DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH Controls and displays Remote control, Receiver, Input Select

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04Controls and displays

Remote control

Illustration shows the VSX-94TXH remote control

 

 

INPUT

 

SYSTEM OFF

 

 

RECEIVER

 

SOURCE

 

1

 

SELECT

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

CD

CD-R

XM RADIO HDMI

 

3

DVD

TV

BD

TVCTRL

 

DVR2

HOME MEDIA

SIRIUS

ZONE2/3

 

 

GALLERY

14

 

DVR1

iPod

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

 

SLEEP

DIMMER

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

SR+

GENRE

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.ACCESS

 

CLASS

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

DISC

 

 

 

+10

CH

ENTER

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

A PARAMETER

 

V PARAMETER

 

5

TOP MENU

 

MENU T.EDIT

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

6

BAND

ST

ST

 

SETUP

ENTER

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

PROGRAM TUNE

 

 

 

 

CATEGORY GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

TV CONTROL

 

 

7

 

SELECT

 

 

15

 

TV VOL

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

ANT

REC

INFO

 

16

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

MPX

 

REC STOP

MEMORY

 

8

AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD

 

 

 

DISP

CH

CH

 

 

PHOTO

T.DISP

STEREO/

 

 

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

 

9

F.S.SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

10

MULTI OPE

 

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

SHIFT

PHASE

MCACC

S.DIRECT

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access):

•Green – Receiver controls (see below)

•Red – DVD controls (page 81)

•Blue – Tuner, XM and SIRIUS Radio controls (page 34, 51, 53)

•Yellow – iPod controls (page 50)

•White – Other controls (page 81)

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for INPUT

SELECT ).

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3 Input source buttons

Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 77).

4Number buttons and other receiver/component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 34) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

Press RECEIVER first to access:

SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 74).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 74).

ANALOG ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 74).

SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 63).

GENRE – Automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI)

(page 33).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 48).

Press TUNER first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 34).

CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 35).

5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP

These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (DVD, DVR1, TV, etc.). The BAND and T.EDIT tuner controls are explained on page 34 and page 35. Press RECEIVER first to access the following controls:

A PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 71).

V PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 72).

SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu (page 36).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).

6  (TUNE/ST) /ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 36) and the Audio or Video options (page 71 or 72). Also used to control DVD menus/ options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE /buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST / to find preset stations (page 35).

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Contents Operating Instructions Responsible Party Name Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Introduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundProgress report is displayed on-screen while Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersPlaying a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control 02 5 minute guideFullband PHASE.3 Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Tweeter Midrange WooferRear 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 Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-94TXHConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioFront Left Right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers 10 mm 3/8AM loop antenna Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Plugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Input Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER SelectShift StatusMulti OPE SOURCEListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct TipWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Choosing the input signalSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select the surround back speaker settingAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Standing WaveHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsSelecting channels and browsing by genre Press Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 Connecting using HdmiUsing the Sirius Menu HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displaySelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuNormal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords toMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Use the Input Selector dial to select the source Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone For the zone you have selectedMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerRear panel of the receiver Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputConnect your computer to the RS-232C jack on Personal computer Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Making the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter Before using synchronization Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi Channel Input SetupZone Audio Setup Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want You will return to the Other Setup menuSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsSelect the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the source you want to recordUsing the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayDefault system settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Press Status to check the system settingsDSP 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 Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceSelect the button for the command you want to input Using multi operationsUsing System off Press Multi OPEControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other 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 informationPhase Control feature VideoDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control 96 kHzIPod messages Hdcp Error shows in the displayError No Music TrackXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround THX Cinema Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO PRO LogicXM Radio Multichannel signal formatsTHX Games Mode a Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingPro Logic llx Movie a DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a AutoDirect Pure Direct Sacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXHAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation
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