Pioneer VSX-53TX manual DTS Neo6, DTS 96/24

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Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

DTS-ES

DTS launched a new surround format in November 2000. This has come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS-ES. The technology has been advanced to include two new home formats DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ch format, both are able to playback discrete, 6.1-channel content from DVDs and CDs. Both of these formats are compatible with a conventional DTS 5.1 ch decoder. In this system each channel is encoded and decoded individually, adding to the separation of the channels. Since DTS adds a third surround channel, the surround back channel, the realism and all-encompassing nature of the sound reaches levels not seen before in home theater. This unit is equipped with a DTS-ES decoder.

DTS Neo:6

This is a matrix decoding technology that transforms two-channel sources into 6.0 channel surround sound. There are two modes, CINEMA mode and MUSIC mode.

DTS 96/24

For compatibility with equipment that was produced before this format was made, DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1ch decoder. This unit is equipped with a DTS 96 kHz/24 bit decoder to take advantage of the higher sound quality available.

THX

THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to each one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home.

Re-Equalization™ :In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way.

Adaptive Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Adaptive Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy.

Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers.

Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system. Set this function according to the Bass Peak Level instructions (page 94).

Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. Set this function according to the Speaker Distance instructions (page 42) or Fine Channel Delay instructions (page 88).

THX Surround EX™ : THX Surround EX–Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not

 

Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be

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program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of

 

the individual listener.

 

 

 

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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
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