DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Connecting an IR receiver, MULTI-ZONE remote controls, Input

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•You can’t use the iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-94TXH only), XM and SIRIUS Radio functions simultaneously using the MULTI-ZONE feature.

4 Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the

volume.

This is only possible if you selected the VARIABLE

1Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE IR IN (MAIN ZONE) jack on the rear of this receiver.

If you also plan to use a separate IR receiver in the sub room, connect this to the ZONE2 jack.

volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69.1

5 When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to

return to the main zone controls.

You can also press the MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ON/

OFF button on the front panel to switch off all output to

the sub zone(s).2

MULTI-ZONE remote controls

The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls:

Button

What it does

 

 

SHIFT+ Selects the sub zone you want to control, shown RECEIVER in the display as RCV/Z2 (ZONE2) or RCV/Z3

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

& SOURCE

 

IN

FM UNBAL

IR

 

1

M

ZONE2

MAIN

OUT

 

IN

 

 

2

 

 

HDMI ZONE2

MONI-

 

IN 1

TOR

MON

CONTROL

IN 1 (DVD/LD) OUT

TOR

 

IN 2 (BD)

OUT

IN

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

ABLE

 

OUT

1 2

 

IN 2

 

 

IN 1

OUT

 

Y

Y

IN

(DVD/

 

 

LD)

 

 

Closet or shelving unit

Non-Pioneer

IRcomponent

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pioneer

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

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

IN

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

IN

IN

(BD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

 

BD

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

IN

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

(BD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

Y

 

 

TV/SAT

 

MD

SIRIUS

 

IN

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

 

IN

 

(DVR/

 

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

VCR 1)

IN

LD)

 

 

 

 

VIDEO /

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

IN

 

P

 

P

 

IN

GAME 1

 

 

 

A

FRONT

(CD-R)

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

P

 

P

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPod

 

 

LD)

IN

IN

 

IN

 

 

VCR 1

 

 

 

 

IN

(CD)

 

Y

 

Y

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

(BD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

P

 

P

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

XM

 

 

P

 

P

 

 

IN

 

1

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

(VIDEO/GAME 1)

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

(ZONE3).

Switches on/off power in the currently selected sub zone.

INPUT

Use to select the input source in the currently

SELECT

selected sub zone.

 

 

Input

Use to select the input source directly (this may

source

not work for some functions) in the currently

buttons

selected sub zone.

 

 

VOL +/–

Use to set the listening volume in the currently

 

selected sub zone (ZONE2 only).

 

 

IR receiver

2Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.

Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection.

•If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 82 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack.

Connecting an IR receiver

If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of

this receiver.3

Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger

You can connect components in your system (such as a screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input function. However, you must specify which input functions switch on the trigger using the The Input Setup menu on page 67. Note that this will only work with components that have a standby mode.

Note

1The volume levels of the main and sub zones are independent.

2• You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.

•If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for awhile, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.

3• Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.

•Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.

•If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.

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Contents Operating Instructions Model Number Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsHdmi Control Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Speaker configuration in the OSDProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersMinute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to playPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Using Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guidePress Phase Phase Control to select Using Full Band Phase ControlFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter 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 a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemFront Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1Connecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectMulti OPE StatusShift SOURCEListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo TipSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalWhile 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 Naming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustFront Align System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow 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 Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menu Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing Mcacc presets Speaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Using the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioConnecting 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 Using the Sirius Menu Connecting using HdmiSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displayAbout Hdmi Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Other connections Speaker B setupBi-amping your front speakers Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersNormal 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 Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsUse the Input Selector dial to select the source For the zone you have selectedSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls InputDVD player Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayConnect 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 Synchronized amp mode Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsBefore 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 Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Playing a different source when recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordSwitching the speaker impedance Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDSP Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControls 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 sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Phase Control featureProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output SettingsDisplay 96 kHz Remote controlError Hdcp Error shows in the displayIPod messages No Music TrackSirius radio messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXAbout Neural Surround ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Cinema PRO LogicTHX Games Mode a Multichannel signal formatsXM Radio Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingMovie a MOVIE+THX a DTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/DiscretePro Logic llx Movie a AutoSacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXH Direct Pure DirectCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation
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