Pioneer VSX-01THX Using the sleep timer, Switching the speaker impedance, Dimming the display

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11Using other functions

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.1

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2

3

 

MEM

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

AUDIO DISPLAY

CH

4

5

6

 

 

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

7

8

9

 

 

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

0ENTER

INPUT

MASTER

MAIN

ZONE 2

VOLUME

 

 

Press RECEIVER, then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

MEM

INPUT

DIMMER

AUDIO DISPLAY

CH

SELECT

 

 

Press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 impedance rating. Use the front panel controls to do this.

With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/

ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button. Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

Speaker 6 – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 .

Speaker 8 – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 or more.

Checking your system settings

Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

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GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

THX

STATUS

PHASE

4 5 6

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

 

 

7

8

9

MAIN

ZONE 2

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

0ENTER

Press RECEIVER, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

30 min

60 min

Off

90 min

You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.2

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

 

 

 

 

ANT

MPX SIGNAL SEL

FM/AM

XM

SIRIUS

iPod USB

 

MEM

 

CH

 

 

 

 

AUDIO DISPLAY

INPUT

 

DIMMER

 

 

SELECT

 

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

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2

3

 

 

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

 

 

4

 

5

6

 

 

SR+

 

SBch

A.ATT

MAIN

ZONE 2

 

 

 

 

7 8 9

ANT

MPX SIGNAL SEL

MEM

AUDIO DISPLAY

CH

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

1Press RECEIVER, then press STATUS to check the system settings.

These appear on the front panel display.3

The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each:

Input source

Surround Back Processing

MCACC preset

ZONE 2

HDMI Control

2When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.

Note

1The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.

2You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

3If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.

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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