Basic Operation

Stereo and Multichannel Playback

The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-43TX. Before doing so be sure to complete the setup procedures described in QUICK setup in the Easy Setup Guide Pt. 2 (starting on page 13) or Setting Up for Surround Sound (starting on page 34). This is particularly important to achieve a surround sound effect with Dolby Digital or DTS sources.

2

RECEIVER MULTI

SYSTEM

SOURCE

OPERATION

OFF

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

1Turn on the power of the playback component.

3

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR/DVR

TV CONT

VCR 2

C D

TUNER

RECEIVER

ACOUSTIC

4

SURROUND

SB CH

MULTI CH

3

 

MODE

MODE

INPUT

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

DIRECT

ENTER

MIDNIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

6

 

MENU TUNER EDIT

 

TOP MENU

MOVIE MUSIC EQ INPUT

2Press the RECEIVER button ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel) to turn

on the receiver.

Be sure that the STANDBY indicator turns off on the front panel.

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON

MOVIE MUSIC ENTER

 

SYSTEM

TUNE

 

GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

ST

 

ST

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

CHANNEL

DTV ON/OFF BAND

 

CHANNEL+

 

 

D.ACCESS

MPX

 

CLASS

 

DIMMER

LOUDNESS

TONE

EFFECT/CH SEL

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

SIGNAL SEL

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

 

DISC

 

VIDEO SEL

HI-BIT

 

+

+ 10

 

 

 

TV CONTROL

 

SUB TITLE

 

INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME

 

REMOTE

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

2

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-43TX

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

MOVIE MUSIC

ENTER

 

 

 

STEREO/DIRECT MULTI CH IN ACOUSTIC EQ

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

REFERENCE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

6

3Press the MULTI CONTROL (or INPUT) on the remote control to select the source you want to

playback.

Choose the type of signal input with the SIGNAL SELECT button.

See the next page for more details, if necessary.

4Choose a LISTENING MODE one of

two ways.

For SURROUND modes: press MOVIE or MUSIC, use the \ buttons to select the mode you want and press ENTER.

For STEREO/DIRECT: for press the button for that mode.

On the front panel, use the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and the MULTI JOG dial. Press the button of the mode type you want and then use the dial to cycle through the possibilities. Press ENTER.

See “SURROUND Modes,” on pages 44–45 for details on which modes are available and in which situations they are designed to be used.

5Start playback of the component you selected in step 3.

6Adjust the volume by using the MASTER VOLUME –/+ buttons on the remote control. On the front panel use the MASTER VOLUME dial.

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Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Basic Operation, Stereo and Multichannel Playback

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.

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