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Pioneer VSX-45TX manual Audio/Video Multi-Channelreceiver, Operating Instructions

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-45TXOperating Instructions H006AEn IMPORTANT NOTICEPage EXPERT Table of ContentsEXPERT Table of ContentsHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design FeaturesMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System MCACC 12V Trigger and USB Audio Hooks upsPreparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Before You StartEASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION Easy Setup Guide Part1Home Theater: The Basics 1Your Home System1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections not a PCM-only2Speaker Connections EASY SETUP GUIDEEasy Setup Guide Part1 memo2Press the SYSTEM SETUP button 3Setting up the Main UnitLD and press ENTER 7Press the SYSTEM SETUP button 1Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet1AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP Easy Setup Guide Part2SETUP MIC jack on the Front Panel 3Switch on the receiver and your TV11 Check the speaker settings on the OSD 9Some auto setup instructions will beEasy Setup Guide Part2 listed, make sure to follow them3Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME 2Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control2Playing a DVD with Surround Sound EASY SETUP GUIDEConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentComponent Video Input Default Settings S VideoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsConnecting Your Equipment VCR 1/DVR VCRConnecting Your Equipment Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsPREPARATION Satellite tunerCD player Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsRecorder 2 MD/TAPE Connecting Your EquipmentComponents equipped with Audio CD SACD compatible playerConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONSatellite tuner Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCD recorder DVD player7Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONUsing outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio Antennas7To improve FM reception 7To improve AM reception3/8 in10mm Connecting SpeakersConnecting Your Equipment PREPARATIONSpeaker impedance Bi-wiringyour speakersSTANDBY/ON SPEAKERS Connecting Your EquipmentAC Outlet switched 100 W max AC Power CordSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersFront Panel Displays & ControlsPREPARATION Displays & Controls1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remote Control8 9 0 % ^ &DIGITAL NR DNR button see page Displays & Controls_REMOTE SETUP button ^VOLUME +/–buttonsDisplays & Controls $RETURN buttonDisplays & Controls DisplayBack Panel 13 14 15Displays & Controls 1DIGITAL IN terminals see page12 AC OUTLET switched, 100 W max 9 10PREPARATION Displays & ControlsPress the SYSTEM SETUP button Setting Up for Surround Soundthe menus. When you have the setting SURROUND SETUP should be selected. IfSET UP Setting Up for Surround SoundSURRBACK SYSTEM Surround Back System SURRBACK SYSTEM should bethrough the QUICK setup menus. When QUICK setupyou get a menu you want to adjust Use the 5∞ buttons to select QUICKthrough the NORMAL setup menus NORMAL setupWhen you have the setting you want in Use the 5∞ buttons to selectSetting Up for Surround Sound SPEAKER SETTINGFRONT default setting is SMALL CENTER default setting is SMALL1 SPEAKER SETTING should be selected speaker system setting1 2 3 4 6 If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select1 CHANNEL LEVEL should be selected. If CHANNEL LEVEL channel balanceit isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select and press ENTERThe CHANNEL DELAY should be CHANNEL DELAY1-56 2 3 5Basic Operation 1Turn on the power of the playback componentStereo and Multichannel Playback 2Press the STANDBY/ONPress the SIGNAL SELECT button to Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Inputselect the input signal corresponding Press RECEIVERSTEREO modes Listening ModesSTEREO DIRECTTHX CINEMA MOVIE modes SURROUND mode2PL II MOVIE 2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 2PRO LOGIC2PL II MUSIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSIC MUSIC modes SURROUND modeNEO:6 MUSIC CLASSICALrepeatedly and select the setting Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode1 2 3 1Press RECEIVERListening with ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ 2Press the DNR button on the remote control1 Press the ACOUSTIC EQ button 1Press RECEIVERListening in LOUDNESS Mode remote control1Press RECEIVER 2Press the LOUDNESS button on the Basic Operationput the receiver in tone adjust mode Adjusting Bass and Treble TONE CONTROL4Use the +/– buttons to adjust the low TREBLEListening in HI–BIT/SAMPLINGmode the remote control or the MULTI CHDVD-Audio/MULTICHANNEL IN Playback panelSB CH MODE button remote controlSB CH MODE Press the SB CH MODE button on theUsing Headphones DUAL MONO setting and playback1Plug headphones into the headphone receiver in DUAL MONO modethe remote control to alternate Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DIMMERVideo Select Use the display DIMMER button onAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the Tuner1 3 2 1Press the TUNER buttonUsing the Tuner Direct Access Tuning1 Press the TUNER button Press the BAND button to select theMemorizing Frequently Used Stations 3-451Tune in the station you want 3Press the DTV MENU CLASS button6Press ENTER when you have got the 1Press the TUNER button on the remote control5,6 5 3 Naming Memorized Stations2Press the DTV MENU CLASS button Recalling Memorized Stations3Use the NUMBER buttons to select the channel you desireRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Remote Control of Other Components1Press the REMOTE SETUP button for three seconds 5 Use the 5∞ buttons to select theRemote Control of Other Components 7Press ENTER. The preset code has been entered9 Select EXIT and press ENTER ENTER2Use the 5∞ buttons to select Buttons that are able to learn new commandsLEARNING and press ENTER control6-7 9,10 9When youre done use the 5∞select YES. Press ENTER 8Repeat the process from step 2 forRemote Control of Other Components Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsButtons FunctionRemote Control of Other Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operationsBASIC ButtonsDIRCTFNC and press ENTER Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONfunction you want to turn on or off OFF, or EXIT and press ENTERRecording from Audio/Video Components Using Other Functions2Start recording tape deck, CD recorder, VCR, etc EXPERTStereo playback in another room SECOND ZONE Speaker System B SetupA/B Speaker Button 3Install the USB drivers by following Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connectioncorrectly installed Connect your PC to the USB6Switch on the receiver Change the PC audio setting ifremote control or the MULTI necessaryUsing Other Functions Connecting Additional AmplifiersPowered subwoofer Front channel amplifier EXPERTMULTI ROOM connections MULTI ROOMUsing Other Functions Sub room IR receiver MR-100 Sub roomEXPERT Using Other FunctionsSub room Main roomRECEIVER on the remote control MULTI ROOM setup2 3-7 3 4 5 62Press the CONTROL button to enter the 3 ROOM systemcontrol mode select the station3Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume remote control at the IR Receiver1From the sub room, point the and press a STANDBY/ONRemote Control Using Other FunctionsEXPERT PIONEER component3,6 2,4,5 7Select a button for the command youMulti Operations more than three seconds9–10 9When done select EXIT and press ENTER10 Select EXIT and press ENTER again Performing Multi Operations6Select a button for the command you 1Press the REMOTE SETUP button forsequence of up to five commands 8When done select EXIT and press ENTERPress the SYSTEM OFF button Using SYSTEM OFFUsing Other Functions EXPERT1Press the REMOTE SETUP for more Editing Remote Control Display Names5When youre finished press ENTER 2,4-7Editing Button Names KEY LABEL 6When youre finished press ENTER2Use the 5∞ buttons to select KEY LABEL and press ENTER2 Use the 5∞ buttons to select Adjusting the Light on the Remote ControlLIGHT and press ENTER 3 Use the 5∞ buttons to select HIGHPress the REMOTE SETUP button Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Inputsetting, or all of the settings, and for three secondspress TONE + Resetting the Main UnitOther System Settings Fine Tuning Your Systemadvance settings. Use the 5∞ you have the setup you want pressselect THX CINEMA SETUP. Press THX CINEMA SetupFine Tuning Your System Press the SYSTEM SETUP button1 3-8 Press the SYSTEM SETUP buttonAssigning the Digital Inputs select INPUT ASSIGN. Press theAssigning the Component Video Inputs 3-824Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-INSELECT then press ENTER2Press the SET UP button numbers and symbols. Use theFUNCTION RENAME Use the MULTI JOG to cycle the1 3-6 PHONO/LINE Setup4Use the 5∞ buttons to select the PHONO or LINE. Press ENTER1 3-7 2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button3-72 12V TRIGGERexpert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Expert SetupWhen you have the setting you want 1 3-5CROSSOVER NETWORK should be CROSSOVER NETWORKselected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select and press ENTER5 When done select EXIT if its not channel you want to adjust. PressFINE CHANNEL LEVEL 1 FINE CHANNEL LEVEL should be1 FINE CHANNEL DELAY should be FINE CHANNEL DELAY2 Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the Adjust the distance of each channel1 2 3 CH ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN as theACOUSTIC CAL EQ 1 ACOUSTIC CAL EQ should bethat you want to adjust. Press ENTER ADJUST or FRONT ALIGN and press ENTER2 3 4 CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2. Press ENTER– 8 to adjust all the channels 8Use the 5∞ buttons to adjust the TRIM11EXIT should be selected if it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select it and press ENTERCANCEL. Press ENTER SETTING START or SETTINGBASS PEAK LEVEL BASS PEAK LEVEL should beD-RANGECONTROL should be DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLUse the 5∞ buttons to choose either OFF, MID or MAX. Press ENTERDolby Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital Surround EX Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDTS-ES DTS Neo:6Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving THXEXPERT Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Schemata of Setup Screens4. Function Rename 7. 12V TriggerTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Speaker Placement InformationEXPERT Speaker Placement for DVD-Audioetc. Sources Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSymptom TroubleshootingCause RemedySymptom Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingNo sound is output when a CauseSymptom Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingOther audio problems When playing a DTS formatSymptom Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingNo image is output when a come up when using theSymptom Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingRemote control EXPERTTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code BrandsDVD Brand LD BrandEXPERT Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTV Brand Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving • EIA• EIA To establish a safe levelFurnished Parts SpecificationsTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving EXPERTPrinted in <TNGZF/02K00001><ARB7257-A>