DreamGEAR VSX-94TXH Reducing the level of an analog signal, Dimming the display, Recout Source

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11Using other functions

1During recording, press the REC SELECT CONTROL button on the front panel until RECOUT shows in the display.1

2While RECOUT shows in the display, use the

INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source you want to record.

The default, RECOUT SOURCE, records the source you’re currently listening to (as in Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. above).

Note that the setting you make here is stored in memory, even if you switch off the receiver, so if you want to record a different input source later, you must do so with REC SELECT, or by selecting

RECOUT SOURCE.

3After RECOUT disappears from the display, select the input source you want to listen to.

This will be heard from the main system without affecting your recording.2

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.3

SLEEP

DIMMER

ANALOG

 

 

ATT

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GENRE

 

D.ACCESSCLASS

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Press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.4

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

SLEEP

DIMMER

ANALOG

 

 

ATT

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GENRE

 

D.ACCESSCLASS

Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 impedance rating.

1With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/

ON while holding down the SETUP button.

2Select SPEAKER using /, then select 8 or 6 using /.

SPEAKER 6 – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 .

SPEAKER 8 – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 or more.

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

SLEEP

DIMMER

ANALOG

 

 

ATT

SR+

GENRE

 

D ACCESS

 

CLASS

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

30 min

60 min

Off

90 min

Note

1If RECOUT does not appear in the display, you may have to switch ZONE 2 off by pressing MULTI ZONE & SOURCE ON/OFF and selecting either ZONE 3 or off (the MULTI-ZONEindicator disappears). See Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 60 for more on this.

2If RECOUT SOURCE is selected, changing the input source likewise changes the input source used for your recording.

3The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.

4You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

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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