Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Connecting the Radio Antennas, Using outdoor antennas,  AM loop antenna

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting the Radio Antennas

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

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality.

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

 AMloop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna.	2 Twist exposed wire strands
	together and insert.

(Single)

3 Attach toa wall, etc. (if desired) and face toward the direction providing the best reception.

Using outdoor antennas

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To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

75Ω coaxial cable

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15 to 18 feet (5 – 6 meter) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP ANTENNA terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.

For best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

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Contents Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert FeaturesB fore You Start Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc12V Trigger Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlBefore You Start Loading the batteriesInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel 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 useConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsVideo 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 PanelMaster Volume dial Signal Select button seeSB CH Mode button see Setup MIC jack seeRemote Control Signal SEL button see BASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button+/- buttons EFFECT/CH SEL buttonMaster Volume +/- buttons Remote Setup buttonTOP MENU/GUIDE button 16 ////ENTER buttonsDisplay Back Panel AC Outlet switched, 100 W max MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal seeSpeakers terminals see Digital in terminals seeThrough the menus. When you have Setting you want in a particular menuTurn on the receiver and your TV. Press TrolSurround Back System If it isn’t use the  buttons to select itExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Normal Setup Through the Normal setup menusWhen you have the setting you want Use the  buttons to select NormalSpeaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallWith the  buttons choose Use the  buttons to chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 Size Large or Small for each setSetting mode with the  buttons Channel LevelIsn’t use the  buttons to select Level Manual or AUTO. Select aSpeaker Distance Speaker Distance should beSelect it. Press the Enter button Select each speaker channel withChoose a Listening Mode one of two ways IndicatorBasic Operation 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 ModePress Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote control Listening with Acoustic CAL EQDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function 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 Surround Back Channel Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote controlVirtual Surround Back Mode Press the SB CH Mode button onDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesPlug headphones into the Phones Jack on the front of the receiverAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectUsing the TunerUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX Mode Press the Tuner buttonDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress the Band button to select the band FM or AM 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 Using Other FunctionsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsTurn on the receiver Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etcSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room functionMulti Room connections Using Other Functions Use the  buttons to select MultiROOM. Press Enter It isnt use the  buttons to selectPress the Control button to enter the control mode Adjust the volumeYou can adjust the volume level in the following range Select the source with the Multi JOGPress Volume +/- to adjust VolumeControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room 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 Using System OFF System OffPress the Receiver button Select a Multi Control button forResetting the Remote Control Resetting the Main Unit When you see RESET? appearWhen OK appears in the display all the settings Press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX Cinema Setup When youre finished use the  Input ASSIGN. Press the EnterDIGITAL-IN Select should be Selected, if not use the  buttons toAssigning the Component Video Inputs Component video input you want toReassign. Press the Enter button 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 Use the  buttons to adjust Adjust the level of the channel usingFine Channel Level Fine Channel Level should beFine Channel Delay Fine Channel Delay should beAdjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Distance of the left channel. PressEQ Auto Setting should be Start EQ Auto SettingWhen done select Exit if it’s not Acoustic Calibration EQUse the  buttons to select Data COPY. Press EnterUse the  buttons to select CUS 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 Start or Setting CANCEL. Press Use the buttons to adjust the testBass Peak Level Tone and specify the bass peak levelDynamic Range Control Range Control should beOFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter  buttons to select it, pressChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Troubleshooting Power Power does not turn onOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Setup Setup screen doesnt appear No audio No sound is output when aTo be something wrong with SoundNo sound output from the subwoofer No sound output from one set of speakersOther audio problems Considerable noise in radio broadcastsVideo No image is output when a There is no image comingVideo jacks Cant record video Input/displayRemote control Show 96kHzOther components cant be operated with the system remote MiscellaneousPreset Code Brands DVDMaintenance of External Surfaces EIASpecifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed