Pioneer VSX-47TX Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS Neo6, DTS 96/24, Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Dolby Digital Surround EX

This new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed in a collaboration between Dolby Laboratories and Lucasfilm, Ltd. for the film "Stars Wars: The First Episode", the first movie ever to be made with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology. In a movie theater this format affords the listener vivid surround sound experience replete with the effect of sounds flying overhead, even for those seated towards the sides of the theater.

Dolby Digital Surround EX contains surround back channels which are dubbed into the soundtrack in studio. The channels are encoded into the left and right channels of the soundtrack so this format can be compatible with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding. For a list of movies that contain Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks see Dolby website at: http://www.dolby.com

THX Surround EX technology was developed for movie theater use originally but has been extended for home theater use and consumers can no benefit from this excellent, realistic sound format. (For more details see "THX Surround EX" on the next page.) This unit is equipped with a THX Surround EX decoder.

DTS

DTS

DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects.

In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance, a higher sound quality format is produced. For this reason, the format is being introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted for home use as DTS Digital Surround. When used with movies it's called DTS-LD DVD and for music software (5.1 channel CD) as DTS-CD .

DTS-ES

DTS launched a new surround format in November 2000. This has come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS-ES. The technology has been advanced to include two new home formats DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ch format, both are able to playback discrete, 6.1-channel content from DVDs and CDs. Both of these formats are compatible with a conventional DTS 5.1 ch decoder. In this system each channel is encoded and decoded individually, adding to the separation of the channels. Since DTS adds a third surround channel, the surround back channel, the realism and all-encompassing nature of the sound reaches levels not seen before in home theater. This unit is equipped with a DTS-ES decoder.

DTS Neo:6

This is a matrix decoding technology that transforms two-channel sources into 6.0 channel surround sound. There are two modes, "Cinema Mode" and "Music Mode".

DTS 96/24

This high-quality format will be used for software which will be available from November, 2001. For compatibility with equipment that was produced before this format was made, DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1ch decoder. This unit is equipped with a DTS 96 kHz/24 bit decoder to take advantage of the higher sound quality available.

THX

THX Cinema™ processing :THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas' personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theaters and in your home theater, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre environment.

THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product, when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).

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Contents VSX-47TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Before You StartQuick Start Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsDigital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVQuick Start Guide Part1 Speaker Connections Speaker terminalsMemo Speaker terminals alsoSetting up the Main Unit Receiver exits the setup processAssigning the Digital Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press EnterAuto Surround Sound Setup Switch on the receiver and your TVArrow should be pointing at Auto Surround SETUP, press Quick Start Guide Part2Check the speaker settings on the OSD Quick Start Guide Part2Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Personalizing Your SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD playerConnecting Your Equipment DVD/LD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components TV tunerConnecting Analog Audio Components Audio cordsRecorder 2 CD-R/TAPE/MD Connect red plugs toCassette deck placement 5.1 channel analog output jackConnecting Digital Audio Components Not a PCM-only outputDigital Input Default Settings Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCoaxial cord Optical cableConnecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionConnecting Speakers Use Speakers with aNominal impedance Rated 6 Ω to 16 ΩAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 w maxSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersRemote Control Displays & ControlsDisplays & Controls Remote Setup button Volume +/- buttons# Multi Operation button $ Receiver buttonShaped connectors Back PanelAC in Power 14 RS-232C ConnectionRadio antenna terminals MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminalsFront Panel SET UP MIC jack see p.13 Tone control buttons Tone buttonBASS/TREBLE button see p.52 + buttons see p.52Display Setting Up for Surround Sound Turn on the receiver and your TV, pressReceiver button on the remote ControlUse the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system setting Setting Up for Surround SoundSpeaker Systems should be Selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsUse this setting If you want to change a setting before proceedingAuto All speakers are set automatically. The remote Control must be hooked up to the front panel in order toChannel Delay should be Channel DelayLevel setting mode, then press Enter Channel Level channel balanceIt isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select Use the 5∞ buttons to select a channelSemi Auto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter ALL CH ADJ mode flat curve All the speakers are Acoustic Calibration EQAcoustic CAL EQ should be selected If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectCheck the Auto Settings To check the next settings select NextOrder of the settings menus is Speakers Channel With the 5∞ buttons and press EnterBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackAdjust the volume by using Volume buttons on the remoteMaster Volume dial Control. On the front panel useSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Press the Signal Select button toSelect the input signal corresponding Press ReceiverListening Modes Stereo modesStandard modes For 2 Channel SourcesHome THX modes TX Technical extensionFor all speaker playback of any source For 2 channel sources onlyAdvanced Cinema modes THX ULTRA2 CinemaAdvanced Concert modes Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening ModesUse the +/- buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModePress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Press the Midnight button onAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control Tone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dBStereo Direct mode Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orDVD Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback See Multi CH in Select p.94 for more on Multi CH in playbackInput Attenuator Dual Mono setting and playbackTape 2 Monitor Using Headphones Video SelectAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Status DisplayUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning Using the TunerTo cancel before inputting the frequency ExampleEach press switches the display Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Enter button to input your choicePress Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter Naming Memorized StationsPress the Tuner button on To select the classRecalling Memorized Stations Use the Number buttons to select Channel you desireTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlyRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsPress ENTER. The preset code has Been entered Remote Control of Other ComponentsSelect Function blinks on the remote control Use the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press EnterFor the component you want to For example DVD/LDWhen youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select Exit You will return to the Remote Setup menuSelect YES. Press Enter Repeat the process from for All of your componentsUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TVoperations YellowSetting up the Direct Function Use the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterComponent whose direct Function you want to turn on or offUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Functions that can be recordedSpeaker System B Setup Bi-wiring your speakersStereo playback in another room Bi-amping the front speakersSwitching A/B Speaker System These two speakers and the same signal is output fromFront speakers. If you have set the Front speakers From the B speakers and the Front pre out terminalsConnecting Additional Amplifiers Using an separate stereo pre-amplifier Pre Out Power SetupUsing a separate power amplifier for main room stereo sound Setup example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room Main roomThen select Expert Setup using Use the 5∞ buttons to select MULTI-ROOM Setting . PressSelect the Volume Level by Selecting Variable or Fixed ∞. Press EnterControl mode Press the Control button to enterRemote control at the IR Receiver Press Volume +/- to adjustControlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room From the sub room, pointPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components IR receiver remote sensor windowPress the Remote Setup button for More than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterMulti Operations Use the 5∞ buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterWhen done select Exit and press Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation ButtonUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, p.62-65 You can assign System OFF information for up to 5 commandsSystem Off Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterPress the System OFF button Select Exit and press Enter again Using System OffDo the following to use the System OFF function Editing Remote Control Display Names Press the Remote Setup for more Than three secondsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Select Function will flash in the displayEditing Button Names KEY Label Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control LOW, or Exit and press EnterClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit Advanced Setup Turn on the receiver and your TVYour TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Select Input ASSIGN. PressAdvanced Setup Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Cnent Video in then press EnterExpert Setup OSD On-screen Display Adjustment Your new screen display will be set. Next, move on toBass Peak LEVEL, if necessary Start over from step oneSetting Start The Master Volume is set to Setting in stepSetting Cancel This setting wont limit the peak For Setting START, select it and press ENTER. ThenRETURN. Press Enter OFF No Dynamic Range ControlMID a moderate amount of Dynamic Range Control MAX The most Dynamic Range Control available isUse the 5∞ buttons to select Return Press Enter buttonSymbol Function Rename should beSelected if it isn’t use the 5∞ Buttons to select it. Press EnterTHX Audio Setup Surround Back Speaker Position Surback SP Position should beSelected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ Buttons to select it, and pressRe-Equalization RE-EQUALIZATION should beButtons to select it Standard or StereoTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby DigitalTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24101 Speaker Placement Information 102Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemThrough Audio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Center speakers SubwooferSurround back speakers From digital componentsWhen playing an LD Signal Select is on 2 RFOther audio problems Subwoofer output is very Playback Over indicator isCome up when using Signal Select buttonDigital format indicators Indicators showRemote control Cannot be remote During playback of a DVDAudio source, the player Shows a transfer ratePower cord Caution EIASpecifications Furnished Parts0 4 2 1 1 4 0 TNGZF/01K00001
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