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Pioneer VSX-39TX manual Operating Instructions, Audio/Video Multi-Channelreceiver

Models: VSX-39TX

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Operating Instructions VSX-39TXAUDIO/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 Guide3Press the SYSTEM SETUP button 2Press the SUB button on the remote controlPress the SETUP OK button 4Digital Input Assignment3 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control sound setting5Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 6For Better Surround SoundNew LCD Touch Panel Remote Control 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 StartRemote Control Battery Alarm Installing the ReceiverRemote Control Cushions Operating range of remote control unitCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Recorder 1 MD/Tape7Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONDigital Input Assignment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerConnecting Your Equipment DVD/LD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting DVD/LD playersVideo Components Connecting Your Equipment7Analog audio/video cords Satellite TV Components7Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables VIDEOConnecting Your Equipment Multi Channel Input External DecoderPREPARATION TV/monitorUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas7To improve FM reception 7To improve AM receptionConnecting Your Equipment SpeakersPREPARATION Front speaker A Left Surround speaker LeftPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placement3/8 in. 10 mm Connecting Your EquipmentPlugging In Connecting Additional AmplifiersConnecting Your Equipment Front channel amplifier Powered subwooferFront Panel Displays & ControlsDisplays & Controls PREPARATIONBASS –/+button See p.51 Display 12MASTER VOLUME indication 11 2/ dts mode indicators13TAPE 2 indicator 15TUNER indicatorsDisplays & Controls Remote ControlReceiver MAIN Screen Basic Receiver LCD ScreensReceiver PREPARATIONDisplays & Controls Receiver SUB ScreenReceiver Switching video system between PAL and NTSC Initial Set UpSET UP On Screen Display1 1 Press REMOTE SETUP on the remote control Setting Up the Remote Control2Press the LCD COMMANDER button underneath5 BACK LIGHT 4Follow the order below to set up Setting Up for Surround Soundcontrol 2Press the SUB button on the receiver screenreturn the SYSTEM SETUP mode 6Press the SETUP OK button toDIGITAL INPUT SELECT 1Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT button1Press the SPEAKER SETTING button SPEAKER SETTING2Select the THX or FREE setting 3-2the SYSTEM SETUP MENU 4Press the SETUP OK button to return toInitial Set Up SET UP1Press the CHANNEL DELAY button CHANNEL DELAYfrom your normal listening position MENU1Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button CHANNEL LEVELTEST TONE SET UPto the SYSTEM SETUP MENU 1Press the CROSSOVER NETWORK button CROSSOVER NETWORK2Choose a crossover frequency SET UPBASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER 5 Press the SETUP OK button1Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER button 2Press the TEST TONE buttonDYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL 3Press the SETUP OK button1Press the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL button MAX, you want1Put the receiver in STANDBY mode DUAL MONO SETTINGSound Modes Basic PlaybackSTANDARD modes OPERATIONADVANCED THEATER modes HOME THX CINEMA modesTHX CINEMA MUSICALSTEREO mode DSP modesHALL JAZZSelecting a Sound Mode Using surround soundPress RECEIVER Select the sound modesignal will be selected 1Turn on the power of the playbackVOLUME on the front panel Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundAdjust the volume by using the 1Turn on the power of the playback componentMASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER1Press the RECEIVER Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Inputsource component OPERATIONListening in MIDNIGHT Mode screen or on the front panelBasic Playback MAINremote controls Receiver SUB Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone Controlreceiver in tone adjust mode remote control or CHANNELMULTI CHANNEL IN Playback MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting1Put receiver in STANDBY 2While holding down the MULTI CH INPUTDirect Playback Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayOPERATION Basic PlaybackAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the Tuner1Press the TUNER 2Press the BAND button to select theactivate the direct access tuning Direct Access TuningPress the TUNER Press the BAND button to select theMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panel1Tune in the station you want 3 Press the CLASS button repeatedlyRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1Press the TUNERPress the CLASS button repeatedly to select a class numberRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Remote Control of Other Components1Press the REMOTE SETUP 2Press the PRESET RECALL button5Select the name of the company Remote Control of Other Componentsthat makes your component 6Press the NUMBER 1 buttonremote control screen 1 Press the REMOTE SETUP2Press the LEARNING button cannot be used5 Point the two remote controls toward Locking the Settingsother remote control corresponding to symbol will appear in the top bar of2Press the ITEM MEMO button Item Memowant to add 1Press the REMOTE SETUPPress the KEY RENAME button Key RenamePress the FUNCTION button that has the button you want toDVD or LD player operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsRemote Control of Other Components 1 !~ = - CD player operationsRemote Control of Other Components OPERATIONRemote Control of Other Components MD operations4 REC 8Number buttonsRemote Control of Other Components TV operationsOPERATION STB DTV operations CATV operations4STB CATV 1 4 7 L1STB SAT STB satellite tuner operations1 4 7 L2 6 9 L3Tape Cassette deck operations1 76 1 9 8VCR operations Other screen for preset operations1 4 7 L3 6 9 L4function. Set the SIGNAL SELECT to Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Recording from Video Componentsthe front panel to cycle through the Video Selectdifferent possible video inputs Press the VIDEO SELECT button onMulti Operations Press the REMOTE SETUP buttonPress the MULTI OPERATION its FUNCTION buttonsequence of up to five commands Select a command from the screenWhen done press SETUP OK to input leave the multi operation set upRECEIVER button System OFFwith inside it Press the REMOTE SETUP buttonWhen done press SETUP OK to 6Select a stop or a power commandUsing SYSTEM OFF to leave the multi operation set upResetting the Remote Control Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONPress the REMOTE SETUP battery cover on the back of theMULTI-ROOMconnections Multi-RoomUsing Other Functions OPERATIONpress RECEIVER on the remote control MULTI-ROOMset up5Select the VOLUME LEVEL by 7Press the SETUP OK button1 2,4,5 3,4,5 Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOMsystemPress the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE buttonPress MASTER VOLUME +/– to button to turn the power onadjust the volume Using Other FunctionsOPERATION Using Other FunctionsReceiver PIONEER component bearing the ë mark To CONTROL INDolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving5.1 channel digital surround trackTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Techno 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 levelFurnished Parts SpecificationsTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Page 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0