DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Video, Phase Control feature

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Symptom

Remedy

Can’t record audio.

• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog

 

source.

 

• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.

 

• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting analog

 

audio sources on page 18).

 

 

Recorded audio is different from

• The RECOUT source is set to an input source other than the source you’re listening to. Select RECOUT

the current source, or inaudible.

SOURCE to record the current input source (see Playing a different source when recording on page 73).

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker

 

Setting on page 47).

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are

correctly, but the playback sound

matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).

is odd.

 

 

 

The PHASE CONTROL feature

•If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to

doesn’t seem to have an audible

the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on

effect.

the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

 

• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 48).

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard even

• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not

when there is no sound being

causing interference.

input.

 

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 8 to set up

between the speakers and the

your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).

output of the subwoofer.

 

 

 

Can’t use the SR+ features.

• Make sure that HDMI Control is set to OFF (see Setting the HDMI Control mode on page 66).

 

 

The maximum volume available

• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 48 have been adjusted, the maximum

(shown in the front panel display)

volume will change accordingly.

is lower than the +12dB

 

maximum.

 

 

 

No sound is output from the CD-

• Make sure that ZONE 2 / RECSEL Setting in the ZONE Audio Setup menu is set to RECSEL (see ZONE

R/TAPE OUT, DVR/VCR1 OUT or

Audio Setup on page 69).

DVR/VCR2 OUT jack.

 

 

 

Can’t select ZONE 2.

• Make sure that ZONE 2 / RECSEL Setting in the ZONE Audio Setup menu is set to ZONE 2 (see ZONE

 

Audio Setup on page 69).

 

 

Video

Symptom

Remedy

No image is output when an input

• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 16).

is selected.

• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is

 

switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 72), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the

 

same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

 

• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component video, HDMI or

 

S-video cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 67).

 

• Check the video output settings of the source component.

 

• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

 

• Some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. If adjusting

 

this receiver’s Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 72) and/or the resolution settings on

 

your component or display doesn’t work, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options

 

on page 72) OFF.

 

 

Can’t record video.

• Check that the source is not copy-protected.

 

• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is

 

used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

 

 

Noisy, intermittent, or distorted

• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video

picture.

quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on

 

the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display

 

device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

 

 

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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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