Pioneer VSX-9100TX Other connections Multi-room listening, Making multi-room connections

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Multi-room listening

When used together with an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit), this receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms. Different sources can be playing in both rooms at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub rooms have independent power (the main room power can be off while the sub room is on) and the sub room can be controlled by this unit's remote control. You may need to specify your volume setting and IR receiver type in Multi Room Setup on page 67.

Making multi-room connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate amplifier, TV, speakers, and an IR receiver for your sub room.

1Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.

2Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks, both on the rear of this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub room amplifier as shown in the illustration below.

 

 

 

ANTENNA

Y

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

CONTROL

 

 

12V

 

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE

 

TRIGGER

R

L

 

 

(DC OUT12V/

 

 

 

 

 

PRE

 

 

 

 

100mA MAX)

 

OUT

 

MONITOR

PR

 

 

 

CEN-

 

OUT

 

 

SUBW.

TER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

OUT

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R

L

 

 

 

 

MULTI-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM &

 

 

 

VIDEO1

 

 

SOURCE

 

SUR-

 

PB

 

IN

 

ROUND

 

IN

 

R

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IN 1

I R

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

BACK

 

IN

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L

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub room

 

Main room

 

 

 

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

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Separate

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amplifier

IR receiver

 

Note

•Even if you don’t have an IR receiver, you can make multi-room connections and use the front panel to control the sub room.

•It is not possible to hear the digital output of a component in the sub room. However, you can connect the analog outputs of your digital component into the receiver’s (analog) input terminals to hear the component in the sub room.

•Since the video converter is not enabled for multi- room connections, you’ll have to connect any video input source you want to watch in the sub room using standard RCA video cords.

•You can't use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes in the sub room. You can, however, use the features available with your sub room amplifier.

Using the sub room controls

You can use the remote to adjust the sub room volume and select sources from either the main room or the sub room. You can also do this using the front panel controls.

Important

•The receiver must be switched on (or in standby) in the main room to control the sub room.

•When someone is controlling the system from the main room you won't be able to control the sub room with the remote control.

•If you are using a Pioneer amplifier in the sub room, cover up the remote sensor to avoid changing the settings when controlling the sub room.

Using the remote control in the sub room

When controlling the sub room, make sure to hold down SHIFT while pressing the remote control buttons below.

RECEIVER

 

INPUT

 

SOURCE

 

ENTER

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

T.EDIT

 

 

BAND

 

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDE SETUP

TV CONTROL

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TVVOL

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTVON/OFF

REC

DTVINFO

MUTE

DVD/LD

 

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

TV CONT

TUNER

 

RECSTOP

 

 

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER

RECEIVER

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

INPUT ATT

FL DIMMER

SR

 

 

 

 

 

+10

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

D.ACCESS

 

 

 

CLASS

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV MENU

ST

ST

 

 

 

 

 

1Point the remote control at the IR receiver and press RECEIVER.

This switches on the multi-room feature.

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VSX-9100TX Wash hands after handling Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverLoading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFront speakers Powered subwooferMinute guide Surround speakers02 5 minute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then press EnterFollow the instructions on-screen Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying a source Connecting up Chapter Connecting upAbout cable types Connecting up About the video converterConnecting up Connecting digital audio components CD recorder DVD or LD player CD playerOutput jacks Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components TipTV tuner Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal DVD or LD playerUsing external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting the speakers Front speakersOverhead view of speaker setup Hints on speaker placementView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting upPower cord caution AC outletControls and displays Chapter Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Tuned StereoMono SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV Info 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV ON/OFF Tuner DisplayOperating range of 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 PRO LogicUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic CalibrationPress Extended Mode front panel repeatedly Listening to your system Using the surround back channelExtended mode To cycle the surround back channel optionsListening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back Mode VirtualSBPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the tone controlsPress SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Enhancing dialogSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the sleep timerListening to your system Playing other sources 30 minMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect the surround back speaker setting System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyFront Align Select the setting you want to check Manual speaker setupSelect ‘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 DistanceTuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Prepare the recorderControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly 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 operationsConfirming preset codes Erasing all of the remote control presetsDirect function Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Disc CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD SHIFT+HDD Controlling the rest of your systemEnter Guide Shift + DVDOther connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersFront left Speaker Other connections Multi-room listening Using the sub room controlsUsing the remote control in the sub room Making multi-room connectionsOther connections Using the front panel multi-room controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press the Multi Room ON/OFF button on the front panelOther connections Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Page Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other SettingsOther Setup menu Assigning the component video inputsSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup Choose the setting that you wantSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuMulti Room Setup Volt Trigger SetupAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onVideo Audio components onSettings DisplayRemote control Extended Auto setting, the EXSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitPress System Setup to confirm Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation
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