Pioneer VSX-53TX manual EasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart, Home Theater The Basics

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Home Theater: The Basics

Most consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theater systems that give you many more options when listening to soundtracks. In fact, home theater is not really complicated and this little guide should give you an understanding of the basics. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks combined with multiple speakers to create a surround sound effect.

There are three different factors involved in getting surround sound. Each contribute to what kind of sound you get. These factors are:

1)The equipment you are using for your home theater setup. Particularly important is the number of speakers you are using. We call this your speaker configuration.

2)The 'source' material you are using. This is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like cable TV) you are listening to/watching. We call this the source.

3)The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSX-53TX receiver. These are explained below and in subsequent chapters but most likely the PRO LOGIC II MOVIE for moves and the PRO LOGIC II MUSIC for music will be fine.

Let's start with the home theater setup you have in your home.

1)Your Home System

The heart of your system is the VSX-53TX receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround sound. You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to seven speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and right, and surround back left and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound. We recommend you use seven speakers and a subwoofer. If this is not possible follow the instructions in "Auto Surround Sound Setup" in the "Easy Setup Guide Part 2" and you will still be able to get good surround sound. Also, a DVD player is essential for home theater and you can also hook up satellite or cable TV tuner to this receiver and get a more home theater- like sound from these sources.

2) The Source Material

DVDs have become the basic source material for home theater because they are convenient to use and offer excellent sound and picture quality as well as allow users to enjoy home theater soundtracks with more than two channels of audio. For example, Dolby Pro Logic plays back four channels (front left, front right, center and a single channel for both surround speakers), Dolby Digital and DTS sources usually have six discrete channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and right and a channel that powers the subwoofer) of sound. Since the subwoofer channel is only for bass sounds it is expressed as .1 of a channel and this multichannel setup has been named 5.1 channel sound.

It is important you consult the manual that came with your DVD player as well to make sure the player is outputting a surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for your home theater setup.

3) The Listening Modes

This receiver has many different listening modes and they are designed to cover all the speaker configurations and types of sources you might be using. In general, the PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listening mode is the easiest way to get realistic surround sound for movies. For music the basic listening mode for music is PRO LOGIC II MUSIC.

To listen to music in stereo simply choose the STEREO listening mode. Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD with all seven speakers or taking a stereo source and getting multichannel home theater-like sound) are explained in listening modes (page 47).

Conclusion

These are the three basic factors that contribute to your home theater sound. The easiest thing is to hook up seven speakers and a subwoofer and simply play your DVDs with PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listening mode. This will give you realistic and enjoyable home theater sound. First hook up your equipment, like your DVD player, TV and speakers.

Then follow the Easy Setup Guide instructions to set up your system for surround sound. It is very important you do one of the surround sound setups to get optimal sound from your receiver.

For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.

EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION

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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 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 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 TrolSurround Back System If it isn’t use the  buttons to select itExit 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 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 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 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 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 Setup example Multi Room functionMulti 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 Crossover Network should beTo 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 Neo6Troubleshooting Power Power does not turn onOverheat 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
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