DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH, VSX-92TXH operating instructions Contents

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Better sound using Phase Control and

Full Band Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Full Band Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and

other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting digital audio sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . . 18 Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the genre synchronizing function. . . . . . . . . . . 33

06 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using Neural THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from

the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Full Band Phase Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 X-Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 THX Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

04 Controls and displays

 

08 Other connections

 

Front panel

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Connecting an iPod

50

Operating range of remote control unit

24

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

50

Display

25

iPod playback

50

Remote control

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Watching photos and video content

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Contents Operating Instructions Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Model NumberResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsHdmi Control Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSpeaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playUsing Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guideUsing Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter 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 a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersFront Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1FM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipChoosing the input signal Selecting Mcacc presetsWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerListening to the radio Using the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Watching photos and video contentConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Using Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsListening to Sirius Radio Press Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius inputSelecting channels and browsing by genre Connecting using Hdmi Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displayConnecting the multichannel analog inputs About HdmiSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsOther connections Speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersNormal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords toSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneUse the Input Selector dial to select the source For the zone you have selectedConnecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerMULTI-ZONE remote controls InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerConnect your computer to the RS-232C jack on Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputRear panel of the receiver Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Advanced Mcacc output using your PCPersonal computer Hdmi Control Chapter Hdmi ControlMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Zone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDSP Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote 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 systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input 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 sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output SettingsDisplay Remote control 96 kHzHdcp Error shows in the display ErrorIPod messages No Music TrackXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOTHX Cinema PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats THX Games Mode aXM Radio Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingDTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/Discrete Movie a MOVIE+THX aPro Logic llx Movie a AutoDirect Pure Direct Sacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXHAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation
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