Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Table of Contents

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Features

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Before You Start

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Checking the Supplied Accessories

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Preparing the Remote Control

7

Loading the batteries

7

Operating range of remote control unit

8

Installing the Receiver

8

Opening the Front Panel

8

Easy Setup Guide Part 1

9

Home Theater: The Basics

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1) Your Home System

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2) The Source Material

9

3) The Listening Modes

9

Conclusion

9

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV

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Digital Connections

10

2 Speaker Connections

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3 Setting up the Main Unit

12

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs

12

Easy Setup Guide Part 2

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1 Auto Surround Sound Setup

13

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

15

Connecting Your Equipment

16

Connecting your TV

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Component Video Input Default Settings

16

Connecting Video Components

17

Connecting a DVD player

17

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

18

Connecting a Video Component to the

 

Front Panel

18

Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components

19

Connecting Analog Audio Components

20

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

 

(DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD

 

(SACD) compatible player)

21

Connecting Digital Audio Components

22

Digital Input Default Settings

23

Connecting the Radio Antennas

24

Using outdoor antennas

24

Connecting Speakers

25

Speaker impedance

26

Bi-wiring your speakers

26

Placing Your Speakers

27

Speaker placement

27

Power Connections (AC OUTLETS)

27

Displays and Controls

28

Front Panel

28

Remote Control

30

Display

33

Back Panel

34

Setting Up for Surround Sound

36

Surround Back System

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NORMAL Setup

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Speaker Setting

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Channel Level

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Speaker Distance

42

Basic Operation

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Stereo and Multichannel Playback

43

Selecting the Input Signal

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Listening Modes

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Stereo modes

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MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)

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MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)

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Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode

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Adding/Adjusting the Effect in

 

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode

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Listening with ACOUSTIC CAL EQ

49

Digital Noise Reduction (DIGITAL NR Function)

49

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

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Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

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Adjusting Bass and Treble

51

Listening with Sound Delay

51

Listening in Audio Scaler mode

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Multi Channel In Playback

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Surround Back Channel Modes

54

Surround Back Channel Mode

54

Virtual Surround Back Mode

54

Dual Mono setting and playback

55

Using Headphones

55

Video Select

56

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (DIMMER)

56

Using the Tuner

57

Automatic and Manual Tuning

57

MPX Mode

57

Direct Access Tuning

58

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

59

Naming Memorized Stations

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Recalling Memorized Stations

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Remote Control of

 

Other Components

62

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

 

Components

62

Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control

62

Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls

 

(LEARNING Mode)

63

Using Remote Control with Other Components

64

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/

 

Cassette Deck operations

64

Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations

65

Setting up the Direct Function

66

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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 cablesUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedanceSpeaker placement Power Connections AC OutletsPlacing 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 TrolIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select it Surround Back SystemExit 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 Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight 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 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 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 Multi Room function Setup exampleMulti 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 should be Crossover NetworkTo 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 96/24Power Power does not turn on TroubleshootingOverheat 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
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