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Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the i.LINK interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Checking the i.LINK inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About PQLS rate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Creating an i.LINK network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . 51 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 51 Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Multi-room listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Making multi-room connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the multi-room controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Connecting an IR receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Switching components on and off using the

12 volt trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 60 Advanced MCACC output using your PC . . . . . . . . . 60

09 Other Settings

The Input Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 62 The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 63 OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

10 Using other functions

Setting the AV options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Playing a different source when recording. . . . . . . . 65 Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Watching video and audio sources

independently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Checking your system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

11 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 68 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Programming signals from other remote controls. . . 68 Erasing one of the remote control button settings. . . 69 Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Confirming preset codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Renaming input source names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

12 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 i.LINK interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 i.LINK messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 XM radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . 81 About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Listening modes with different input signal

formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Stream direct with different input signal formats . . . 85 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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VSX-72TXV, VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-72TXV-S, VSX-74TXVI specifications

The Pioneer VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV series are renowned for their exceptional sound quality and versatile features, making them a popular choice among audio enthusiasts and home theater aficionados. These models stand out for their advanced technologies and comprehensive functionalities, catering to both music and movie lovers.

The VSX-74TXVi is a high-performance receiver that supports a wide range of audio formats and provides impressive connectivity options. One of its main features is the incorporation of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, allowing users to experience studio-quality sound. The model also supports multi-channel audio setups, making it ideal for immersive 7.1 surround sound environments. The Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) optimizes the sound based on the room's acoustic characteristics, enhancing the overall listening experience.

On the other hand, the VSX-72TXV-S offers many similar features but focuses on delivering high-definition audio and video. With support for HDMI inputs, it facilitates easy switching between multiple HD sources while maintaining top-notch audio quality. The inclusion of 1080p video upscaling allows users to enjoy standard-definition content in much higher resolutions, enhancing picture clarity for a better viewing experience.

Both models boast Zone 2 and Zone 3 capabilities, enabling audio distribution to different areas of a home, thus providing flexibility for playing music in various rooms. They also feature a user-friendly interface with an on-screen display, allowing users to navigate through options with ease.

In addition to robust audio performance, these Pioneers are designed with a focus on aesthetic appeal and durability. Their sleek designs make them an elegant addition to any entertainment setup. The VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV also include built-in amplifier technologies, ensuring efficient power delivery and reliable performance over extended periods.

The VSX series exemplifies Pioneer's commitment to quality and innovation, providing features that enhance the home entertainment experience while ensuring compatibility with modern technologies. Overall, these models embody a combination of versatility, high fidelity, and user-friendly functionality, making them standout choices for any home theater system.