Pioneer VSX-90TXV Dual Mono Setup, LFE Attenuator Setup, SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

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Other Settings

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•MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased).

3When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu.

Dual Mono Setup

•Default setting: CH1

You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels.

1Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

 

6b.Dual Mono

Setup

 

a.DRC

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.Dual

Mono Setup

 

 

Dual Mono

 

 

 

 

c.LFE

ATT Setup

 

 

 

[ CH1

 

 

d.SR+

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.Video Conv. Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

f. Multi Zone Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.12V Trigger Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Finish

2Choose the setting that you want.

•CH1 – Only channel 1 is played

•CH2 – Only channel 2 is played

•CH1 CH2 – Both channels are played through the front speakers

3When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Other Setup menu.

LFE Attenuator Setup

• Default setting: ATT 0dB

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra- low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

1 Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

 

6c. LFE ATT

Setup

 

a.DRC

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.Dual

Mono Setup

 

LFE ATT

 

 

 

 

c.LFE

ATT Setup

 

 

 

ATT 0dB

 

 

d.SR+

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.Video Conv. Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

f. Multi Zone Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.12V Trigger Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Finish

2Choose the setting that you want.

•ATT 0dB – No limiting (recommended)

•ATT 10dB – 10 dB of limiting

•LFE OFF – No sound from LFE channel

3When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu.

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

• Default setting: OFF (all settings)

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 53.

1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

 

 

 

6d.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDP Volume

Control

 

 

a.DRC

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

b.Dual

Mono

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

 

c.LFE

ATT Setup

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD

[

OFF

]

 

d.SR+

Setup

 

 

 

 

e.Video Conv. Setup

 

TV/SAT

[

OFF

]

 

 

DVR 1

[

OFF

]

 

f. Multi Zone Setup

 

 

 

DVR 2

[

OFF

]

 

g.12V Trigger Setup

 

 

 

VIDEO

[

OFF

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor Out

[

OFF

]

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

:Finish

2Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

•OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display

•ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, or another function below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

3Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2if you have connected your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display.

•The Monitor Out should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display.

6d.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

6d.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

PDP Volume

Control

 

 

PDP Volume

Control

 

 

[ ON ]

 

 

 

[ ON ]

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

 

PDP Input Select

 

 

DVD/LD

 

OFF

 

 

DVD/LD

 

input-2

 

TV/SAT

[

OFF

]

 

TV/SAT

[

OFF

]

DVR 1

[

OFF

]

 

DVR 1

[

OFF

]

DVR 2

[

OFF

]

 

DVR 2

[

OFF

]

VIDEO

[

OFF

]

 

VIDEO

[

OFF

]

Monitor Out

[

OFF

]

 

Monitor Out

[

OFF

]

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

:Finish

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu.

Video Converter Setup

• Default setting: ON

The video converter allows you to see analog video sources through all of this receiver’s MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the converter gives priority to component, S-video, then composite (in that order). See About the video converter on page 12 for more on this.

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Contents VSX-90TXV Model Number Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter When installing this unit, make sure to leave space Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box VentilationMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable342 DVD playerConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksDVR, VCR, etc Connecting using Hdmi Use a three-way component video cableOn an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting digital audio sources About HdmiCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasAC outlet Out before unpluggingControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectShift Multi OPESOURCE ReceiverListening 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 systemSetting the effect options Using Front Stage Surround AdvancePress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Setting What it does OptionsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Professional Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Channel Level Crossover NetworkTHX Audio Setting THX Speaker SetupSpeaker Distance Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features Listening to Sirius RadioSpeaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setupMULTI-ZONE remote controls Other connections Connecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerRemote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.1 DVD player TV/SATAudio SR+ Dimmer Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputsLFE Attenuator Setup Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter SetupVolt Trigger setup Multi Zone SetupUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Dimming the displayResetting the system Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to inputMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsMD/CD-R/ DVR Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Video SettingsAssign menu on DisplayRemote control Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Sirius radio messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXStereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsStandard Auto SurroundInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-90TXV specifications

The Pioneer VSX-90TXV is a powerhouse of a receiver that caters to the most discerning audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. With its robust build and an impressive array of features, this model stands out as a staple in the Pioneer lineup, making it a noteworthy option for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience.

One of the most significant features of the VSX-90TXV is its impressive multi-channel amplification. It offers a powerful output of 135 watts per channel at 8 ohms, ensuring that even the most demanding audio signals are handled with ease. This receiver supports a variety of configurations, including 7.1 channel surround sound, delivering an immersive audio environment that brings movies, music, and gaming to life.

The VSX-90TXV is equipped with advanced surround sound technologies. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats, providing lossless audio that retains the original quality of recordings. The inclusion of Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) allows users to optimize their speaker setup for any room, by analyzing and adjusting the acoustics to provide the best possible sound.

Connectivity is another strong suit of the VSX-90TXV. It features multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for a hassle-free connection to various devices. With support for 4K Ultra HD pass-through and HDR (High Dynamic Range), it ensures that users can enjoy high-quality video along with high-fidelity audio. Additionally, there are plenty of analog and digital inputs for versatility with other audio sources.

Another remarkable aspect of the VSX-90TXV is its compatibility with wireless technologies, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This allows for effortless streaming from a variety of devices, making it simple to enjoy music from smartphones, tablets, and computers. Pioneer's proprietary FireConnect technology also facilitates multi-room audio, allowing music to be played throughout the home in different zones.

Design-wise, the receiver features a sleek, modern aesthetic that blends seamlessly into any home entertainment setup. The intuitive interface and remote control make navigation simple, ensuring that users can easily access all the receiver’s features.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-90TXV combines powerful amplification, advanced surround sound technology, and versatile connectivity options, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to elevate their home audio experience. Whether it’s for cinematic thrills or soulful music sessions, this receiver delivers on all fronts.
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