Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Listening to your system Choosing the input signal

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Listening to your system

Choosing the input signal

You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input

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The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources. ( =Sound plays through surround back speaker(s))

signals.1

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•AUTO – This is the default setting. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: DIGITAL; ANALOG.

•ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.

•DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.

•HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.2

•PCM – Only PCM signals are output.3

When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital decoding, DTS lights with DTS decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal.

Using surround back channel processing

• Default setting: SBch ON

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

6.1or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded

material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•Press SBch (SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•SBch ON – 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for 5.1 encoded material)

•SBch AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•SBch OFF – Maximum 5.1 playback

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect

to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.4

The table indicates when you will hear the virtual surround back channel. ( =Virtual surround back channel is active)

•Press SBch (SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

•VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

Note

1• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG (the MULTI CH IN, TUNER and iPod functions are all fixed to ANALOG).

•You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connec- tions (page 15) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

•Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

2When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 61 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.

3• This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.

•When PCM is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

4• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with the THX, STEREO or Stream Direct modes.

•You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the Surr Back setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 42.

•Depending on the input signal and the listening mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.

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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 boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 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 systemBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 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 OFFData Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data 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 controlsListening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround 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 belowLarge Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers 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 systemProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off 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 controlXM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby 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 SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

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