Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Multichannel signal formats, Auto

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Multichannel signal formats

SBch Processing

Input signal format

Standard

THX

Auto Surround

SBch

Processing

ON

(7.1 channel decoding used for all sources)

SBch

Processing

AUTO

(Automatically selects 6.1/7.1 channel decoding)

SBch

Processing

OFFb

(Maximum 5.1

channel

playback)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel

flagged)

DTS-ES (6.1 channel

sources/6.1 channel flagged)

DTS and DTS 96/24

(5.1 channel encoding)

Dolby Digital

WMA9 Pro

DVD-A

(5.1 channel encoding)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Dolby Digital EX

(6.1 channel flagged)

DTS-ES (6.1 channel

sources/6.1 channel flagged)

Dolby Digital

DTS and DTS 96/24

WMA9 Pro

DVD-A

(5.1 channel encoding)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Dolby Digital EX

(6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)

Dolby Digital

DTS and DTS 96/24

WMA9 Pro

DVD-A

(5.1 channel encoding)

Straight decoding

WMA+THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX

THX SURROUND EX

Dolby Digital EX

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa

2 Pro Logic IIx

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

MOVIEa

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx

 

MOVIEa

MOVIE+THXa

 

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

 

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

DTS+Neo:6

DTS+Neo:6+THX

DTS+Neo:6

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx

 

MOVIEa

MOVIE+THXa

 

DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

 

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

Dolby Digital EX

THX SURROUND EX

Dolby Digital EX

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa

2 Pro Logic IIx

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

THX Select2 CINEMAa

MOVIEa

 

THX MUSICMODEa

 

 

THX GAMES MODEa

 

Straight decoding

WMA+THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX

THX SURROUND EX

Dolby Digital EX

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

 

2 Pro Logic IIx

 

 

MOVIEa

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

 

 

 

Straight decoding

THX Select2 CINEMA

Straight decoding

(Maximum 5.1 channel

(Maximum 5.1 channel THX

(Maximum 5.1 channel

playback)

CINEMA playback with only one

playback)

 

surround back speaker)

 

 

 

 

Straight decoding

THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

(Maximum 5.1 channel

 

(Maximum 5.1 channel

playback)

 

playback)

 

 

 

Straight decoding

THX CINEMA

Straight decoding

 

 

 

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. b.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.

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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

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