Pioneer VSX-01THX operating instructions Controls and displays Remote control, Receiver

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04Controls and displays

Remote control

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

SOURCE

1

 

 

 

 

13

 

DVD

BD

 

TV

HDMI

2

DVR 1

DVR 2

CD

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM/AM

XM

SIRIUS

iPod USB

 

INPUT

 

 

DIMMER

 

SELECT

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

3

4

 

5

 

6

SR+

 

SBch

 

A.ATT

 

7

 

8

 

9

 

D.ACCESS CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

 

0

 

ENTER

 

 

INPUT

 

MASTER

 

 

 

VOLUME

4

TV CONTROL

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

 

VOL

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

VIDEO

5

PARAMETER

 

 

 

PARAMETER

EXIT

TUNE

TOOLS

TOP MENU

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

T.EDIT

ST

ENTER

 

ST

 

 

 

CATEGORY

 

 

 

RETURN

 

SETUP

TUNE

 

 

 

iPod CTRL

 

 

 

 

7

AUTO/

STEREO/

 

BD MENU

DIRECT

A.L.C.

STANDARD ADV SURR

HDD

DVD

 

 

 

 

THX

STATUS

PHASE

8

ANT

 

MPX

SIGNAL SEL

 

 

 

 

 

MEM

9

AUDIO

DISPLAY

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

10

TV CTRL

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

17

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RECEIVER

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access):

White – Receiver controls (see below)

Blue – Other controls (page 80)

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 Input source buttons

Press to select control of other components (see

Controlling the rest of your system on page 78).

3Number buttons and other receiver/component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 36) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

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ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

Press RECEIVER first to access:

INPUT SELECT – Use to select the input source.

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 76).

GENRE – Automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI)

(page 35).

MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 33).

SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 76).

SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 65).

SBch – Use to select the surround/virtual back channel mode (page 34).

A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 76).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 49).

Press FM/AM first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 36).

CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 36).

4 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 79 for more on this).

TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal. CH +/– – Use to select channels.

VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP

These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (DVD, DVR1, TV, etc.). The T.EDIT tuner controls are explained from page 36.

Press RECEIVER first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 73).

VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 74).

SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu (page 38).

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Contents Operating Instructions Operating Environment Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityKeep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Information to UserRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundStart Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control OFF Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using an Hdmi cable For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection.2 Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a coaxial cable for the connectionConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 12 13Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERTV Ctrl SOURCEMute ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system THX SELECT2 GamesListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceTip Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingAuto Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sources Analog 2-channel stereo sourcesDTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo SourcesUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustOptions are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker System Setup menuPro. & S-Wave If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Standing WaveHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSystem Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Channel LevelSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingCurve 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterSwitching the iPod controls2 Other connectionsBasic playback controls ReturnOther connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverBasic playback controls No Device appears in the OSDConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioCompressed audio compatibility Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to channel presets Listening to XM RadioUsing Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner XM Menu provides additional XM Radio featuresUsing the Sirius Menu Press / to select the channel preset you wantSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Listening to Sirius RadioOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections LargeUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV Pioneer flat panel TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi options Setting the Hdmi Control modeHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modeHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu SetupOther Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsDRC EffectMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPrepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirmSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsTV On or offControls for other components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Menu & Enter DisplayTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay Remote control USB interfaceOr other setting for your component Other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Additional information About XM About SiriusAbout XM Radio XM Ready Legal XM Ready SubscriptionStereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOPRO Logic +THX PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats Pro Logic IIx Movie +THX a Pro Logic llxPro Logic llx Music +THX EX +THX Games b Pro Logic IIx Movie +THX aDTS +2 Pro Logic llx DTS +2 Pro LogicDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie +THX a DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema100 Connected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation