DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH operating instructions About THX, Windows Media Audio 9 Professional

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Additional information

DTS

The DTS technologies are explained below. See www.dtstech.com for more detailed information.

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system from DTS Inc. now widely used for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio,

5.1music discs, digital broadcasts, and video games. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels, comprising five full range channels, including an LFE channel. Higher sound quality is achieved through the use of a low compression rate, and high rates of transmittance during playback.

DTS-ES

DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 gives ‘true’ 6.1 channel sound, with a completely separate (discrete) surround back channel. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 has a surround back channel matrixed into the surround left/right channels. Both sources are also compatible with a conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.

DTS Neo:6

DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound from any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV) and from 5.1 channel sources. It uses both the channel information already encoded into the source, as well as its own processing to determine channel localization (with two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver). Two modes (Cinema and Music) are available using DTS Neo:6 with two channel sources.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio using a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.

DTS-EXPRESS

DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5.1 channels with fixed data transfer rates. This format is incorporated with sub audio on HD DVD and secondary audio on Blu-ray Disc while boasting the potential applicability to upcoming broadcasts and memory audio contents.

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio quality. DTS-HD Master Audio adopts variable data transfer rates, facilitating data transfer to the maximum rate of 24.5 Mbps in the Blu-ray disc format, 18.0 Mbps in the HD-DVD format, which by far exceeds that of a standard DVD. These high data

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transfer rates enable lossless transmission of 96 kHz/24-bit 7.1-channel audio sources without deteriorating the quality of the original sound. DTS-HD Master Audio is an irreplaceable technology that can reproduce sound faithfully as intended by the creator of music or movies.

“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD Master Audio” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Windows Media Audio 9 Professional

Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a discrete surround format developed by Microsoft Corporation.

WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation. Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows Media Player 9 Series (or above) and other third-party media players on a personal computer, or with an AV amplifier with on-board WMA9 Pro decoding.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

About THX

The THX technologies are explained below. See

www.thx.com for more detailed information.

•THX Cinema processing

THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended. Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre environment. THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product, when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).

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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 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 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 Chapter Using the tunerListening 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 outputSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect 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 menuRenaming Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataClearing 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 receiverSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Press Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius inputSelecting 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 speakerSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Basic 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 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 About Hdmi Control Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationOther 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 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 featureProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output SettingsDisplay 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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