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Pioneer VSX-43TX Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving, Speaker Placement for DVD-Audioetc. Sources

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Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio (etc.) Sources

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System

If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (LucasFilm authorized), follow the diagram below to place your speakers.

Notice the surround speakers should output at an angle parallel to the listener. Also, notice the angle of the front speakers.

Di-polar Radiating Speaker

SL	SR
Surround	Surround

SBL SBR

Surround Back

Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio (etc.) Sources

The best speaker placement for DVD-Audio (and other multichannel music sources) may be different than for regular DVD discs. For these formats follow the diagram at right as opposed to the home theater setups of the preceding pages.

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120˚

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Pioneer VSX-43TX operating instructions Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving, Speaker Placement for DVD-Audioetc. Sources

Contents

Operating Instructions VSX-43TXAUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEnPage Table of Contents Table of Contents Features High Quality, Balanced Multichannel DesignMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System MCACC Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI SAMPLINGChecking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlBefore You Start Loading the batteriesInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Before You StartEasy Setup Guide Part1 EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATIONHome Theater: The Basics 1Your Home SystemEasy Setup Guide Part1 1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDigital Connections DVD playerEASY SETUP GUIDE 2Speaker Connections3/8 in10mm Easy Setup Guide Part13Setting up the Main Unit 2Press the SYSTEM SETUP button7Press the SYSTEM SETUP button 1 3-6Easy Setup Guide Part2 1QUICK setup1Press the RECEIVER button on the remote control to adjust press ENTER2Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control 3Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUMEEasy Setup Guide Part2 2Playing a DVD with Surround SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings PREPARATIONConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting Your Equipment DVD playerConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsConnecting Your Equipment Connecting Analog Audio Components CD playerRecorder 2 MD/TAPE Connecting Your EquipmentAudio CD SACD compatible player Components equipped withConnecting Your Equipment 5.1 7.1 channel analog output jackConnecting Digital Audio Components 7Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCD player Satellite tunerDigital Input Default Settings Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas7To improve FM reception 7To improve AM receptionmemo Connecting SpeakersConnecting Your Equipment Bi-wiringyour speakers Speaker impedanceSTANDBY/ON SPEAKERSAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 W maxSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls DisplayFront Panel Displays & Controls9 MULTI CH IN button PREPARATIONDisplays & Controls Displays & Controls Remote Control3 4 5 6 7 DNR DIGITAL NR button see page PREPARATIONDisplays & Controls 10 11 Back PanelDisplays & Controls 1DIGITAL IN terminals see pageDisplays & Controls 8SPEAKERS terminals see page9AC OUTLET switced 100 W max 11 Video components input/output terminalsSetting Up for Surround Sound 3-42particular menu, press ENTER 2Press the SYSTEM SETUP buttonNORMAL SYSTEM, SECOND ZONE or FRONT BI-AMPsetting Setting Up for Surround SoundSET UP SURRBACK SYSTEM Surround Back SystemNORMAL setup 1Use the 5∞ buttons to selectNORMAL. Press the ENTER button menu, press ENTERSPEAKER SETTING SURROUND SET UPSetting Up for Surround Sound FRONT default setting is SMALLsetting. Press the ENTER button 4 With the 5∞ buttons choose thespeakers that you want to set Press the ENTER buttonCHANNEL LEVEL channel balance method you chose6Press ENTER buttons to select and press ENTERCHANNEL DELAY Use the 5∞ buttons to add orsubtract the distance in feet that the speaker is from your normal1Turn on the power of the playback component Basic OperationStereo and Multichannel Playback on the receiverSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 1Press RECEIVERcomponent Basic OperationListening Modes STEREO modesSTEREO DIRECTMOVIE modes SURROUND mode THX CINEMA2PL II MOVIE 2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 2PRO LOGICMUSIC modes SURROUND mode 2PL II MUSIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSICNEO:6 MUSIC CLASSICALAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro1 2 3 Logic II Music ModeListening with ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ button on the front panel1 Press RECEIVER Press the DNR button on the remoteremote control remote controlListening in MIDNIGHT Mode Listening in LOUDNESS ModeAdjusting Bass and Treble TONE CONTROL put the receiver in tone adjust mode4Use the +/- buttons to adjust the low TREBLEthe remote control or the MULTI CH Listening in HI–BIT/SAMPLINGModeDVD-Audio/MULTICHANNEL IN Playback panelSB CH MODE button SB CH MODE1Press the SB CH MODE button on the VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK ModeDUAL MONO setting and playback Using Headphones1Plug headphones into the PHONES receiver in DUAL MONO modeAdjusting the Brightness of the Display DIMMER remote control to cycle through thethe remote control to alternate Video SelectUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning1Press the TUNER button 2Press the BAND button to select theDirect Access Tuning Using the Tunermode 4Use the number buttons to enter theMemorizing Frequently Used Stations 1Tune in the station you want3Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select a class number3Press ST –/+to select the preset channel 6Press ENTER when you have got the3,5 5,6 2 1,5 5,6Recalling Memorized Stations 2Press the CLASS button repeatedly3Use the NUMBER buttons to select the channel you desireRemote Control of Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Controlpreset recall setup mode 4Press the REMOTE SETUP button toSETUP button press to select the learning setup modePoint the remote controls at each other remote control for theUsing Remote Control with Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASIC ButtonsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations Remote Control of Other ComponentsButtons FunctionSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTION direct function setup modefunction you want to turn on or off Set the DIRECT FUNCTION of eachUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video Components2Start recording tape deck, CD recorder, VCR, etc 3Playback the source to be recordedSECOND ZONE Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMPSetup SURRBACK SYSTEMS setup see pageUsing Other Functions Stereo playback in another room SECOND ZONEA/B Speaker Button Using Other FunctionsConnecting Additional Amplifiers Using Other FunctionsPowered subwoofer Front channel amplifier EXPERTmulti operation setup mode Multi Operations2Select a MULTI CONTROL button for this multi operation5Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the multi operation setup modebutton you pressed in step Performing Multi OperationsSYSTEM OFF setup mode 4 2 1 1,5SYSTEM OFF 2Press the RECEIVER buttonUsing SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER buttonUsing Other Functions Remote ControlResetting the Remote Control Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsErasing All Remote Control settings Erasing Multi OperationsResetting the Main Unit EXPERTFine Tuning Your System Other System Settingsyou have the setup you want press ENTER 2Press the SYSTEM SETUP buttonTHX CINEMA Setup 1 3-64Use the 5∞ buttons to choose a THX CINEMA decoding method Press the ENTER buttonAssigning the Digital Inputs 9Use the 5∞ buttons to selectselect EXIT and press ENTER 2Press the SYSTEM SETUP buttonAssigning the Component Video Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to assign areceiver function press ENTERnumbers and symbols. Use the 2Press the SET UP buttonFUNCTION RENAME Use the MULTI JOG to cycle theExpert Setup 3-524Select EXPERT with the 5∞ buttons. Press the ENTER buttonCROSSOVER NETWORK select it. Press ENTERit. Press ENTER Fine Tuning Your SystemAdjust the level of the channel using the 5∞ buttonsFINE CHANNEL LEVEL Press ENTER to select a newFINE CHANNEL DELAY channel you want to adjust3 Use the 5∞ buttons to select the channel. Press ENTERFine Tuning Your System channelENTER EXPERTchannel that you want to adjust frequency you want to adjust1-10 1-10select it and press ENTER and press ENTERthe channels EXPERT3 Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the SETTING START or SETTING CANCEL. Press ENTERBASS PEAK LEVEL test tones and specify the bassEXPERT SETUP, EXIT should be DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL3 EXIT should be selected if it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons toTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Surround EXDTS-ES DTS Neo:6THX Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT Speaker Placement InformationTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement for DVD-Audioetc. SourcesPreset Code List Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT ManufacturerTAPE Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCD/CD-R Troubleshooting SymptomCause RemedyTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving SymptomCause RemedyTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving SymptomOther audio problems When playing a DTS formatTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving SymptomNo image is output when a come up when using theTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving SymptomRemote control EXPERTSchemata of Setup 1 2 3Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 4. Function Rename• EIA Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving• EIA To establish a safe levelTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving SpecificationsFurnished Parts Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EXPERTARB7261-A <TNGZF/02E00001>Printed in