Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Controls and displays Chapter, Front panel

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Controls and displays

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Controls and displays

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ENTER

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1 MULTI JOG dial

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options.

2 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.

3 MULTI ROOM controls

If you’ve made multi-room connections (see Multi-room listening on page 53) use these controls to control the sub room from the main room (see Using the multi-room controls on page 53).

4LISTENING MODE

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select the various listening modes (page 26).

5PHASE CONTROL indicator

Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 10).

6 HDMI indicator

Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 49).

7Character display See Display on page 23.

8 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 22).

9 MCACC indicator

Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 28) is selected.

10SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 29).

SBch PROCESSING – Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode (page 29).

MULTI CH IN – Press to select the multichannel analog inputs (page 50).

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13PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

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Contents VSX-81TXVVSX-81TXV-S Model Number Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player342 DVD playerUsing the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select Status 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalUsing the Sound Retriever Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataData Management Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioOther connections Basic playback controlsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio About Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiSecond Zone speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections2nd Zone setting only.1 Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowOther connections Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersLarge Basic multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsSurround Back System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningMulti-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Setup menu Other SettingsMulti-Room and IR receiver setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsReducing the level of an analog signal Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlySwitching the speaker impedance Using other functionsResetting the system Checking your system settingsSetting Default Default system settingsSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayRange of remote control unit on Remote controlSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundAuto Multichannel signal formatsSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-81TXV-S, VSX-81TXV specifications

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