DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions Remote control, 96 kHz

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Symptom	Remedy
During playback of a DTS 96/24	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 31).
source, the display doesn’t show
96 kHz.

When playing Dolby Digital or	• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
DTS sources, the receiver’s	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 31).
format indicators do not light.	• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
	• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

When playing certain discs, none	• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
of the receiver’s format	tracks are recorded on the disc.
indicators light.

When playing a disc with the	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 31).
listening mode set to Auto	• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
Surround, the 2 PL II or Neo:6	malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.
indicator lights on the receiver.

During playback of a Surround	•The source may be Dolby Surround EX/DTS-ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1 compatible.
EX or DTS-ES source on the SBch	Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 32) then switch to the THX Surround
AUTO setting, the EX and ES	EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 28).
indicators don’t light, or the
signal is not properly processed.

During playback of DVD-Audio,	•This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.
the display shows PCM.

Remote control

Symptom	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 6).
	• Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 feet) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
	Operating range of remote control unit on page 24).
	• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
	• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
	• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
	sensor on page 82).

Other components can’t be	• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
operated with the system remote.	• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.

The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer
the connected components can’t	plasma display on page 62).
be operated with the remote.	• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR
	feature to work.
	• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.

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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.3Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout 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, VCRConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection 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 Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio 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 outputUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and 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 menuCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing 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 receiverUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerPress Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioSelecting channels and browsing by genre 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 speakerBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMaking MULTI-ZONE connections 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 displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack onRear panel of the receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterPersonal computer Hdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 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 featureSettings Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay 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