Pioneer VSX-43TX Connecting Speakers, Speaker impedance setting of the receiver see

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

We recommend a full complement of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below.

One of the latest features of home theater is the use of surround back speakers. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporate these channels. See the page 26 for speaker placement.

In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left to the L terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

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• We recommend speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω -16 Ω, but you can change the

speaker impedance setting of the receiver (see page 25).

 

•If you only have one surround back speaker hook it up to the left surround back terminal.

•If you use a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

subwoofer

 

TV/monitor

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker

 

 

 

(Left)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

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OUT2

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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L

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ROUND

 

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BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Surround back

Surround back

speaker (Left)

speaker (Right)

Surround

speaker

(Right)

7Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

2 Loosen speaker terminal

3 Tighten

strands tightly

and insert exposed wire.

terminal.

together.

 

 

The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

3/8 in(10mm)

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Contents VSX-43TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features High Quality, Balanced Multichannel DesignMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlBefore You Start Loading the batteriesInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmEasy Setup Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Digital ConnectionsSpeaker impedance setting of the receiver see Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Setting up the Main Unit Press the System Setup ButtonAssigning the Digital Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to select DIGI-2 CD-R and press EnterEasy Setup Guide Part2 Quick setupEnter Play 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 playerNot a PCM-only output Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerConnecting Analog Audio Components Audio cordsTurntable etc Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Connecting Digital Audio Components Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCoaxial cord Digital Input Default Settings Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Setting. With this method you can choose the 8 ΩSpeaker impedance AC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 W maxSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls DisplayFront Panel Master Volume dial Signal Select button seeSB CH Mode button see pages Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons SeeRemote Control Master Volume -/+ buttons Remote Setup buttonDNR Digital NR button see BASS/TREBLE button seeBack Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet switced 100 W maxVideo components input/output terminals Multi CH in terminals seeSetting Up for Surround Sound Quick setup seeNormal setup see pages Expert setup seeIf you want to change a setting before pro- ceeding Surrback System Surround Back SystemExit should be selected. Press Enter button Start over from stepNormal setup Channel Delay SeeUse the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter Button Speaker SET See pagesSpeaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallUse the 5∞ buttons to choose Number YES or NO, X1 orX2 and the size Large or Small for each set of speakersManual manual test tone mode Auto automatic test tone modeYou need to complete the procedure and start over from step Next, proceed to Channel Delay nextChannel Delay Basic Operation Stereo and Multichannel PlaybackSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Each press switches the signal in the order belowListening 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 Amount of effect can be adjusted ranging fromTo 90 the default setting value is 50 by pressing + 7CH Stereo modes cannot be adjustedMcacc indicator Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Analog input 10-18 dB Digital input 10-15 dB AM/FM tunerListening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModeRemote control Press the Midnight button onAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orTreble 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 Remote control Virtual Surround Back ModeDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesDefault setting is Dual ch1 You can only use this function with Dolby DigitalAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantPress the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedly To select a class numberPress Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter Naming Memorized StationsPress the Tuner button on Enter the station name you wantRecalling Memorized Stations Use the Number buttons to select Channel you desireTo step through each channel in order Press the ST -/+ buttons repeatedlyRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control LED lights continouslyPress the button to be programmed Operation you wish to programFor example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidly InchesUsing Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations \» «Setting up the Direct Function Using Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsSecond Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP Setup Select Front BI-AMP Surrback Systems setup seeStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPWhen using headphones the speakers are switched off Speaker ButtonSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change Connecting Additional Amplifiers Multi Operations Select a Multi Control button for This multi operationPress the operation button For example 3 play, you want to inputYou can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commands Performing Multi OperationsUp with multi operations Do the following to use the Multi OperationsPress the Receiver button Select a Multi Control button forSystem OFF LED lights and remains litUsing System OFF Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsReceiver Resetting the Remote Control Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsErasing All Remote Control settings Erasing Multi OperationsResetting the Main Unit Fine Tuning Your System Other System SettingsTHX Cinema Setup Input AssignTHX Cinema Setup Exit should be selected if notUse the 5∞ buttons to select it Turn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remoteThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode Assigning the Component Video Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to assign aReceiver function Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN then pressNumbers and symbols. Use Use the Multi JOG to cycleCursor through the letters Enter button to enter oneExpert Setup Select Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter buttonStart over from step Memo The default is 80Hz Crossover NetworkUse the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. Press Select it. Press EnterFine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay Channel you want to adjustChannel. Press Enter Test tones will be outputNext, if you want, proceed to Acoustic CAL Use the 5∞ buttons to select Frequency you want to adjust Acoustic CAL EQUse the 5∞ buttons to adjust the Trim and press Enter Next, if you want, proceed to Bass Peak LevelUse the 5∞ buttons to adjust Bass Peak LevelTest tones and specify the bass Peak levelDynamic Range Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Surround EX DTSDTS-ES DTS Neo6THX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesPreset Code List Manufacturer Code3077 30793086 3087Troubleshooting No sound output from Front speakersSubwoofer Set of speakersOther audio problems Subwoofer output is very Noise is output When playing a DTS formatLow During multi channelVideo No image is output when a Come up when usingSignal Select button Digital format indicatorRemote control Cannot be remote ControlledOther components cant be Operated with the systemSchemata of Setup Function RenameMaintenance of External Surfaces These will corrode the surfacesSpecifications 103 TNGZF/02E00001 Printed

VSX-43TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-43TX is a high-performance receiver that has garnered attention for its impressive features and versatile functionality, making it a popular choice among home theater enthusiasts. This 7.1-channel receiver offers an engaging audio-visual experience, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite movies, music, and games.

One of the standout features of the VSX-43TX is its power amplification. With 100 watts per channel, it delivers a robust audio output, ensuring that every sound is reproduced with clarity and depth. This model also incorporates Pioneer's Advanced Direct Energy HD technology, which enhances the receiver's efficiency and minimizes distortion, allowing for a more accurate sound.

In terms of audio processing, the VSX-43TX is equipped with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, providing high-definition audio that complements the stunning visuals often seen in modern media formats. The receiver also supports multi-channel surround sound formats, enhancing the experience of cinematic audio.

Connectivity is another significant aspect of the VSX-43TX, featuring multiple HDMI inputs to connect various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. This receiver conforms to the latest HDMI specifications, supporting 4K passthrough and maintaining the integrity of high-resolution video signals. Additionally, it offers component and composite video inputs, making it versatile enough to accommodate older video sources.

The Pioneer VSX-43TX also features built-in network capabilities, allowing users to stream music from a range of online services and local networks. With support for AirPlay and DLNA, it integrates seamlessly with devices for an enhanced listening experience. Furthermore, the receiver is equipped with a powerful equalizer, enabling users to customize their audio output to suit their preferences.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-43TX stands out with its combination of high-quality audio performance, advanced connectivity options, and user-friendly features. Whether you're setting up a dedicated home theater or enhancing your music-listening experience, this receiver offers a well-rounded solution that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles. With robust performance and user-friendly interfaces, it remains a notable choice for home entertainment systems.
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