Pioneer VSX-52TX Owner's Manual - Page 58

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Multi-room listening

When used together with an optional IR receiver (such as

a Niles or Xantech unit), this receiver can power two

independent systems in separate rooms. Different

sources can be playing in both rooms at the same time

or, depending on your needs, the same source can also

be used. The main and sub rooms have independent

power (the main room power can be off while the sub

room is on) and the sub room can be controlled by this

unit's remote control. You may need to specify your

volume setting and IR receiver type in

Multi Room Setup

on page 67.

Making multi-room connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a

separate amplifier, TV, speakers, and an IR receiver for

your sub room.

1

Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-

ROOM & SOURCE IR IN jack on the rear of this

receiver.

2

Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI-

ROOM & SOURCE OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks, both

on the rear of this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub

room amplifier as shown in the illustration below.

Note

•

Even if you don’t have an IR receiver, you can make

multi-room connections and use the front panel to

control the sub room.

•

It is not possible to hear the digital output of a

component in the sub room. However, you can

connect the analog outputs of your digital

component into the receiver’s (analog) input

terminals to hear the component in the sub room.

•

Since the video converter is not enabled for multi-

room connections, you’ll have to connect any video

input source you want to watch in the sub room using

standard RCA video cords.

•

You can't use sound controls (such as the tone

controls or Midnight listening) or any surround

modes in the sub room. You can, however, use the

features available with your sub room amplifier.

Using the sub room controls

You can use the remote to adjust the sub room volume

and select sources from either the main room or the sub

room. You can also do this using the front panel controls.

Important

•

The receiver must be switched on (or in standby) in

the main room to control the sub room.

•

When someone is controlling the system from the

main room you won't be able to control the sub room

with the remote control.

•

If you are using a Pioneer amplifier in the sub room,

cover up the remote sensor to avoid changing the

settings when controlling the sub room.

Using the remote control in the sub room

When controlling the sub room, make sure to hold down

SHIFT

while pressing the remote control buttons below.

1

Point the remote control at the IR receiver and

press

±

RECEIVER.

This switches on the multi-room feature.

SPEAKERS

A

B

AC OUTLET

Sub room

IR receiver

This receiver

Separate

amplifier

Main room

OUT

PRE

OUT

CEN-

TER

SUR-

ROUND

SUR-

ROUND

BACK

FRONT

SUBW.

CONTROL

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

MONITOR

MONITOR

VIDEO1

IN

IN

MULTI-

ROOM &

SOURCE

OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

12V

TRIGGER

Y

Y

P

B

P

R

P

B

P

R

IN

1

R

L

R

L

R

L

L

OUT

IN

OUT

IR

IN

(DC OUT12V/

100mA MAX)

+

10

INPUT ATT

FL DIMMER

SR

DISC

RECEIVER

MULTI CONTROL

SOURCE

INPUT

SELECT

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

TV CONT

CD

TUNE

ST

ST

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER

RECEIVER

ENTER

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

CLASS

MENU

ENTER

TV CONTROL

RECEIVER CONTROL

SHIFT

VOL

TUNE

THX

SLEEP

DIALOG E

AUTO SURR

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

STEREO

INPUT

SELECT

TV CH

DTV ON/OFF

TUNER

DISPLAY

MPX

AUDIO

CH RETURN

SUBTITLE

MIDNIGHT/

LOUDNESS

SIGNAL

SELECT

EFFECT

/CH SEL

ACOUSTIC

EQ

DTV INFO

REC

MUTE

TVVOL

REC STOP

HDD

CH

CH

DVD

BAND

RETURN

GUIDE

T.EDIT

SYSTEM

SETUP

RECEIVER

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