Pioneer VSX-47TX Switching A/B Speaker System, Front speakers. If you have set the Front speakers

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Using Other Functions

Switching A/B Speaker System

This unit has three types of speaker systems A, B, A&B. This switch allows you to select the speaker system you will use.

DVD/LD	TV	SAT	TV CONT
MULTI CONTROL
VCR1/	VCR2	VIDEO	MULTI
DVR	VCR2	VIDEO	OPERATION

CD	CD-R/	TUNER	RECEIVER
	TAPE1
DIMMER	INPUT ATT	LOUDNESS	SPEAKER A/B

1 2 3 4

VIDEO SEL	SIGNAL SEL	TAPE 2 EFFECT/CH SELL
5	6	7	8
TONE	BASS/TREBLE	– +10	+ DISC

90 ENTER

	DIRECT ACCESS DISP MODE
SYSTEM SETUP		REMOTE SETUP
MENU
TUNER EDIT
	ENTER
STATUS		EXIT
GUIDE		RETURN
MPX	DTV ON/OFF
¶	8	EXTRA MENU

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1Press the RECEIVER button.

2Use the SPEAKER A/B button on the remote control (or SP SYSTEM A/B on the front panel) to cycle through

the different speaker systems.

The button cycles through the speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.

2	A(SP3A):

In what way the sound will be output depends on the selections you made in "SPEAKER SYSTEMS" (p.36) and your choices here. See the explanations for a guide to how the sound will be output when you have chosen NORMAL SURROUND (see p.36- 37

Sound is output from speaker system A and the same signal is output from the pre out terminals.

B(SP3B):	Sound is output from the two speakers in speaker
	system B. Multichannel sources will be downmixed to
	these two speakers and the same signal is output from
	the FRONT pre outs.
A&B(SP3AB):	Sound is output from speaker system A's FRONT
	speakers and the B speakers. The other channels
	(excluding the LFE channel) will be downmixed to the
	FRONT speakers. If you have set the FRONT speakers
	to "SMALL" the low frequencies of all the channels are
	output from the subwoofer. The same sound is output
	from the B speakers and the FRONT pre out terminals.
OFF(SP3 ):	No sound is output from the speakers. Depending on
	the input signal and settings in "SPEAKER SYSTEMS"
	sound may be output from the subwoofer. The same
	sound is output from the pre out terminals as when
	selecting speaker system A (above).

	memo	• What is output from the subwoofer depends on the SPEAKER SYSTEM settings and the type of
	memo	source.
		source.

•Depending on the settings in "SPEAKER SYSTEMS" and the MULTI CH IN SELECT, output from the SURROUND BACK pre out terminals may change.

•When using headphones the speakers are switched off.

•Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω -16Ω .

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Contents VSX-47TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Remote Control Battery IndicatorBefore You Start Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelHome Theater The Basics Quick Start Guide Part1Quick Start Guide Part1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDigital Connections Speaker terminals also Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals MemoUse the 5∞ buttons to select Return and press Enter Setting up the Main UnitReceiver exits the setup process Assigning the Digital InputsQuick Start Guide Part2 Auto Surround Sound SetupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Arrow should be pointing at Auto Surround SETUP, pressQuick Start Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on the OSDPersonalizing Your Sound Playing a DVD with Surround SoundVideo Component video Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsDVD/LD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsTV tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsConnect red plugs to Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Recorder 2 CD-R/TAPE/MD5.1 channel analog output jack Cassette deck placementNot a PCM-only output Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsOptical cable Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Coaxial cordTo improve FM reception Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antennaRated 6 Ω to 16 Ω Connecting SpeakersUse Speakers with a Nominal impedancePlacing Your Speakers AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 w max Speaker placementDisplays & Controls Remote ControlDisplays & Controls $ Receiver button Remote Setup buttonVolume +/- buttons # Multi Operation buttonBack Panel Shaped connectorsMULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminals AC in Power14 RS-232C Connection Radio antenna terminalsFront Panel + buttons see p.52 SET UP MIC jack see p.13Tone control buttons Tone button BASS/TREBLE button see p.52Display Control Setting Up for Surround SoundTurn on the receiver and your TV, press Receiver button on the remoteSelected. If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingSetting Up for Surround Sound Speaker Systems should beControl must be hooked up to the front panel in order to Use this settingIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Auto All speakers are set automatically. The remoteChannel Delay Channel Delay should beUse the 5∞ buttons to select a channel Level setting mode, then press EnterChannel Level channel balance It isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Manual manual test tone modeSemi Auto automatic test tone mode If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select ALL CH ADJ mode flat curve All the speakers areAcoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic CAL EQ should be selectedWith the 5∞ buttons and press Enter Check the Auto SettingsTo check the next settings select Next Order of the settings menus is Speakers ChannelStereo and Multichannel Playback Basic OperationControl. On the front panel use Adjust the volume by usingVolume buttons on the remote Master Volume dialPress Receiver Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPress the Signal Select button to Select the input signal correspondingFor 2 Channel Sources Listening ModesStereo modes Standard modesFor 2 channel sources only Home THX modesTX Technical extension For all speaker playback of any sourceTHX ULTRA2 Cinema Advanced Cinema modesUse the +/- buttons to add or subtract the amount of effect Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening ModesAdvanced Concert modes Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQPress the Midnight button on Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Press Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote controlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB Stereo Direct modeSee Multi CH in Select p.94 for more on Multi CH in playback DVD Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackTape 2 Monitor Dual Mono setting and playbackInput Attenuator Video Select Using HeadphonesStatus Display Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerExample Direct Access TuningUsing the Tuner To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress the Enter button to input your choice Each press switches the displayMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantTo select the class Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations Press the Tuner button onPress the Station -/+ buttons repeatedly Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire To step through each channel in orderSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsRemote Control of Other Components Press ENTER. The preset code has Been enteredFor example DVD/LD Select Function blinks on the remote controlUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter For the component you want toRepeat the process from for All of your components When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitYou will return to the Remote Setup menu Select YES. Press EnterCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsYellow Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TVoperationsFunction you want to turn on or off Setting up the Direct FunctionUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Component whose directFunctions that can be recorded Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorBi-amping the front speakers Speaker System B SetupBi-wiring your speakers Stereo playback in another roomFrom the B speakers and the Front pre out terminals Switching A/B Speaker SystemThese two speakers and the same signal is output from Front speakers. If you have set the Front speakersConnecting Additional Amplifiers Using a separate power amplifier for main room stereo sound Pre Out Power SetupUsing an separate stereo pre-amplifier Sub room Main room Setup exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connections∞. Press Enter Then select Expert Setup usingUse the 5∞ buttons to select MULTI-ROOM Setting . Press Select the Volume Level by Selecting Variable or FixedPress the Control button to enter Control modeFrom the sub room, point Remote control at the IR ReceiverPress Volume +/- to adjust Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub roomIR receiver remote sensor window Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Multi OPE and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Multi OperationsPress the Multi Operation Button When done select Exit and pressSelect Exit and press Enter again Performing Multi OperationsUse the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press Enter Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components, p.62-65You can assign System OFF information for up to 5 commands System OffDo the following to use the System OFF function Select Exit and press Enter again Using System OffPress the System OFF button Select Function will flash in the display Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Use the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press EnterEditing 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 Select Input ASSIGN. Press Advanced SetupTurn on the receiver and your TV Your TV, use the 5∞ buttons toCnent Video in then press Enter Advanced SetupAssigning the Component Video Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to selectExpert Setup Start over from step one OSD On-screen Display AdjustmentYour new screen display will be set. Next, move on to Bass Peak LEVEL, if necessaryFor Setting START, select it and press ENTER. Then Setting Start The Master Volume is set toSetting in step Setting Cancel This setting wont limit the peakMAX The most Dynamic Range Control available is RETURN. Press EnterOFF No Dynamic Range Control MID a moderate amount of Dynamic Range ControlPress Enter button Use the 5∞ buttons to select ReturnButtons to select it. Press Enter SymbolFunction Rename should be Selected if it isn’t use the 5∞THX Audio Setup Buttons to select it, and press Surround Back Speaker PositionSurback SP Position should be Selected, if it isn’t use the 5∞Standard or Stereo Re-EqualizationRE-EQUALIZATION should be Buttons to select itDolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic DolbyDTS 96/24 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Surround EX DTS Neo6101 102 Speaker Placement InformationThrough Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemSpeaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Audio Block Diagram Troubleshooting From digital components Center speakersSubwoofer Surround back speakersPlayback Over indicator is When playing an LDSignal Select is on 2 RF Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryIndicators show Come up when usingSignal Select button Digital format indicatorsShows a transfer rate Remote control Cannot be remoteDuring playback of a DVD Audio source, the playerEIA Power cord CautionFurnished Parts SpecificationsTNGZF/01K00001 0 4 2 1 1 4 0