Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs

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Controlling the rest of your system

Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 65 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component.

•The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.

Button(s)

Function

Components

TV

Press to switch the component

Cable TV/Satellite

 

assigned to the TV CONT

TV/TV/DTV

 

button on or off.

 

 

 

 

INPUT

Switches the TV input. (Not

Cable TV/Satellite

SELECT

possible with all models.)

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

TV CH +/–

Selects channels.

Cable TV/Satellite

 

 

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

TV VOL +/–

Adjust the TV volume.

Cable TV/Satellite

 

 

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

SOURCE

Switches the DTV on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

 

Switches the TV or CATV between

Cable TV/Satellite

 

standby and on.

TV/TV

 

 

 

 

Switches the DTV on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

 

Press to get information on DTV

DTV

 

programs.

 

 

 

 

 

Use to choose the BLUE

DTV

 

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

 

Use to choose the YELLOW

DTV

 

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

 

Use to choose the GREEN

DTV

 

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

 

Use to choose the RED

DTV

 

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

AUDIO / DISP

Use to switch DTV audio tracks.

DTV

 

 

 

SUBTITLE

Use to return to the previously

Cable TV/Satellite

 

selected channel.

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

DTV MENU

Press to display the DTV menu.

DTV

 

 

 

GUIDE

Use as the GUIDE button for

Cable TV/Satellite

 

navigating.

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

RETURN

Use to select RETURN or EXIT.

DTV

 

 

 

Number

Use to select a specific TV

Cable TV/Satellite

buttons

channel.

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

+10 button

Use to add a decimal point when

DTV

 

selecting a specific TV channel.

 

 

 

 

ENTER/

Use to enter a channel.

Cable TV/Satellite

DISC

 

TV/TV/DTV

 

 

 

MENU

Select different menus from the

DTV

 

DTV functions.

 

 

 

 

 

Select the menu screen.

Cable TV/Satellite

 

 

TV/TV

 

 

 

 

Press to select or adjust and

Cable TV/Satellite

& ENTER

navigate items on the menu

TV/TV/DTV

 

screen.

 

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Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 65 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component.

Button (s)

Function

Components

SOURCE

 

Press to switch the component

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

between standby and on.

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to return to the start of the

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

current track or chapter.

DVD/LD player

 

 

Repeated presses skips to the

 

 

 

start of previous tracks or

 

 

 

chapters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to advance to the start of

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

the next track or chapter.

DVD/LD player

 

 

Repeated presses skips to the

 

 

 

start of following tracks or

 

 

 

chapters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pause playback or recording.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

 

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

 

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold down for fast forward

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

playback.

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold down for fast reverse

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

playback.

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stops playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

 

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

REC

 

Starts recording.

MD/CD-R/VCR/

(SHIFT+

)

 

DVR player/

 

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

REC STOP

Stops recording.

DVR player

(SHIFT+

)

 

 

 

 

JUKEBOX

Switches to the Jukebox feature. DVR player

(SHIFT+

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Directly access tracks on a

CD/MD/CD-R/

buttons

 

program source.

VCR/LD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the number buttons to

DVD/DVR

 

 

navigate the on-screen

player

 

 

display.

 

 

 

 

+10 button

Selects tracks higher than 10.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

(For example, press +10 then 3

VCR/LD player

 

 

to select track 13.)

 

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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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