Pioneer VSX-01THX operating instructions Connecting antennas, THX speaker system setup

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Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

90° to 120°

LS

RS

LS

RS

 

0° to 60°

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RS

SB

SBL SBL SBR SBR

fig. A

fig. B

If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

L C R

SLSR

Surround Surround

SBL SBR

Surround back

If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 50 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 31).

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Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 24).

fig. a fig. b fig. c

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ANTENNA

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FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

 

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1 2

1Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand. To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a), then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

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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 connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start 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 OFFRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipmentAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnect using an Hdmi cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player 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 systemBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet 12 13 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelSpeakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays 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 systemTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Hdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode 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 menuPro. & S-Wave System Setup menuOptions are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker 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 AdjustAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then 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 /Curve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance 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 controlsCompressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver 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 systemConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers 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 Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC 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 SettingsDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output 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 SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation