Pioneer VSX-9110TXV-K operating instructions Video, Settings

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Symptom

Remedy

Can't record audio.

• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog

 

source.

 

• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.

 

• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting analog

 

audio sources on page 16).

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker

 

Setting on page 42).

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are

correctly, but the playback sound

matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

is odd.

 

 

 

The PHASE CONTROL feature

• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to

doesn’t seem to have an audible

the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on

effect.

the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

 

• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 44).

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard even

• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not

when there is no sound being

causing interference.

input.

 

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again using

between the speakers and the

MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).

output of the subwoofer.

 

 

 

The maximum volume available

• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 43 have been adjusted, the maximum

(shown in the front panel display)

volume will change accordingly.

is lower than the +12 dB

 

maximum.

 

 

 

Video

Symptom

No image is output when an input is selected.

Remedy

Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).

For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 61), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or HDMI cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 58).

A separate video source has been selected using VIDEO SELECT (see Watching video and audio sources independently on page 62).

Check the video output settings of the source component.

Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

Can’t record video.

• Check that the source is not copy-protected.

 

• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is

 

used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

 

 

Noisy, intermittant, or distorted

• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video

picture.

quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on

 

the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display

 

device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Remedy

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also

continually shows an error.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you

 

will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 36).

 

 

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Contents VSX-9110TXV-K Model Number VSX-9110TXV-K Responsible Party Name Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityKeep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverLoading the batteries Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Speaker configuration in the OSDWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player342 DVD playerUsing the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select Status 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalUsing the Sound Retriever Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertMemory System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupWhen youre finished, press Return Adjust the level of the left channelFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceCurve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioOther connections Basic playback controlsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio About Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiSecond Zone speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections2nd Zone setting only.1 Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowConnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Basic multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsSurround Back System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningMulti-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlPioneer plasma display Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Setup menu Other SettingsMulti-Room and IR receiver setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsReducing the level of an analog signal Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlySwitching the speaker impedance Using other functionsResetting the system Checking your system settingsSetting Default Default system settingsSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplayRange of remote control unit on Remote controlIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundAuto Multichannel signal formatsSurround Back speakers Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-9110TXV-K specifications

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