Pioneer VSX-01THX operating instructions Stereo 2 channel signal formats, On/Auto

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Listening modes with different input signal formats

The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected.

Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

SBch Processing	Input signal format	Standard	THX	Auto Surround
SBch	Dolby Digital Plus	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX	Stereo playback
Processing	Dolby TrueHD	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	2 PRO LOGIC+THXa
ON/AUTO	(except for 176.4 kHz/	2 Pro Logic llx GAME	THX Select2 GAMESb
(Automatically	(except for 176.4 kHz/	2 Pro Logic llx GAME	THX Select2 GAMESb
(Automatically	192 kHz)	2 PRO LOGICa	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX
selects 6.1/7.1	192 kHz)	2 PRO LOGICa	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX
channel			MUSIC
decoding)			2 Pro Logic llx GAME+THX
			GAMES

	Dolby TrueHD	As above	Stereo playback	As above
	(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)

	DTS-HD Master Audio	Stereo playback	THX CINEMA	As above
	DTS-HD		THX MUSIC
	DTS-EXPRESS		THX GAMES

	Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX
		2 Pro Logic llx GAME	MUSIC
		2 PRO LOGICa	2 Pro Logic llx GAME+THX
		Neo:6 CINEMA	GAMES
		Neo:6 CINEMA	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
		Neo:6 MUSIC	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
		Neo:6 MUSIC	THX Select2 GAMESb
			THX Select2 GAMESb
			Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC
			2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMAa
	DTS Surround	As above	As above	Neo:6 CINEMA

	SACD	As above	Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC	Stereo playback
			2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX
			MUSIC

	XM Radio	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX	XM HD Surround
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	2 PRO LOGIC+THXa
		2 Pro Logic llx GAME	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
		2 PRO LOGIC	THX GAMES MODEb
		Neo:6 CINEMA
		Neo:6 MUSIC
		XM HD Surround
	Other stereo sources	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX	Stereo playback
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX
		2 Pro Logic llx GAME	MUSIC
		2 PRO LOGICa	2 Pro Logic llx GAME+THX
		Neo:6 CINEMA	GAMES
		Neo:6 CINEMA	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
		Neo:6 MUSIC	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
		Neo:6 MUSIC	THX Select2 GAMESb
		Neural THXc	THX Select2 GAMESb
		Neural THXc	Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC
			Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC
			2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMAa

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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 ControlFeatures Before you startBefore 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 Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About 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 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 speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 12 13Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers 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 GamesUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto 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 adjustSystem Setup menu Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerPro. & 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 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 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 LevelTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceCurve 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 OSDUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed 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-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front 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 Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘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 VideoSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay 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 unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation