Pioneer VSX-72TXV-S, VSX-74TXVI Connecting antennas, THX speaker system setup, AM loop antenna

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Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

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Connecting antennas

The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas below.

90~120

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LS

SB

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RS

LS

RS

 

 

0~60

RS

 

 

 

SBL

SBL SBR SBR

fig. B

MULTI-ROOM

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

PRE OUT

 

&SOURCE

 

 

 

 

 

/REC SEL

 

 

 

 

 

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FRONT

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FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

ROOM3(ZONE3)

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

 

 

OUT2

IN

ROOM2(ZONE2)

OUT

OUT

R ROOM2(ZONE2) L

CD

SUBW.

 

CENTER

S400

IR

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

AUDIO

 

12 V TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

DVD/

 

 

 

ROUND

(AUDIO)

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MULTI-ROOM

 

 

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•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

FL

C

FR

LS

RS

Surround

Surround

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Surround back

•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 44 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on page 27).

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN2

 

 

IN2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ZONE2)

OUT

 

 

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

VCR 1)

HDMI

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OUT

IN1(DVD/LD)

SAT

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

IN1

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN3

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1–2

 

 

R

 

 

L

 

 

 

(DVR/

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

FR

 

FL

 

iPod

SPEAKERS

VCR 2)

 

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PB

VIDEO1/

 

 

 

IN4

 

 

GAME1

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

(CD-R)

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

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1–4

IN2

 

 

 

 

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PR

 

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IN1 1–2

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

IN2

IN3

 

VCR 1

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

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PB

 

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SURROUND

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RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BACK

 

 

 

 

XM

 

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PR

 

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VIDEO

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OUT

IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

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DIGITAL

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

 

AUDIO

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-74TXVi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.

fig. A

fig. B

fig. C

•Bend the stand in the direction indicated (fig. A).

•Clip the loop into the stand (fig. B).

•It’s possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall (fig. C). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory.

2Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

3Press the AM LOOP antenna terminal tabs to open and insert one wire into each terminal.

4Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

5Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and point in the direction giving the best reception.

Avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances and do not let it come into contact with metal objects.

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Contents VSX-72TXV VSX-72TXV-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 ChapterEnter 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guideConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player VSX-74TXVi Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCROr other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionDVD player Using the component video jacksFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sourcesInput Selector dial front panel to select Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Select these inputs using Input Select remote orFront Left Right Center Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers SubwooferPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverSTANDBY/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 ShiftListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeListening to your system Listening in stereo Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingListening 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 menuPoint 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 EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Copying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presetsConfirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter Curve THX Audio SettingOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using the XM MenuSaving channel presets Listening to channel presetsAbout Hdmi Other connections Connecting using HdmiVSX-74TXVi only Other connections Using the i.LINK interfaceAbout Pqls rate control You will return to the Other Setup menuAbout i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Second Zone speaker B setup Connect your speakers as shown below Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersMaking multi-room connections Surround Back System multi-room setup ZoneSub room Input sources available Secondary multi-room setup Zone Using the multi-room controlsPress Control to select the sub rooms you want.2 Select Connecting an IR receiverMulti-room remote controls InputPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Multi-Room and IR receiver setupOSD Adjustment Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsPlaying a different source when recording Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Dimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsSetting Default Resetting the systemDefault system settings Display shows RESET?Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other 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 operationsTV CH + Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorCH + Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationSymptomRemedy Other audio problemsAdditional information Phase Control feature SettingsVideo Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Display96kHz Link interface Remote controlPqls OFF or Pqls on is USB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Auto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats StandardInput 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.

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