Pioneer VSX-47TX manual Quick Start Guide Part1, Home Theater The Basics

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Quick Start Guide Part1

Home Theater: The Basics

Mostconsumersareusedtousingstereoequipmenttolistentomusicbutmanypeoplearenotusedtohometheater systemsthatgiveyoumanymoreoptionswhenlisteningtosoundtracks.Infact,hometheaterisnotreally complicatedandthislittleguideshouldgiveyouanunderstandingofthebasics.

Themainreasonwhyitseemssodifficultisthattherearethreedifferentfactorsinvolvedinhometheaterandeach willcontributetowhatkindofsoundyouget.

Thesefactorsare:

1)Theequipmentyouareusingforyourhometheatersetup.Particularlyimportantisthenumberofspeakersyouare using.Wecallthisyourspeakerconfiguration.

2)The'source'materialyouareusing.Thisistheactualproduct(likeaDVD)orbroadcast(likecableTV)youare listeningto/watching. Wecallthisthesource.

3)ThelastfactoristhelisteningmodeyouchooseontheVSX-47TXreceiver.Theseareexplainedbelowandin subsequentchaptersbutmostlikelytheSTANDARD(default)settingwillbefine.

Let'sstartwiththehometheatersetupyouhaveinyourhome.

1)Your Home System

TheheartofyoursystemistheVSX-47TXreceiveranditisveryflexibleingettingyoutheater-likesurroundsound.You canusethisreceiverwithanywherefromtwotosevenspeakers(frontleft,frontright,center,surroundleftandright, andsurroundbackleftandright)andasubwoofertogethometheatersurroundsound.Werecommendyouuseseven speakersandasubwoofer.Ifthisisnotpossiblefollowtheinstructionsin"AutoSurroundSetup"inthe"QuickStart Guide"andyouwillbeabletogetgoodsurroundsound.Also,aDVDplayerisessentialforhometheaterandyoucan alsohookupsatelliteorcableTVtunertothisreceiverandgetamorehometheater-likesoundfromthesesources.

2) The Source Material

DVDshavebecomethebasicsourcematerialforhometheaterbecausetheyofferexcellentsoundandpicturequality, andallowuserstoenjoyhometheatersoundtrackswithmorethantwochannelsofaudio.Forexample,DolbyPro Logicplaysbackfourchannels(frontleft,frontright,centerandasinglechannelforbothsurroundspeakers),Dolby DigitalandDTSsourcesusuallyhavesixdiscretechannels(frontleft,frontright,center,surroundleftandrightanda channelthatpowersthesubwoofer)ofsound.Sincethesubwooferchannelisonlyforbasssounds,thismultichannel setuphasbeennamed5.1channelsound.

ItisimportantyouconsultthemanualthatcamewithyourDVDplayeraswelltomakesuretheplayerisoutputtinga surroundsoundtrackandalltheothersettingsareappropriateforyourhometheater.

3) The Listening Modes

Thisreceiverhasmanydifferentlisteningmodesandtheyaredesignedtocoverallthespeakerconfigurationsand typesofsourcesyoumightbeusing.Ingeneral,ifyoufollowtherecommendedadviceandhavesevenspeakersanda subwooferhookedup,inmostcasestheSTANDARDlisteningmodeistheeasiestwaytogetrealistichometheater sound.Thisisthedefaultsettingsoyoudon'thavetodoanything.

TolistentomusicinstereosimplychoosetheSTEREOlisteningmode.Otherpossibilities(likelisteningtoastereoCD withallsevenspeakersortakingastereosourceandgettingmultichannelhometheater-likesound)areexplainedin listeningmodes(pages46–49).

Conclusion

Thesearethethreebasicfactorsthatcontributetoyourhometheatersound.Theeasiestthingistohookupseven speakersandasubwooferandsimplyplayyourDVDswithSTANDARD7.1mode.Thiswillgiveyourealisticand enjoyablehometheatersound.Firsthookupyourequipment,likeyourDVDplayer,TVandspeakers.Thenfollowthe instructionstosetupyoursystemforsurroundsound.Itisveryimportantyoudooneofthesurroundsoundsetupsto getoptimalsoundfromyourreceiver.

Formoredetailsonanyoftheinformationpresentedherecheckthemainsectionofthemanual.

QUICK START GUIDE

PREPARATION

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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 Part1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Digital ConnectionsQuick 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 channelManual manual test tone mode Semi Auto automatic 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 modesAdjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes Advanced Concert 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 PlaybackDual Mono setting and playback Input AttenuatorTape 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 Pre Out Power Setup Using an separate stereo pre-amplifierUsing 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 EnterSelect Exit and press Enter again Using System Off Press the System OFF buttonDo 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 a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesThrough 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