Pioneer VSX-39TX Bass -/+ button See p.51, Treble -/+ button See p.51, Loudness button See p.51

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Displays & Controls

BASS (–/+) button (See p.51)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.51)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

5LOUDNESS button (See p.51)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes).

DIGITAL NR button (See p.50)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes).

SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.49)

Use to select the type of signal being input into the receiver. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG – To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL – To select a optical or coaxial digital signal.

AC-3 RF – To select an 2RF signal.

AUTO – This is the default. If there are analog, digital and 2RF signals input, the receiver automatically selects the 2RF signal. If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be selected.

FL DIMMER button (See p.53)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

PHONO – Turntable.

VIDEO – Video camera (etc.) connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.

VCR1/DVR – Video cassette recorder connect- ed to VCR1/DVR inputs.

VCR 2 – Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

10 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers)

11 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15)

S-VIDEO :Video input for connecting a video camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.

VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for con- necting a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.

12SPEAKERS (A/B) button

Use to select the speaker system. A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these Speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. The button cycles through the speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.

PREPARATION

6Display (See p.24)

7Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver .

8MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.79-83)

Press to use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver).

CONTROL button (See p.79-83): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to select the volume of the MULTI ROOM system.

9INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. (You can also use to select a function in the MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE mode). The source indica- tors show the current component:

DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT– TV or satellite tuner.

CD – Compact Disc player.

MD/TAPE1/CD-RTape deck, Mini Disc recorder or CD recorder connected to MD/ TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/outputs.

TUNER – The receiver's built-in tuner.

13VIDEO SELECT button

Switches the receiver between the various types of video input.

14TAPE 2 MONITOR button

Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.

15TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.54-57)

CLASS – Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

BAND – Press to select the AM or FM band.

TUNING –/+Use to manually tune to radio stations.

MPX – Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast signal is weak, selecting MONO will improve the sound quality.

MEMORY – Press to start the memorization of a preset station.

STATION –/+Use to choose programmed radio stations.

16Source indicators

Shows the source currently selected.

17 MASTER VOLUME

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Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

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Contents VSX-39TX Information to User For U.S. modelImportant Notice For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Optical Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Coaxial Digital ConnectionSpeaker Connections Setting up the Remote Control & UnitDigital Input Assignment Hold the remote control pointed towards the receiverPlay a DVD Press the DVD/LD button on the remote controlPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound For Better Surround SoundFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverAudio cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsCoaxial cord Digital ConnectionsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Assignment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerFront Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs Video ComponentsOr standard video cord Satellite TV ComponentsTV/monitor Multi Channel Input External DecoderFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Front speaker a Left Surround Speaker SpeakersSpeaker terminals Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Plugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsTreble -/+ button See p.51 Signal Select button See p.49Source indicators Bass -/+ button See p.51Display Tuner indicators 11 2/ dts mode indicatorsMaster Volume indication Tape 2 indicatorRemote Control Receiver Main Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver SUB Screen On Screen Display Initial Set UpSwitching video system between PAL and Ntsc Press the LCD Commander Button Setting Up the Remote ControlPress Remote Setup on the remote control Back Light SET UPSetting Up for Surround Sound Digital Input Select System SetupSpeaker Setting Press the Setup OK button to return to System Setup Menu Menu Channel DelayPress the Channel Delay button Press the Setup OK button to return to the System SetupTest Tone Channel LevelPress the Channel Level button If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManual mode 150 Hz Crossover Network80 Hz 100 HzLevel Bass Peak Level ManagerPress the SET button to input Dynamic Range Control Dual Mono Setting Standard modes Basic PlaybackSound Modes Advanced Theater modes Home THX Cinema modesDSP modes Stereo modePress Receiver Selecting a Sound ModeUsing surround sound Select the sound modeControl to select the source you Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundPress the Function on the remote Playing Sources with Stereo Sound Main Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Listening in Midnight ModeSelect button on the front panel to Remote control or ChannelAdjust channels Press the CH Select button onKHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in SettingMulti Channel in Playback Direct Playback Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayPress the Band button to select Band FM or AM Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Press the TunerDirect Access Tuning Press the Class button repeatedly Using the front panel Tune in the station you wantMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press the Memory button to activate the memory functionSelect the Tuner function Recalling Memorized StationsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsTo exit the process without inputting the com- mands Select the name of the company That makes your componentPress the Number 1 button To go back a screenCannot be used If you want to cancel the Remote Setup modePress the Learning button Locking the Settings Use the Back button to return to the basic Receiver screen Item MemoHas the button you want to Key RenamePress the KEY Rename button Press the Function button that+10 Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations Number buttonsMemo CD player operationsREC MD operationsCH -/+ TV operationsStandard TV screen Digital TV screen VOL -/+STB DTV operations Catv operationsB/C/D/E STB satellite tuner operationsSatellite Tuner screen L1-3Tape Cassette deck operationsDVR DVD Recorder operations Other screen for preset operationsVCR operations CD-R operationsRecording from Video Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Different possible video inputs Video SelectFront panel to cycle through Press the Multi Operation Press the Remote Setup buttonMulti Operations Leave the multi operation set up Select a command from the screenSequence of up to five commands When done press Setup OK to inputSystem OFF Press the Back button repeatedly When done press Setup OK toInput the information Resetting the Remote Control Setting up the Direct FunctionMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Select the IR Receiver type MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by Pressing Variable or Fixed Press the Multi Room buttonSelector Press the Multi Room & SourceButton Adjust the volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Master Volume +/- to Pioneer Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsComparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatDTS Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSet Signal Select to DTS EIA Power cord CautionSpecifications Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0

VSX-39TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-39TX is a high-performance audio/video receiver that exemplifies the brand's commitment to delivering superior sound quality and advanced technology. Released as part of Pioneer's flagship series, the VSX-39TX is designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking an immersive entertainment experience.

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