Classe Audio VSX-81TXV-S manual Additional information Specifications, Cleaning the unit

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12Additional information

Specifications

Amplifier section

Continuous average power output of 110 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front).

Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.09 %)

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W Surround back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W

Continuous Power Output (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 1.0 %)

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W + 150 W Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W + 150 W Surround back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W + 150 W

Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.09 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 110 W, 8 Ω)

*Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers

**Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer

Audio Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/47 kΩ Frequency Response (LINE) . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB Output (Level/Impedance)

REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/2.2 kΩ Tone Control

BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 6 dB (100 Hz) TREBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 6 dB (10 kHz) LOUDNESS . . . . . . . . . . +4 dB / +2 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)

(at volume position –40 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]

LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 dB

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dBf Stereo: 38.6 dBf Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf) Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)

Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz) Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 dB (400 kHz) Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB (1 kHz) Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz ± 1dB Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ω unbalanced

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 µV/m Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 W, 650 VA In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65 W AC Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (switched) 100 W MAX. Dimensions . . . . . . 420 (W) mm x 173 (H) mm x 466 (D) mm

(16 9/16 (W) in. x 6 13/16 (H) in. x 18 3/8 (D) in.) Weight (without package) . . . . . . . . . . .15.3 kg (33 lbs 12 oz)

Furnished Parts

Setup microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AM loop antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 iPod audio control cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 These operating instructions

Note

•Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

Composite Video / S-Video Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω Output (Level/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 dB Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 10 MHz

Component Video Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω Output (Level/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 dB Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 MHz

Cleaning the unit

•Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

•When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.

•Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface.

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Contents VSX-81TXVVSX-81TXV-S Responsible Party Name Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityModel Number Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Additional informationBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverLoading the batteries 02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Speaker configuration in the OSDWait for the test tones to finish then confirm 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks DVR, VCR, etcConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select Multi OPE 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus ShiftAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets While listening to a source, press McaccListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tone controls Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Standing WaveSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter EQ OFFCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management Renaming Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect a setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelTHX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterOther connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Basic playback controlsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Other connections Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSecond Zone speaker B setup Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Connect your speakers as shown belowConnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Surround Back System multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsBasic multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasma displayDisplay Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settingsMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuSetting the AV options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting What it does OptionsUsing the sleep timer Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingReducing the level of an analog signal Watching video and audio sources independentlyResetting the system Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultProgramming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Select the button for the command you want to input Using multi operationsUsing System off From the menu and press EnterButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputRemote control Range of remote control unit onIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Input signal format Standard Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats AutoSurround Back speakers Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example 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.

One of the standout features of the VSX-81TXV is its powerful amplification capabilities. With a robust multichannel amplifier, it offers high power output across all channels, ensuring clean and dynamic sound reproduction regardless of the volume level. This makes it ideal for powering a wide range of speakers, from efficient bookshelf models to demanding floor-standing designs.

Both models are equipped with advanced digital signal processing technology, delivering precise audio processing for various surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. This allows users to experience three-dimensional sound that wraps around them, creating a more engaging and lifelike audio environment. The ability to decode these formats highlights the receivers’ forward-thinking design and compatibility with modern home theater setups.

Connectivity is another highlight, with multiple HDMI inputs enabling seamless integration with various sources, including Blu-ray players, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. The HDMI 2.0 support ensures 4K video transmission for high-definition visuals, while HDCP 2.2 compliance future-proofs the system against upcoming content standards.

Another notable characteristic is the user-friendly setup and calibration features. The built-in room correction technology automatically adjusts the audio output based on the specific acoustics of the room, ensuring an optimized listening experience tailored to the user’s environment. This eliminates the guesswork typically involved in manual adjustments.

Aesthetically, both models showcase a sleek design with an emphasis on high-quality materials. The minimalist interface and intuitive controls provide ease of use, appealing to both seasoned audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

In conclusion, the Classe Audio VSX-81TXV and VSX-81TXV-S represent a blend of power, technology, and aesthetics, designed to elevate the home entertainment experience. Their robust amplification, advanced audio processing, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly features make them formidable choices in the realm of high-performance home theater receivers. Whether for casual viewing or critical listening, these models promise to deliver exceptional quality and performance for a diverse audience.
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