Preparation

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player)

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

If you have a DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player, or are using an external Dolby Digital/ DTS decoder, connect it to the multichannel analog inputs as shown below.

Components equipped with

5.1 (7.1) channel analog output jacks

Memo:

If you use only one surround back input, be sure to hook up to the SURROUND BACK L jack.

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Contents

Page Page Page Table of Contents Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System Mcacc FeaturesB fore You Start12V Trigger Audio Scaler HI BIT/HI Sampling Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore You Start Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit Installing the ReceiverOpening the Front Panel Inches 20 cm Receiver Home Theater The Basics EasDi playsSetup& ControlsGuidePart Digital Connections Hooking Up Your DVD Player and TV  Speaker terminals Speaker Connections Assigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main Unit Auto Surround Sound Setup Easy Setup Guide Part For loud test tones Check the speaker settings on the OSD Normal use Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Component Video Input Default Settings Connecting your TVVideo Component video Connecting a DVD player Connecting Video Components Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRs Satellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT Components  Audio cords Connecting Analog Audio Components Preparation Not a PCM-only output Connecting Digital Audio Components  Coaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default Settings Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennas AM loop antenna Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakers Power Connections AC Outlets Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Front Panel Displays& Controlsand Controls Signal Select button see Master Volume dialSB CH Mode button see Setup MIC jack see Remote Control BASS/TREBLE buttons see Multi Operation button Signal SEL button see+/- buttons EFFECT/CH SEL button Remote Setup button Master Volume +/- buttonsTOP MENU/GUIDE button 16 ////ENTER buttons Display Back Panel MULTI-ROOM & Source Remote in terminal see AC Outlet switched, 100 W maxSpeakers terminals see Digital in terminals see Setting you want in a particular menu Through the menus. When you haveTurn on the receiver and your TV. Press Trol Surround Back System If it isn’t use the  buttons to select itExit should be selected. Press the Enter button Through the Normal setup menus Normal SetupWhen you have the setting you want Use the  buttons to select Normal Front default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is Small Use the  buttons to choose With the  buttons chooseNumber YES or NO, X1 or X2 Size Large or Small for each set Channel Level Setting mode with the  buttonsIsn’t use the  buttons to select Level Manual or AUTO. Select a Speaker Distance should be Speaker DistanceSelect it. Press the Enter button Select each speaker channel with Indicator Choose a Listening Mode one of two waysBasic Operation Stereo and Multichannel Playback Selecting the Input Signal 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 Adding/Adjusting the Effect in Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Listening with Acoustic CAL EQ Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote controlDigital Noise Reduction Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ button Listening in Midnight Mode Listening in Loudness ModePress the Midnight button on the remote control Listening with Sound Delay Adjusting Bass and Treble This mode cannot be used with Multi CH in mode Listening in Audio Scaler mode Multi Channel In Playback Press the SB CH Mode button on the remote control Surround Back Channel ModeVirtual Surround Back Mode Press the SB CH Mode button on Using Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPlug headphones into the Phones Jack on the front of the receiver Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerUsing the TunerMPX Mode Press the Tuner button To cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningPress the Band button to select the band FM or AM 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 Press the button to be programmed Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls Learning Mode CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD Recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other Components Return Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV operations Setting up the Direct Function Recording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsUsing Other FunctionsTurn on the receiver Start recording tape deck, CD Recorder, VCR, etc Second Zone Speaker System B Setup Connecting Additional Amplifiers Setup example Multi Room functionMulti Room connections Use the  buttons to select Multi Using Other FunctionsROOM. Press Enter It isnt use the  buttons to select Adjust the volume Press the Control button to enter the control modeYou can adjust the volume level in the following range Select the source with the Multi JOG Volume Press Volume +/- to adjustControlling the Multi Room system from the sub room From the sub room, point the remote Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Select a Multi Control button for this multi operation Multi Operations Performing Multi Operations System Off Using System OFFPress the Receiver button Select a Multi Control button for Resetting the Remote Control When you see RESET? appear Resetting the Main UnitWhen OK appears in the display all the settings Press the STANDBY/ON button for THX Cinema Setup Input ASSIGN. Press the Enter When youre finished use the DIGITAL-IN Select should be Selected, if not use the  buttons to Component video input you want to Assigning the Component Video InputsReassign. Press the Enter button Use the  buttons to assign a receiver function Function Rename 12V Trigger function Expert Setup Expert System Settings Crossover Network Crossover Network should beTo select and press Enter Adjust the level of the channel using Use the  buttons to adjustFine Channel Level Fine Channel Level should be Fine Channel Delay should be Fine Channel DelayAdjust the distance of each channel using the  buttons Distance of the left channel. Press Start EQ Auto Setting EQ Auto Setting should beWhen done select Exit if it’s not Acoustic Calibration EQ COPY. Press Enter Use the  buttons to select DataUse the  buttons to select CUS TOM 1 or Custom 2 as the destina This explanation is for Custom 1 or Custom For explanation purposes Illustrations use ALL CH Adjust Use the  buttons to adjust Trim and press Enter To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here Use the buttons to adjust the test Start or Setting CANCEL. PressBass Peak Level Tone and specify the bass peak level Range Control should be Dynamic Range ControlOFF, MID or MAX. Press Enter  buttons to select it, press Dolby Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS 96/24 DTS Neo6 Troubleshooting Power Power does not turn onOverheat blinks in the display and no sound is output No audio No sound is output when a Setup Setup screen doesnt appearTo be something wrong with Sound No sound output from one set of speakers No sound output from the subwoofer Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Other audio problems There is no image coming Video No image is output when aVideo jacks Cant record video Input/display Show 96kHz Remote controlOther components cant be operated with the system remote Miscellaneous DVD Preset Code Brands EIA Maintenance of External Surfaces Specifications TNMWF/03C00001 Printed

Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Preparation

Models: VSX-53TX

PREPARATION

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