Pioneer VSX-45TX manual Displays & Controls

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Displays & Controls

8MCACC indicator (see pages 13–15, 50)

Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on. (After the Auto Surround Sound Setup has been completed the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is set on and this display will light.)

9MULTI CH IN button

Use this button to select the component you have hooked up to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player).

10ACOUSTIC EQ button (see page 50, 100–102)

Press to switch on/off and select the type of acoustic calibration EQ.

11MASTER VOLUME dial

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

–/+

Selects station memories or frequencies when using the tuner.

TUNER EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the MULTI JOG and ENTER buttons.

17 MULTI ROOM & SOURCE buttons (See pages 74–79)

Press to use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver).

CONTROL button (see pages 74–79)

Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to select the volume of the MULTI ROOM system.

12 MULTI JOG CONTROL buttons

SET UP

Press to switch the SYSTEM SETUP mode.

RETURN

Press to move back one step in the SYSTEM SETUP process.

13 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 45)

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

AUTO – If there are analog and digital signals input, the receiver automatically selects the digital signal.

DIGITAL – To select an optical or coaxial digital signal.

ANALOG – To select an analog signal.

14 Hi-BIT Hi-SAMPLING button (see page 53)

Use this button to switch the HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING mode on or off. Use to hear CD and DVD, as well as other digital soundtracks, at a wider dynamic range, allowing for finer audio reproduction.

ON/OFF button (see pages 74–79)

Use to switch MULTI ROOM function on or off.

18 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers).

19 SPEAKERS (A/B) button

The use of this button depends on how the SURRBACK SYSTEM (see page 37) is set. If NORMAL SYSTEM or MR&S is chosen this button toggles between A and OFF. If SECOND ZONE is chosen this button toggles between A, B, A+B and OFF.

20 TONE control buttons (see page 52) TONE button

This button switches between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry.

BASS/TREBLE button

Use to select whether the bass or treble will be adjusted.

–/+ buttons

Use to adjust the frequency levels.

PREPARATION

15 SB CH MODE button (see page 54)

Use this button to turn the surround back channels ON/OFF/AUTO or switch the VIRTU- AL SURROUND BACK mode between ON/ OFF/AUTO.

16 TUNER CONTROL buttons (See pages

57-61)

BAND

Press to select the AM or FM band.

21 SET UP MIC jack (see page 13)

Plug in the set up mic here. This is very important in order to set up your system and get proper surround sound.

22 VIDEO INPUT jacks (see page 18)

DIGITAL IN

Digital input for connecting a game console, DVD player, video camera (etc.), that has an optical digital connection.

CLASS

S-VIDEO

Press repeatedly to switch the preset station

Video input for connecting a portable DVD player,

classes.

video camera (etc.), that has an S video out.

SELECT

RCA VIDEO /AUDIO (L/R)

Switches the –/+ buttons between station memory and frequency select modes.

Video input for connecting a portable DVD

player, video camera, etc. That has standard 29 RCA video/audio outputs.

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Contents VSX-45TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Before You StartHome Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Easy Setup Guide Part1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Speaker terminals Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker Connections Default setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-R Setting up the Main UnitReceiver exits the setup process Assigning the Digital InputsSetup MIC jack on the Front Panel Easy Setup Guide Part2Switch on the receiver and your TV Hook up the microphone toEasy Setup Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on the OSDPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumeConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Your Equipment Not a PCM-only outputConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsAudio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsTurntable Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Type USB cable Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsType Coaxial cord Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Using outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeaker terminals also Connecting SpeakersSpeaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakersAC Outlet switched 100 W max AC Power CordSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersFront Panel Displays & ControlsDisplays & Controls Remote Control Command button for other components see pages System SET UP buttonDigital NR DNR button see Video Select button seeRemote Setup button Volume +/- buttons$ Return button Input buttonDisplay Back Panel Multi Room & Source Remote in terminals see pages AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxSpeakers terminals see USB Audio in terminalEnter Setting Up for Surround SoundSetting Up for Surround Sound Surround back system setting. Press the Enter buttonIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Surrback System Surround Back SystemQuick setup Through the Normal setup menus Normal setupWhen you have the setting you want NORMAL. Press the Enter buttonFront default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingIt. Press the Enter button Speakers. Press EnterAuto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeChannel Level channel balance Channel Level should be selected. IfChannel Delay Indicator Choose a Listening Mode one Two waysBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackPress the Signal Select button to Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSelect the input signal corresponding Press ReceiverStereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeRepeatedly and select the setting Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModePress the EFFECT/CH SEL button You want. They appearListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote ControlReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonPress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Listening in Loudness ModeEach press switches Midnight mode on or off When on, Midnight lights in the displayTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Remote control or the Multi CH Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING modeDVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Press the Multi CH Input button onSB CH Mode SB CH Mode buttonPress the SB CH Mode button on Virtual Surround Back ModePhones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerUsing the Tuner Direct Access TuningPress the Band button to select ModeTune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Press the Enter button to inputPress Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter Press the Tuner button on the remote controlNaming Memorized Stations To select the classUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Recalling Memorized StationsTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlySetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press the Remote Setup button for Three secondsComplete will appear in the display Press ENTER. The preset code has Been enteredRemote Control of Other Components For example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display Select Function blinks on the remote controlUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter You will return to the Remote Setup menu When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitSelect Exit and press Enter Start again to program other components in this mannerCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsButtons Function Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operationsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Setting up the Direct FunctionOFF, or Exit and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select onRecording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsFunctions that can be recorded Playback the source to be recordedUsing Other Functions Second Zone Speaker System B SetupStereo playback in another room Speaker ButtonCheck to see if the drivers are Correctly installed Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionConnect your PC to the USB TerminalSwitch on the receiver Change the PC audio setting ifNecessary Select the USB inputConnecting Additional Amplifiers Multi Room connections Setup exampleSub room Main room Receiver on the remote control Multi Room setupTurn on the receiver, your TV and press Use the ∞5 buttons to select Exit Press EnterControlling the Multi Room system from the main room Press the Control button to enter Control modePress Volume +/- to adjust Remote control at the IR ReceiverControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room From the sub room, pointPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components To use this units remote controlIR receiver remote sensor window ReceiverMulti Operations Select Exit and press Enter again When done select Exit and pressPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation ButtonTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterPress the System OFF button Using System OFFPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Editing Remote Control Display NamesUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter For the component you want toUse the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY LabelPress the buttons whose name you Want to change Select Function will flash in the displayLight and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote ControlClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Room feature is off Resetting the Main UnitWhen resetting the receiver make sure the Multi Other System Settings Fine Tuning Your SystemFine Tuning Your System THX Cinema SetupPress the System Setup button Default is PRO Logic ll MovieSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeDIGITAL-IN Select should be Assigning the Component Video Inputs You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select modeUse the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2Use the Multi JOG to cycle Numbers and symbols. UseCursor through the letters Enter button to enter oneUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter PHONO/LINE SetupDefault is Phono Your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Looking at the on-screen display onSelect 12V TRIGGER. Press Component you want to useTo navigate through the menus Expert SetupExpert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay Acoustic CAL EQ 100Test tones will sound This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom102 To use the Data Check feature follow the steps hereThat channel appears so you can check the setting Bass Peak Level 103Dynamic Range Control 104Dolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving105 Dolby DigitalDTS-ES 106DTS 107 THX108 Schemata of Setup Screens109 Speaker Placement Information110 Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemSpeaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources 111 Troubleshooting112 113 114 115 Brand Preset Code Brands116 NEC Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Onwa 117118 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIAMaintenance of External Surfaces Specifications TNGZF/02K00001 Printed