Pioneer VSX-9130TXH-K manual Using the MULTI-ZONE controls, MULTI-ZONE listening options

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MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows what you can listen to in the sub zone:

Sub Zone

Input sources available

ZONE2

iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio, the built-in tuner

and other analog audio sources.a With video sources, only composite video is possible.

a.• With the MULTI CH IN input, sound is output only from the front L/R channels.

• The USB audio cannot be output to ZONE 2.

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

Connect a separate amplifier to the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jacks, both on the rear of this receiver.

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

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

 

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

M

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

R1

DVR2

 

SIRIUS

ZONE 2

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

CD

CD-R

SPEAKERS

FRONT

CENTER

SURROU

A

R

 

L

R

SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on page 41 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input source or starting playback).

Connect a TV monitor to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OR

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

MONITOR

ANTENNA

 

OUT

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

S

ZONE 2

 

 

 

 

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 - 3

 

 

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

CENTER

(Single) PRE OUT

 

 

CD

CD-R

 

SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK

 

L

CENTER

R

SURROUND

L

SURROUNDBACK// B

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)( i l )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE SEEINSTRUCTIONI I MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE VOIRIRLEMODED'EMPLOI' I

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls

The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- ZONE remote controls on page 63.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-9130TXH

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHASE

 

ADVANCED

 

 

DIGITAL PRECISION

 

DIGITAL VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

MCACC

 

 

PROCESSING

 

SCALER

 

HDMI

 

 

 

DVD

BD

TV

SAT

DVR 1/DVR 2

VIDEO

HDMI 1/HDMI 2

CD/CD-R

FM/AM

XM/SIRIUS

iPod USB

MULTI CH IN

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

AUTO SURR/

HOME

STANDARD

 

ADVANCED

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STREAM DIRECT

THX

SURROUND

 

SURROUND

A.L.C.

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPod DIRECT

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

DIGITAL IN

USB

SETUP MIC

 

 

PHONES

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

ST –

ST +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SURR/

HOME

STANDARD

ADVANCED

 

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STREAM DIRECT

THX

SURROUND

SURROUND

 

A.L.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

MULTI-ZONE

 

ST

 

ST +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front panel.

Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option:

ZONE 2 ON – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on

ZONE 2 OFF – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off

The MULTI-ZONEindicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON.

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Contents VSX-9130TXH-K 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 Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on 02 5 minute guideRear 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 ReceiverListening 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 DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sourcesAnalog 2-channel stereo sources SourcesSaving 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 controlsSwitch on the receiver and your TV 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 channel presets Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Listening to XM RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing 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 optionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Press ControlUsing 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 Display Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor & Enter HDDAdditional 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 Pro Logic llx Music +THX EX +THX Games b Multichannel signal formatsPro Logic IIx Movie +THX a Pro Logic llx Pro Logic IIx Movie +THX aDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie +THX a DTS +2 Pro Logic llxDTS +2 Pro Logic DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema100 Connected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Once you have established a comfortable sound level Additional information Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Decibel Level ExamplePioneer Corporation