Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Connecting Speakers,  Speaker terminals

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers

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

We recommend a full complement of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below.

One of the latest features of home theater is the use of surround back speakers. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporate these channels. See page 27 for speaker placement.

In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left to the L terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

Memo:

•We recommend speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω-16 Ω, but you can change the speaker impedance setting of the receiver (see page 26).

•If you only have one surround back speaker hook it up to the left surround back terminal.

•If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.

		Powered
	Front	subwoofer	Front
	Front	TV/monitor	Front
	speaker	TV/monitor	speaker
	(Left)		(Right)
			Center
			speaker
	Surround
	speaker		Surround
	(Left)		Surround
			speaker
			(Right)
	Surround back		Surround back
	speaker (Left)		speaker (Right)

PREPARATION

Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire	2 Loosen speaker terminal	3 Tighten
strands tightly	and insert	terminal.

together.

The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

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Contents Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc FeaturesB fore You Start12V Trigger Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingPreparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore You Start Loading the batteriesOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cm ReceiverHome Theater The Basics EasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePartDigital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Speaker terminals Speaker ConnectionsAssigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitAuto Surround Sound Setup Easy Setup Guide PartFor loud test tones Check the speaker settings on the OSDNormal use Playing a DVD with Surround SoundComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting your TVVideo Component videoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsPreparation Not a PCM-only output Connecting Digital Audio Components Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakersSpeaker placement Power Connections AC OutletsPlacing Your Speakers Front Panel Displays& Controlsand ControlsSignal Select button see Master Volume dialSB CH Mode button see Setup MIC jack seeRemote Control BASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button Signal SEL button see+/- buttons EFFECT/CH SEL buttonRemote Setup button Master Volume +/- buttonsTOP MENU/GUIDE button 16 ////ENTER buttonsDisplay Back Panel MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxSpeakers terminals see Digital in terminals seeSetting you want in a particular menu Through the menus. When you haveTurn on the receiver and your TV. Press TrolIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select it Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Through the Normal setup menus Normal SetupWhen you have the setting you want Use the  buttons to select NormalFront default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallUse the  buttons to choose With the  buttons chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 Size Large or Small for each setChannel Level Setting mode with the  buttonsIsn’t use the  buttons to select Level Manual or AUTO. Select aSpeaker Distance should be Speaker DistanceSelect it. Press the Enter button Select each speaker channel withIndicator Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSelecting the Input Signal Stereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeAdding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and TrebleThis mode cannot be used with Multi CH in mode Listening in Audio Scaler modeMulti Channel In Playback Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModeVirtual Surround Back Mode Press the SB CH Mode button onUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPlug headphones into the Phones Jack on the front of the receiverVideo Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerUsing the TunerMPX Mode Press the Tuner buttonTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningPress the Band button to select the band FM or AM ExampleTune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Enter button to input your choice Naming Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you want Recalling Memorized StationsTo step through each channel in order Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRemoteDisplays & Controlontrols of Other Components Press the button to be programmed Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning ModeCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsReturn Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operationsSetting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsTurn on the receiver Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etcSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Multi Room function Setup exampleMulti Room connections Use the  buttons to select Multi Using Other FunctionsROOM. Press Enter It isnt use the  buttons to selectAdjust the volume Press the Control button to enter the control modeYou can adjust the volume level in the following range Select the source with the Multi JOGVolume Press Volume +/- to adjustControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room From the sub room, point the remotePioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Select a Multi Control button for this multi operation Multi OperationsPerforming Multi Operations System Off Using System OFFPress the Receiver button Select a Multi Control button forResetting the Remote Control When you see RESET? appear Resetting the Main UnitWhen OK appears in the display all the settings Press the STANDBY/ON button forTHX Cinema Setup Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter When youre finished use the DIGITAL-IN Select should be Selected, if not use the  buttons toComponent video input you want to Assigning the Component Video InputsReassign. Press the Enter button Use the  buttons to assign a receiver functionFunction Rename 12V Trigger function Expert Setup Expert System SettingsCrossover Network should be Crossover NetworkTo select and press Enter Adjust the level of the channel using Use the  buttons to adjustFine Channel Level Fine Channel Level should beFine Channel Delay should be Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Distance of the left channel. PressStart EQ Auto Setting EQ Auto Setting should beWhen done select Exit if it’s not Acoustic Calibration EQCOPY. Press Enter Use the  buttons to select DataUse the  buttons to select CUS TOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destinaThis explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom For explanation purposes Illustrations use ALL CH AdjustUse the  buttons to adjust Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Use the buttons to adjust the test Start or Setting CANCEL. PressBass Peak Level Tone and specify the bass peak levelRange Control should be Dynamic Range ControlOFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter  buttons to select it, pressDolby Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDTS 96/24 DTS Neo6Power Power does not turn on TroubleshootingOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output No audio No sound is output when a Setup Setup screen doesnt appearTo be something wrong with SoundNo sound output from one set of speakers No sound output from the subwooferConsiderable noise in radio broadcasts Other audio problemsThere is no image coming Video No image is output when aVideo jacks Cant record video Input/displayShow 96kHz Remote controlOther components cant be operated with the system remote MiscellaneousDVD Preset Code BrandsEIA Maintenance of External SurfacesSpecifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed