Pioneer VSX-36TX, VSX-37TX manual Home THX Cinema mode, Advanced Theater modes

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DOLBY SURROUND

Basic Playback

HOME THX CINEMA mode

THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers. To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below. You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers. 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.

THX CINEMA

Use this mode to get THX sound 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 THX mode you will be able to select on the receiver.

THX SURROUND EX

This mode is specifically for using your SURROUND BACK channels with either SURROUND EX or 5.1 channel sources. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). If the source you are using is a 5.1 source then this mode will route some of the sound to the SURROUND BACK channel(s). If the source does not have a SURROUND EX marker or is not a 5.1 source then the display will automatically change to THX CINEMA.

THX AUTO

In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate THX 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 THX SURROUND EX mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above THX modes to use.

ADVANCED THEATER modes

The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio- visual sources. It incorporates the use of DTS as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. These functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital. There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of sound environments. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers or (even just one) speaker switched on (see p.32-33) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.

MUSICAL

This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected sounds, provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.

DRAMA

This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode explained on p. 49).

ACTION

This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects.

5/7-D THEATER

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the

mark.

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When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver acti-

 

vates automatically. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog

 

level for the program source being played. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog level,

 

first you see "DIAL NORM" flash in the receiver's display and next "OFFSET +4 dB" (as an example) will

 

appear. In this example, the number +4 dB is the difference between the receiver's gain structure and

 

the Dolby Digital average dialog level. To match the average dialog level, subtract or add the OFFSET

 

level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is 4 dB over the average recorded

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level.

 

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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 ConnectionSetting up the Remote Control & Unit Speaker ConnectionsQuick Start Guide 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 tunerMulti Channel Input External Decoder Components equipped with5.1 channel analog output jack 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 Select a Test Tone mode Channel LevelTone will be output 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 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 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 receiverSwitching Analog and Digital Signal Input Each press switches the signal in the order belowVSX-36TX model 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 PerformanceAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Direct PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Dual Mono Setting Put the receiver in Standby modeFor Automatic Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample 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 Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsSetup 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 = 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 Enter CH Enter TV OperationsChannel -/+ 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 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 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 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 Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesFurnished Parts 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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