Connecting VCRs or DVRs | Pioneer VSX-53TX specs

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Connect the video out of your VCR/DVR using either S video or composite video cords, depending on how you connected the receiver to your TV (see page 16). Use analog audio cords for the audio signal. To record, you also need to connect a set of audio/video outputs from the receiver to the audio/video inputs on your VCR/ DVR. Note that to record video from a source component, the video connection from the source to the receiver and from the receiver to the recorder must be the same type.

VCR/DVD recorder

VCR

Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel

Connect a portable DVD player, video game console or any video component to the front panel as show here. Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as VIDEO. You cannot assign the digital input on the front panel.

Be careful! For portable DVD players you will need a specialized optical cord (for the audio) that has a mini optical plug on one end and a regular optical plug on the other.

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Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Connecting VCRs or DVRs, Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel

Contents

Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert 12V Trigger FeaturesB fore You StartMultichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Opening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cm Receiver EasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart Home Theater The Basics Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV Digital Connections Speaker Connections  Speaker terminals Setting up the Main Unit Assigning the Digital Inputs Easy Setup Guide Part Auto Surround Sound Setup Check the speaker settings on the OSD For loud test tones Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Normal use Video Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Component video Connecting Video Components Connecting a DVD player Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tuner Connecting Analog Audio Components  Audio cords Preparation Connecting Digital Audio Components Not a PCM-only output Digital Input Default Settings  Coaxial cords/Optical cables Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Speaker impedance Power Connections AC Outlets Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Displays& Controlsand Controls Front Panel SB CH Mode button see Master Volume dialSignal Select button see Setup MIC jack see Remote Control +/- buttons Signal SEL button seeBASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button EFFECT/CH SEL button TOP MENU/GUIDE button Master Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button 16 ////ENTER buttons Display Back Panel Speakers terminals see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxMULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see Digital in terminals see Turn on the receiver and your TV. Press Through the menus. When you haveSetting you want in a particular menu Trol Surround Back System If it isn’t use the  buttons to select itExit should be selected. Press the Enter button When you have the setting you want Normal SetupThrough the Normal setup menus Use the  buttons to select Normal Center default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Surround default setting is Small Number YES or NO, X1 or X2 With the  buttons chooseUse the  buttons to choose Size Large or Small for each set Isn’t use the  buttons to select Setting mode with the  buttonsChannel Level Level Manual or AUTO. Select a Select it. Press the Enter button Speaker DistanceSpeaker Distance should be Select each speaker channel with Basic Operation Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysIndicator Stereo and Multichannel Playback Selecting the Input Signal 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 Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Digital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlListening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press the Acoustic EQ button Listening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Adjusting Bass and Treble Listening with Sound Delay Listening in Audio Scaler mode This mode cannot be used with Multi CH in mode Multi Channel In Playback Virtual Surround Back Mode Surround Back Channel ModePress the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Press the SB CH Mode button on Plug headphones into the Phones Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Jack on the front of the receiver Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video Select MPX Mode Using the TunerUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Press the Tuner button Press the Band button to select the band FM or AM Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Example Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the station you wantPress the Enter button to input your choice Naming Memorized Stations Recalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you wantTo step through each channel in order Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlRemoteDisplays & Controlontrols of Other Components Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode Press the button to be programmed 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 Return Setting up the Direct Function Turn on the receiver Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etc Second Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room functionMulti Room connections ROOM. Press Enter Using Other FunctionsUse the  buttons to select Multi It isnt use the  buttons to select You can adjust the volume level in the following range Press the Control button to enter the control modeAdjust the volume Select the source with the Multi JOG Controlling the Multi Room system from the sub room Press Volume +/- to adjustVolume From the sub room, point the remote Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Select a Multi Control button for this multi operation Performing Multi Operations Press the Receiver button Using System OFFSystem Off Select a Multi Control button for Resetting the Remote Control When OK appears in the display all the settings Resetting the Main UnitWhen you see RESET? appear Press the STANDBY/ON button for THX Cinema Setup DIGITAL-IN Select should be When youre finished use the Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter Selected, if not use the  buttons to Reassign. Press the Enter button Assigning the Component Video InputsComponent video input you want to Use the  buttons to assign a receiver function Function Rename 12V Trigger function Expert System Settings Expert Setup Crossover Network Crossover Network should beTo select and press Enter Fine Channel Level Use the  buttons to adjustAdjust the level of the channel using Fine Channel Level should be Adjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Fine Channel DelayFine Channel Delay should be Distance of the left channel. Press When done select Exit if it’s not EQ Auto Setting should beStart EQ Auto Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Use the  buttons to select CUS Use the  buttons to select DataCOPY. Press Enter TOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destina For explanation purposes Illustrations use ALL CH Adjust This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom Use the  buttons to adjust Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Bass Peak Level Start or Setting CANCEL. PressUse the buttons to adjust the test Tone and specify the bass peak level OFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter Dynamic Range ControlRange Control should be  buttons to select it, press Dolby Digital Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo6 DTS 96/24 Troubleshooting Power Power does not turn onOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output To be something wrong with Setup Setup screen doesnt appearNo audio No sound is output when a Sound No sound output from the subwoofer No sound output from one set of speakers Other audio problems Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Video jacks Cant record video Video No image is output when aThere is no image coming Input/display Other components cant be operated with the system remote Remote controlShow 96kHz Miscellaneous Preset Code Brands DVD Maintenance of External Surfaces EIA Specifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed