Pioneer VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS Listening to your system Chapter, Listening in surround sound

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Listening to your system

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Chapter 5:

Listening to your system

Important

•The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 86 for more on this.

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using surround back channel processing on page 30.

Auto playback

There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects

multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1

 

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STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT (AUTO

SURR/STREAM DIRECT)2 for auto playback of a source. AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before showing the decoding or playback format. Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.

•When listening to XM Radio, the XM HD Surround feature is selected automatically (see Using XM HD Surround on page 49 for more on this).

Standard surround sound

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.3

STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

SBch

STEREO

MULTI OPE

THX

STANDARD

ADV. SURR

SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

RECEIVER

•While listening to a source, press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND).

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

•If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.4

With two channel sources, you can select from:

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources5

•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME– Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to video games

•2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono)

•Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

•Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources6

With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you can select (according to format):

Note

1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats).

• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.

2For more options using this button, see Using Stream Direct on page 29.

3In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers.

4If surround back channel processing (page 30) is switched OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 36 is set to anything but Normal (SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).

5When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See Setting the AV options on page 66 to adjust them.

6When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the AV options on page 66).

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityAddress PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Contents Additional information Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Minute guide Chapter02 5 minute guide YESMcacc Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player 324DVD player Use an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputsUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesSpeakers Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcSurround Left Right Back left Back right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Subwoofer Front Left RightBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outletSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display 6TUNE/ST /ENTER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Input SelectSource StatusMultiope ShiftControls and displays Sub remote control unit Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalVirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Using the Sound RetrieverListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming 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 menuMemory System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setup10dB as necessary When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQEQ OFF Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select an option and press EnterSystem Setup menu Data Management Copying Mcacc preset dataChecking Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsAdjust the level of each channel using the buttons Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance Bass Peak LevelEnter Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsOther connections Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Connecting your XM Radio receiverSelecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioConnecting using Hdmi Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets About Hdmi Using the i.LINK interfaceChecking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the USB interface Selecting the multichannel analog inputsStart playback of a source on your computer Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Use the Input Select button to select USBBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making multi-room connections Multi-room listeningMulti-room listening options Basic multi-room setup RoomSurround Back System multi-room setup Room Secondary multi-room setup RoomInput Connecting an IR receiverUsing the multi-room controls Multi-room remote controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerSAT Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCPersonal computer Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsMulti-Room Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOSD Adjustment Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsUsing other functions Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Dimming the display Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceSetting Default Using other functions Checking your system settingsResetting the system Default system settingsListening Mode HP 2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension PanoramaNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode x chControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System OffUsing System off Using multi operationsFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Button s Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Settings DisplayProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Link interface Remote controlLink messages USB interfaceMessage Explanation Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX THX MusicMode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX Games ModeUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Multichannel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundSurround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsAdditional information Our philosophy FeaturesTo establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a LifetimeXRB3066-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-84TXSi-S, VSX-82TXS, VSX-82TXS-S, VSX-84TXSI specifications

The Pioneer VSX-84TXSi, VSX-82TXS, VSX-84TXSi-S, and VSX-82TXS are part of Pioneer's renowned lineup of home theater receivers, notable for their impressive audio capabilities and advanced features. Designed for enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality sound, these receivers stand out in the crowded market of A/V receivers.

The VSX-84TXSi and VSX-84TXSi-S come equipped with a robust 7.1-channel amplifier configuration, delivering a powerful output that ensures dynamic and immersive audio experience. Both models boast Pioneer's sophisticated Class D3 amplification technology, which efficiently provides high power output while minimizing distortion and heat. This feature allows listeners to enjoy their favorite music and movies with clarity and depth.

One standout feature of these receivers is the Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This automatically adjusts the speaker settings to fit the unique acoustics of the room, ensuring balanced sound across all channels. The calibration process is user-friendly, allowing even novice users to achieve optimal sound performance.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-84TXSi and VSX-82TXS are equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, supporting the latest audio and video formats, including 4K Ultra HD. They also support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which deliver lossless audio quality for a truly cinematic experience at home.

The VSX-84TXSi and VSX-82TXS models feature a user-friendly interface that includes on-screen displays and intuitive controls. They also offer extensive compatibility with various formats, including MP3, WMA, and AAC. For those who want to stream their music, both models have built-in support for networking capabilities, allowing users to connect to their home network and stream content from devices seamlessly.

The VSX-82TXS, while slightly less powerful than the VSX-84TXSi, offers many features that appeal to casual users and audiophiles alike. It retains the same high-quality audio processing and supports a variety of surround sound formats, making it a versatile choice for different media types.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-84TXSi, VSX-82TXS, VSX-84TXSi-S, and VSX-82TXS are excellent choices for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience. With a blend of advanced technology, impressive audio performance, and user-friendly features, these receivers continue to be favored options for home theater setups.
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