Pioneer VSX-03TXH Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers, MULTI-ZONE listening, Large

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Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

MULTI-ZONE listening

This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below.

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

 

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

MONITO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

 

MONITOR

 

ANTENNA

 

 

IN 3

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

PB

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 - 3

 

 

 

IN

FRONT

CENTER

 

(Single) PRE OUT

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

D-R

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFERWOOFER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

 

 

SURROUND

L

R

SURROUND BACK / B

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

L

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

 

 

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Front channel amplifier

Center channel amplifier (mono)

Surround channel amplifier

Surround back channel amplifier

Powered subwoofer

1

DVR2

 

SIRIUS

ZONE 2

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

 

 

 

CD

CD-R

SPEAKERS

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

A

R

 

L

R

URROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while the sub zone

•You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

•The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 42.

•To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

•If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 49) to

LARGE.

is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 72.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a

separate TV and speakers for your sub zone (ZONE 2).1 You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (page 63) for your sub zone.

Note

1You can’t use sound controls (such as the bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.

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Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Information to UserRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen CheckPlaying a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control on 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 13 14Speakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERMute TV CtrlSOURCE ReceiverControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX SELECT2 GamesTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Sources Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ System Setup menuCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupFine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using / Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterOther connections Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Basic playback controlsBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Connect your USB device.3Compressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to channel presets Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Listening to XM Radio Connecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius Radio Using the XM Menu Press Sirius to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress / to select the channel preset you want Switching the speaker system Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening LargeSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 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 Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control ChapterHdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter SetupInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Using other functionsSetting the Video options Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterPrepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the recorderChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Home THX to confirmPreset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemTV Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs On or offControls for other components  & Enter Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorMenu DisplayAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control USB interfaceReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error showsImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyDTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24Additional 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 DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games bConnected Not connectedAdditional information 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