Pioneer VSX-9300TX manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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Connecting your equipment

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Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with almost limitless possibilities for connecting your audio/video system, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Depending on your needs, you could be up and running in no time after a few simple connections. This section has been designed so that you can read through this short introduction, then jump to the specific connections that you need to make. For a basic home theater setup, you may only need to look through the TV, DVD and speaker connections.

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Caution

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system.

1 Digital audio coaxial inputs

Two coaxial digital audio inputs for connecting digital audio sources to this receiver. All the inputs are freely assignable to input functions for maximum flexibility.

If a connected component does not correspond to the input function (DVD/LD, etc.), see Assigning the digital inputs on page 75 to assign it properly.

2 USB audio input

The USB audio input allows you to use your PC as a playback source for audio. See Using the USB interface on page 72 for connection details.

3 IR input/output

An IR connection allows you to connect an external remote control sensor, when your component system is in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 71 for connection details.

4 Control input/output

Mini-plug terminals for connection to other Pioneer components to enable you to control all your equipment from a single remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 61 for connection details.

5Stereo analog audio source inputs/outputs Four sets of analog audio jacks for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks and turntables. The CD-R/TAPE1 and MD/TAPE2 functions also feature outputs for recording. See Connecting analog audio sources on page 26 for connection details.

• The grounding ( ) terminal is for use with turntables that require it. See Connecting analog audio sources on page 26 for connection details.

6 Antenna terminals

Connections for AM and FM radio antennas. See Connecting antennas on page 30 for connection details.

7 Digital audio optical inputs

Two optical digital audio inputs for connecting digital audio sources to this receiver. All the inputs are freely assignable to input functions for maximum flexibility.

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Contents VSX-9300TX Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Using other functionsAdvanced setup Controlling other equipmentBefore you start Chapter FeaturesChecking the supplied accessories Before you startOpening the front panel Using the remote controlInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationOperating range of the remote control Remote control battery indicatorBefore you start Introduction to home theater Setting up for Surround SoundMinute guide Minute guide ChapterConnect your speakers 02 5 minute guideUse the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your system Minute guideLarge ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. Press Enter‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press ‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’Follow the instructions on-screen Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupPlaying a source Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel About the video converter Connecting your equipmentDigital audio cables Connecting your equipment About cable typesWhen making cable connections Analog audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerVSX-9300TX Connecting the multichannel analog outputsSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources DVD player Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Tape deck, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Banana plug connections Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersAM loop antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire 15-18 ft Plugging in the receiverAbout the AC outlet Stereo Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONControls and displays Tuned Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays Remote control Movie / Music Remote SetupAudio TV InputListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Advanced effect modes Listening to your systemMovie listening modes Basic modesDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Music listening modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Listening in stereo Listening with headphonesAdjusting the advanced effect level Neo6 Music settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughSurround back channel options Panel Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-samplingIf you’re using the remote, press Receiver Press HI-BIT HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING on the frontMulti CH Using the tone controlSwitching the tone control on or off Adjusting the bass and trebleRelease the button when you see the setting you want Reducing noise during playbackListening to dual mono soundtracks Finding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationMPX mode Using the tunerListening to memorized station presets Naming station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Select the setting you want to adjust Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menuSpeaker Setting Surround Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Normal surround settingChannel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menuControlling other equipment Chapter Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Programming signals from other remote controlsDisc Controlling other equipment Controls for TVsMenu GuideMode Controlling other equipment Controls for other componentsSubtitle DispExit TOPRepeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you want Controlling other equipment Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations To add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press EnterPress Multi Operation Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using System offOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Making an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackDimming the display Press the Multi Control button for the component Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesUsing other functions Adjusting the remote control backlightClearing remote control settings Using other functions Resetting the system Other connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersMaking multi-room connections Basic multi-room setupSurrBack System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listeningPress Control Using the multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Other connectionsOther connections Cnnecting additional amplifiersOther connections Using the USB interface Press Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USBUSB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Select the setting you want to adjust then press Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter System Setup menuAssigning the digital inputs Advanced setupTHX Cinema Setup Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Function RenameSelect either Phono or Line PHONO/LINE SetupSelect ‘PHONO/LINE Setup’ from the System Setup menu When you’re finished, select ‘Exit’Volt Trigger Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSelect ‘Expert’ then press Enter Advanced setup Expert setup menuCrossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Delay Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 Adjust Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect ‘DATA CHECK’ then press Enter Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘DATA COPY’ then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Using Professional Acoustic CalibrationSelect a setup option Select ‘Professional’Bass Peak Level Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menuSelect ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menu Choose the setting that you wantDynamic Range Control Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationNo sound Additional informationSymptom Cause Other audio problemsAudio sources on VideoDisplay SettingsUSB interface Remote controlAdditional information Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX DVR Additional information Preset code brandsDVD CD-RMaintenance of external surfaces Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation