DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Making MULTI-ZONE connections, Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone

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MULTI-ZONE listening

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI-ZONE listening options

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table shows what you can listen to in each

This receiver can power up to three independent systems

sub zone:

 

 

 

in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-

Sub Zone

Input sources available

ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is

ZONE2

iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio, the built-in tuner

shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

and other analog audio sources.a With video

connections (and the way you choose to connect them)

 

 

sources, only composite video is possible.

depends on how you want to set up your system.

 

 

 

 

Please note that the XM/SIRIUS Radio function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is not available for sub zone (ZONE2) listening

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

when using the MULTI-ZONE feature with the

 

& SOURCE

IN

IR

 

 

 

 

VSX-92TXH.

 

ZONE3

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

/REC SEL

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT1

 

& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

OUT2

1

 

ZONE2

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN

OUT

 

 

R

L

CD

ZONE3

Only digital audio sources (the input source

 

 

 

HDMI ZONE2

 

MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

LAN (10/100)

2

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

must already be assigned using the The Input

 

IN

1

IN

IN 2 (BD)

TOR

MONI-

IN

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1

 

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL IN 1 (DVD/LD)

OUT

TOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/SAT)

OUT

ASSIGN-

 

 

IN

 

OUT

 

Setup menu on page 67) are available.

 

IN 2

1 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

 

BD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BD)

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

IN 1

OUT

 

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

MD

 

 

 

 

 

Y

Y

 

IN 1

 

IN

 

 

 

IN

3

 

 

 

IN

 

a.With the MULTI CH IN input, sound is output only from the front L/R

 

(DVR/

(DVD/

 

 

 

VIDEO /

 

 

 

VCR 1)

LD)

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels.

 

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

 

Main zone

 

 

 

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

 

1 Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI-ZONE &

 

SOURCE OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the MULTI-

 

ZONE & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks, both on the

DIGITAL IN

rear of this receiver.

 

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub

 

zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

IR receiver

Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used (however, if iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM or SIRIUS Radio is selected in the main zone, it cannot also be selected in the sub zone). The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub

zone, and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (see below) for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

 

& SOURCE

 

Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

IN

FM UNBAL 75

 

 

 

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

 

ZONE2

 

 

 

MAIN

OUT

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

L

CD

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

IN 1 (DVD/LD) OUT

TOR

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2 (BD)

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

ABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD

 

 

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

ANTENNA

AU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

 

 

 

IN

& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

OUT

 

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

 

LAN (10/100)

 

2

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN

 

 

 

TOR

MONI-

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

(DVD/LD)

OUT

TOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

IN

(BD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

 

BD

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

IN

CD-R/

 

 

 

(BD)

IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

MD

 

 

 

IN

 

Y

 

Y

 

IN

IN

IN

 

 

 

(DVR/

 

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 1)

 

LD)

 

 

 

 

VIDEO /

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

P

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD-R)

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBW.

 

 

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

P

 

P

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

SUR-

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

IN

IN

 

IN

 

 

VCR 1

ROUND

 

 

 

IN (CD)

 

Y

 

Y

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

(BD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

P

 

P

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

SUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

XM

 

P

 

P

 

 

IN

1

ASSIGNABLE

(VIDEO/GAME 1)

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on page 39 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input source or starting playback).

Note

1You can’t use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.

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Contents Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Listening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterReceiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen whileSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsTweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerVSX-94TXH Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable This unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderSurround Left Right Back left Back right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Front Left Right10 mm 3/8 Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverInput Selector dial Use to select an input source Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoHdmi Digital Analog Choosing the input signalSelecting Mcacc presets While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc PositionUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFront Align System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select the surround back speaker setting Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press EnterSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsOther connections Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Connecting your XM Radio receiverListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerSelecting channels and browsing by genre Press Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display Connecting using HdmiUsing the Sirius Menu Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSelect ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu Other connections Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersTo bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Normal default or Speaker B in Surround back speakerMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone For the zone you have selected Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSecondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Use the Input Selector dial to select the sourceInput Connecting an IR receiverSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger MULTI-ZONE remote controlsDVD player Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayRear 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 About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationInput 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 You will return to the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsSetting the Video options Using other functionsPrepare the source you want to record Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordDimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerPress Status to check the system settings Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsDSP Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionPress Multi OPE Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Phase Control featureDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output 96 kHz Remote controlNo Music Track Hdcp Error shows in the displayError IPod messagesSirius radio messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround PRO Logic Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO THX CinemaDolby Digital Plus Straight decoding Multichannel signal formatsTHX Games Mode a XM RadioAuto DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscreteMovie a MOVIE+THX a Pro Logic llx Movie aSacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXH Direct Pure DirectCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesInformation courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Decibel Level ExamplePioneer Corporation
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