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Pioneer manual VSX-37TX VSX-36TX, Operating Instructions, Audio/Video Multi-Channelreceiver

Models: VSX-37TX VSX-36TX

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Operating Instructions VSX-37TX VSX-36TXAUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER For Canadian model For U.S. model IMPORTANT NOTICEInformation to User For Canadian modelIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Quick Start GuideCoaxial Digital Connection Optical Digital Connection1Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL 3Setting up the Remote Control & Unit2Speaker Connections Quick Start Guide2Press the SYSTEM SETUP button 1Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP4Digital Input Assignment Quick Start Guide6For Better Surround Sound 5Playing a DVD with Surround SoundPlay a DVD DSP buttonsRemote Control with Illuminated Buttons FeaturesUniversal Player Compatibility Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround ModesPREPARATION SET UP OPERATION Table of ContentsConnecting Your Equipment Initial Set UpHow to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel PREPARATIONCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components 7Analog audio/video cords7Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player 7The default settingsDigital Input Assignment Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting DVD/LD playersVideo Components Connecting Your Equipment7Digital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Satellite TV ComponentsVIDEO Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting Your Equipment Multi Channel Input External DecoderVSX-37TX TV/monitorUsing external antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas7To improve FM reception 7To improve AM receptionConnecting Your Equipment SpeakersPREPARATION VSX-37TXPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementSpeaker impedance Connecting Your EquipmentPlugging In Connecting Additional AmplifiersConnecting Your Equipment VSX-37TXFront Panel Displays & ControlsPREPARATION Displays & Controls17Source indicators VSX-37TXonly 16MASTER VOLUMEDisplays & Controls 9INPUT SELECTOR dialPREPARATION DisplayDisplays & Controls Displays & Controls Remote ControlPREPARATION 7MASTER VOLUME buttonsDisplays & Controls On Screen Display Initial Set Up1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY mode 2 While holding down the LOUDNESS button1 Set the slide switch to SETUP Setting Up for Surround Sound2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button SET UPInitial Set Up 4 Go on to the next page to continue set upSETUP Multi Channel In Setting See p.40Digital-InSelect return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU1 DIGITAL IN SELECT should be selected if it isnt use the 5´ buttons to select itSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 Speaker Setting5´ buttons then press the ENTER button buttons then press the button4Select EXIT with the 5´ buttons and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENUSET UP Initial Set Upcommands below position to each speaker using theENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU Channel Delay2 Select a TEST TONE mode Channel LevelTONE will be output Initial Set Upposition When you have adjusted each speaker levelpress ENTER button to return to the previous screenCrossover Network 3 Select EXIT to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU1 Select CROSSOVER NETWORK if continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL, it willbe selected Bass Peak Level2 Output the test tone for the LFE channel and specify the peak levelselected Dynamic Range Control2Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX SET UP2 Use the 2´3 buttons to select the setting Multi Channel In Settingyou want, BYPASS or ADJUST Multi Channel In Setting Using the Main UnitSound Modes Basic PlaybackSTANDARD mode OPERATIONADVANCED THEATER modes HOME THX CINEMA modeTHX CINEMA THX SURROUND EXSTEREO mode DSP modesHALL JAZZSelecting a Sound Mode 1Put the remote control slide switch in USE2Select the sound mode Basic PlaybackPut the remote control slide switch in USE Turn on the power of the playbackPress the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal. Set to AUTO2Put the remote control slide switch in USE 1Turn on the power of the playback componentPlaying Stereo Sources 2 3 41Put the remote control slide switch in USE Switching Analog and Digital Signal Inputsource component OPERATIONReducing Noise During Playback 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USEBasic Playback Listening the Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight Mode2 Press the MIDNIGHT button Press the LOUDNESS button2Press the CHANNEL SELECT button on the Adjusting Bass and Treble96 kHz 24 bit Performance MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE OPERATIONDirect Playback Adjusting the Brightness of the Displayfront panel Press the FL DIMMER button1Put the receiver in STANDBY mode DUAL MONO SettingOPERATION Basic PlaybackAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the Tuner3 Press BAND button on the remote control or 1 2 31 2 4 6 Direct Access TuningFM or AM 1Put the remote control slide switch in USE1 Tune in the desired station Memorizing Frequently Used StationsRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control1Put the remote control slide switch in USE 2Press the TUNER buttonRecalling Preset Codes Remote Control of Other ComponentsSet the remote control slide switch to SETUP4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the Remote Control of Other Componentscomponent you want to control Press the 2´3 buttons to choose the1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP Learning Commands from Other Remote Controls2 Press the REMOTE SETUP button Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION 5 Press the button to be programmedDVD or LD Player Operations Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSOURCE 3 TOP MENU1SOURCE VCR & DVD Recorder Operations6+10 0CHANNEL –/+5Number buttons CD & CD-RPlayer Operations94÷¢ 0DISC1 SOURCE MD Operations0DISC DISP/CHARA Remote Control of Other Components2 ÷7÷3÷8÷1 A/B/C/D/E STB satellite tuner Operations3 Number buttons 4 GUIDE2 Number buttons TV Operations4 5÷÷2÷3÷ENTER 5 CHANNEL –/+Remote Control of Other Components Cassette Deck Operations1SOURCE 4 1÷ÁSelect the source component. Set SIGNAL Using Other Functionscomponents signal ANALOG or DIGITAL Recording from Audio ComponentsSet the SIGNAL SELECT to analog SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITALRecording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video ComponentsMulti Operations MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode1 3,4 2 3 Select a MULTI CONTROL button for this1Set the remote control slide switch to USE STEREO by inputting that command forRepeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI OPERATIONs to the MULTI CONTROLthe MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode 1Set the remote control slide switch to SETUPcommands System OffUsing the System Off Button Setting Up the Direct Function11 Set the remote control slide switch to USE the DIRECT FUNCTION mode2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP Resetting the Remote ControlRemote Back Light Erasing Multi OperationsErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands1Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP 1Set the remote control slide switch to SETUPOPERATION Using Other FunctionsDVD/LD VCR1 VCR2 OFF TV/SAT VIDEO Video SelectMULTI-ROOMconnections Multi-RoomUsing Other Functions Sub room2 Press SYSTEM SETUP on the remote control MULTI-ROOMset upROOM set up mode and press ENTER the SYSTEM SETUP MENU operationsadjusted in a range of -82dBto 0dB Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOMsystem2,4,5 3,4,54 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume 1Set the slide switch to USE1 2 3 4 press the RECEIVER buttonReceiver Remote Control Using Other FunctionsPIONEER component bearing the ë mark Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving5.1 channel digital surround trackTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code ListDevice ManufacturerTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving TroubleshootingSymptom CauseNo sound from surround or Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSymptom Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCause RemedyTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving • EIA• EIA To establish a safe levelTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving SpecificationsPower cord CAUTION Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingMaintenance of External Surfaces Furnished Parts8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0

AUDIO/VIDEO

VSX-37TXVSX-36TX

Operating Instructions