Installing the Receiver, Opening the Front Panel | Pioneer VSX-45TX

Before You Start

Operating range of remote control unit

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-45TX is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below.

Remote control may not function properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays.

•Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays.

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23 feet (7m)

Installing the Receiver

CAUTION!

•Do not cover this unit in any way, for exam- ple with a sheet or piece of cloth. This would prevent proper heat dispersal.

• Do not any place object directly on top of
this unit. This also would prevent proper heat
dispersal.
• Be sure to leave adequate ventilation space
around the amp! When installing in a rack,
shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8
inches of space above the receiver.	8 inches (20 cm)
	8 inches (20 cm)

Receiver

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

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Pioneer VSX-45TX Installing the Receiver, Opening the Front Panel, Operating range of remote control unit, Inches 20 cm

Contents

VSX-45TX Important Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You Start Installing the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Before You Start Easy Setup Guide Part1 Home Theater The Basics Digital Connections Easy Setup Guide Part1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Speaker terminals Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker Connections Setting up the Main Unit Default setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-RReceiver exits the setup process Assigning the Digital Inputs Easy Setup Guide Part2 Setup MIC jack on the Front PanelSwitch on the receiver and your TV Hook up the microphone to Check the speaker settings on the OSD Easy Setup Guide Part2 Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Connecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component video Connecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting Your Equipment Not a PCM-only output Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tuner Connecting Analog Audio Components Audio cordsTurntable Connect red plugs to Components equipped with Type USB cable Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsType Coaxial cord Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM reception Connecting Speakers Speaker terminals also Bi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedance AC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 W maxSpeaker placement Placing Your Speakers Displays & Controls Front Panel Displays & Controls Remote Control System SET UP button Command button for other components see pagesDigital NR DNR button see Video Select button see Volume +/- buttons Remote Setup button$ Return button Input button Display Back Panel AC Outlet switched, 100 W max Multi Room & Source Remote in terminals see pagesSpeakers terminals see USB Audio in terminal Setting Up for Surround Sound Enter Surround back system setting. Press the Enter button Setting Up for Surround SoundIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Surrback System Surround Back System Quick setup Normal setup Through the Normal setup menusWhen you have the setting you want NORMAL. Press the Enter button Speaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is Small Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system setting If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button Speakers. Press Enter Manual manual test tone mode Auto automatic test tone modeChannel Level channel balance Channel Level should be selected. If Channel Delay Choose a Listening Mode one Two ways IndicatorBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel Playback Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Press the Signal Select button toSelect the input signal corresponding Press Receiver Listening Modes Stereo modes Movie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Music modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Repeatedly and select the settingPress the EFFECT/CH SEL button You want. They appear Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote Control Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ button Listening in Loudness Mode Press Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote controlEach press switches Midnight mode on or off When on, Midnight lights in the display Treble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode Remote control or the Multi CHDVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Press the Multi CH Input button on SB CH Mode button SB CH ModePress the SB CH Mode button on Virtual Surround Back Mode Phones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video Select Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning Direct Access Tuning Using the TunerPress the Band button to select Mode Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantPress the Tuner Edit button to activate the memory function Press the Enter button to input Press the Tuner button on the remote control Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations To select the class Recalling Memorized Stations Use the Number buttons to select Channel you desireTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedly Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press the Remote Setup button for Three seconds Complete will appear in the display Press ENTER. The preset code has Been enteredRemote Control of Other Components For example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display Select Function blinks on the remote controlUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select Exit You will return to the Remote Setup menuSelect Exit and press Enter Start again to program other components in this manner Using Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations Buttons Function Components Setting up the Direct Function Use the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterOFF, or Exit and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select on Using Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsFunctions that can be recorded Playback the source to be recorded Second Zone Speaker System B Setup Using Other FunctionsStereo playback in another room Speaker Button Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Check to see if the drivers are Correctly installedConnect your PC to the USB Terminal Change the PC audio setting if Switch on the receiverNecessary Select the USB input Connecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room connections Sub room Main room Multi Room setup Receiver on the remote controlTurn on the receiver, your TV and press Use the ∞5 buttons to select Exit Press Enter Press the Control button to enter Control mode Controlling the Multi Room system from the main room Remote control at the IR Receiver Press Volume +/- to adjustControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room From the sub room, point To use this units remote control Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer componentsIR receiver remote sensor window Receiver Multi Operations When done select Exit and press Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation Button Press the Remote Setup button for More than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press Enter Using System OFF Press the System OFF button Editing Remote Control Display Names Press the Remote Setup for more Than three secondsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter For the component you want to Editing Button Names KEY Label Use the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press EnterPress the buttons whose name you Want to change Select Function will flash in the display Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control Light and press Enter Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Room feature is off Resetting the Main UnitWhen resetting the receiver make sure the Multi Fine Tuning Your System Other System Settings THX Cinema Setup Fine Tuning Your SystemPress the System Setup button Default is PRO Logic ll Movie Selected, if not use the 5∞ buttons This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeDIGITAL-IN Select should be You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select mode Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2 Numbers and symbols. Use Use the Multi JOG to cycleCursor through the letters Enter button to enter one Use the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter PHONO/LINE SetupDefault is Phono Looking at the on-screen display on Your TV, use the 5∞ buttons toSelect 12V TRIGGER. Press Component you want to use To navigate through the menus Expert SetupExpert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Crossover Network Fine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay 100 Acoustic CAL EQ This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom Test tones will sound 102 To use the Data Check feature follow the steps hereThat channel appears so you can check the setting 103 Bass Peak Level 104 Dynamic Range Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby105 Dolby Digital DTS-ES 106DTS THX 107 Schemata of Setup Screens 108 Speaker Placement Information 109 110 Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemSpeaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Troubleshooting 111 112 113 114 115 Brand Preset Code Brands116 117 NEC Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Onwa 118 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIAMaintenance of External Surfaces Specifications TNGZF/02K00001 Printed