Pioneer VSX-37TX, VSX-36TX manual Basic Playback, Sound Modes, Standard mode

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Basic Playback

Sound Modes

The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control.

There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes.

The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.

STANDARD mode

This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources. No special effects are added. It is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS. STANDARD 7.1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels. For more detailed information see p.83-84. You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speaker(s). For more detailed information see p.19, 32-33. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.

STANDARD

Use this mode with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only STANDARD mode you will be able to select on the receiver.

STANDARD 7.1

This mode is best for sources with SURROUND BACK channels. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.32-33). Also, this mode will play 5.1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up, routing some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels. STANDARD 7.1 will appear in the display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up. The display will change according to the source played.

STANDARD AUTO

In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate STANDARD mode and use it to play the soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speaker(s) in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.32-33). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver will automatically go into STANDARD 7.1 mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above STANDARD modes to use. The display will change according to the source played.

OPERATION

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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 ConnectionQuick Start Guide Setting up the Remote Control & UnitSpeaker Connections 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 tuner5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with 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 Tone will be output Select a Test Tone modeChannel Level 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 Sound Modes Standard modeBasic Playback 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 receiverVSX-36TX model Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below 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 PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Put the receiver in Standby mode Dual Mono SettingAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerFor Automatic Tuning For Manual TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency 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 Setup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components 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 = MenuEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsExit STB satellite tuner OperationsGuide Channel -/+ TV OperationsEnter CH Enter For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/REDPress to fast forward the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to rewind 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 Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off 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 Furnished Parts Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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