Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions 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

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 QUICK Setup

13

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

14

Connecting Your Equipment

15

Connecting your TV

15

Component Video Input Default Settings

15

Connecting Video Components

16

Connecting a DVD player

16

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

17

Connecting a Video Component

 

to the Front Panel

17

Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components

18

Connecting Analog Audio Components

19

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

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

 

player)

20

Connecting Digital Audio Components

21

Digital Input Default Settings

22

Connecting the Radio Antennas

23

Using outdoor antennas

23

Connecting Speakers

24

Speaker impedance

25

Bi-wiring your speakers

25

Placing Your Speakers

26

Speaker placement

26

AC Power Cord

26

AC Outlet [switched 100W max]

26

Displays & Controls

27

Display

27

Front Panel

28

Remote Control

30

Back Panel

32

Setting Up for Surround Sound

34

SURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System)

35

NORMAL setup

36

SPEAKER SETTING

37

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

39

CHANNEL DELAY

40

Basic Operation

41

Stereo and Multichannel Playback

41

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

42

Listening Modes

43

STEREO modes

43

MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)

44

MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)

45

Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode

46

Adding/Adjusting the Effect in

 

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode

46

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

47

Reducing Noise During Playback

 

(DIGITAL NR Function)

47

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

48

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

48

Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)

49

Listening in HI–BIT/SAMPLING Mode

50

DVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback

50

SB CH MODE button

51

SB CH MODE

51

VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK Mode

51

DUAL MONO setting and Playback

52

Using Headphones

52

Video Select

53

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

 

(DIMMER)

53

Using the Tuner

54

Automatic and Manual Tuning

54

MPX Mode

54

Direct Access Tuning

55

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

56

Naming Memorized Stations

57

Recalling Memorized Stations

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control of Other

 

 

.....Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

88

EASY

Components

59

 

Dolby

88

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

 

 

Dolby Digital

88

Components

59

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

88

 

SETUP

Recalling Settings Stored in the

 

 

Dolby Digital Surround EX

89

Remote Control

59

 

DTS

89

Programming Signals from Other Remote

 

 

DTS

89

Controls (LEARNING Mode)

60

 

DTS-ES

89

GUIDE

Using Remote Control with Other Components

61

 

DTS Neo:6

89

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

 

 

DTS 96/24

89

Cassette Deck operations

61

 

THX

90

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/

 

 

Speaker Placement Information

91

 

 

 

Digital TV/ TV operations

62

 

Preset Code List

93

 

 

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION

63

 

Troubleshooting

95

PREPARATION

 

 

 

Schemata of Setup

100

Using Other Functions

64

 

Specifications

102

 

 

 

 

Recording from Audio/Video Components

64

 

 

 

 

SECOND ZONE (Speaker System B)/FRONT BI-AMP

 

 

 

 

Setup

65

 

 

 

 

Stereo playback in another room (SECOND

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE)

65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-amping the front speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

(FRONT BI-AMP)

65

 

 

 

 

 

A/B Speaker Button

66

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

Connecting Additional Amplifiers

67

 

 

 

 

Multi Operations

68

 

 

 

 

Performing Multi Operations

69

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM OFF

70

 

 

 

 

Using SYSTEM OFF

71

 

 

 

 

The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

components

71

 

 

 

 

Resetting the Remote Control

72

 

 

 

 

Erasing Multi Operations

72

 

 

 

 

Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands ...

72

 

 

 

 

 

...................Erasing All Remote Control settings

 

 

 

 

 

Resetting the Main Unit

73

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fine Tuning Your System

74

 

 

 

 

BASIC

Other System Settings

74

 

 

 

 

THX CINEMA Setup

75

 

 

 

 

Assigning the Digital Inputs

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assigning the Component Video Inputs

77

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION RENAME

78

 

 

 

 

 

Expert Setup

79

 

 

 

 

 

CROSSOVER NETWORK

80

 

 

 

 

 

FINE CHANNEL LEVEL

81

 

 

 

 

 

FINE CHANNEL DELAY

82

 

 

 

 

EXPERT

ACOUSTIC CAL EQ

84

 

 

 

 

BASS PEAK LEVEL

86

 

 

 

 

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker 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 EnterQuick setup Easy Setup Guide Part2Enter 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 a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsNot 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 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cord Digital Input Default Settings Using outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Setting. With this method you can choose the 8 Ω Bi-wiring your speakersSpeaker 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 onPress 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 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 TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningExample 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-AMPSpeaker Button When using headphones the speakers are switched offSurround 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 litPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Using System OFFReceiver 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

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