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Pioneer VSX-9100TX operating instructions Controls and displays

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04Controls and displays

10 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.

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11TUNER CONTROL

TUNER EDIT

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall (page 48).

TUNING/STATION

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select station presets and radio frequencies. (page 47).

BAND

Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 47).

MPX

Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono (page 47).

12MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 36).

13 TONE

When the STEREO mode is selected, press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial.

14 ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 33).

15 DIALOG ENHANCEMENT

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 36).

16 MULTI CH IN

Press to select the component connected to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player). See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 37.

17 SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 33).

18 EXTENDED MODE

Selects the surround back channel mode (page 34) or virtual surround back mode (page 35).

19 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 56).

20 VIDEO2 INPUT

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 18.

21 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

22 MULTI ROOM controls

If you've made multi-room connections (see Multi-room listening on page 58) use these controls to control the sub room from the main room (see Using the sub room controls on page 58).

23System Setup menu controls

SYSTEM SETUP

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 11, page 38, page 63).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

24PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

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Contents

VSX-9100TX 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 boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries 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 Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Connecting up Connecting up ChapterAbout cable types Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerConnecting up Connecting analog audio components Connecting multichannel analog componentsOutput jacks TipConnecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalTV tuner DVD or LD playerConnecting up Connecting antennas FM wire antennaUsing external antennas AM loop antenna Connecting 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 CalibrationListening to your system Using the surround back channel Extended modePress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly To cycle the surround back channel optionsListening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back Mode VirtualSBUsing 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 DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Manual speaker setup Select the setting you want to checkSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter 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 operationsErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function 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 ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Using the sub room controls Using the remote control in the sub roomOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUsing the front panel multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeOther connections Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelOther connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDVD player Page Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the component video inputsDynamic 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 menuMulti Room Setup Volt Trigger SetupTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Extended Auto setting, the EXAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

Pioneer VSX-9100TX operating instructions Controls and displays