Pioneer VSX-74TXVI, VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-72TXV-S manual Surround Back speakers Input signal format

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Stream direct with different input signal formats

The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 28) you have selected.

Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

Surround Back speaker(s)

Input signal format

DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

Connected

 

Dolby Digital Surround

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

(Maximum 7.1 channel playback)

 

 

 

DTS Surround

Neo:6 CINEMA

Neo:6 CINEMA

 

 

 

 

Other stereo sources

Stereo playback

Stereo playback

 

 

Analog sources

As above

ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

PCM sources

As above

PCM DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

DVD-A sources

As above

PCM DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

SACD sources

As above

SACD DIRECT (stereo)

Not connected

Dolby Digital Surround

2 Pro Logic II MOVIE

2 Pro Logic II MOVIE

(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)

DTS Surround

Neo:6 CINEMA

Neo:6 CINEMA

 

 

 

 

Other stereo sources

Stereo playback

Stereo playback

 

 

Analog sources

As above

ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

PCM sources

As above

PCM DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

DVD-A sources

As above

PCM DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

SACD sources

As above

SACD DIRECT (stereo)

 

 

 

 

 

Multichannel signal formats

Surround Back speaker(s)

Input signal format

DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

Connected

 

WMA9 Pro (6.1/71 channel)

Straight decoding

Straight decoding

(Maximum 7.1 channel playback)

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged)

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX

 

 

 

 

 

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa

 

 

DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Straight decoding

Straight decoding

 

 

DTS and DTS 96/24

 

 

 

 

MPEG-2 AAC

 

 

 

 

WMA9 Pro

 

 

 

 

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-A and SACD

Straight decoding

Straight decoding

 

 

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

Not connected

WMA9 Pro (6.1/71 channel)

Straight decoding

Straight decoding

(Maximum 5.1 channel playback)

Dolby Digital EX

As above

As above

 

 

 

 

(6.1 channel flagged)

 

 

 

 

DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)

As above

As above

 

 

Dolby Digital

As above

As above

 

 

DTS and DTS 96/24

 

 

 

 

MPEG-2 AAC

 

 

 

 

WMA9 Pro

 

 

 

 

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

 

 

DVD-A sources

As above

PCM DIRECT

 

 

SACD sources

As above

SACD DIRECT

 

 

(5.1 channel encoding)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.

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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 sourceConnecting 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 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 CenterPlacing 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 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 ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Copying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management 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 optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter 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 controlSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUse standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections 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 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 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 outputOther 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 and IR receiver 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 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 +Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorCH + Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterSymptomRemedy 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 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.

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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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