Pioneer VSX-47TX manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Features

6

Before You Start

7

Checking the Supplied Accessories

7

Preparing the Remote Control

7

Loading the batteries

7

Remote Control Battery Indicator

7

Operating range of remote control unit

8

Installing the Receiver

8

Opening the Front Panel

8

Quick Start Guide Part 1

9

Displays & Controls

27

Remote Control

27

Back Panel

30

Front Panel

32

Display

34

Setting Up for Surround Sound

35

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

36

CHANNEL DELAY

38

CHANNEL LEVEL

39

Acoustic Calibration EQ

41

Check the Auto Settings

42

Remote Control of Other

 

 

Advanced Setup

88

 

QUICK

Components

62

 

Assigning the Digital Inputs

88

 

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

 

 

Assigning the Component Video Inputs

89

 

Components

62

 

Expert Setup

90

 

 

 

START

Recalling Settings Stored in the

 

 

OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT

91

 

Remote Control

62

 

BASS PEAK LEVEL

92

 

Programming Signals from Other Remote

 

 

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

93

 

Controls (LEARNING Mode)

64

 

MULTI CH IN SELECT

94

 

GUIDE

Using Remote Control with Other Components

66

 

FUNCTION RENAME

95

 

CD/MD/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder and Cassette

 

THX Audio Setup

96

 

Deck operations

66

 

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup

96

 

Cable TV/Satellite TV/ Digital TV/ TV operations 67

 

Surround Back Speaker Position

97

 

 

 

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION

68

 

Re-Equalization

98

 

 

Home Theater: The Basics

9

Your Home System

9

The Source Material

9

The Listening Modes

9

Conclusion

9

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

10

Digital Connections

10

2 Speaker Connections

11

3 Setting up the Main Unit

12

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs

12

 

 

Quick Start Guide Part 2

13

1 Auto Surround Sound Setup

13

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

15

3 Personalizing Your Sound

15

 

 

Connecting Your Equipment

16

Connecting your TV

16

Component Video Input Default Settings

16

Connecting Video Components

17

Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player

17

Connecting VCRs or DVDs

18

Connecting a Video Component

 

to the Front Panel

18

Connecting Satellite TV Components

19

Connecting Analog Audio Components

20

Cassette deck placement

21

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

 

(DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player) ...

21

Connecting Digital Audio Components

22

Digital Input Default Settings

23

Connecting the Radio Antennas

24

Using outdoor antennas

24

Connecting Speakers

25

Placing Your Speakers

26

Speaker placement

26

AC Power Cord

26

AC Outlet [switched 100w max]

26

Basic Operation

43

Stereo and Multichannel Playback

43

Switching the channels used for playback

 

(LISTENING CH SELECT)

44

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

45

Playback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats

45

Listening Modes

46

STEREO modes

46

STANDARD modes

46

HOME THX modes

47

ADVANCED CINEMA modes

48

ADVANCED CONCERT modes

49

Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes ...

49

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

50

Reducing Noise During Playback

 

(DIGITAL NR Function)

50

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

51

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

51

Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)

52

DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback

53

DUAL MONO setting and Playback

54

Input Attenuator

54

Tape 2 Monitor

54

Using the Headphones

55

Video Select

55

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

56

Status Display

56

 

 

Using the Tuner

57

Automatic and Manual Tuning

57

MPX Mode

57

Direct Access Tuning

58

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

59

Naming Memorized Stations

60

Recalling Memorized Stations

61

Using Other Functions

69

Recording from Audio or Video Components

69

Speaker System B Setup

70

Stereo playback in another room

70

Bi-amping the front speakers

70

Bi-wiring your speakers

70

Switching A/B Speaker System

71

Connecting Additional Amplifiers

72

Pre Out Power Setup

73

Using an separate stereo pre-amplifier

73

Using a separate power amplifier for

 

main room stereo sound

73

Multi-Room

74

MULTI-ROOM connections

74

MULTI-ROOM setup

75

Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the

 

main room

76

Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the

 

sub room

77

The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER

components

78

Multi Operations

79

Performing multi operations

80

System off

81

Using System off

82

Editing Remote Control Display Names

83

Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL)

84

Adjusting the Light on the Remote control

85

Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input . 86

Resetting the Main Unit

87

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ....

99

Dolby

99

Dolby Digital

99

Dolby Pro Logic II

99

Dolby Digital Surround EX

100

DTS

100

DTS

100

DTS-ES

100

DTS Neo:6

100

DTS 96/24

100

THX

100

Speaker Placement Information

102

Audio Block Diagram

104

Troubleshooting

105

Specifications

111

PREPARATION SURROUNDSETUP

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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