Pioneer VSX-01THX operating instructions About the video converter, Connecting your equipment

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Connecting your equipment

When making cable connections

•To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

•When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

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About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this

video source.1

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 69), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S- Video, then composite (in that order).

Terminal for connection	Terminal for connection
with source device	with TV monitor

•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

High picture quality

HDMI IN

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PB

PR

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

HDMI OUT

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COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Video signals can be output

•For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 74) OFF.

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Note

1• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 74) OFF.

•The ZONE 2 video input can also be converted. For details, see Setting the Video options on page 74.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information to User Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterStart Select the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourcePhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control OFFConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipmentAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerConnect using an Hdmi cable For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use a three-way component video cable Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use an optical cable for the connection.2Use a coaxial cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver 12 13 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver TV CtrlSOURCE MuteAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundTHX SELECT2 Games Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Hdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto Sources Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sourcesAnalog 2-channel stereo sources DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereoListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming 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 menuSystem Setup menu Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerPro. & S-Wave If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelStanding Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press EnterChannel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using /THX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsReturn Switching the iPod controls2Other connections Basic playback controlsNo Device appears in the OSD Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Listening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to channel presetsXM Menu provides additional XM Radio features Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your SiriusConnect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress / to select the channel preset you want Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsMULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZonePress Control Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumePioneer flat panel TV Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Hdmi Control Chapter Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi ControlAbout Hdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode Hdmi ControlSetup Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuPress Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsEffect Using other functionsSetting the Video options DRCTune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordDimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsPress Home THX to confirm Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct buttonControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Preset code listOn or off Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs TVControls for other components Display Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorMenu  & EnterAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay USB interface Remote controlHdcp Error shows Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor featureXM radio messages Configuration aConfiguration B Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionSirius radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround XM Ready Subscription Additional information About XMAbout Sirius About XM Radio XM Ready LegalON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsPRO Logic PRO Logic +THXPro Logic IIx Movie +THX a Multichannel signal formatsPro Logic IIx Movie +THX a Pro Logic llx Pro Logic llx Music +THX EX +THX Games bDTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema DTS +2 Pro Logic llxDTS +2 Pro Logic DTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie +THX a100 Not connected ConnectedCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation