Pioneer VSX-53TX manual

Using Other Functions	67
Recording from Audio/Video Components	67
SECOND ZONE (Speaker System B) Setup	68
Stereo playback in another room	68
SPEAKERS Button	68
Connecting Additional Amplifiers	69
MULTI ROOM function	70
MULTI ROOM connections	70
MULTI ROOM setup	71
Controlling the MULTI ROOM system
from the main room	72
Controlling the MULTI ROOM system
from the sub room	73
The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER
components	74
Multi Operations	75
Performing Multi Operations	76
System Off	77
Using SYSTEM OFF	77
Resetting the Remote Control	78
Erasing Multi Operations	78
Erasing Learning Remote Control Commands	78
Erasing All Remote Control Settings	78
Resetting the Main Unit	79
Fine Tuning Your System	80
THX CINEMA Setup	80
Assigning the Digital Inputs	81
Assigning the Component Video Inputs	82
Function Rename	83
12V TRIGGER function	84
Expert System Settings	85
EXPERT Setup	85
Crossover Network	86
Fine Channel Level	87
Fine Channel Delay	88
Acoustic Calibration EQ	89
Bass Peak Level	94
Dynamic Range Control	95
Techno Tidbits and
Problem-solving	96
Dolby	96
Dolby Digital	96
Dolby Pro Logic II	96
Dolby Digital Surround EX	96
DTS	96
DTS	96
DTS-ES	97
DTS Neo:6	97
DTS 96/24	97
THX	97
Troubleshooting	98
Preset Code Brands	104
Specifications	106

Table of Contents

EASY SETUP GUIDE PREPARATION SURROUND SETUP

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Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Easy Setup Guide Preparation Surround Setup Basic Expert

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  AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas Connecting Speakers Speaker impedance Bi-wiring your speakers Placing Your Speakers Power Connections AC OutletsSpeaker placement 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 Exit should be selected. Press the Enter button Surround Back SystemIf it isn’t use the  buttons to select it 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 Press the Midnight button on the remote control Listening in Midnight ModeListening in Loudness Mode 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 Press the Enter button to input your choice Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the station you want Naming Memorized Stations To step through each channel in order Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you want RemoteDisplays & Controlontrols of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control 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 Multi Room connections Setup exampleMulti Room function 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 To select and press Enter Crossover NetworkCrossover Network should be 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 Overheat blinks in the display and no sound is output TroubleshootingPower Power does not turn on 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