Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Renaming input source names

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Controlling the rest of your system

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3Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER.

The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds.

Renaming input source names

You can customize the names that appear on the remote LCD when you select an input source (for example, you could change the name of DVR 1 to HDD/DVR).

2 Use to select DIRECT F then press ENTER.

The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the input source you want to control.

3Press the input source button for the component you want to control then press ENTER.

4 Use to switch direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER.

The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP. The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2 Use to select RENAME then press ENTER.

The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the input source you want to rename.

3Press the input source button you want to rename then press ENTER.

4 Use

to select NAME EDT then press ENTER.

To reset the button to its original (default) name, select NAME RST above.

5Edit the name of the input source in the remote control LCD, pressing ENTER when you’re finished.

Use to change the character and to move forward/back a position. The name can be up to eight characters (the possible characters are listed below).

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789 \ / * + – [space]

Direct function

Multi Operation and System Off

The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of up to 5 commands for the components in your system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using only two buttons on the remote control.

Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use one button to stop and switch off a series of components

in your system at the same time.2

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence

CD

 

DVR 2

 

AVPARAMETER

 

CHLEVEL

 

 

TOPMENU

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

TV

DVR1

TVCTRL

 

 

TUNE

 

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI2

XM RADIO

ROOM 2

DTVMENU ST

ST

T.EDIT

iPod

HDMI1

TUNER

RECEIVER

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

CATEGORY

TUNE

 

 

GUIDE

BAND

 

 

SEL

ATT

 

 

 

TV CONTROL

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP. The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2 Use to select MULTI OP or SYS OFF from the menu and press ENTER.

• Default setting: ON

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the input source buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without

affecting the receiver.1

1While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP. The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

If you selected Multi Operation (MULTI OP), the LCD on the remote prompts you for an input source button.

If you selected System Off (SYSOFF), go to step 4.

3Press the input source button for the component that will start the multi-operation then press ENTER. For example, if you want to start the sequence by switching on your DVD player, press DVD.

4 Use to select CODE EDT then press ENTER.

To erase any previously stored multi-operations (or shutdown sequences) select CODE ERS above.

5 Use

to select a command in the sequence then

press ENTER.

 

If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1ST CODE. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in the sequence. PRES KEY flashes after you press ENTER.

Note

1You can’t use direct function with the TV CTRL function.

2• Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 65 for more on this).

•Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.

•Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.

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Contents VSX-81TXVVSX-81TXV-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterMinute guide Speaker configuration in the OSDWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use an optical cable for the connectionUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesTape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAC outlet Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select Shift 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus Multi OPEStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsAutomatic Mcacc Expert System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupStanding Wave Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQEQ OFF Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select an option and press EnterCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio About Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSecond Zone speaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect your speakers as shown below Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Other connections Multi-room listening Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Surround Back System multi-room setupPress Control Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumePioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the systemSetting Default Default system settingsControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence From the menu and press Enter Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayRange of remote control unit on Remote controlIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Auto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Multichannel signal formatsSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

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

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