Pioneer VSX-37TX, VSX-36TX Dynamic Range Control, Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX

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Initial Set Up

Dynamic Range Control

This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources (see page 49). If continuing from Bass Peak Level go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.29) first.

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USE

SETUP

S0URCE

 

 

RECEIVER

 

MULTI

SYSTEM

 

 

OPERATION

OFF

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

CD

MD/

TUNER

TVCONT

TAPE1

CLASS

MPX

BAND

DIRECT ACCESS

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7

3

8

- TUNING +

- STATION +

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DTV ON/OFF

DTV MENU

- CHANNEL +

1

2

 

3

4

5

 

6

7

8

 

9

GUIDE

0

 

EXIT

 

 

ENTER

+10

 

 

DISC

1Select D-RANGE CONTROL (if continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL, it will already be

selected).

See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this.

Press the ENTER button.

Dynamic Range Control

Select Mode [OFF]

(For Dolby Digital)

+

TV

 

+

 

[EXIT]

TV VOL

TV CONTROL

 

VOLUME

 

 

TV FUNC

 

 

 

REMOTE SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

MENU

 

MUTE

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

SYSTEM SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT/

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FUNCTION

 

• The default setting is OFF.

CH SEL

 

 

1-3

 

ENTER

 

 

• If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the

NR

 

SELECT

 

DIGITAL

 

 

SIGNAL

 

 

MIDNIGHT

MULTI CH

DSP

STEREO/

 

Dynamic Range Control OFF.

 

INPUT

 

DIRECT

 

 

/DTS

LIGHT THX ADVANCED STANDARD

2Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX.

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting.

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs.

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Contents VSX-37TXVSX-36TX Information to User For U.S. modelImportant Notice For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Optical Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Coaxial Digital ConnectionSetting up the Remote Control & Unit Speaker ConnectionsQuick Start Guide Digital Input Assignment Set the remote control slide switch to SetupPress the System Setup button Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD settingFor more information see pages Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiverFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlInches 20 cm Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelAnalog audio/video cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsDigital Input Assignment Default settingsVSX-36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerLD player only Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs Video ComponentsTV/Satellite tuner Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Or standard video cordMulti Channel Input External Decoder Components equipped with5.1 channel analog output jack To improve FM reception Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antennaSpeaker terminals SpeakersFirst turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Speaker impedancePlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsChannel Select button Signal Select button See p.47Multi CH Input See p.40 Tone control buttons Tone buttonVideo Input jacks See p.15 Source indicators VSX-37TX onlyInput Selector dial Phones jackDisplay Remote Control System SET UP button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSpeaker Setting See p.32-33 Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Press the System Setup buttonGo on to the next page to continue set up Choose a Digital in and assign it an input Digital-In SelectDigital in Select should be selected if it Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select itButtons then press the button Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 ´ buttons then press the Enter buttonMenu Setup Menu Select a Test Tone mode Channel LevelTone will be output Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and press When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Previous screenContinuing from Channel LEVEL, it will Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Select Crossover Network ifOutput the test tone for the LFE channel Select Setting Start Press the Enter buttonThis completes the speaker setup Bass Peak LevelUse the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Dynamic Range ControlChannel Standard mode Basic PlaybackSound Modes Advanced Theater modes Home THX Cinema modeDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModePlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press the Receiver button to turn on the receiver Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo modeStereo indicator lights on the display Playing Stereo SourcesSwitching Analog and Digital Signal Input Each press switches the signal in the order belowVSX-36TX model Digital input Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Stereo excluding 96 kHz Analog inputPress the Midnight button Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in PlaybackAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Direct PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Put the receiver in Standby mode Dual Mono SettingFor Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Memory button to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsSetup Function and then press the 5´ buttons Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Press the 2´3 buttons to chooseRemote SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote Control of Other ComponentsPress the button to be programmed = Menu Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource Enter Side A/BVCR & DVD Recorder Operations Channel -/+Enter TV/VCR CD & CD-R Player Operations DiscPress to start recording CD-R only Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsSTB satellite tuner Operations GuideExit For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/RED TV OperationsChannel -/+ Enter CH EnterCassette Deck Operations Press to rewind the tapePress to fast forward the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsMulti Operation To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Select a Multi Control button for thisOPERATIONs to the Multi Control Mode THX, ADVANCED, StandardStereo by inputting that command for Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MultiSystem Off Setting Up the Direct Function Using the System Off ButtonSelect 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 Sub room Main room Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connectionsAlso make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttonsSelector Receiver from the sub room Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Press a Function button to select the sub functionPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatDTS Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code ListSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Listening Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIASpecifications Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesFurnished Parts 0 4 2 1 1 4 0