Pioneer VSX-82TXS-S manual Listening to XM Radio, Using XM HD Surround, Saving channel presets

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1Connect an XM Radio Connect-and-Play™ antenna to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.

When activating the XM Radio ‘Connect-and-Play’ ™ digital antenna, make sure to wait until the activation process is complete before changing the XM-RADIO function. Changing to another input source will stop the activation process.

2 Use the XM RADIO (SHIFT+TUNER) input source button to switch to the XM RADIO input.1

For best reception, you may need to move the Connect- and-Play™ antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

•If after pressing XM RADIO the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting.2

Listening to XM Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels, navigate categories and save song information (like the artist’s name) using the on-screen

display.3 The information displayed is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preset class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM Satellite

Radio

A

 

 

 

Signal strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category

Decades

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A0

 

 

Preset number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 50s

 

XM005

 

 

Channel number

 

 

 

 

 

Remy Sherman

 

 

Artist name

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovin' You

 

 

Song name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the XM channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

XM Satellite

Radio

A

 

XM Channel Guide

 

Decades

 

 

 

[

 

Previous

]

 

 

 

000

RADIO ID

 

 

A0

[

001

XM Preview

]

 

 

 

 

[ 004

The 40s

]

The 50s

 

XM005

[ 005

The 50s

]

 

 

 

 

[ 006

The 60s

]

 

Remy Sherman

[ 007

The 70s

]

 

 

 

 

[ 008

The 80s

]

 

Lovin' You

[ 009

The 90s

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next

 

• Use the buttons to select a channel then press ENTER to listen to the XM radio broadcast.

•To browse by genre, first press CATEGORY, use to select a genre then press ENTER.4

•To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

Tip

•You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number.

•You can press DISP to change XM Radio information in the front panel display.

Using XM HD Surround

XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround™ technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio.

•While listening to XM Radio, press AUTO SURR for XM HD Surround listening.

See About Neural Surround™ below for more on this.

About Neural Surround™

Neural Surround™ represents the latest advancement in surround technology and has been adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcasts of surround recordings and live events.

Neural Surround™ employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior localization of surround elements. System playback is scalable from stereo up to state-of-the-art multichannel surround.

Neural Surround™ is trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each.

1 Select the channel you want to memorize.

See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.

2 Press T.EDIT.

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then

press

to select the channel preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a preset.

• The default for all presets is XM001.

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel.

Tip

•You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to 8 songs. See Using the XM Menu below to recall this information.

Note

1You can’t use the iPod and XM Radio functions simultaneously using the multi-room feature on page 57.

2• You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu above.

• After unplugging the receiver, LOADING shows in the display for about 1 minute when switched back on.

3It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

4Select XM000 (RADIO ID) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna.

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Address Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterYES 02 5 minute guideMcacc Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlMinute 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 Use an optical cable for the connection Or other set-top box Other video sourcesFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesTape deck, etc SpeakersConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemSubwoofer Front Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationConnecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERMultiope StatusShift SourceControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalVirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMemory System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupFine Speaker Distance When youre finished, press ReturnStanding Wave 10dB as necessarySelect ‘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 System Setup menu Data ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect a setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter Curve THX Audio SettingConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu Connecting using HdmiListening to channel presets About Hdmi Using the i.LINK interfaceChecking the i.LINK inputs About i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About Pqls rate controlUsing the USB interface Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupUse 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 Making multi-room connections Multi-room listeningSurround Back System multi-room setup Room Basic multi-room setup RoomSecondary multi-room setup Room Multi-room listening optionsUsing the multi-room controls Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerDVD 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 Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room SetupOSD Adjustment Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using the sleep timer Reducing the level of an analog signalSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayResetting the system Using other functions Checking your system settingsDefault system settings Setting DefaultNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch 2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension PanoramaListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsRemote 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 Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons 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 Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo Display SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Link interface Remote controlUSB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation IPod 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 formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsAuto Surround Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connectedSurround 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.

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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.

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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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