Pioneer VSX-53TX BASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button, +/- buttons, HI-BIT button see

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Displays and Controls

BASS/TREBLE buttons (see page 51)

9 MULTI OPERATION button

Use to select whether the bass or treble will be

Use this button with MULTI OPERATION

adjusted.

(page 75) and SYSTEM OFF (page 77).

(+/–) buttons

Use to adjust the TONE level, effect level, channel level and sound delay as well as make Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC parameter settings.

EFFECT/CH SEL button

Switches between the different channels so you can add volume individually to each channel with the + and – buttons. Also selects EFFECT mode, Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC parameters (see page 48) and sound delay settings (see page 51). You can then use the + and – buttons to make these adjustments.

SIGNAL SEL button (see page 44)

Press repeatedly to select one of the following: AUTO – If there are analog and digital signals input, the receiver automatically selects the dig- ital signal.

DIGITAL – To select an optical or coaxial digital signal.

ANALOG – To select an analog signal.

DNR (DIGITAL NR) button (see page 49)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off.

VIDEO SEL button (see page 56)

Use to toggle between the different video input possibilities.

HI-BIT button (see page 52)

Use this button to switch the AUDIO SCALER on or off.

8TV CONTROL buttons

The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used once they are preset to control your TV.

TV button

This is a dedicated TV button. Use it to turn on/ off your TV.

INPUT SELECT: Press to select the input source for the TV.

CHANNEL +/– :Use these buttons to change the channel of the TV.

VOLUME +/– :Press to control the volume of the TV.

10 LED display

This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver. It also flashes at other times, for example when teaching the receiver preset codes.

11 SOURCE button

Use this button to turn on/off other components. You must input the preset code in order to use this function (see page 62).

12 RECEIVER button

Use this button to switch the remote control into receiver mode in order to get certain receiver functions or do receiver setups.

13 Receiver functions

ACOUSTIC EQ button (see page 89)

Press to switch on/off and select the type of acoustic calibration EQ.

INPUT button

Press to select an input source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.

SB CH MODE button (see page 54)

Use this button to turn the surround back channels ON/OFF/AUTO or switch the virtual surround back mode between ON/OFF/AUTO.

MULTI CH INPUT button (see page 53)

Use this button to select the component you have hooked up to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player).

MIDNIGHT button (see page 50)

Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.

MUTE button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

PREPARATION

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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 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 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. PressIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select it Surround Back SystemExit 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 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 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 AMTune 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 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 Multi Room function Setup exampleMulti 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 should be Crossover NetworkTo 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 Neo6Power Power does not turn on TroubleshootingOverheat 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
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