Pioneer VSX-72TXV-S, VSX-74TXVI, VSX-74TXVi-S manual Controls and displays Display

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Controls and displays

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SIGNAL

L

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DTS

VIDEO CONV. V.SB DNR

MIDNIGHT

TUNED

AUTO

SL

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WMA9 Pro 96/24

MULTI-ROOM DIALOGUE LOUDNESS STEREO

HDMI

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TUNER MULTI IN

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STREAM DIRECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2PRO LOGIC Neo :6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dB

USB XM SR+

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1 SIGNAL indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 28).

2 Program format indicators

These change according to which channels are active in digital sources.

L – Left front channel C – Center channel

R – Right front channel

SL – Left surround channel

S – Surround channel (mono) SR – Right surround channel SBL – Left surround back channel SB – Surround back channel (mono) SBR – Right surround back channel

LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the ((( ))) indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected (DSD PCM lights during DSD (Digital Stream Direct) to PCM conversion with SACDs).

4 OVER / ATT

OVER lights to indicate that the level of an analog source is too high. ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to reduce it.

5 MULTI-ROOM

Lights when the multi-room feature is active (page 55).

6 VIDEO CONV.

Lights when digital video conversion is enabled (page 64).

7 V.SB

Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 29).

8 Sound processing indicators

Light according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 64).

9TUNER indicators

TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.

STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button.

10 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level. –80dBindicates the minimum level, and +12dB indicates the maximum level.

11 Input source indicators

Light to indicate the input source you have selected.

12 STREAM DIRECT

Lights when Direct / Pure Direct is selected (page 28).

13 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 53).

14Listening mode indicators

THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected.

ADV. SURROUND – Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected.

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (see Listening in stereo on page 28).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).

15SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 66).

16Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2Pro Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 26).

Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 26).

17Character display

Displays various system information.

18 SR+

Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 59).

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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 guideRear 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 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 SubwooferBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers 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 an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data 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 optionEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level 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 inputsUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 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 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 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 outputInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOSD Adjustment Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsPlaying a different source when 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 ComponentsCH + Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional 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 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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