Pioneer Comprehensive Guide to Switching Signal Inputs on VSX-36TX and VSX-37TX

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Basic Playback

Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input

This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and 2 RF sources. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to use DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound but it would have to be on ANALOG to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver. The default setting is AUTO (priority is given to a digital signal, if there is one).

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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1Put the remote control slide switch in USE.

2Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal corresponding to the

source component.

Each press switches the signal in the order below:

VSX-37TX model

AUTO ANALOG

AC-3RF DIGITAL

VSX-36TX model

AUTO ANALOG

DIGITAL

3While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

When a Dolby Digital signal is input.

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When a DTS signal is input.

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In the AUTO setting, SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in the following order: AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only),

DIGITAL, ANALOG.

If the Digital-In Select (see page 31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG.

Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG.

This receiver can only playback Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz), and DTS digital signal formats. If you have some equipment that outputs digital audio in a format other than these you'll have to connect and playback via the receiver's analog inputs (make sure that SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG).

When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG, digital noise caused by playing back the DTS directly (with no decoding) is output. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (See pages 13 and 14) and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or AUTO.

Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with

your DVD player.

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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 ConnectionQuick Start Guide Setting up the Remote Control & UnitSpeaker Connections 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 cord5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with 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 Tone will be output Select a Test Tone modeChannel Level 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 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 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 SourcesVSX-36TX model Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below 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 PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Put the receiver in Standby mode Dual Mono SettingFor Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency 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 Setup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components 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/BEnter 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 For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/RED TV OperationsChannel -/+ Enter CH EnterPress 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 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 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 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 Furnished Parts Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0