Pioneer VSX-9100TX Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration

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Listening to your system

Listening with Acoustic Calibration

EQ

•Default setting: OFF / ALL CH ADJ (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting)

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 41. Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

MPX

CHRETURN

HDD

DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

 

 

CH

CH

RECEIVER CONTROL

 

 

 

 

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACOUSTIC

SIGNAL

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SURR

EQ

 

SELECT

LOUDNESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

EFFECT

 

SLEEP

DIALOG E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/CHSEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

TUNING/

 

 

MIDNIGHT/

 

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

EXTENDED

SPEAKERS

EDIT

STATION

BAND

MPX

LOUDNESS

TONE

EQ

ENHANCEMENT

IN

SELECT

MODE

TUNER

MULTI

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOG

 

 

 

 

 

JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO2 INPUT

 

 

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

RETURN

CONTROL

ON/OFF

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

•While listening to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. Press repeatedly to select between:

•ALL CH ADJ – No special weighting is given to any one channel.

•FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are heard in accordance with the front speaker settings.

•CUSTOM 1/2 – Custom settings

•OFF – Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.

Note

•You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ when MULTI CH IN is switched on, and it has no effect when headphones are connected.

•If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO.

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Choosing the input signal

You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.

MPX

CHRETURN

HDD

DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

 

 

CH

CH

RECEIVER CONTROL

 

 

 

 

THX

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACOUSTIC

SIGNAL

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SURR

EQ

 

SELECT

LOUDNESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

EFFECT

 

SLEEP

DIALOG E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/CHSEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

TUNING/

 

 

MIDNIGHT/

 

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

EXTENDED

SPEAKERS

EDIT

STATION

BAND

MPX

LOUDNESS

TONE

EQ

ENHANCEMENT

IN

SELECT

MODE

TUNER

MULTI

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOG

 

 

 

 

 

JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO2 INPUT

 

 

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

CONTROL

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

•Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•AUTO – This automatically switches to DIGITAL if a digital source is detected, otherwise it remains on

ANALOG.

•ANALOG – Selects the analog inputs.

•DIGITAL – Selects the digital input.

When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

Note

•This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz–96 kHz) and DTS digital signal formats (including DTS 96kHz/24 bit). With other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG.

•You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 16) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

•Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

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Contents VSX-9100TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxInstalling the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries 02 5 minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundMinute guide Powered subwooferFront speakers Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow 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 About the video converter Connecting upCD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsOutput jacks TipConnecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting video componentsTV tuner DVD or LD playerFM wire antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas AM loop antennaFront speakers Connecting the speakersHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setupPower cord caution Connecting upView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletControls and displays Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Mono StereoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV ON/OFF 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LogicNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration Choosing the input signalExtended mode Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly To cycle the surround back channel optionsMode VirtualSB Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround BackPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogListening to your system Playing other sources Using the sleep timerSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelSetting 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 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterErasing all of the remote control presets Confirming preset codesDirect function Input Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSelect DiscSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDEnter Guide Controlling the rest of your systemHDD Shift + DVDSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left Speaker Using the remote control in the sub room Using the sub room controlsOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Using the front panel multi-room controlsOther connections Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDVD player Page Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the component video inputsDual Mono Setup Dynamic Range Control SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuVolt Trigger Setup Multi Room SetupPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsExtended Auto setting, the EX Remote controlAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress System Setup to confirm Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAdditional information About THX Cleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-9100TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-9100TX is a powerful and versatile surround sound receiver that has garnered a strong reputation among audio enthusiasts since its release. Designed to cater to the needs of home theater aficionados, the VSX-9100TX comes packed with features and technologies that elevate the listening experience, making it a noteworthy addition to any audio setup.

One of the standout characteristics of the VSX-9100TX is its robust amplification capabilities. The receiver boasts a 7.1 channel output, delivering an impressive total power of 100 watts per channel. This means that users can experience rich, dynamic sound across multiple audio channels, making it an excellent choice for immersive movie watching or music listening.

Incorporating Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES technologies, the VSX-9100TX ensures that users can revel in high-quality surround sound, regardless of the source material. This versatility allows for seamless playback of both stereo and multi-channel audio formats, allowing for an expansive soundstage that enhances the overall experience.

Another essential feature of the VSX-9100TX is its advanced room calibration technology. The built-in MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) optimizes sound output by analyzing the room's acoustics and adjusting the speaker settings accordingly. This results in a more balanced and natural sound that adapts to your specific environment, ensuring that every listener can enjoy optimal audio quality.

Connectivity options are plentiful with the VSX-9100TX, featuring multiple HDMI inputs, component video inputs, and analog audio inputs, making it highly adaptable to various media sources. Additionally, the receiver supports video upscaling, allowing users to enhance the quality of standard-definition sources to a higher resolution for improved viewing experiences.

The VSX-9100TX also includes a user-friendly interface, allowing easy navigation through its array of settings and features. The remote control provides intuitive access to various functions, making it convenient for users to switch between inputs, adjust volume, or engage different sound modes with ease.

In conclusion, the Pioneer VSX-9100TX stands out with its impressive amplification, cutting-edge audio technologies, and user-friendly features. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, this receiver is designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience, setting a standard that resonates with audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Its combination of power, versatility, and advanced sound calibration makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking to enhance their home theater system.
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