Pioneer VSX-45TX manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Features

6

Before You Start

7

Checking the Supplied Accessories

7

Preparing the Remote Control

7

Loading the batteries

7

Remote Control Battery Indicator

7

Operating range of remote control unit

8

Installing the Receiver

8

Opening the Front Panel

8

Easy Setup Guide Part 1

9

Home Theater: The Basics

9

1) Your Home System

9

2) The Source Material

9

3) The Listening Modes

9

Conclusion

9

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

10

Digital Connections

10

2 Speaker Connections

11

3 Setting up the Main Unit

12

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs

12

Easy Setup Guide Part 2

13

1 Auto Surround Sound Setup

13

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

15

Connecting Your Equipment

16

Connecting your TV

16

Component Video Input Default Settings

16

Connecting Video Components

17

Connecting a DVD player

17

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

18

Connecting a Video Component

 

to the Front Panel

18

Connecting Satellite TV(SAT) Components

19

Connecting Analog Audio Components

20

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

(DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible

player)

21

Connecting Digital Audio Components

22

Digital Input Default Settings

23

Connecting the Radio Antennas

24

Using outdoor antennas

24

Connecting Speakers

25

Speaker impedance

26

Bi-wiring your speakers

26

Placing Your Speakers

27

Speaker placement

27

AC Power Cord

27

AC Outlet [switched 100W max]

27

Displays & Controls

28

Front Panel

28

Remote Control

30

Display

33

Back Panel

34

Setting Up for Surround Sound

36

SURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System)

37

QUICK setup

38

NORMAL setup

39

SPEAKER SETTING

40

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

42

CHANNEL DELAY

43

Basic Operation

44

Stereo and Multichannel Playback

44

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

45

Listening Modes

46

STEREO modes

46

MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)

47

MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)

48

Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Modes

49

Adding/Adjusting the Effect in

 

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode

49

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

50

Reducing Noise During Playback

 

(DIGITAL NR Function)

50

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

51

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

51

Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)

52

Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode

53

DVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback

53

SB CH MODE button

54

SB CH MODE

54

VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK Mode

54

DUAL MONO setting and Playback

55

Using Headphones

55

Video Select

56

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

 

(DIMMER)

56

Using the Tuner

57

Automatic and Manual Tuning

57

MPX Mode

57

Direct Access Tuning

58

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

59

Naming Memorized Stations

60

Recalling Memorized Stations

61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control of Other

 

 

Fine Tuning Your System

89

EASY

Components

62

 

Other System Settings

89

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

 

 

THX CINEMA Setup

90

Components

62

 

Assigning the Digital Inputs

91

 

SETUP

Recalling Settings Stored in the

 

 

Assigning the Component Video Inputs

92

Remote Control

62

 

FUNCTION RENAME

93

Programming Signals from Other Remote

 

 

PHONO/LINE Setup

94

Controls (LEARNING Mode)

64

 

12V TRIGGER

95

GUIDE

Using Remote Control with Other Components

66

 

Expert Setup

96

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/

 

 

CROSSOVER NETWORK

97

Cassette Deck operations

66

 

FINE CHANNEL LEVEL

98

Cable TV/Satellite TV/ Digital TV/ TV operations

 

FINE CHANNEL DELAY

99

 

 

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67

 

ACOUSTIC CAL EQ

100

 

 

 

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION

68

 

BASS PEAK LEVEL

103

PREPARATION

 

 

 

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

104

Using Other Functions

69

 

 

 

 

 

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

105

 

Recording from Audio/Video Components

69

 

 

 

Dolby

105

SECOND ZONE (Speaker System B) Setup

70

 

Stereo playback in another room

70

 

Dolby Digital

105

A/B Speaker Button

70

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

105

Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection ....

71

 

Dolby Digital Surround EX

106

 

 

Connecting Additional Amplifiers

73

 

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MULTI ROOM

74

 

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MULTI ROOM connections with an IR receiver ...

74

 

DTS-ES

106

SURROUND

MULTI ROOM setup

76

 

DTS Neo:6

106

Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the

 

 

DTS 96/24

106

main room

77

 

THX

107

Controlling the MULTI ROOM system from the

 

 

Schemata of Setup Screens

108

sub room

78

 

Speaker Placement Information

109

The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER

 

Troubleshooting

111

 

SETUP

components

79

 

Preset Code Brands

116

Multi Operations

80

 

Specifications

119

Performing multi operations

81

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM OFF

82

 

 

 

 

 

..............................................Using SYSTEM OFF

 

 

 

 

 

Editing Remote Control Display Names

84

 

 

 

 

 

Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL)

85

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control

86

 

 

 

 

 

Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input ..

87

 

 

 

 

BASIC

Resetting the Main Unit

88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-45TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Before You StartEasy Setup Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Speaker Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker terminals Setting up the Main Unit Default setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-RReceiver exits the setup process Assigning the Digital InputsEasy Setup Guide Part2 Setup MIC jack on the Front PanelSwitch on the receiver and your TV Hook up the microphone toCheck the speaker settings on the OSD Easy Setup Guide Part2Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Playing a DVD with Surround SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting Your Equipment Not a PCM-only outputConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerConnecting Analog Audio Components Audio cordsTurntable Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Type Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsType USB cable Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cord Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionConnecting Speakers Speaker terminals alsoBi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedanceAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 W maxSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls Front PanelDisplays & Controls Remote Control System SET UP button Command button for other components see pagesDigital NR DNR button see Video Select button seeVolume +/- buttons Remote Setup button$ Return button Input buttonDisplay Back Panel AC Outlet switched, 100 W max Multi Room & Source Remote in terminals see pagesSpeakers terminals see USB Audio in terminalSetting Up for Surround Sound EnterSurround back system setting. Press the Enter button Setting Up for Surround SoundIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Surrback System Surround Back SystemQuick setup Normal setup Through the Normal setup menusWhen you have the setting you want NORMAL. Press the Enter buttonSpeaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallUse the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system setting If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button Speakers. Press EnterManual manual test tone mode Auto automatic test tone modeChannel Level channel balance Channel Level should be selected. IfChannel Delay Choose a Listening Mode one Two ways IndicatorBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Press the Signal Select button toSelect the input signal corresponding Press ReceiverListening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Repeatedly and select the settingPress the EFFECT/CH SEL button You want. They appearPress Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote Control Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonListening in Loudness Mode Press Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote controlEach press switches Midnight mode on or off When on, Midnight lights in the displayPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTreble Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode Remote control or the Multi CHDVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Press the Multi CH Input button onSB CH Mode button SB CH ModePress the SB CH Mode button on Virtual Surround Back ModeUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones jack Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning Using the TunerPress the Band button to select ModeMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantPress the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Press the Enter button to inputPress the Tuner button on the remote control Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations To select the classRecalling Memorized Stations Use the Number buttons to select Channel you desireTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlyRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press the Remote Setup button for Three secondsRemote Control of Other Components Press ENTER. The preset code has Been enteredComplete will appear in the display Use the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter Select Function blinks on the remote controlFor example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select Exit You will return to the Remote Setup menuSelect Exit and press Enter Start again to program other components in this mannerUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations Buttons Function ComponentsSetting up the Direct Function Use the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterOFF, or Exit and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select onUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsFunctions that can be recorded Playback the source to be recordedSecond Zone Speaker System B Setup Using Other FunctionsStereo playback in another room Speaker ButtonSetting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Check to see if the drivers are Correctly installedConnect your PC to the USB TerminalChange the PC audio setting if Switch on the receiverNecessary Select the USB inputConnecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room connectionsSub room Main room Multi Room setup Receiver on the remote controlTurn on the receiver, your TV and press Use the ∞5 buttons to select Exit Press EnterPress the Control button to enter Control mode Controlling the Multi Room system from the main roomRemote control at the IR Receiver Press Volume +/- to adjustControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room From the sub room, pointTo use this units remote control Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsIR receiver remote sensor window ReceiverMulti Operations When done select Exit and press Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation ButtonPress the Remote Setup button for More than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterUsing System OFF Press the System OFF buttonEditing Remote Control Display Names Press the Remote Setup for more Than three secondsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter For the component you want toEditing Button Names KEY Label Use the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press EnterPress the buttons whose name you Want to change Select Function will flash in the displayAdjusting the Light on the Remote Control Light and press EnterClearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input When resetting the receiver make sure the Multi Resetting the Main UnitRoom feature is off Fine Tuning Your System Other System SettingsTHX Cinema Setup Fine Tuning Your SystemPress the System Setup button Default is PRO Logic ll MovieDIGITAL-IN Select should be This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select mode Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2Numbers and symbols. Use Use the Multi JOG to cycleCursor through the letters Enter button to enter oneDefault is Phono PHONO/LINE SetupUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter Looking at the on-screen display on Your TV, use the 5∞ buttons toSelect 12V TRIGGER. Press Component you want to useExpert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Expert SetupTo navigate through the menus Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay 100 Acoustic CAL EQThis explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom Test tones will soundThat channel appears so you can check the setting To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here102 103 Bass Peak Level104 Dynamic Range ControlTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby105 Dolby DigitalDTS 106DTS-ES THX 107Schemata of Setup Screens 108Speaker Placement Information 109Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System110 Troubleshooting 111112 113 114 115 116 Preset Code BrandsBrand 117 NEC Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano OnwaMaintenance of External Surfaces Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIA118 Specifications TNGZF/02K00001 Printed
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