Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Controls and displays Remote control, Receiver, Input Select

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04Controls and displays

Remote control

 

RECEIVER

 

INPUT

 

SYSTEM OFF

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

1

 

 

SELECT

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

CD

 

 

DVR 2

 

 

3

DVD

 

TV

DVR1

TVCTRL

 

CD-R/TAPE

 

HDMI2

XM RADIO

ROOM 2

14

 

iPod

 

HDMI1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

 

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

SEL

ATT

 

 

 

SR+

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

 

4

 

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

 

 

DIALOG E

S.RETRIEVER

 

 

 

D.ACCESS +10

 

CLASS DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

AVPARAMETER

 

CHLEVEL

 

5

TOPMENU

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

6

DTVMENU

ST

ST

T.EDIT

 

SETUP

 

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

BAND

 

 

GUIDE CATEGORY

 

 

 

 

TV CONTROL

 

 

7

 

 

SELECT

 

 

15

 

TVVOL

 

INPUT

TVCH

VOL

 

 

DTVON/OFF

REC

DTVINFO

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

8

MPX

 

 

REC STOP

JUKEBOX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

 

 

DISP

 

 

CH

CH

 

9

STATUS

 

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

10

MULTI OPE

 

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

SHIFT

 

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

18

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access):

•Green – Receiver controls (see below)

•Red – DVD controls (page 69)

•Blue – Tuner/XM Radio controls (page 31)

•Yellow – iPod controls (page 46)

•White – Other controls (page 69)

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for INPUT

SELECT ).

3 Input source buttons

Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 65).

4Number buttons and other receiver/component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 31) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

Press RECEIVER first to access:

SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 62).

VIDEO SEL – Press repeatedly to select the video source (page 62).

ANALOG ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 62).

SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 56).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 63).

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS – Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 30).

DIALOG E – Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 30).

S. RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 30).

Press TUNER first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 31).

CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 31).

5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP

These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (DVD, DVR1, TV, etc.). The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are explained from page 31. Press RECEIVER first to access the following controls:

AV PARAMETER – Use to access the AV options (page 61).

SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu (page 33).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,

then use

to adjust the level (page 44).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).

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Contents VSX-81TXVVSX-81TXV-S Federal Communications Declaration of Conformity Model NumberResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box342 DVD playerConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTER StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataData Management Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverOther connections Basic playback controlsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Other connections Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Second Zone speaker B setupSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system 2nd Zone setting only.1Bi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowOther connections Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersLarge Using the multi-room controls Basic multi-room setupSurround Back System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningConnecting an IR receiver Multi-room remote controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Settings Other Setup menuMulti-Room and IR receiver setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlyUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming 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 multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputRemote control Range of remote control unit onSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats AutoSurround Back speakers Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo 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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