Basic Operation

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

This useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with any surround sound source and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible even while playing a soundtrack at low volumes. This feature is applicable only when the master volume is under –20 dB.

RECEIVER MULTI

SYSTEM

 

OPERATION

OFF

 

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR/DVR

VCR 2

C D

TUNER

MOVIE

MUSIC

ACOUSTIC

EQ

SURROUND

SB CH

MODE

MODE

STEREO/

DIRECT ENTER MIDNIGHT

MASTER

VOLUME

MENU TUNER EDIT

1Press the MIDNIGHT button on the

 

SOURCE

remote control.

 

 

Each press switches MIDNIGHT mode on or off.

 

 

 

TV CONT

When on, MIDNIGHT lights in the display.

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

INPUT

memo • The surround effect adjusts itself automatically

 

INPUT

 

MULTI CH

 

 

 

in accordance with the volume level.

 

MUTE

• You can’t use the MIDNIGHT mode with the THX

1

CINEMA, MULTI CH IN, LOUDNESS modes.

• If you set MIDNIGHT on when in DIRECT mode

 

TOP MENU

the receiver switches to STEREO mode.

 

 

 

TUNE

SYSTEM

GUIDE

SETUP

 

ST

ST

 

ENTER

MULTI JOG

CONTROL

SIGNAL

HI-BIT

SB CH

MIDNIGHT

LOUDNESS

BAND

CLASS

 

STATION TUNING

 

 

TUNER

SET UP

RETURN

SELECT

HI-SAMPLING

MODE

SELECT

 

 

 

EDIT

PHONES

 

 

TONE CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG/ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

TONE

BASS/TREBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

 

1

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

The LOUDNESS mode boosts the bass and treble in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes. This feature is applicable only when the master volume is under –20 dB.

1 Press RECEIVER.

RECEIVER MULTI

SYSTEM

 

OPERATION

OFF

 

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR/DVR

VCR 2

C D

TUNER

ACOUSTIC

MOVIE MUSIC EQ

SOURCE

 

 

 

2

Press the LOUDNESS button on the

TV CONT

1

remote control.

RECEIVER

INPUT

Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off.

 

 

When on, LOUDNESS lights in the display.

 

 

D.ACCESS

MPX

 

CLASS

 

DIMMER

LOUDNESS

TONE

EFFECT/CH SEL

2

 

 

 

 

ENTER

SIGNAL SEL

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

 

DISC

VIDEO SEL

HI-BIT

 

+

+ 10

 

TV CONTROL

 

SUB TITLE

 

INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME

 

REMOTE

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

RECEIVER

memo • You can’t use the LOUDNESS mode with the THX CINEMA, MULTI CH IN, MIDNIGHT modes.

If you set LOUDNESS on in DIRECT mode the receiver will switch to STEREO mode.

MULTI JOG

CONTROL

SIGNAL

HI-BIT

SB CH

MIDNIGHT

LOUDNESS

BAND

CLASS

 

STATION TUNING

 

 

TUNER

SET UP

RETURN

SELECT

HI-SAMPLING

MODE

SELECT

 

 

 

EDIT

PHONES

 

 

TONE CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG/ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

TONE

BASS/TREBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-43TX Listening in Midnight Mode, Listening in Loudness Mode, Press the Midnight button on, Remote control

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.

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