Pioneer VSX-47TX manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Features	6
Before You Start	7
Checking the Supplied Accessories	7
Preparing the Remote Control	7
Loading the batteries	7
Remote Control Battery Indicator	7
Operating range of remote control unit	8
Installing the Receiver	8
Opening the Front Panel	8
Quick Start Guide Part 1	9

Displays & Controls	27
Remote Control	27
Back Panel	30
Front Panel	32
Display	34
Setting Up for Surround Sound	35
SPEAKER SYSTEMS	36
CHANNEL DELAY	38
CHANNEL LEVEL	39
Acoustic Calibration EQ	41
Check the Auto Settings	42

Remote Control of Other		Advanced Setup	88	QUICK
Components	62	Assigning the Digital Inputs	88
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other		Assigning the Component Video Inputs	89
Components	62	Expert Setup	90
				START
Recalling Settings Stored in the		OSD (On-screen Display) ADJUSTMENT	91
Remote Control	62	BASS PEAK LEVEL	92
Programming Signals from Other Remote		DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL	93
Controls (LEARNING Mode)	64	MULTI CH IN SELECT	94	GUIDE
Using Remote Control with Other Components	66	FUNCTION RENAME	95
CD/MD/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder and Cassette		THX Audio Setup	96
Deck operations	66	THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup	96
Cable TV/Satellite TV/ Digital TV/ TV operations 67		Surround Back Speaker Position	97
Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION	68	Re-Equalization	98

Home Theater: The Basics	9
Your Home System	9
The Source Material	9
The Listening Modes	9
Conclusion	9
1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV	10
Digital Connections	10
2 Speaker Connections	11
3 Setting up the Main Unit	12
4 Assigning the Digital Inputs	12
Quick Start Guide Part 2	13
1 Auto Surround Sound Setup	13
2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound	15
3 Personalizing Your Sound	15
Connecting Your Equipment	16
Connecting your TV	16
Component Video Input Default Settings	16
Connecting Video Components	17
Connecting a DVD, DVD/LD or LD player	17
Connecting VCRs or DVDs	18
Connecting a Video Component
to the Front Panel	18
Connecting Satellite TV Components	19
Connecting Analog Audio Components	20
Cassette deck placement	21
Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs
(DVD-A or Super Audio CD compatible player) ...	21
Connecting Digital Audio Components	22
Digital Input Default Settings	23
Connecting the Radio Antennas	24
Using outdoor antennas	24
Connecting Speakers	25
Placing Your Speakers	26
Speaker placement	26
AC Power Cord	26
AC Outlet [switched 100w max]	26

Basic Operation	43
Stereo and Multichannel Playback	43
Switching the channels used for playback
(LISTENING CH SELECT)	44
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input	45
Playback of 96kHz 24 bit sound formats	45
Listening Modes	46
STEREO modes	46
STANDARD modes	46
HOME THX modes	47
ADVANCED CINEMA modes	48
ADVANCED CONCERT modes	49
Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes ...	49
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ	50
Reducing Noise During Playback
(DIGITAL NR Function)	50
Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode	51
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode	51
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)	52
DVD Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback	53
DUAL MONO setting and Playback	54
Input Attenuator	54
Tape 2 Monitor	54
Using the Headphones	55
Video Select	55
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display	56
Status Display	56
Using the Tuner	57
Automatic and Manual Tuning	57
MPX Mode	57
Direct Access Tuning	58
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations	59
Naming Memorized Stations	60
Recalling Memorized Stations	61

Using Other Functions	69
Recording from Audio or Video Components	69
Speaker System B Setup	70
Stereo playback in another room	70
Bi-amping the front speakers	70
Bi-wiring your speakers	70
Switching A/B Speaker System	71
Connecting Additional Amplifiers	72
Pre Out Power Setup	73
Using an separate stereo pre-amplifier	73
Using a separate power amplifier for
main room stereo sound	73
Multi-Room	74
MULTI-ROOM connections	74
MULTI-ROOM setup	75
Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the
main room	76
Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the
sub room	77
The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER
components	78
Multi Operations	79
Performing multi operations	80
System off	81
Using System off	82
Editing Remote Control Display Names	83
Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL)	84
Adjusting the Light on the Remote control	85
Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input . 86
Resetting the Main Unit	87

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ....	99
Dolby	99
Dolby Digital	99
Dolby Pro Logic II	99
Dolby Digital Surround EX	100
DTS	100
DTS	100
DTS-ES	100
DTS Neo:6	100
DTS 96/24	100
THX	100
Speaker Placement Information	102
Audio Block Diagram	104
Troubleshooting	105
Specifications	111

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