Pioneer VSX-43TX specs

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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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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 Mcacc Loading the batteries Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You Start Inches 20 cm Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front Panel Home Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1 Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Speaker 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 Inputs Easy Setup Guide Part2 Quick setupEnter Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Video Component video Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default Settings Connecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerNot a PCM-only output Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRs Satellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Connect red plugs to Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords Turntable etc Components 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 placement Display Displays & Controls Front Panel Multi CH in button Tuner Control buttons See Master Volume dialSignal Select button see SB CH Mode button see pages Remote Control BASS/TREBLE button see Master Volume -/+ buttonsRemote Setup button DNR Digital NR button see Back Panel Multi CH in terminals see Speakers terminals seeAC Outlet switced 100 W max Video components input/output terminals Expert setup see Setting Up for Surround SoundQuick setup see Normal setup see pages Start over from step If you want to change a setting before pro- ceedingSurrback System Surround Back System Exit should be selected. Press Enter button Speaker SET See pages Normal setupChannel Delay See Use the 5∞ buttons to select NORMAL. Press the Enter Button Surround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is Small Small for each set of speakers Use the 5∞ buttons to chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 and the size Large or Next, proceed to Channel Delay next Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode You need to complete the procedure and start over from step Channel Delay Stereo and Multichannel Playback Basic Operation Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Stereo modes Listening Modes THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround mode 7CH 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 Function Press the Midnight button on Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode Remote control Adjusting 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 Playback Virtual Surround Back Mode SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on Remote control You can only use this function with Dolby Digital Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Default setting is Dual ch1 Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the Tuner Direct 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 function Enter the station name you want Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations Press the Tuner button on Press the ST -/+ buttons repeatedly Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire To step through each channel in order LED lights continously Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Inches Press the button to be programmedOperation you wish to program For example DVD/LD LED blinks rapidly CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other Components \» « Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations Setting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Using Other Functions Bi-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 Zone When 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 button Do the following to use the Multi Operations You can repeat this process for up to five 4-1commandsPerforming Multi Operations Up with multi operations LED lights and remains lit Press the Receiver buttonSelect a Multi Control button for System OFF Using System OFF Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsReceiver Erasing Multi Operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Remote Control settings Resetting the Main Unit Input Assign Fine Tuning Your SystemOther System Settings THX Cinema Setup Turn on the receiver, press Receiver button on the remote THX Cinema SetupExit should be selected if not Use the 5∞ buttons to select it This 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 function Enter button to enter one Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Cursor through the letters Select Expert with the 5∞ Buttons. Press the Enter button Expert Setup Select it. Press Enter Start over from step Memo The default is 80HzCrossover Network Use the 5∞ buttons to select frequency cut off point. Press Fine Channel Level Test tones will be output Fine Channel DelayChannel you want to adjust Channel. Press Enter Next, if you want, proceed to Acoustic CAL Acoustic CAL EQ Use the 5∞ buttons to select Frequency you want to adjust Next, if you want, proceed to Bass Peak Level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the Trim and press Enter Peak level Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustBass Peak Level Test tones and specify the bass Dynamic Range Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby DTS Neo6 Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS DTS-ES THX Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Manufacturer Code Preset Code List 3087 30773079 3086 Troubleshooting Set of speakers No sound output fromFront speakers Subwoofer During multi channel Other audio problems Subwoofer output is veryNoise is output When playing a DTS format Low Digital format indicator Video No image is output when aCome up when using Signal Select button Operated with the system Remote control Cannot be remoteControlled Other components cant be Function Rename Schemata of Setup These will corrode the surfaces Maintenance of External Surfaces Specifications 103 TNGZF/02E00001 Printed

Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions

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VSX-43TX specifications