Pioneer VSX-36TX, VSX-37TX Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player, Digital Input Assignment

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Connecting Your Equipment

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player

Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2RF jack and either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p.15). We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

VSX-37TX model :

2RF OUT

(not a PCM-only output)

(AC-3)(LD)

 

 

DIGITAL OUT

1

 

 

2

3

DVD/LD player

or LD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

S2 VIDEO

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCM/

 

DVD /

 

 

 

IN

IN

2RF IN

IN 1

IN

2

IN

3

IN

4

IN

5

2/

 

LD

IN

 

 

 

Y

 

DTS

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

(AC-3)

 

 

SURR-

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

SAT

IN

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

1

OUT 2

R

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

IN

IN

 

 

 

PR

 

FM UNBAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

VCR1 /

 

 

 

 

 

 

75‰

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

R

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

Y

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

IN

IN

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR-

 

VCR2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

MONITOR

 

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD /

OUT 1

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

TAPE1/

MONITOR

 

R

 

L

 

 

 

MULTI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

R

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM LOOP

OUT

 

AUDIO

 

 

WOOFER

 

PHONO

OUT

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

R

 

 

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

MULTI-ROOM

CONTROL

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

 

 

BACK

 

VIDEO

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

OUT

Y

 

PB

S-VIDEO

PR

 

ANALOG

STEREO

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Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram) as well, but you DON'T need to make both. Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the Digital-In Select procedure (see p.31) if necessary. See the explanation on the left for details.

VSX-36TX model :

When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital

To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX-36TX model through their digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1.

RF demodulator RFD-1

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

PCM/

PCM/

PCM/

PCM/

 

(OPT.)

 

(OPT.)

 

RF IN

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

(AC-3)(LD)

(AC-3)(LD)

(not a PCM-only output)

2RF OUT

 

 

 

DIGITAL OUT

1

 

 

2

3

DVD/LD player

or LD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

S2 VIDEO

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCM/

 

DVD /

 

 

 

IN

IN

IN 1

IN

2

IN

3

IN

4

IN

5

2/

 

LD

IN

 

 

 

Y

 

DTS

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR-

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

SAT

IN

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 1

OUT 2

R

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

IN

IN

 

 

 

PR

 

FM UNBAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

VCR1 /

 

 

 

 

 

 

75‰

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

R

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

Y

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

IN

IN

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR-

 

VCR2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

MONITOR

 

MULTI CH IN

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD /

OUT 1

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

TAPE1/

MONITOR

 

R

 

L

 

 

MULTI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

R

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM LOOP

OUT

 

AUDIO

 

 

WOOFER

 

PHONO

OUT

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

R

 

 

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

MULTI-ROOM

CONTROL

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

 

 

BACK

 

VIDEO

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

OUT

Y

 

PB

S-VIDEO

PR

 

ANALOG

STEREO

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Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection).

Digital Input Assignment

Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of component, they can be used freely. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component in which jack so your components will be in sync with the the names on the remote control buttons and the like. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the receiver's default settings.

You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/ LD player only has an optical out jack on it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the VSX-37TX/36TX default setting. In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs. See Digital-In

14 Select on p.31 in order to do this.

7The default settings

DIGITAL IN 1: DVD/LD

DIGITAL IN 2: CD

DIGITAL IN 3: MD

DIGITAL IN 4: TV/SAT

DIGITAL IN 5: VCR1

AC-3 RF: DVD/LD

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Contents VSX-37TXVSX-36TX For Canadian model For U.S. modelImportant Notice Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Coaxial Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Optical Digital ConnectionQuick Start Guide Setting up the Remote Control & UnitSpeaker Connections Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting Set the remote control slide switch to SetupPress the System Setup button Digital Input AssignmentYou should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound For more information see pagesFeatures Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cmAudio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Analog audio/video cordsDigital Connections Coaxial cords/Optical cablesExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Default settingsVSX-36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Digital Input AssignmentVideo Components Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs LD player onlyOr standard video cord Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables TV/Satellite tuner5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionSpeakers Speaker terminalsSpeaker impedance Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ONConnecting Additional Amplifiers PluggingDisplays & Controls Front PanelTone control buttons Tone button Signal Select button See p.47Multi CH Input See p.40 Channel Select buttonPhones jack Source indicators VSX-37TX onlyInput Selector dial Video Input jacks See p.15Display Remote Control Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selectedInitial Set Up On Screen DisplayPress the System Setup button Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Speaker Setting See p.32-33Go on to the next page to continue set up Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Digital-In SelectDigital in Select should be selected if it Choose a Digital in and assign it an input´ buttons then press the Enter button Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 Buttons then press the buttonMenu Setup Menu Tone will be output Select a Test Tone modeChannel Level Previous screen When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and pressSelect Crossover Network if Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it willBass Peak Level Select Setting Start Press the Enter buttonThis completes the speaker setup Output the test tone for the LFE channelDynamic Range Control Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXChannel Sound Modes Standard modeBasic Playback Home THX Cinema mode Advanced Theater modesStereo mode DSP modesSelecting a Sound Mode CH SELPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Playing Stereo Sources Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo modeStereo indicator lights on the display Press the Receiver button to turn on the receiverVSX-36TX model Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below Stereo excluding 96 kHz Analog input Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Digital inputEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Press the Midnight buttonAdjusting Bass and Treble Multi Channel in Playback KHz 24 bit PerformancePress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Dual Mono Setting Put the receiver in Standby modeFor Automatic Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Manual TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Memory button to activate the memory function Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class numberRecalling Memorized Stations Setup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Press the 2´3 buttons to choose Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Function and then press the 5´ buttonsRemote Control of Other Components Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screenPress the button to be programmed Enter Side A/B Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource = MenuEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc MD Operations Disc DISP/CHARAExit STB satellite tuner OperationsGuide Enter CH Enter TV OperationsChannel -/+ For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/REDPress to fast forward the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to rewind the tape Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video ComponentsSelect a Multi Control button for this To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Multi OperationRepeat steps 4 and 5 to input Multi Mode THX, ADVANCED, StandardStereo by inputting that command for OPERATIONs to the Multi ControlSystem Off Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off Button Resetting the Remote Control Remote Back LightErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset CodesVideo Select MULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Sub room Main roomSelect the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiverSelector Press a Function button to select the sub function Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Receiver from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTSPreset Code List Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyAnalog DTS Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIA ListeningSpecifications Furnished Parts Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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