Pioneer VSX-01THX Making an audio or a video recording, Select the source you want to record

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Using other functions

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

V. CONV

Converts video signals for output

ON

(Digital

from the MONITOR OUT jacks for

 

OFF

Video

all video types.

 

Conversion)

 

 

 

 

 

BRIGHT

Adjusts the overall brightness.

–10 to +10

(Brightness)

 

Default: 0

 

 

CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between

–10 to +10

 

light and dark.

Default: 0

 

 

 

HUE

Adjusts the red/green balance.

–10 to +10

 

 

Default: 0

 

 

 

CHROMA

Adjusts saturation from dull to

–10 to +10

 

bright.

Default: 0

 

 

 

RESa

Specifies the output resolution of

AUTO

(Resolution)

the video signal (when analog

 

PURE

 

video input signals are output at

 

 

the HDMI OUT connector, select

480p/576p

 

this according to the resolution of

 

 

720p

 

your monitor and the images you

 

 

 

1080i

 

wish to watch). When AUTO is

 

selected, the resolution is

1080p

 

automatically selected depending

 

 

on the capability of the display

 

 

connected to this receiver. When

 

 

PURE is selected, the signals are

 

 

output with the same resolution

 

 

as when input.

 

 

 

 

ASPb

Specifies the aspect ratio when

THROUGH

(Aspect)

analog video input signals are

 

NORMAL

 

output at the HDMI output. Make

 

 

your desired settings while

ZOOM

 

checking each setting on your

 

 

display.

 

 

 

 

a. When a resolution value is selected in this setting and the analog signals input are converted and output as HDMI signals, images may not appear depending on the video signals being input or the resolution of your monitor. Also, depending on the source component or the monitor being used, the output resolution may be different from this setting. Conversion to 1080p is available only for the input signals of 480i/576i/480p/576p. b.If the image doesn’t match your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the monitor.

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Making an audio or a video recording

You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source

connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).1

Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in the same way (see Connecting your equipment on page 13 for more on connections).

Since the video converter is not available when making recordings (from the video OUT jacks) make sure to use the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder as you used to connect your video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must connect your recorder using S-Video if your source has also been connected using S-Video.

For more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 18.

 

 

 

 

DIRECT

A.L.C.

STANDARD

ADV SURR

DVD

BD

TV

HDMI

HDD

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX

STATUS

PHASE

DVR 1

DVR 2

CD

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANT

 

MPX

SIGNAL SEL

FM/AM

XM

SIRIUS

iPod USB

 

 

 

MEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

DISPLAY

CH

INPUT

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

SELECT

2

 

 

 

 

1

 

3

TV CTRL

 

RECEIVER

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

If necessary, press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see Choosing the input signal on page 33 for more on this).

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc.

3 Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video, etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels.

Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.

4Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

Note

1• The receiver’s volume, Audio parameters (the bass/treble controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.

Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.

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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