Pioneer VSX-36TX, VSX-37TX manual Input Selector dial, Phones jack, Video Input jacks See p.15

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Displays & Controls

9INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. (You can also use to select a function in the MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE mode). The source indica- tors show the current component:

DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT– TV or satellite tuner.

CD – Compact Disc player.

MD/TAPE1/CD-R – Tape deck, Mini Disc recorder or CD recorder connected to MD/ TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/outputs.

TUNER – The built-in tuner. PHONO – Turntable.

VIDEO – Video camera (etc.) connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.

VCR1/DVR – Video cassette recorder connect- ed to VCR1/DVR inputs.

VCR 2 – Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

10PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers).

11VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15)

S-VIDEO:Video input for connecting a video camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.

VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R): Video input for connect- ing a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.

12SPEAKERS (A/B) button

Use to select the speaker system. A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. The button cycles through the speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.

13VIDEO SELECT button

Switches the receiver between the various types of video input.

14TAPE 2 MONITOR button

Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.

15TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.54-57)

CLASS – Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

BAND – Press to select the AM or FM band.

TUNING –/+ – Use to manually tune to radio stations.

MPX – Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast signal is weak, selecting MONO will improve the sound quality.

MEMORY – Press to start the memorization of a preset station.

STATION –/+ – Use to choose programmed radio stations.

16MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

17Source indicators (VSX-37TX only)

Shows the source currently selected.

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Contents VSX-37TXVSX-36TX For U.S. model Important NoticeFor Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Quick Start Guide Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVCoaxial Digital Connection Optical Digital ConnectionSetting up the Remote Control & Unit Speaker ConnectionsQuick Start Guide Set the remote control slide switch to Setup Press the System Setup buttonUse the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting Digital Input AssignmentPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound For Better Surround SoundYou should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver For more information see pagesFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmConnecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Analog audio/video cordsDigital Connections Coaxial cords/Optical cablesDefault settings VSX-36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Digital Input AssignmentConnecting DVD/LD players Connecting VCRs or DVRsVideo Components LD player onlySatellite TV Components Digital audio coaxial cords Optical cablesOr standard video cord TV/Satellite tunerMulti Channel Input External Decoder Components equipped with5.1 channel analog output jack Connecting the Radio Antennas Using external antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeakers Speaker terminalsSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersSpeaker impedance First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ONConnecting Additional Amplifiers PluggingDisplays & Controls Front PanelSignal Select button See p.47 Multi CH Input See p.40Tone control buttons Tone button Channel Select buttonSource indicators VSX-37TX only Input Selector dialPhones jack Video Input jacks See p.15Display Remote Control Master Volume buttons Input ATT button when USE mode is selectedRemote Setup button when Setup mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selectedInitial Set Up On Screen DisplaySetting Up for Surround Sound Set the slide switch to SetupPress the System Setup button Speaker Setting See p.32-33Go on to the next page to continue set up Digital-In Select Digital in Select should be selected if itIsnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Choose a Digital in and assign it an inputSpeaker Setting Select a speaker setting mode with the 2´3´ buttons then press the Enter button Buttons then press the buttonMenu Setup Menu Select a Test Tone mode Channel LevelTone will be output When you have adjusted each speaker level Press Enter button to return toPrevious screen Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and pressSelect Exit to return to the System Setup Menu Crossover NetworkSelect Crossover Network if Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it willSelect Setting Start Press the Enter button This completes the speaker setupBass Peak Level Output the test tone for the LFE channelDefault setting is OFF If listening at loud volumes we recommend turningDynamic Range Control Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXChannel Standard mode Basic PlaybackSound Modes Home THX Cinema mode Advanced Theater modesStereo mode DSP modesSelecting a Sound Mode CH SELPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo mode Stereo indicator lights on the displayPlaying Stereo Sources Press the Receiver button to turn on the receiverSwitching Analog and Digital Signal Input Each press switches the signal in the order belowVSX-36TX model Each press switches Digital NR on or off Reducing Noise During PlaybackStereo excluding 96 kHz Analog input Digital inputListening in Midnight Mode Listening the Loudness ModeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Press the Midnight buttonAdjusting Bass and Treble Multi Channel in Playback KHz 24 bit PerformanceAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Direct PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Dual Mono Setting Put the receiver in Standby modeUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningFor Automatic Tuning For Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the desired stationPress the Memory button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class numberRecalling Memorized Stations Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsSetup Press the Multi Control button for Component you want to controlPress the 2´3 buttons to choose Function and then press the 5´ buttonsLearning Commands from Other Remote Controls Press the Remote Setup buttonRemote Control of Other Components Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screenPress the button to be programmed Using the Remote Control with Other Components SourceEnter Side A/B = MenuVCR & DVD Recorder Operations Channel -/+Enter TV/VCR CD & CD-R Player Operations DiscPress to start recording CD-R only MD Operations Disc DISP/CHARASTB satellite tuner Operations GuideExit TV Operations Channel -/+Enter CH Enter For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/REDCassette Deck Operations Press to rewind the tapePress to fast forward the tape Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video ComponentsTo cancel here, press Remote Setup Multi OperationsSelect a Multi Control button for this Multi OperationMode THX, ADVANCED, Standard Stereo by inputting that command forRepeat steps 4 and 5 to input Multi OPERATIONs to the Multi ControlSystem Off Setting Up the Direct Function Using the System Off ButtonSelect a component by pressing its Multi Control button Resetting the Remote Control Remote Back LightErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset CodesVideo Select Set up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room Main roomMULTI-ROOM set up Press System Setup on the remote controlSelect the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiverSelector Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumePress a Function button to select the sub function Receiver from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format 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 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesFurnished Parts 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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