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 High Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design FeaturesMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingPreparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore You Start Loading the batteriesOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cmHome Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVSpeaker terminals Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker Connections Press the System Setup Button Setting up the Main UnitAssigning the Digital Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to select DIGI-2 CD-R and press EnterEnter Easy Setup Guide Part2Quick setup Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumeConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoNot a PCM-only output Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsAudio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsTurntable etc Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Coaxial cord Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default Settings FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakersSetting. With this method you can choose the 8 Ω AC Outlet switched 100 W max AC Power CordSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersDisplay Displays & ControlsFront Panel Signal Select button see Master Volume dialSB CH Mode button see pages Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons SeeRemote Control Remote Setup button Master Volume -/+ buttonsDNR Digital NR button see BASS/TREBLE button seeBack Panel AC Outlet switced 100 W max Speakers terminals seeVideo components input/output terminals Multi CH in terminals seeQuick setup see Setting Up for Surround SoundNormal setup see pages Expert setup seeSurrback System Surround Back System If you want to change a setting before pro- ceedingExit should be selected. Press Enter button Start over from stepChannel Delay See Normal setupUse the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter Button Speaker SET See pagesFront default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallNumber YES or NO, X1 or Use the 5∞ buttons to chooseX2 and the size Large or Small for each set of speakersAuto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeYou need to complete the procedure and start over from step Next, proceed to Channel Delay nextChannel Delay Stereo and Multichannel Playback Basic OperationEach press switches the signal in the order below Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputStereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeAmount of effect can be adjusted ranging from Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeTo 90 the default setting value is 50 by pressing + 7CH Stereo modes cannot be adjustedListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Mcacc indicatorReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Analog input 10-18 dB Digital input 10-15 dB AM/FM tunerListening in Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModeRemote control Press the Midnight button onTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Remote control or the Multi CH Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING ModeDVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Press the Multi CH Input button onSB CH Mode SB CH Mode buttonPress the SB CH Mode button on Remote control Virtual Surround Back ModeUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackDefault setting is Dual ch1 You can only use this function with Dolby DigitalVideo Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Tune in the station you want Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedly To select a class numberNaming Memorized Stations Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterPress the Tuner button on Enter the station name you wantUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Recalling Memorized StationsTo step through each channel in order Press the ST -/+ buttons repeatedlySetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control LED lights continouslyOperation you wish to program Press the button to be programmedFor example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidly InchesCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other Components\» « Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operationsSetting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsSelect Front BI-AMP Surrback Systems setup see Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change When using headphones the speakers are switched offSpeaker Button Connecting Additional Amplifiers Select a Multi Control button for This multi operation Multi OperationsPress the operation button For example 3 play, you want to inputPerforming Multi Operations You can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commandsUp with multi operations Do the following to use the Multi OperationsSelect a Multi Control button for Press the Receiver buttonSystem OFF LED lights and remains litReceiver Using System OFFPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Remote Control settings Erasing Multi OperationsResetting the Main Unit Other System Settings Fine Tuning Your SystemTHX Cinema Setup Input AssignExit should be selected if not THX Cinema SetupUse the 5∞ buttons to select it Turn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remoteThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode Use the 5∞ buttons to assign a Assigning the Component Video InputsReceiver function Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN then pressUse the Multi JOG to cycle Numbers and symbols. UseCursor through the letters Enter button to enter oneSelect Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter button Expert SetupCrossover Network Start over from step Memo The default is 80HzUse the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. Press Select it. Press EnterFine Channel Level Channel you want to adjust Fine Channel DelayChannel. Press Enter Test tones will be outputNext, if you want, proceed to Acoustic CAL Acoustic CAL EQ Use the 5∞ buttons to select Frequency you want to adjustNext, if you want, proceed to Bass Peak Level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the Trim and press EnterBass Peak Level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustTest tones and specify the bass Peak levelDynamic Range Control Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS-ES DTS Neo6THX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemManufacturer Code Preset Code List3079 30773086 3087Troubleshooting Front speakers No sound output fromSubwoofer Set of speakersNoise is output When playing a DTS format Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryLow During multi channelCome up when using Video No image is output when aSignal Select button Digital format indicatorControlled Remote control Cannot be remoteOther components cant be Operated with the systemFunction Rename Schemata of SetupThese will corrode the surfaces Maintenance of External SurfacesSpecifications 103 TNGZF/02E00001 Printed
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