Page 37: Using Stream Direct

    ! When listening through headphones, you can the effect level cannot be adjusted. ! CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type ! You may get digital noise when an LD, CD, ! The Front Stage Surround Advance select ALC or PURE DIRECT mode only.
  • Page 38: Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Better sound using Phase higher value. Control ! If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses effect. phase correction measures to make sure your...
  • Page 39: Playback With Home Media Gallery Inputs

    ! The receiver’s name that shows up in the Volume adjustment and the muting control AirPlay UI on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and ! Besides a PC, you can also play back audio are also possible. The DMR mode is canceled iTunes can be changed by Friendly Name...
  • Page 40: Playback With Home Media Gallery

    CTRL ‘Connecting...’ is displayed before playback 3 Use i/j to select the folder, music With a 56 K or ISDN modem, you may not starts. The display may continue for several files or Internet radio station to play back, enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio.
  • Page 41: Advanced Operations For Internet Radio

    (A to G) with up to nine stations in each class About network playback http://www.radio-pioneer.com to make the total of 63 stations at its maximum Access the above site and use the access code capacity.
  • Page 42 ! Movie or Photo files cannot be played back. DIRECTORS, OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE IN Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction ! There are cases where you cannot listen to an CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIRD of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery...
  • Page 43: About Playable File Formats

    The Home Media Gallery feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some .m4a Quantization bitrate 16 bit MPEG-4 AAC LC file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the .aac MPEG-4 HE AAC Channel 2 ch compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server.
  • Page 44: Control With Hdmi Function

    5 Select the ‘Control Mode’ setting you HDMI function on page 44 . want. ! To get the most out of this function, we Choose whether you want to enable HDMI for recommend that you connect your HDMI all linked functions or the PQLS function only.
  • Page 45: Before Using Synchronization

    Audio input terminals other than HDMI synchronized amp mode is canceled when tion is connected to a TV of a brand other than audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS com- inputs. the receiver’s power is turned off. To turn the Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI patible player, etc.
  • Page 46: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.
  • Page 47: Using Other Functions

    Adjusts the amount of treble. <a> Default: 0 (dB) ! Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP process- current source, settings and status of the receiver.
  • Page 48 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 ! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO. It <i> can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
  • Page 49: Setting The Video Options

    If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF. 1080p b ! When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some This setting optimizes the operation of the progressive cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals.
  • Page 50: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    For example, ZONE 2 CD-R sends the source the subwoofer. The sound from the B-speaker h ! If the image doesn’t match your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the connected to the CD-R/TAPE inputs to the sub terminals will be the same as the sound monitor.
  • Page 51: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    The attenuator isn’t available with digital then press ENTER on the front panel. ! You can also choose to turn the display off. In effects have no effect on the recorded signal. sources, or when using the Stream Direct The display shows RESET? OK.
  • Page 52 Inputs All Inputs Listening Mode STEREO See Input function default and possible settings on (Headphones) page 27 . See also Setting the Audio options on page 47 for HDMI other default DSP settings. HDMI Audio MCACC Control M1: MEMORY MCACC Position Memory...
  • Page 53: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    However, there are cases where only certain page 55 . When assigning preset codes to TV CONTROL, ! You can cancel or exit any of the steps by functions may be controllable after assigning press TV CTRL here. the proper preset code, or the codes for the pressing RCU SETUP.
  • Page 54: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    TUNE iPod TUNER SIRIUS MENU If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has iPod CTRL flashes three times to indicate that the setting ZONE2 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT ! If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means been successfully completed.
  • Page 55: Multi Operation And System Off

    The Multi operation feature makes it easy to up and listen to a CD on the receiver, and then perform the following operations by pressing components that have a standby mode.
  • Page 56: Resetting The Remote Control Settings

    This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote Input function button Preset code This erases all the settings programmed in the to control other components on page 53 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select 2158 remote control for the multi-operation. the component.
  • Page 57 Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Audio/Video components HDD/BDR/ SAT/ CD/CD-R/ Button(s) BD/DVD Button(s) MD/DAT TAPE (Monitor) CATV SACD POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER POWER ON/ POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF...
  • Page 58 Controlling the rest of your system TV (Projector) Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON MOVIE STANDARD DYNAMIC USER1 USER2 USER3 COLOR+ SHARP+ GAMMA COLOR– k (dot) SHARP– ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i/j/k/l i/j/k/l ENTER ENTER TEST HIDE...
  • Page 59: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    You can calibrate your system differently cases, leave at NO. Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this calibration (“After”) cannot be displayed. for up to six different MCACC presets, which are ! STAND.WAVE Multi-Point (only available...
  • Page 60 Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this settings. Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes.
  • Page 61: Manual Mcacc Setup

    ! EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency change even when the setting is increased ! If you want to go back and adjust a channel, balance of your speaker system while or decreased or when the position of the simply use i/j to select it.
  • Page 62 Conventional MCACC characteristics including the effect calibration range EQ calibration range go back to the top of the screen and press k you will apply the filter(s): MAIN (all except of the standing waves. If you wish to Time center channel and subwoofer), Center or...
  • Page 63: Checking Mcacc Data

    HOME MENU. highlighted. currently selected MCACC preset will be can choose the time period that will be used for A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen used when EQ ON is selected. To use the final frequency adjustment and calibration.
  • Page 64: Data Management

    ENTER to navigate through the screens and 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to this. select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a refer- clear. current menu. ence point from which to start.
  • Page 65: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    TV. 3 Make the adjustments necessary for round speakers placed directly at the sides of Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm the listening position, the surround sound of receiver.
  • Page 66 Speaker System setting is speaker placement of your room you You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. ! If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all Normal(SB/FW). may actually experience a decrease in — If the surround speakers are set to NO, speakers to SMALL.
  • Page 67: Network Setup Menu

    When you select ON, the network is automati- 3 Select ‘Network Setup’ from the IP Address cally set up, and you do not need to follow Steps X-Curve System Setup menu. 3. Proceed with Step 4.
  • Page 68 ENTER to confirm your selection. selected, the setting made here cannot be Note ! WPS (PIN) – Display a list of the SSIDs of reflected. Set the input to something other than 7 Select ‘OK’ to confirm the IP Address/...
  • Page 69: Checking The Network Information

    LAN converter and access point, select 1 Press on the remote control, 2, the ZONE 2 power can also be set to turn off, than the value specified at Volume Limit setup “Access Point Setting” and make the connec- then press HOME MENU.
  • Page 70 ! DO NOT unplug the power cord during FILE ERROR update file again. If the error still If you feel the GUI screen is hard to see, try updating. occurs, try using a different USB changing this setting. Note that the resolution ! When updating via the Internet, do not memory device.
  • Page 71: Additional Information

    The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue. ! If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the Lower the volume level.
  • Page 72 Broadcast stations cannot be selected Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet set- automatically, or there is considerable reception and secure to a wall, etc.
  • Page 73 37 ). device is not emitted or the sound is is near the unit, set the unit far from it. Or, stop using the object interrupted. emitting the electromagnetic waves.
  • Page 74 (see also Problems when using the both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to Auto MCACC Setup on page 26 ). If the noise level cannot be kept record) to this receiver.
  • Page 75 6 ). Symptom Remedy Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 ft.) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating range of remote control The display is dark or off.
  • Page 76 If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolu- composite). Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no tion, Deep Color or other setting for your component.
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting 2

    (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe) again. (page 30). 2. If that does not work, try restarting your PC, and starting the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe) A USB memory device is not The USB memory device does not Try using a USB memory device compatible with no other applications active.
  • Page 78 Cannot access the The LAN cable is not firmly connected. Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 21). connected to the Check whether the connection status is set to network.
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting Of Wireless Lan

    “192.168.1.249”, the second Check Sirius Tuner The SiriusConnect tuner is not Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC LAN terminal is properly connected. properly connected. Adapter are attached securely. wireless LAN converter’s IP address to “192.168.1.248”, using values between 2...
  • Page 80: About Status Messages

    About resetting the gateway and DNS to “192.168.1.1”. ! If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold u STANDBY/ON on the front panel for over 10 1. Check that the wireless LAN convert- Next, set the wireless LAN converter’s IP seconds.
  • Page 81: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    HDMI signal for ! Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of transmission to the display. For this configu- been certified by the developer to meet Apple Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 82: About Sirius

    “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 37 ) you have selected.
  • Page 83: Glossary

    Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround sound from any matrixed stereo source (such Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the as video or TV) and from 5.1 channel sources. Dolby Pro Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decod- ing system.
  • Page 84 Return Channel) function is connected to the by a digital signal processing circuit, etc., into HDMI connections. receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the original signals. The term “decoding” (or the HDMI OUT terminal. ALC (Auto Level Control) “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technol-...
  • Page 85 PIN Operation Mode IP network to a PC or other playback device in code configuration. This receiver is equipped with a great number such a way that the distributor can control how SSID of functions and settings.
  • Page 86: Features Index

    39 . Full Auto MCACC Wireless LAN See Automatically conducting optimum sound See Connecting to a wireless LAN on page 22 . tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 25 . Playback High Resolution audio file Automatic MCACC (Expert) See About playable file formats on page 43 .
  • Page 87: Specifications

    ..435 mm (W) x 168 mm (H) x 362.5 mm (D) Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)] (17 3/16 in. (W) x 6 5/8 in. (H) x 14 5/16 in. (D)) LINE ............81 dB Weight (without package) ..10 kg (22 lb 1 oz)
  • Page 88: Preset Code List

    KLH 0106 Optimus 0105 Sears 0000, 0004, 0006, 0005, 0006, 0009, 0100, please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the Kloss Novabeam 0008, Optoma 0075 0009, 0101, 0102, 0103 0101 model that you are using.
  • Page 89 Additional information DVR (BDR, HDR) If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR).
  • Page 90 Additional information Tagar Systems 1017 Tivo 1016, 1020, 1021, UltimateTV 1031 Wards 1002, 1003, 1004, Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination) Tandy 1001 1022, 1025 Unitech 1002 1005 Pioneer 0126, 0128 Dish Network System Hughes Network Samsung 6114 Tashiko 1003...
  • Page 91 Additional information CD (SACD) Pioneer 5065, 5066 Kenwood 5020, 5021, Philips 5022, 5032, 5044 TEAC 5015, 5016, 5034, AKAI 5043 5031 RCA 5013, 5029 5035, 5037 Asuka 5045 Luxman 5049 Roadstar 5052 Technics 5041 Denon 5019 Marantz 5033 Sharp 5051...
  • Page 92 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En Published by PIONEER CORPORATION.

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