Pioneer VSX-37TX, VSX-36TX manual Display

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Displays & Controls

Display

All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.

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PREPARATION

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1SIGNAL SELECT indicators

Light to indicate the input signal you selected.

ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned.

DIGITAL: Lights when digital audio signals are selected.

AC-3RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned.

AUTO: Lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically.

2 Program Format indicators

AC-3:Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played.

DTS: Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played.

For Dolby Digital or DTS sources: These indicators change according to which channels are active in the source. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at the same time it means a source with a Surround EX or DTS ES flag is being used.

L – Left front channel. C – Center channel.

R – Right front channel.

LS – Left surround channel. S – Surround channel (mono). RS – Right surround channel.

LFE – Low Frequency Effects channel.

3 Analog level indicators

OVER – When the source signal is analog, this lights if the signal is in danger of distorting. Press INPUT ATT on the remote control to lower the signal level.

ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the analog source signal.

4Speaker indicators

Light to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B.

5LOUDNESS indicator (See p.49)

Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.

6H.P (headphones)

Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both turn off automatically).

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7MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.49)

Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on.

8DSP indicator (See p.41-45, 47)

Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected.

9STEREO indicator

Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.

10Radio Frequency/Function indicator

Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station.

112/dts mode indicators

2DIGITAL : When the 2/dts mode on the

receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, 2 PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital.

2PRO LOGIC: When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback.

DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a DTS signal.

THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected.

12 MASTER VOLUME indication

Displays current volume level.

13 TAPE 2 indicator

Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.

14 Character display

Shows current mode, status, etc.

15 Tuner indicators

MONO: Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. STEREO: Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode.

TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is received.

AM/FM: Light to indicate the current band (FM or AM).

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Contents VSX-37TXVSX-36TX Important Notice For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Quick Start GuideCoaxial Digital Connection Optical Digital ConnectionSpeaker Connections Setting up the Remote Control & UnitQuick Start Guide Press the System Setup button Set the remote control slide switch to SetupUse the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting Digital Input AssignmentFor Better Surround Sound Playing a DVD with Surround SoundYou should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver For more information see pagesFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Analog audio/video cordsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsVSX-36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Default settingsExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Digital Input AssignmentConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting DVD/LD playersVideo Components LD player onlyDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Satellite TV ComponentsOr standard video cord TV/Satellite tunerComponents equipped with Multi Channel Input External Decoder5.1 channel analog output jack Using external antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeaker terminals SpeakersPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementSpeaker impedance First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ONPlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsMulti CH Input See p.40 Signal Select button See p.47Tone control buttons Tone button Channel Select buttonInput Selector dial Source indicators VSX-37TX onlyPhones jack Video Input jacks See p.15Display Remote Control Input ATT button when USE mode is selected Master Volume buttonsRemote Setup button when Setup mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSet the slide switch to Setup Setting Up for Surround SoundPress the System Setup button Speaker Setting See p.32-33Go on to the next page to continue set up Digital in Select should be selected if it Digital-In SelectIsnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Choose a Digital in and assign it an inputSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 Speaker Setting´ buttons then press the Enter button Buttons then press the buttonMenu Setup Menu Channel Level Select a Test Tone modeTone will be output Press Enter button to return to When you have adjusted each speaker levelPrevious screen Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and pressCrossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSelect Crossover Network if Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it willThis completes the speaker setup Select Setting Start Press the Enter buttonBass Peak Level Output the test tone for the LFE channelIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Default setting is OFFDynamic Range Control Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXChannel Basic Playback Standard modeSound Modes Advanced Theater modes Home THX Cinema modeDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModePlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Stereo indicator lights on the display Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo modePlaying Stereo Sources Press the Receiver button to turn on the receiverEach press switches the signal in the order below Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputVSX-36TX model Reducing Noise During Playback Each press switches Digital NR on or offStereo excluding 96 kHz Analog input Digital inputListening the Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Press the Midnight buttonAdjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in PlaybackDirect Playback Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress the FL Dimmer button Put the receiver in Standby mode Dual Mono SettingAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerFor Automatic Tuning For Manual TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningExample Tune in the desired station Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Memory button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class numberRecalling Memorized Stations Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetup Component you want to control Press the Multi Control button forPress the 2´3 buttons to choose Function and then press the 5´ buttonsPress the Remote Setup button Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsRemote Control of Other Components Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screenPress the button to be programmed Source Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsEnter Side A/B = MenuChannel -/+ VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsEnter TV/VCR Disc CD & CD-R Player OperationsPress to start recording CD-R only Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsGuide STB satellite tuner OperationsExit Channel -/+ TV OperationsEnter CH Enter For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/REDPress to rewind the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to fast forward the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsMulti Operations To cancel here, press Remote SetupSelect a Multi Control button for this Multi OperationStereo by inputting that command for Mode THX, ADVANCED, StandardRepeat steps 4 and 5 to input Multi OPERATIONs to the Multi ControlSystem Off Using the System Off Button Setting Up the Direct FunctionSelect a component by pressing its Multi Control button Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsVideo Select Multi-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room Main roomPress System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiverSelector Press Volume +/- to adjust the volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress a Function button to select the sub function Receiver from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code ListSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Listening Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIASpecifications Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionFurnished Parts 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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