Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Using Remote Control with Other Components

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Remote Control of Other Components

Using Remote Control with Other Components

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations

memo The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program it (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ page 59).

To perform these operations, press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.

For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

Button(s)

Function

Components

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

Press to switch the components between STANDBY and ON.

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

 

 

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Repeated presses

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/

 

 

skips to the start of previous tracks or chapter.

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Go back channels (channel − ).

VCR/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

¢

 

Press to advance to the start of the next track or chapter. Repeated presses

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/

 

skips to the start of following tracks or chapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go forward channels (channel +).

VCR/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

8

 

Pause playback or recording.

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

 

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¡

 

Hold down for fast forward playback.

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

 

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

1

 

Hold down for fast reverse playback.

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

 

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

3

 

Start playback.

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

 

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

7

 

Stop playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already

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

 

stopped will cause the disc tray to open).

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

SUBTITLE

Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.

DVD/DVD recorder

Button

 

 

 

 

 

Number

Directly access tracks on a program source.

CD/MD/CD-R/LD

Buttons

 

 

Directly access chapter on a program source.

DVD/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directly select a channel.

VCR/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select tracks or chapter higher than 10. Press this button and the remaining

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/

+10 Button

number to get the track or chapter (+10 Button + 3= track or chapter 13).

DVD recorder

 

 

Some components may operate differently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER/DISC

Press to start Search mode.

DVD

Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Takes you to the disc navigator.

DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes between sides A & B of the disc.

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to enter the selected channel.

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selects a disc in a multi-disc CD player.

CD

 

 

 

MENU

Displays menus concerning the current DVD, DVR or VCR you are using.

DVD/DVD recorder/VCR

 

 

 

AUDIO

Changes the audio track of discs with more than one audio track.

DVD/LD/DVD recorder

 

 

Changes between the tuner in the TV and the tuner in the VCR.

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.

Double cassette 2nd deck

 

 

 

TOP MENU

 

 

/GUIDE

Displays the top menu of the current DVD, LD or DVR you are using.

DVD/LD/DVD recorder

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Takes you to the guide menu of that system.

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to select a track

CD

RETURN

Takes you to the previous menu.

DVD/LD/VCR/DVD recorder

button

 

 

\» «&

Navigate menus/options.

DVD/LD/DVD recorder/VCR

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic playback options.

Double cassette 2nd deck

BASIC

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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 Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker terminals 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 EnterQuick setup Easy Setup Guide Part2Enter 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 videoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsNot a PCM-only output 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 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 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 onPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTreble 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 TunerTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningExample 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-AMPSpeaker Button When using headphones the speakers are switched offSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change 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 litPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Using System OFFReceiver 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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