Pioneer VSX-47TX manual During playback of a DVD, Audio source, the player, Shows a transfer rate

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

During playback of a DVD

• The multi channel connections are

• This is not a malfunction. See the

audio source, the player

analog, so there is no digital transfer.

player's manual for more details.

shows a transfer rate of

 

 

96kHz, but the receiver does

 

 

not.

 

 

 

 

 

During playback of a DTS

• The receiver may be on a different mode

• Switch to STANDARD mode (see p.43).

96/24 source, the display

than STANDARD.

 

doesn't show 96kHz

• One of the DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT,

• Turn it/them off (see p.50-52).

 

LOUDNESS, and TONE features are

 

 

switched on.

 

 

• The setting for speakers other than the

• The source has been downmixed to 48

 

surround back is set to NO.

kHz.

 

Re-EQ is set on.

• Set Re-EQ off (see p.98).

 

 

 

During playback of a 96kHz

• The receiver may be on a different mode

• Switch to STEREO mode (see p.43).

source, the display doesn't

than STEREO.

 

show 96kHz

• One of the DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT,

• Turn it/them off (see p.50-52).

 

LOUDNESS, and TONE features are

 

 

switched on.

 

 

Re-EQ is set on.

• Set Re-EQ off (see p.98).

Remote control

 

 

Cannot be remote

The remote control batteries have worn

controlled.

out.

 

Too far away or bad angle of operation.

 

There is an obstacle between the

 

receiver and the remote control.

 

Strong light such as fluorescent light is

 

shining onto the unit's remote control signal

 

light-receiving window.

 

A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN

 

terminal on this unit.

 

The IR -Receiver type is mismatched

 

with the setting.

Replace the batteries (see p.7).

Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see p.8).

Remove the obstacle or operate from another position (see p.8).

Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

Connect cord to the correct jack.

Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type using the remote control.

Other components can't be

• The preset code settings are wrong.

• Input the correct preset code.

operated with the system

• The battery wore out and the system

• Reset the proper system settings.

remote.

settings were cleared.

 

 

 

 

The SR cable is connected,

• The SR cable hasn't been connected

• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it is

but the connected

properly.

the right jack (see p.78).

components can't be

• The rest of the component connection

• Make sure an analog connection has

operated with the remote.

have not been made.

been made between the units.

 

• The component you have hooked up is

• This is not a malfunction.

 

not SR compatible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

 

 

HOME THX 7.1 channel

• The current setting is for only one

• Connect two surround back speakers and

mode is selected, but there

surround back speaker.

make the settings accordingly (see p.25,

are certain options that can't

 

36-37).

be chosen.

 

 

 

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• The subwoofer channel can be delayed

• The MCACC system will automatically

between the speakers and

slightly if run through a low-pass filter.

compensate for a delay in the subwoofer

the output of the subwoofer.

 

output during the Auto Surround Sound

 

 

Setup.

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-47TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Before You StartHome Theater The Basics Quick Start Guide Part1Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVQuick Start Guide Part1 Speaker terminals Speaker ConnectionsMemo Speaker terminals alsoReceiver exits the setup process Setting up the Main UnitAssigning the Digital Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press EnterSwitch on the receiver and your TV Auto Surround Sound SetupArrow should be pointing at Auto Surround SETUP, press Quick Start Guide Part2Quick Start Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on the OSDPersonalizing Your Sound Playing a DVD with Surround SoundConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoConnecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Your Equipment DVD/LD playerConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsTV tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsAudio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsRecorder 2 CD-R/TAPE/MD Connect red plugs to5.1 channel analog output jack Cassette deck placementNot a PCM-only output Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cord Optical cableUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionUse Speakers with a Connecting SpeakersNominal impedance Rated 6 Ω to 16 ΩAC Outlet switched 100 w max AC Power CordSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls Remote ControlDisplays & Controls Volume +/- buttons Remote Setup button# Multi Operation button $ Receiver buttonBack Panel Shaped connectors14 RS-232C Connection AC in PowerRadio antenna terminals MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminalsFront Panel Tone control buttons Tone button SET UP MIC jack see p.13BASS/TREBLE button see p.52 + buttons see p.52Display Turn on the receiver and your TV, press Setting Up for Surround SoundReceiver button on the remote ControlSetting Up for Surround Sound Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingSpeaker Systems should be Selected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttonsIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Use this settingAuto All speakers are set automatically. The remote Control must be hooked up to the front panel in order toChannel Delay Channel Delay should beChannel Level channel balance Level setting mode, then press EnterIt 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 Acoustic Calibration EQ ALL CH ADJ mode flat curve All the speakers areAcoustic CAL EQ should be selected If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectTo check the next settings select Next Check the Auto SettingsOrder of the settings menus is Speakers Channel With the 5∞ buttons and press EnterStereo and Multichannel Playback Basic OperationVolume buttons on the remote Adjust the volume by usingMaster Volume dial Control. On the front panel usePress the Signal Select button to Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSelect the input signal corresponding Press ReceiverStereo modes Listening ModesStandard modes For 2 Channel SourcesTX Technical extension Home THX modesFor all speaker playback of any source For 2 channel sources onlyTHX ULTRA2 Cinema Advanced Cinema modesAdvanced Concert modes Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening ModesUse the +/- buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModePress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Press the Midnight button onTone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlStereo Direct mode Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orSee Multi CH in Select p.94 for more on Multi CH in playback DVD Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackInput Attenuator Dual Mono setting and playbackTape 2 Monitor Video Select Using HeadphonesStatus Display Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerUsing the Tuner Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency ExampleMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Each press switches the displayTune in the station you want Press the Enter button to input your choiceNaming Memorized Stations Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterPress the Tuner button on To select the classUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Recalling Memorized StationsTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlySetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsRemote Control of Other Components Press ENTER. The preset code has Been enteredUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter Select Function blinks on the remote controlFor the component you want to For example DVD/LDYou will return to the Remote Setup menu When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitSelect YES. Press Enter Repeat the process from for All of your componentsCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsYellow Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TVoperationsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Setting up the Direct FunctionComponent whose direct Function you want to turn on or offRecording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Functions that can be recordedBi-wiring your speakers Speaker System B SetupStereo playback in another room Bi-amping the front speakersThese two speakers and the same signal is output from Switching A/B Speaker SystemFront 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 Multi-Room Setup exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room Main roomUse the 5∞ buttons to select MULTI-ROOM Setting . Press Then select Expert Setup usingSelect the Volume Level by Selecting Variable or Fixed ∞. Press EnterPress the Control button to enter Control modePress Volume +/- to adjust Remote control at the IR ReceiverControlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room From the sub room, pointIR receiver remote sensor window Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsMulti Operations Use the 5∞ buttons to select Multi OPE and press EnterSelect Exit and press Enter again When done select Exit and pressPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation ButtonYou can assign System OFF information for up to 5 commands Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components, p.62-65System 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 Press the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Editing Remote Control Display NamesUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Select Function will flash in the displayEditing Button Names KEY Label LOW, or Exit and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote ControlClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit Turn on the receiver and your TV Advanced SetupYour TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Select Input ASSIGN. PressAssigning the Component Video Inputs Advanced SetupUse the 5∞ buttons to select Cnent Video in then press EnterExpert Setup Your new screen display will be set. Next, move on to OSD On-screen Display AdjustmentBass Peak LEVEL, if necessary Start over from step oneSetting in step Setting Start The Master Volume is set toSetting Cancel This setting wont limit the peak For Setting START, select it and press ENTER. ThenOFF No Dynamic Range Control RETURN. Press EnterMID a moderate amount of Dynamic Range Control MAX The most Dynamic Range Control available isPress Enter button Use the 5∞ buttons to select ReturnFunction Rename should be SymbolSelected if it isn’t use the 5∞ Buttons to select it. Press EnterTHX Audio Setup Surback SP Position should be Surround Back Speaker PositionSelected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ Buttons to select it, and pressRE-EQUALIZATION should be Re-EqualizationButtons to select it Standard or StereoChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Surround EX Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24101 102 Speaker Placement InformationSpeaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemThrough Audio Block Diagram Troubleshooting Subwoofer Center speakersSurround back speakers From digital componentsSignal Select is on 2 RF When playing an LDOther audio problems Subwoofer output is very Playback Over indicator isSignal Select button Come up when usingDigital format indicators Indicators showDuring playback of a DVD Remote control Cannot be remoteAudio source, the player Shows a transfer rateEIA Power cord CautionFurnished Parts SpecificationsTNGZF/01K00001 0 4 2 1 1 4 0