Classe Audio VSX-81TXV Using multi operations, Using System off, From the menu and press Enter

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11Controlling the rest of your system

6If necessary, press the input source button for the component whose command you want to input.

This is only necessary if the command is for a new component (input source).

7Select the button for the command you want to input.

The following remote control commands can be selected:

RECEIVER

INPUT

 

SYSTEM OFF

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

TVVOL

INPUT

TVCH

VOL

 

 

 

 

SELECT

CD

 

DVR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

TV

DVR1

TVCTRL

 

 

 

 

CD-R/TAPE

HDMI2

XM RADIO

ROOM 2

DTVON/OFF

REC

DTVINFO

 

iPod

HDMI1

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

MPX

 

REC STOP

JUKEBOX

 

SLEEP

VIDEO

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEL

ATT

 

 

 

 

 

SR+

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

 

DISP

 

CH

CH

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

 

 

DIALOG E

S.RETRIEVER

 

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.ACCESS +10

 

CLASS DISC

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

AVPARAMETER

 

CHLEVEL

SHIFT

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

TOPMENU

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTVMENU

ST

ST

T.EDIT

 

 

 

 

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

GUIDE CATEGORY

BAND

 

 

 

 

You don't need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically.

With Pioneer components, you don’t need to:

program the power to switch off in a shutdown sequence (except DVD recorders);

program the power to switch on if it’s the source component selected in step 3;

program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;

These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).

8Repeat steps 5–7 to program a sequence of up to five commands.

9 When you’re finished, use

to select EDITEXIT

from the menu and press ENTER.

 

You will return to the remote control SETUP menu. Select

*EXIT * again to exit.

Using multi operations

You can start multi operations with the receiver switched on, or in standby.

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

DISP

 

CH

CH

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

SHIFT

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

1 Press MULTI OPE.

MULTI OP flashes in the display.

2Press an input source button that has been set up with a multi operation.

The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the programmed multi operation is performed automatically.

Using System off

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

DVD

 

 

 

SYSTEM OFF

DISP

 

CH

CH

 

RECEIVER

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

 

 

SELECT

 

 

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

 

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD ADV.SURR

 

REMOTECONTROLUNIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

 

CD

DVR 2

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

DVD

TV DVR1

TVCTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Press MULTI OPE.

 

 

 

 

MULTI OP flashes in the display.

 

 

 

2

Press SOURCE .

 

 

 

 

 

The command sequence you programmed will run, then

all Pioneer components will switch off1, followed by this receiver.

Note

1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.

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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 boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 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 speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 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 OFFData Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data 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 controlsListening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround 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 belowLarge Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers 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 systemProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off 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 onXM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby 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 unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

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

The Classe Audio VSX-81TXV and VSX-81TXV-S are flagship home theater receivers that embody the brand’s commitment to delivering high-fidelity audio and immersive cinematic experiences. These models are tailored for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking uncompromising performance and versatility.

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