Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Connecting VCRs or DVRs, Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Connect the video out of your VCR/DVR using either S video or composite video cords, depending on how you connected the receiver to your TV (see page 16). Use analog audio cords for the audio signal. To record, you also need to connect a set of audio/video outputs from the receiver to the audio/video inputs on your VCR/ DVR. Note that to record video from a source component, the video connection from the source to the receiver and from the receiver to the recorder must be the same type.

VCR/DVD recorder

VCR

Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel

Connect a portable DVD player, video game console or any video component to the front panel as show here. Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as VIDEO. You cannot assign the digital input on the front panel.

Be careful! For portable DVD players you will need a specialized optical cord (for the audio) that has a mini optical plug on one end and a regular optical plug on the other.

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Contents Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert 12V Trigger FeaturesB fore You StartMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingBefore You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cm ReceiverEasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker Connections  Speaker terminalsSetting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital InputsEasy Setup Guide Part Auto Surround Sound SetupCheck the speaker settings on the OSD For loud test tonesPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Normal useVideo Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerConnecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cordsPreparation Connecting Digital Audio Components Not a PCM-only outputDigital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cablesConnecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedancePower Connections AC Outlets Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Displays& Controlsand Controls Front PanelSB CH Mode button see Master Volume dialSignal Select button see Setup MIC jack seeRemote Control +/- buttons Signal SEL button seeBASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button EFFECT/CH SEL buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button Master Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button 16 ////ENTER buttonsDisplay Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxMULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see Digital in terminals seeTurn on the receiver and your TV. Press Through the menus. When you haveSetting you want in a particular menu TrolSurround Back System If it isn’t use the  buttons to select itExit should be selected. Press the Enter button When you have the setting you want Normal SetupThrough the Normal setup menus Use the  buttons to select NormalCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 With the  buttons chooseUse the  buttons to choose Size Large or Small for each setIsn’t use the  buttons to select Setting mode with the  buttonsChannel Level Level Manual or AUTO. Select aSelect it. Press the Enter button Speaker DistanceSpeaker Distance should be Select each speaker channel withBasic Operation Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSelecting the Input Signal Listening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music ModeDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press the Acoustic EQ buttonListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound DelayListening in Audio Scaler mode This mode cannot be used with Multi CH in modeMulti Channel In Playback Virtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Press the SB CH Mode button onPlug headphones into the Phones Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Jack on the front of the receiverAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectMPX Mode Using the TunerUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Press the Tuner buttonPress the Band button to select the band FM or AM Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency ExampleMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantPress the Enter button to input your choice Naming Memorized Stations Recalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you wantTo step through each channel in order Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlRemoteDisplays & Controlontrols of Other Components Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Press the button to be programmedUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations ReturnSetting up the Direct Function Turn on the receiver Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etcSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room functionMulti Room connections ROOM. Press Enter Using Other FunctionsUse the  buttons to select Multi It isnt use the  buttons to selectYou can adjust the volume level in the following range Press the Control button to enter the control modeAdjust the volume Select the source with the Multi JOGControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room Press Volume +/- to adjustVolume From the sub room, point the remotePioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Select a Multi Control button for this multi operationPerforming Multi Operations Press the Receiver button Using System OFFSystem Off Select a Multi Control button forResetting the Remote Control When OK appears in the display all the settings Resetting the Main UnitWhen you see RESET? appear Press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX Cinema Setup DIGITAL-IN Select should be When youre finished use the Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter Selected, if not use the  buttons toReassign. Press the Enter button Assigning the Component Video InputsComponent video input you want to Use the  buttons to assign a receiver functionFunction Rename 12V Trigger function Expert System Settings Expert SetupCrossover Network Crossover Network should beTo select and press Enter Fine Channel Level Use the  buttons to adjustAdjust the level of the channel using Fine Channel Level should beAdjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Fine Channel DelayFine Channel Delay should be Distance of the left channel. PressWhen done select Exit if it’s not EQ Auto Setting should beStart EQ Auto Setting Acoustic Calibration EQUse the  buttons to select CUS Use the  buttons to select DataCOPY. Press Enter TOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destinaFor explanation purposes Illustrations use ALL CH Adjust This explanation is for Custom 1 or CustomUse the  buttons to adjust Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. PressUse the buttons to adjust the test Tone and specify the bass peak levelOFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter Dynamic Range ControlRange Control should be  buttons to select it, pressDolby Digital Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Troubleshooting Power Power does not turn onOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output To be something wrong with Setup Setup screen doesnt appearNo audio No sound is output when a SoundNo sound output from the subwoofer No sound output from one set of speakersOther audio problems Considerable noise in radio broadcastsVideo jacks Cant record video Video No image is output when aThere is no image coming Input/displayOther components cant be operated with the system remote Remote controlShow 96kHz MiscellaneousPreset Code Brands DVDMaintenance of External Surfaces EIASpecifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed