Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Thx

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

THX

THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to each one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home.

Re-Equalization™ : In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way.

Adaptive Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Adaptive Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy.

Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers.

Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system. (Set this function according to the Bass Peak Level instructions on page 86.)

Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. (Set this function according to the Channel Delay instructions on page 40 and the Fine Channel Delay instructions on page 82–83.)

THX Surround EX™ : THX Surround EX–Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before.

When released to the home consumer market, movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com.

Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.

This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener.

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Contents VSX-43TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc FeaturesHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SamplingBefore You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit 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 Assigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitPress the System Setup Button 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 SoundComponent Video Input Default Settings Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV 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 tunerTurntable etc Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords 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 Speaker placement AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls DisplayFront Panel SB CH Mode button see pages Master Volume dialSignal Select button see Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons SeeRemote Control DNR Digital NR button see Master Volume -/+ buttonsRemote Setup button BASS/TREBLE button seeBack Panel Video components input/output terminals Speakers terminals seeAC Outlet switced 100 W max Multi CH in terminals seeNormal setup see pages Setting Up for Surround SoundQuick setup see Expert setup seeExit should be selected. Press Enter button If you want to change a setting before pro- ceedingSurrback System Surround Back System Start over from stepUse the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter Button Normal setupChannel Delay See Speaker SET See pagesCenter default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallX2 and the size Large or Use the 5∞ buttons to chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or Small for each set of speakersYou need to complete the procedure and start over from step Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode 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 MusicTo 90 the default setting value is 50 by pressing + Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeAmount of effect can be adjusted ranging from 7CH Stereo modes cannot be adjustedReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Mcacc indicatorListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Analog input 10-18 dB Digital input 10-15 dB AM/FM tunerRemote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Press the Midnight button onAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orTreble DVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING ModeRemote control or the Multi CH Press the Multi CH Input button onPress the SB CH Mode button on Remote control SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode Virtual Surround Back ModeDefault setting is Dual ch1 Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones 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 Press the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Class button repeatedly To select a class numberPress the Tuner button on Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations Enter the station name you wantTo step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire Press the ST -/+ buttons repeatedlyRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components LED lights continouslyFor example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidly Press the button to be programmedOperation you wish to program 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 ComponentsStereo playback in another room Second Zone Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupSelect Front BI-AMP Surrback Systems setup see 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 Press the operation button Multi OperationsSelect a Multi Control button for This multi operation For example 3 play, you want to inputUp with multi operations You can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commandsPerforming Multi Operations Do the following to use the Multi OperationsSystem OFF Press the Receiver buttonSelect a Multi Control button for LED lights and remains litUsing System OFF Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsReceiver Erasing All Remote Control settings Resetting the Remote ControlErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing Multi OperationsResetting the Main Unit THX Cinema Setup Fine Tuning Your SystemOther System Settings Input AssignUse the 5∞ buttons to select it THX Cinema SetupExit should be selected if not Turn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remoteThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode Receiver function Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to assign a Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN then pressCursor through the letters Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Enter button to enter oneExpert Setup Select Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter buttonUse the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. Press Start over from step Memo The default is 80HzCrossover Network Select it. Press EnterFine Channel Level Channel. Press Enter Fine Channel DelayChannel you want to adjust 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 LevelTest tones and specify the bass Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustBass Peak Level Peak levelDynamic Range Control Dolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS-ES Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS Neo6THX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. SourcesPreset Code List Manufacturer Code3086 30773079 3087Troubleshooting Subwoofer No sound output fromFront speakers Set of speakersLow Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryNoise is output When playing a DTS format During multi channelSignal Select button Video No image is output when aCome up when using Digital format indicatorOther components cant be Remote control Cannot be remoteControlled 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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