Listening in Loudness Mode | Pioneer VSX-45TX instruction

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.

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TV INPUT

INPUT

1Press the MIDNIGHT button on the remote control.

TV CONTROL			1	Each press switches MIDNIGHT mode on or off.
TV VOL	MIDNIGHT	VOLUME		Each press switches MIDNIGHT mode on or off.
TV CH	MULTI CH			When on, MIDNIGHT lights in the display.
	INPUT

MOVIE	MUSIC	ACOUSTIC	MUTE
MOVIE	MUSIC	EQ	MUTE
MODE
		SURROUND	REMOTE
			REMOTE
			SETUP
STEREO/	ENTER	SB CH
DIRECT	ENTER	MODE

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memo • The surround effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with the volume level.

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

•If you set MIDNIGHT on when in DIRECT mode the receiver switches to STEREO mode.

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.

SETUP

S0URCE	TV	SYSTEM RECEIVER
		OFF
DVD/LD	TV/SAT	VCR1/	TV CONT
		DVR
MULTI CONTROL
VCR2	VIDEO	CD	MULTI
			OPERATION

1Press RECEIVER.

2Press the LOUDNESS button on the

remote control.

Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off. When on, LOUDNESS lights in the display.

	CD-R/	MD/	TUNER	RECEIVER		1
	TAPE1	TAPE2	TUNER	RECEIVER
	DIMMER	LOUDNESS	TONE	EFFECT/CH SEL
2	1	2	3		4
	SIGNAL SEL	DNR	BASS/TREBLE	+
	5	6	7	–	8
	VIDEO SEL	HI-BIT	+10	–	DISC
	9	0		ENTER
			DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE
	SYSTEM SETUP				GUIDE
	MENU			TOP MENU
	TUNER EDIT				TRACK
		ENTER
					EXIT
	AUDIO			RETURN

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

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

BASIC

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Pioneer VSX-45TX manual Listening in Loudness Mode, Press Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control

Contents

VSX-45TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Remote Control Battery Indicator Before You Start Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front Panel Home Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1 Easy Setup Guide Part1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDigital Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver see Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Assigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitDefault setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-R Receiver exits the setup process Hook up the microphone to Easy Setup Guide Part2Setup MIC jack on the Front Panel Switch on the receiver and your TV Easy Setup Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on the OSD 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 Not a PCM-only output Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player Connecting Your Equipment 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 Components equipped with Connecting Digital Audio Components TypeType USB cable Digital Input Default Settings Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCoaxial cord To improve FM reception Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Speaker terminals also Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakers Placing Your Speakers AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max Speaker placement Front Panel Displays & Controls Displays & Controls Remote Control Video Select button see System SET UP buttonCommand button for other components see pages Digital NR DNR button see Input button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button $ Return button Display Back Panel USB Audio in terminal AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxMulti Room & Source Remote in terminals see pages Speakers terminals see Enter Setting Up for Surround Sound Surrback System Surround Back System Surround back system setting. Press the Enter buttonSetting Up for Surround Sound If you want to change a setting before proceeding Quick setup NORMAL. Press the Enter button Normal setupThrough the Normal setup menus When you have the setting you want Surround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is Small Speakers. Press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select It. Press the Enter button Channel Level should be selected. If Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode Channel Level channel balance Channel Delay Stereo and Multichannel Playback Choose a Listening Mode one Two waysIndicator Basic Operation Press Receiver Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPress the Signal Select button to Select the input signal corresponding 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 You want. They appear Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeRepeatedly and select the setting Press the EFFECT/CH SEL button Press the Acoustic EQ button Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote ControlListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function When on, Midnight lights in the display Listening in Loudness ModePress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Each press switches Midnight mode on or off 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 Dual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesPhones jack Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the Tuner Mode Direct Access TuningUsing the Tuner Press the Band button to select Press the Enter button to input Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Press the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function To select the class Press the Tuner button on the remote controlPress Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter Naming Memorized Stations Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedly Recalling Memorized StationsUse the Number buttons to select Channel you desire To step through each channel in order Press the Remote Setup button for Three seconds Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press ENTER. The preset code has Been entered Remote Control of Other ComponentsComplete will appear in the display Select Function blinks on the remote control Use the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press EnterFor example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display Start again to program other components in this manner When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitYou will return to the Remote Setup menu Select Exit and press Enter CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other Components Buttons Function Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations Use the 5∞ buttons to select on Setting up the Direct FunctionUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter OFF, or Exit and press Enter Playback the source to be recorded Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Functions that can be recorded Speaker Button Second Zone Speaker System B SetupUsing Other Functions Stereo playback in another room Terminal Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionCheck to see if the drivers are Correctly installed Connect your PC to the USB Select the USB input Change the PC audio setting ifSwitch on the receiver Necessary Connecting Additional Amplifiers Multi Room connections Setup example Sub room Main room Use the ∞5 buttons to select Exit Press Enter Multi Room setupReceiver on the remote control Turn on the receiver, your TV and press Controlling the Multi Room system from the main room Press the Control button to enter Control mode From the sub room, point Remote control at the IR ReceiverPress Volume +/- to adjust Controlling the Multi Room system from the sub room Receiver To use this units remote controlPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components IR receiver remote sensor window Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation Button When done select Exit and pressSelect Exit and press Enter again Performing Multi Operations Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Press the System OFF button Using System OFF For the component you want to Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Use the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter Select Function will flash in the display Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Press the buttons whose name you Want to change Light and press Enter Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit When resetting the receiver make sure the MultiRoom feature is off Other System Settings Fine Tuning Your System Default is PRO Logic ll Movie THX Cinema SetupFine Tuning Your System Press the System Setup button This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode DIGITAL-IN Select should beSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2 You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select modeAssigning the Component Video Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press Enter button to enter one Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Cursor through the letters PHONO/LINE Setup Default is PhonoUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter Component you want to use Looking at the on-screen display onYour TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Select 12V TRIGGER. Press Expert Setup Expert settings. Use the 5∞ buttonsTo navigate through the menus Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay Acoustic CAL EQ 100 Test tones will sound This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here That channel appears so you can check the setting102 Bass Peak Level 103 Dynamic Range Control 104 Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby 105 106 DTSDTS-ES 107 THX 108 Schemata of Setup Screens 109 Speaker Placement Information Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources110 111 Troubleshooting 112 113 114 115 Preset Code Brands 116Brand NEC Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Onwa 117 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIA Maintenance of External Surfaces118 Specifications TNGZF/02K00001 Printed