Pioneer VSX-45TX manual Listening Modes, Stereo modes

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Basic Operation

Listening Modes

The three listening mode types on the receiver are explained here (to select listening modes see pages 43-44). The kind of playback you can get in the three modes depends on what kind of a source (DVD, etc.) you are using. The basic distinction is between 2 channel sources and multichannel sources. The MOVIE and MUSIC modes that are available to you will also differ according to your source and which SB CH MODE you choose. This is explained below as well.

For home theater the MOVIE and MUSIC listening modes are designed to deliver realistic and powerful multichannel surround sound that recreates the movie theater or concert experience. The first four MOVIE modes (THX CINEMA, 2PRO LOGIC II (MOVIE), 2PRO LOGIC, NEO:6 CINEMA) and first two MUSIC modes (2PRO LOGIC II MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC) incorporate pure decoding of the signal. That is they present it as it was recorded in the sound studio. The other modes are DSP modes. They add some type of effect to the signal. You may need to experiment with these modes to see which suit your home system and personal tastes.

The MUSIC and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some MUSIC modes are also suitable for film soundtracks. Again, try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like but you must choose one of the MOVIE and MUSIC listening modes in order to get surround sound.

Depending on your setup, in STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.

STEREO modes

When a source is played in this mode, it plays through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

STEREO

In STEREO mode the audio plays according to the surround setup settings and you can still use ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ, DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING mode, and TONE Control functions.

DIRECT

In DIRECT mode, the audio bypasses all types of signal processing to remain as close to the source audio quality as possible.

memo If you switch on ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ, DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, HI-BIT HI- SAMPLING mode, and TONE Control when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches

to STEREO.

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Contents VSX-45TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Remote Control Battery Indicator Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit 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 Receiver exits the setup process Setting up the Main UnitDefault setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-R Assigning the Digital InputsSwitch on the receiver and your TV Easy Setup Guide Part2Setup MIC jack on the Front Panel 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 SoundComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Video Component videoConnecting Your Equipment Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player Not a PCM-only outputConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerTurntable Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Type Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsType USB cable Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cord FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas To improve FM receptionConnecting Speakers Speaker terminals alsoBi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedanceSpeaker placement AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls Front PanelDisplays & Controls Remote Control Digital NR DNR button see System SET UP buttonCommand button for other components see pages Video Select button see$ Return button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button Input buttonDisplay Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxMulti Room & Source Remote in terminals see pages USB Audio in terminalSetting Up for Surround Sound EnterIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Surround back system setting. Press the Enter buttonSetting Up for Surround Sound Surrback System Surround Back SystemQuick setup When you have the setting you want Normal setupThrough the Normal setup menus NORMAL. Press the Enter buttonCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallIt. Press the Enter button Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select Speakers. Press EnterChannel Level channel balance Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode Channel Level should be selected. IfChannel Delay Basic Operation Choose a Listening Mode one Two waysIndicator Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSelect the input signal corresponding Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPress the Signal Select button to 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 MusicPress the EFFECT/CH SEL button Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeRepeatedly and select the setting You want. They appearReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote ControlListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press the Acoustic EQ buttonEach press switches Midnight mode on or off Listening in Loudness ModePress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control When on, Midnight lights in the displayPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTreble DVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING modeRemote control or the Multi CH Press the Multi CH Input button onPress the SB CH Mode button on SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode 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 TuningPress the Band button to select Direct Access TuningUsing the Tuner ModePress the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Enter button to inputNaming Memorized Stations Press the Tuner button on the remote controlPress Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter To select the classTo step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlyRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components 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 Select Exit and press Enter When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitYou will return to the Remote Setup menu 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 ComponentsOFF, or Exit and press Enter Setting up the Direct FunctionUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select onFunctions that can be recorded Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Playback the source to be recordedStereo playback in another room Second Zone Speaker System B SetupUsing Other Functions Speaker ButtonConnect your PC to the USB Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionCheck to see if the drivers are Correctly installed TerminalNecessary Change the PC audio setting ifSwitch on the receiver Select the USB inputConnecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room connectionsSub room Main room Turn on the receiver, your TV and press Multi Room setupReceiver on the remote control Use the ∞5 buttons to select Exit Press EnterPress the Control button to enter Control mode Controlling the Multi Room system from the main roomControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room Remote control at the IR ReceiverPress Volume +/- to adjust From the sub room, pointIR receiver remote sensor window To use this units remote controlPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components ReceiverMulti Operations Performing Multi Operations When done select Exit and pressSelect Exit and press Enter again Press the Multi Operation ButtonUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterUsing System OFF Press the System OFF buttonUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds For the component you want toPress the buttons whose name you Want to change Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter 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 SettingsPress the System Setup button THX Cinema SetupFine Tuning Your System Default is PRO Logic ll MovieDIGITAL-IN Select should be This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select modeAssigning the Component Video Inputs Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2Cursor through the letters Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Enter button to enter oneDefault is Phono PHONO/LINE SetupUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter Select 12V TRIGGER. Press Looking at the on-screen display onYour TV, use the 5∞ buttons to 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 Control105 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby 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