Pioneer VSX-84TXSI, VSX-82TXS-S Listening to your system, Using the Home THX modes, Pro Logic+Thx

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05Listening to your system

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above

•Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

•THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX GAMES MODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback from the output of a video game console

•DTS-ES– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS-ES encoded sources

•DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing on page 30 for more on this).

 

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SIGNAL SEL

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STANDARD

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SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT

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•Press THX (HOME THX) to select a listening mode.1 With two channel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see Listening in surround sound above for an explanation of each process):

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX

•2 PRO LOGIC+THX

•Neo:6 CINEMA+THX

•THX GAMES MODE

With multichannel sources, press THX (HOME THX) repeatedly to select from:

•THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from your home theatre system using all the speakers in your setup

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX – Especially suited to movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

 

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STATUS

SIGNAL SEL

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STEREO

MULTI OPE

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STANDARD

ADV. SURR

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RECEIVER

•Press ADV.SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND)

repeatedly to select a listening mode.2

•ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks

•SCI-FI– Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects

•DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog

•MUSICAL – Creates a concert hall-type sound for musicals

•MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks

•7-D THEATER – Creates an extra wide stereo field

•CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound

•CHAMBER – Creates a space with alot of reverb

•JAZZ – Creates the sound of a small jazz club

•ROCK – Creates a live concert sound for rock music

•DANCE – Designed for music with lots of bass

•7ch STEREO – Allows you to hear stereo sources from all the speakers in your setup

•ADV. VIR. SURR. – A virtual surround effect using just the subwoofer and/or the front speakers

•PhonesSurround – When listening through headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround

Note

1• If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available.

•You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.

2• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 30.

•If you press ADV. SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Federal Communications Declaration of Conformity AddressPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterYES 02 5 minute guideMcacc Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter 324 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerDVD player Or other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsTape deck, etc SpeakersConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersSubwoofer Front Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus MultiopeShift SourceControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsListening in stereo TipListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the Sound Retriever VirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched offUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets 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 MemorySurround back speaker setting Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press EnterManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceStanding Wave 10dB as necessarySelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFCopying Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Watching photos and video contentConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu Connecting using HdmiListening to channel presets Using the i.LINK interface About HdmiAbout i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsAbout Pqls rate control Creating an i.LINK networkOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsBasic multi-room setup Room Surround Back System multi-room setup RoomSecondary multi-room setup Room Multi-room listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver Using the multi-room controlsMulti-room remote controls InputSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displaySAT Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputPersonal computer Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room SetupOSD Adjustment Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting Default2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension Panorama Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsButton s Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationVideo Display SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control Link interfaceUSB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connectedInput signal format Surround Back speakersAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelPioneer Corporation XRB3066-A

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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