Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-91TXH

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Contents VSX-91TXH Model Number Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverChecking what’s in the box VentilationMinute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterEnter Minute guideProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342Using the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesDVR, VCR, etc Use a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select SelectMulti OPE StatusShift SOURCEListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Stereo See Listening in stereo above for more on thisChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press McaccUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMcacc System Setup menuDefault setting Normal SB Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Standing WaveProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Copying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to checkSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingCurve SBL-SBR Other connections Connecting an iPodOther connections Chapter Connecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioWatching photos and video content Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features Listening to Sirius RadioPassword Set Set the parental lock password Connecting using HdmiAbout Hdmi Speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Basic MULTI-ZONE setupMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerPioneer plasma display Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Setup menu Other SettingsMulti Zone Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentYou will return to the Other Setup menu Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDefault system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemPress System Setup to confirm Setting DefaultSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemResetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Renaming input source namesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Use / to select Direct F then press EnterUsing System off Using multi operationsSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterSymptomRemedy Other audio problemsAdditional information Video SettingsDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputOperating range of remote control unit on Remote controlIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXTHX Games Mode THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Cinema processing Re-EqualizationInput signal format Standard Stereo 2 channel signal formatsAuto Surround PCM Multichannel signal formatsAuto Direct Pure Direct Surround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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