Pioneer VSX-03TXH Using surround back channel processing, Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

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Listening to your system

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HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.1

PCM – Only PCM signals are output.2

When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus decoding, 2 HD lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding, DTS lights with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded.

Using surround back channel processing

• Default setting: SBch ON

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

6.1or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded

material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources (=Sound plays through surround back speaker(s)).

ANT

MPX SIGNAL SEL

1 2 3

MEM

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

AUDIO DISPLAY

CH

4

5

6

 

 

SR+

SBch

A.ATT

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

7

8

9

 

 

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

 

0

ENTER

 

 

 

INPUT

MASTER

MAIN

ZONE 2

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

Press RECEIVER, then press SBch repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

SBch ON – 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for 5.1 encoded material)

SBch AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

SBch OFF – No sound is output from the surround back speakers

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect

to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.3

The table indicates when you will hear the virtual surround back channel (=Virtual surround back channel is active).

Press SBch repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off

 

SBch

 

Standard / THX

 

Type of source

Processing /

Multichannel

Stereo sources

Advanced

Virtual SB

surround

 

 

 

mode

sources

2Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic

Neo:6

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES 5.1 ch

ON

 

sources with 6.1 ch flagged

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS/SACD and DVD-

ON

 

Audio 5.1 ch sources

 

 

 

 

AUTO

c

 

 

 

Note

1When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 74 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.

2• This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.

When PCM is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

3• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the THX, stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Auto level control stereo or Stream Direct mode is selected.

You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 49.

The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have surround channel information.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information to User Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterCheck Follow the instructions on-screenSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourcePhase Control on 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipmentAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources Using the component video jacksAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet 13 14 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelSpeakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver TV CtrlSOURCE MuteControls and displays Sub remote control unit Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundTHX SELECT2 Games Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Hdmi Digital Analog Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Sources Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuOptions are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker System Setup menuCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended Setting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave ControlAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press EnterChannel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using /Curve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Other connectionsConnect your USB device.3 Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsCompressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius to switch to the Sirius input Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your SiriusConnect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress / to select the channel preset you want Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsMULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverPioneer flat panel TV Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Hdmi Control Chapter Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi ControlAbout Hdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode Hdmi ControlSetup Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuPress Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsPress RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Using other functionsSetting the Video options Use / to select the setting you want to adjustPrepare the recorder Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordDimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsPress Home THX to confirm Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct buttonControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Preset code listOn or off Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs TVControls for other components Display Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorMenu  & EnterAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output USB interface Remote controlHdcp Error shows Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor featureXM radio messages Configuration aConfiguration B Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionSirius radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround XM Ready Subscription Additional information About XMAbout XM Radio XM Ready Legal PRO Logic Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO PRO Logic +THX Multichannel signal formats Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games b DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX CinemaNot connected ConnectedCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

VSX-03TXH specifications

The Pioneer VSX-03TXH is a versatile and powerful AV receiver designed to elevate your home entertainment experience. Known for its robust build quality and advanced features, the VSX-03TXH caters to audiophiles and casual viewers alike, providing rich audio and immersive surround sound capabilities.

One of the standout features of the VSX-03TXH is its 9.2-channel high current amplification, which delivers 130 watts per channel. This allows for a dynamic soundstage and excellent power handling, ensuring that every detail in your favorite movies and music is accurately reproduced. The receiver supports various audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced, enabling an immersive audio experience that makes you feel like you are part of the action.

Additionally, the VSX-03TXH comes equipped with Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multichannel Acoustic Calibration System). This technology analyzes the acoustic characteristics of your room and automatically adjusts speaker settings to optimize sound quality. This means you can enjoy the best possible audio performance, regardless of your room's layout.

The connectivity options on the VSX-03TXH are extensive, featuring multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, including support for 4K video pass-through, HDR, and HDCP 2.2. This ensures that your receiver is future-proof and can handle the latest video technology, making it a perfect match for modern 4K TVs and gaming consoles. Furthermore, the receiver supports HDBaseT, which allows for long-distance audio and video transmission, making installation more flexible.

In terms of streaming capabilities, the VSX-03TXH is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Chromecast built-in, providing seamless access to your favorite music streaming services. Users can enjoy wireless listening and even multi-room audio with the help of compatible devices. The receiver also includes various digital and analog inputs, making it easy to connect a range of media devices.

The elegant design of the VSX-03TXH features an intuitive user interface and a clear, informative display that simplifies navigation. This allows you to quickly adjust settings or switch inputs without hassle. Overall, the Pioneer VSX-03TXH represents a powerful combination of high-end audio technology, robust functionality, and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for any home theater system.