Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Placing Your Speakers, Power Connections AC Outlets, Speaker placement

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Connecting Your Equipment

Placing Your Speakers

Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. It is very important for speaker placement to read the instructions that come with your speakers so please be sure to do so.

Speaker placement

If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speaker stands which raise them off the floor. Be sure to read your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers.

Center Speaker

Front Speaker

Front Speaker

(L) (R)

Subwoofer

Surround	Surround
Speaker (L)	Speaker (R)

Surround Back	Surround Back
Speaker (L)	Speaker (R)

Memo:

•When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent distortion in the color of the TV screen. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.

•Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

•THX recommends that if you have two surround back speakers you place them close together.

PREPARATION

CAUTION:

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with suitable means.

Power Connections (AC OUTLETS)

[SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX]

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by this unit’s STANDBY/ON button. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.

CAUTION!

•Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating or fire risk. This can cause the amplifier to malfunction.

•The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.

CAUTION!

DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT’S AC OUTLET.

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Contents Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling FeaturesB fore You StartMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc 12V TriggerLoading the batteries Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInches 20 cm Receiver Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelHome 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 Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings 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 SettingsConnecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakersPower Connections AC Outlets Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Front Panel Displays& Controlsand ControlsSetup MIC jack see Master Volume dialSignal Select button see SB CH Mode button seeRemote Control EFFECT/CH SEL button Signal SEL button seeBASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button +/- buttons16 ////ENTER buttons Master Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button TOP MENU/GUIDE buttonDisplay Back Panel Digital in terminals see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxMULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see Speakers terminals seeTrol Through the menus. When you haveSetting you want in a particular menu Turn on the receiver and your TV. PressSurround Back System If it isn’t use the  buttons to select itExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Use the  buttons to select Normal Normal SetupThrough the Normal setup menus When you have the setting you wantSurround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSize Large or Small for each set With the  buttons chooseUse the  buttons to choose Number YES or NO, X1 or X2Level Manual or AUTO. Select a Setting mode with the  buttonsChannel Level Isn’t use the  buttons to selectSelect each speaker channel with Speaker DistanceSpeaker Distance should be Select it. Press the Enter buttonStereo and Multichannel Playback Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Basic OperationSelecting 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 ModePress the Acoustic EQ button Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Digital Noise Reduction Digital NR FunctionListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness 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 Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Virtual Surround Back ModeJack on the front of the receiver Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Plug headphones into the PhonesVideo Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerPress the Tuner button Using the TunerUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning MPX ModeExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Band button to select the band FM or AMMemorizing 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 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 Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etc Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Turn on the receiverSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room functionMulti Room connections It isnt use the  buttons to select Using Other FunctionsUse the  buttons to select Multi ROOM. Press EnterSelect the source with the Multi JOG Press the Control button to enter the control modeAdjust the volume You can adjust the volume level in the following rangeFrom the sub room, point the remote Press Volume +/- to adjustVolume Controlling the Multi Room system from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Select a Multi Control button for this multi operation Multi OperationsPerforming Multi Operations Select a Multi Control button for Using System OFFSystem Off Press the Receiver buttonResetting the Remote Control Press the STANDBY/ON button for Resetting the Main UnitWhen you see RESET? appear When OK appears in the display all the settingsTHX Cinema Setup Selected, if not use the  buttons to When youre finished use the Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter DIGITAL-IN Select should beUse the  buttons to assign a receiver function Assigning the Component Video InputsComponent video input you want to Reassign. Press the Enter buttonFunction Rename 12V Trigger function Expert Setup Expert System SettingsCrossover Network Crossover Network should beTo select and press Enter Fine Channel Level should be Use the  buttons to adjustAdjust the level of the channel using Fine Channel LevelDistance of the left channel. Press Fine Channel DelayFine Channel Delay should be Adjust the distance of each channel using the  buttonsAcoustic Calibration EQ EQ Auto Setting should beStart EQ Auto Setting When done select Exit if it’s notTOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destina Use the  buttons to select DataCOPY. Press Enter Use the  buttons to select CUSThis 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 Tone and specify the bass peak level Start or Setting CANCEL. PressUse the buttons to adjust the test Bass Peak Level buttons to select it, press Dynamic Range ControlRange Control should be OFF, MID or MAX. Press EnterDolby Pro Logic Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby DigitalDTS 96/24 DTS Neo6Troubleshooting Power Power does not turn onOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output Sound Setup Setup screen doesnt appearNo audio No sound is output when a To be something wrong withNo sound output from one set of speakers No sound output from the subwooferConsiderable noise in radio broadcasts Other audio problemsInput/display Video No image is output when aThere is no image coming Video jacks Cant record videoMiscellaneous Remote controlShow 96kHz Other components cant be operated with the system remoteDVD Preset Code BrandsEIA Maintenance of External SurfacesSpecifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed