Pioneer VSX-72TXV, VSX-74TXVI Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system, Subwoofer

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Connecting your equipment

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Installing your speaker system

To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your

main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16Ω(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 66 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8Ω).

Subwoofer

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INPUT

Front

 

 

Front

left

 

 

right

 

Center

 

 

 

 

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

 

 

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

&SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT2

 

 

IN

ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT

OUT

 

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CD

 

 

 

SUBW.

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB

S400

 

IR

 

 

 

OUT

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN

(AUDIO)

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN1

 

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(DC OUT 12VTOTAL 50mA MAX)

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SAT)

 

ROOM2

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

& SOURCE

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN2

 

 

 

MONITOR

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CD-R/

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX

 

IN1

 

Y

Y

IN2(TV)

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN3

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1–2

 

 

 

R

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

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FL

 

iPod

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2)

 

 

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GAME1

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND BACK / B

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A

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FRONT

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CENTER

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SURROUND

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PR

PR

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN1 1–2

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

IN2

IN3

 

 

VCR 1

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

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Y

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SURROUND

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L

 

OUT

IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE 1–3

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-74TXVi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

Surround

left

right

Surround

Surround

back left

back right

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

Caution

•Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

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Contents VSX-72TXV VSX-72TXV-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 theaterEnter 02 5 minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlMinute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Or other set-top box Other video sources Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRUse an optical cable for the connection VSX-74TXViFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable DVD playerAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemSubwoofer Front Left Right CenterBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationConnecting external antennas FM wire antennaPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls 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 SourceListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingUsing 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 adjustPoint 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 an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data 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 optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Curve 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 controlsSaving channel presets Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets Listening to XM RadioAbout Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiVSX-74TXVi only Other connections Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout i.LINK You will return to the Other Setup menuChecking the i.LINK inputs About Pqls rate controlUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Second Zone speaker B setup 2nd 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 speakersSub room Input sources available Surround Back System multi-room setup ZoneMaking multi-room connections Press Control to select the sub rooms you want.2 Using the multi-room controlsSecondary multi-room setup Zone Multi-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverInput SelectPioneer plasma Pioneer 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 outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Other Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterOSD Adjustment Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Switching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the systemDisplay shows RESET? Setting DefaultSelecting 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 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 TV CH +CH + 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 problemsSymptomRemedy Video SettingsPhase Control feature 96kHz DisplayProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Pqls OFF or Pqls on is Remote controlLink interface Message Explanation Link messagesUSB interface XM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsStandard Auto SurroundInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Surround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOur philosophy FeaturesARB7334-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-72TXV, VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-72TXV-S, VSX-74TXVI specifications

The Pioneer VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV series are renowned for their exceptional sound quality and versatile features, making them a popular choice among audio enthusiasts and home theater aficionados. These models stand out for their advanced technologies and comprehensive functionalities, catering to both music and movie lovers.

The VSX-74TXVi is a high-performance receiver that supports a wide range of audio formats and provides impressive connectivity options. One of its main features is the incorporation of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, allowing users to experience studio-quality sound. The model also supports multi-channel audio setups, making it ideal for immersive 7.1 surround sound environments. The Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) optimizes the sound based on the room's acoustic characteristics, enhancing the overall listening experience.

On the other hand, the VSX-72TXV-S offers many similar features but focuses on delivering high-definition audio and video. With support for HDMI inputs, it facilitates easy switching between multiple HD sources while maintaining top-notch audio quality. The inclusion of 1080p video upscaling allows users to enjoy standard-definition content in much higher resolutions, enhancing picture clarity for a better viewing experience.

Both models boast Zone 2 and Zone 3 capabilities, enabling audio distribution to different areas of a home, thus providing flexibility for playing music in various rooms. They also feature a user-friendly interface with an on-screen display, allowing users to navigate through options with ease.

In addition to robust audio performance, these Pioneers are designed with a focus on aesthetic appeal and durability. Their sleek designs make them an elegant addition to any entertainment setup. The VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV also include built-in amplifier technologies, ensuring efficient power delivery and reliable performance over extended periods.

The VSX series exemplifies Pioneer's commitment to quality and innovation, providing features that enhance the home entertainment experience while ensuring compatibility with modern technologies. Overall, these models embody a combination of versatility, high fidelity, and user-friendly functionality, making them standout choices for any home theater system.
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