Installing the Receiver, Opening the Front Panel | Pioneer VSX-37TX

Before You Start

Operating range of remote control unit

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-37TX/36TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown right.

Remote control may not function properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays.

•Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays.

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23 feet (7m)

PREPARATION

Installing the Receiver

Please note:
• Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would	8 inches (20 cm)
prevent proper heat dispersal.	8 inches (20 cm)
• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more
than 8 inches of space above the receiver.
		Receiver

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

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Pioneer VSX-37TX Installing the Receiver, Opening the Front Panel, Operating range of remote control unit, Inches 20 cm

Contents

VSX-37TXVSX-36TX Information to User For U.S. modelImportant Notice For Canadian model Important Safety Instructions Optical Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Coaxial Digital Connection Quick Start Guide Setting up the Remote Control & UnitSpeaker Connections Digital Input Assignment Set the remote control slide switch to SetupPress the System Setup button Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting For more information see pages Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver Features Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote Control Inches 20 cm Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front Panel Analog audio/video cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio Components Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Connections Digital Input Assignment Default settingsVSX-36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player LD player only Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs Video Components TV/Satellite tuner Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Or standard video cord 5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with To improve FM reception Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Speaker terminals Speakers First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Speaker impedance Plugging Connecting Additional Amplifiers Front Panel Displays & Controls Channel Select button Signal Select button See p.47Multi CH Input See p.40 Tone control buttons Tone button Video Input jacks See p.15 Source indicators VSX-37TX onlyInput Selector dial Phones jack Display Remote Control System SET UP button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selected On Screen Display Initial Set Up Speaker Setting See p.32-33 Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Press the System Setup button Go on to the next page to continue set up Choose a Digital in and assign it an input Digital-In SelectDigital in Select should be selected if it Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Buttons then press the button Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 ´ buttons then press the Enter button Menu Setup Menu Tone will be output Select a Test Tone modeChannel Level Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and press When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Previous screen Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it will Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Select Crossover Network if Output the test tone for the LFE channel Select Setting Start Press the Enter buttonThis completes the speaker setup Bass Peak Level Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Dynamic Range Control Channel Sound Modes Standard modeBasic Playback Advanced Theater modes Home THX Cinema mode DSP modes Stereo mode CH SEL Selecting a Sound Mode Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press the Receiver button to turn on the receiver Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo modeStereo indicator lights on the display Playing Stereo Sources VSX-36TX model Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputEach press switches the signal in the order below Digital input Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Stereo excluding 96 kHz Analog input Press the Midnight button Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Adjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in Playback Press the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Put the receiver in Standby mode Dual Mono Setting For Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic Tuning Example Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Memory button to activate the memory function Recalling Memorized Stations Setup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Function and then press the 5´ buttons Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Press the 2´3 buttons to choose Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote Control of Other Components Press the button to be programmed = Menu Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource Enter Side A/B Enter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc Disc DISP/CHARA MD Operations Exit STB satellite tuner OperationsGuide For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/RED TV OperationsChannel -/+ Enter CH Enter Press to fast forward the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to rewind the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other Functions Recording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio Components Multi Operation To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Select a Multi Control button for this OPERATIONs to the Multi Control Mode THX, ADVANCED, StandardStereo by inputting that command for Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input Multi System Off Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off Button Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote Control Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands Video Select Sub room Main room Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connections Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons Selector Receiver from the sub room Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Press a Function button to select the sub function Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc format DTS Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code List Symptom Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Analog DTS Listening Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIA Specifications Furnished Parts Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0