Pioneer VSX-45TX manual Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ, Press the Acoustic EQ button

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Basic Operation

Listening with ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ

You can listen to the soundtrack with the ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ you set automatically when you did the AUTO SURROUND SETUP (page 13) or you set manually on (page 100–102). To do so follow the instructions below.

TV INPUT

INPUT

TV CONTROL

 

TV VOL

MIDNIGHT

TV CH

MULTI CH

INPUT

MOVIE

MUSIC

ACOUSTIC

EQ

MODE

SURROUND

STEREO/

ENTER

SB CH

DIRECT

MODE

1 Press the ACOUSTIC EQ button.

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

Each press switches ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ

 

 

 

 

between ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN, CUSTOM 1,

MUTE

1

CUSTOM 2 and OFF. When ACOUSTIC EQ is being

REMOTE

applied the MCACC indicator lights.

SETUP

 

Î

MCACC indicator 1

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-45TX

MULTI CHANNNEL

ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION

STEREO/DIRECT MULTI CH IN ACOUSTIC EQ

MASTER VOLUME

STATION TUNING

TUNER

MULTI ROOM &

SOURCE

SELECT

EDIT

CONTROL

ON/OFF

ALL CH ADJUST FRONT ALIGN

OFF CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 1

memo • After completing the AUTO SURROUND SETUP (page 13) ACOUSTIC EQ ON (ALL CH ADJUST) is set automatically.

You can’t turn on ACOUSTIC EQ on in MULTI CH IN mode.

If you turn ACOUSTIC EQ on in DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO mode.

Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)

To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective with sources containing a lot of background noise like cassette and video tape

SETUP

S0URCE

TV

SYSTEM RECEIVER

 

 

OFF

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1/

TV CONT

DVR

MULTI CONTROL

 

VCR2

VIDEO

CD

MULTI

OPERATION

1Press RECEIVER.

2Press the DNR button on the remote

control.

Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off.

When on, DNR lights in the display.

CD-R/ MD/ TUNER

TAPE1 TAPE2

DIMMER LOUDNESS TONE

RECEIVER

1

memo

EFFECT/CH SEL

 

1

2

3

 

4

 

SIGNAL SEL

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

+

2

5

6

7

8

VIDEO SEL

HI-BIT

+10

DISC

9

0

 

ENTER

 

 

DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE

SYSTEM SETUP

 

 

 

GUIDE

MENU

 

 

TOP MENU

 

TUNER EDIT

 

 

 

TRACK

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

AUDIO

 

 

RETURN

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In cases described below, noise may not be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on.

·Sudden noise

·Extremely loud noise

·Signals that contain too many high frequencies Signals which are very clean to begin with.

DIGITAL NR is effective at levels shown below for each source.

STEREO

 

·

Analog input

10-18 dB

·

Digital input

10-15 dB

·

AM/FM tuner

10-15 dB

MOVIE/MUSIC

6-10 dB

Depending on the condition of the source, there may not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound.

You can’t use the DIGITAL NR mode with the THX CINEMA or MULTI CH IN modes, or a 96 kHz signal.

If you set the DIGITAL NR on in DIRECT mode the receiver will switch to STEREO mode.

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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 BasicsDigital Connections Easy Setup Guide Part1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Speaker terminals Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker Connections 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 USB cable Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsType Coaxial cord Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables 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 displayTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or 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 ModePhones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones 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 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 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 Room feature is off Resetting the Main UnitWhen resetting the receiver make sure the Multi Fine Tuning Your System Other System SettingsPress the System Setup button THX Cinema SetupFine Tuning Your System Default is PRO Logic ll MovieSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeDIGITAL-IN Select should be 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 oneUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter PHONO/LINE SetupDefault is Phono Select 12V TRIGGER. Press Looking at the on-screen display onYour TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Component you want to useTo navigate through the menus Expert SetupExpert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay 100 Acoustic CAL EQThis explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom Test tones will sound102 To use the Data Check feature follow the steps hereThat channel appears so you can check the setting 103 Bass Peak Level104 Dynamic Range Control105 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Dolby DigitalDTS-ES 106DTS THX 107Schemata of Setup Screens 108Speaker Placement Information 109110 Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemSpeaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Troubleshooting 111112 113 114 115 Brand Preset Code Brands116 117 NEC Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Onwa118 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIAMaintenance of External Surfaces Specifications TNGZF/02K00001 Printed