Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Dynamic Range Control

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Fine Tuning Your System

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital and DTS sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital and DTS sources but the MIDNIGHT mode (explained on page 48) accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources. If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL, DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL should be selected.

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

 

3 EXIT should be selected (if it

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU TUNER EDIT

TOP MENU

SYSTEM

TUNE

GUIDE

isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to

SETUP

 

1-6

select it) and press ENTER.

 

ST

ST

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

 

dB

 

CHANNEL−

 

CHANNEL+

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

DTV ON/OFF BAND

 

SB CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO ON MOVIE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF MUSIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP A B

 

 

 

 

 

D.ACCESS MPX

CLASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamic Range Control is set. Go on to the next

 

1-6

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

You may need to experiment with different Dolby

 

 

 

 

Digital and DTS sources before you can use the

 

 

 

 

 

 

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your

 

 

 

 

 

 

low volume listening needs.

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

4 You are now finished with

MOVIE

MUSIC

ENTER

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

SET UP

RETURN SELECT HI-SAMPLING

MODE

MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS BAND

EXPERT SETUP, EXIT should be

 

 

MULTI JOG CONTROL SIGNAL HI-BIT

SB CH

 

selected (if it isn’t use the 5∞

 

 

PHONES

TONE CONTROL

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS TONE BASS/TREBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buttons to select it), press

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

Follow steps 1-5 on page 79, if necessary, to get to the starting point mentioned here.

ON MOVIE AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

1D-RANGE CTRL should be selected, if it isn’t use the 5∞

buttons to select it. Press ENTER.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

2Use the 5∞ buttons to choose either OFF, MID or MAX. Press

ENTER.

SIGNAL

dB

ANALOG

SB CH

ON MOVIE

AUTO OFF MUSIC

SP A B

OFF: No Dynamic Range Control.

MID: A moderate amount of Dynamic Range Control.

MAX: The most Dynamic Range Control available is applied.

5EXIT should be selected (if it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select it), press ENTER.

6Use the 5∞ buttons to select

EXIT, press ENTER.

The receiver returns to normal operation.

memo The default is OFF.

EXPERT

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Contents VSX-43TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling FeaturesHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System McaccLoading the batteries Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartInches 20 cm Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelHome Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVSpeaker impedance setting of the receiver see Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Use the 5∞ buttons to select DIGI-2 CD-R and press Enter Setting up the Main UnitPress the System Setup Button Assigning the Digital InputsEasy Setup Guide Part2 Quick setupEnter Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumeVideo Component video Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerNot a PCM-only output Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsConnect red plugs to Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Turntable etcComponents 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 Placing Your Speakers AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max Speaker placementDisplay Displays & ControlsFront Panel Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons See Master Volume dialSignal Select button see SB CH Mode button see pagesRemote Control BASS/TREBLE button see Master Volume -/+ buttonsRemote Setup button DNR Digital NR button seeBack Panel Multi CH in terminals see Speakers terminals seeAC Outlet switced 100 W max Video components input/output terminalsExpert setup see Setting Up for Surround SoundQuick setup see Normal setup see pagesStart over from step If you want to change a setting before pro- ceedingSurrback System Surround Back System Exit should be selected. Press Enter buttonSpeaker SET See pages Normal setupChannel Delay See Use the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter ButtonSurround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSmall for each set of speakers Use the 5∞ buttons to chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 and the size Large orNext, proceed to Channel Delay next Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode You need to complete the procedure and start over from stepChannel 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 mode7CH Stereo modes cannot be adjusted Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeAmount of effect can be adjusted ranging from To 90 the default setting value is 50 by pressing +Analog input 10-18 dB Digital input 10-15 dB AM/FM tuner Mcacc indicatorListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionPress the Midnight button on Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Remote controlAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orTreble Press the Multi CH Input button on Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING ModeRemote control or the Multi CH DVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on Remote controlYou can only use this function with Dolby Digital Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Default setting is Dual ch1Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample Press the Class button repeatedly To select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory functionEnter the station name you want Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations Press the Tuner button onPress the ST -/+ buttons repeatedly Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire To step through each channel in orderLED lights continously Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlInches Press the button to be programmedOperation you wish to program For example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidlyCD/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 FunctionsBi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupSelect Front BI-AMP Surrback Systems setup see Stereo playback in another room Second ZoneWhen using headphones the speakers are switched off Speaker ButtonSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change Connecting Additional Amplifiers For example 3 play, you want to input Multi OperationsSelect a Multi Control button for This multi operation Press the operation buttonDo the following to use the Multi Operations You can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commandsPerforming Multi Operations Up with multi operationsLED lights and remains lit Press the Receiver buttonSelect a Multi Control button for System OFFUsing System OFF Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsReceiver Erasing Multi Operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Remote Control settingsResetting the Main Unit Input Assign Fine Tuning Your SystemOther System Settings THX Cinema SetupTurn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remote THX Cinema SetupExit should be selected if not Use the 5∞ buttons to select itThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN then press Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to assign a Receiver functionEnter button to enter one Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Cursor through the lettersSelect Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter button Expert SetupSelect it. Press Enter Start over from step Memo The default is 80HzCrossover Network Use the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. PressFine Channel Level Test tones will be output Fine Channel DelayChannel you want to adjust Channel. Press EnterNext, 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 EnterPeak level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustBass Peak Level Test tones and specify the bassDynamic Range Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic DolbyDTS Neo6 Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS-ESTHX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemManufacturer Code Preset Code List3087 30773079 3086Troubleshooting Set of speakers No sound output fromFront speakers SubwooferDuring multi channel Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryNoise is output When playing a DTS format LowDigital format indicator Video No image is output when aCome up when using Signal Select buttonOperated with the system Remote control Cannot be remoteControlled Other components cant beFunction Rename Schemata of SetupThese will corrode the surfaces Maintenance of External 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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