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Introduction to home theater

You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of ‘being there’.

This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 30.

Listening to Surround Sound

This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.

• Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source.

1 Hook up your DVD player.

For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. You can do this with either a coaxial (recommended), or an optical connection (you don’t need to connect both). If you hook up using an optical cable, you should refer to The Input Assign menu on page 60 to assign the optical input to DVD.

Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below.

2 Hook up your TV.

Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.

Optical cable

TV

VIDEO IN

Video cord

DI

DIGITAL OUT

Coaxial

 

 

cable

DVD player

VIDEO OUT

S

IN 1

OUT

 

 

 

 

) (TV/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75Ω

 

 

IN 2 IN 1

OUT

 

ANTENNA

Y

DVR /

(CD-R/ TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

CONTROL

 

VCR

IN

PRE OUT

 

IN OUT

P

 

 

OUT

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

REC

ASSIGNABLE

IN

 

 

CEN-

 

P

1

4

CD-R/

 

SUBW.

TER

 

 

 

 

TAPE/MD

 

FRONT

MONITOR

(DVD/

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

OUT

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LD)

 

TV/

 

 

REC

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO1

 

 

ROUND

IN

P

 

 

SAT

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

VIDEO1

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

ROUND

 

 

IN

 

 

 

IN

 

 

BACK

IN

P

 

 

 

DVR /

 

R

L

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

(CD)

DVD/

 

 

VCR

 

 

TER

VCR

Y

 

 

OUT

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEN-

 

 

 

 

LD

 

IN 3

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

SUBW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

TV/

 

 

 

TV/

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

FRONT

SAT

P

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

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IN

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

DVD/

 

 

SUR-

DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD

 

 

ROUND

LD

P

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

R

L

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

MULTI CH IN

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

AUDIO

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

ER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NT

 

 

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P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R-

 

 

DVD/

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

UND

 

 

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

MONITOR OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC OUTLET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC 120 V 60Hz

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

SWITCHED 100W(0 .8A) MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

A R

FRONT

L

CENTER

R SURROUND L

SURROUND BACK / B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L (Single)

 

 

VIDEO1

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

IN

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

Video cord

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Contents VSX-1014TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundPowered subwoofer Minute guideFront speakers Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup About cable types Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components Satellite tuner CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerTip Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Video Camera Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting antennas FM wire antennaUsing external antennas AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Hints on speaker placementConnecting up Power cord cautionView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletListening Mode Select Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Stereo MonoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTER DTV ON/OFFDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system PRO LogicDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationType of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Using the tone controls Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or offPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogUsing the sleep timer Listening to your system Playing other sourcesSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Manual speaker setupSelect the setting you want to check Speaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Press the Receiver button to exit and store the operationsDirect function Erasing all of the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect DiscCD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+Controlling the rest of your system Enter GuideHDD Shift + DVDSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterFront left Speaker Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayOther connections Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Control unit onPress System Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

VSX-1014TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-1014TX is a feature-rich AV receiver that has made a mark in the home theater market, thanks to its impressive performance and versatility. Designed for movie enthusiasts and music lovers alike, this receiver packs a punch with a wide array of technologies and features that enhance the audio and visual experience.

One of the standout features of the VSX-1014TX is its powerful amplification. With 100 watts per channel across seven channels, it delivers a robust performance that is capable of driving demanding speakers to their full potential. This ensures that every sound detail is reproduced with clarity, whether it's a quiet dialogue or the explosive sound effects of an action-packed film.

Equipped with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoding, the VSX-1014TX provides an immersive surround sound experience. It supports multiple audio formats, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio from DVDs, Blu-rays, and streaming services. The receiver also features DTS Neo:6 and Pro Logic IIx, which can up-mix stereo content to impressive surround sound, giving new life to older music and movies.

Another significant feature is the inclusion of Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC). This technology automatically analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts the receiver's settings accordingly. This means that whether you have a dedicated home theater or a simple living room setup, the VSX-1014TX ensures optimal sound quality tailored to your specific environment.

The connectivity options on the VSX-1014TX are extensive. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, component video inputs, and digital audio inputs, providing flexibility for various devices. The receiver is also compatible with high-definition audio formats, ensuring that users can enjoy the latest advancements in sound technology.

For added convenience, the VSX-1014TX features an intuitive on-screen display, making navigation through its settings straightforward. This, coupled with its customizable remote control, allows users to easily manage their home theater setup.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-1014TX is an exceptional AV receiver that blends powerful performance with cutting-edge technology. Its robust amplification, immersive surround sound capabilities, intelligent calibration system, and extensive connectivity make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to elevate their audio-visual experience at home. Whether you're watching a movie or enjoying your favorite music, the VSX-1014TX is designed to deliver an engaging and high-quality experience.
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